Category: Rescue Animals
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‘She’s So Special’: Once Seen as Aggressive, a Rescue Raccoon Blossoms into a Loving Companion, Showering Her New Mom with Affection
“All it took was a couple scratches on the head and she completely attached herself to me.” The raccoon was aggressive, unable to be touched and certainly not able to be handled. The raccoon had albinism with stark white fur and a pink nose and ears. She was about 4 years old, and according to…
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On the Brink of Death, a Lion Found Love—A Heartfelt Bond That Became the Miracle That Saved Her Life
Kahn and Sheila belonged to the same owner who used to rent them for photo ops and parties like many of his other lion cubs. Luckily, the two lions were rescued by Texas’ In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center, but months apart. 6-year-old Kahn was malnourished and the end of his tail was chewed…
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Heroic Father of 800: 100-Year-Old Diego the Tortoise, Who Saved His Species, Returns Home to Galapagos to Rest
A tortoise, nicknamed ‘sex machine’ for his role in repopulating his species, has retired after 87 years of reproductive efforts. Diego the Giant tortoise fathered over 800 children after being moved to Santa Cruz island in Galapagos, Ecuador, by conservationists in the mid-1960s to save its dwindling population. Now the 100-year-old tortoise will return to the…
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“It’s alone” – Rescue Teams Discover a Tiny Face Peering Out from an Old Mineshaft, Sparking Hope and Compassion in a Desperate Situation
An old abandoned mineshaft in Victoria, Australia, ended up swallowing a very scared wild animal who probably would have died without the determined help of some kind people. Despite the dangers, Zabinskas knew he would have to go down there. Someone had alerted him to a trapped animal who had taken a wrong step —…
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“Bro, we have to help it” – Brave Teens Leap into a Mud Pit, Saving a Scared Kangaroo and Showing Unbreakable Compassion in the Face of Fear
Two teenagers are being commended for their quick-thinking after mounting a rescue operation using rope to save a kangaroo stuck in deep mud flats on the outskirts of Sydney. Jack Donnelly and Nick Heath, both 19, were riding their motorbikes through the bush at Agnes Banks near the Nepean River on Sunday when they spotted…
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“You look so bad” – An Injured Bird Finds Healing and Hope, Gently Nursed Back to Health at the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary
The injured bird was nursed back to health at the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary. Today, a bald eagle is being released back into the wild after recovering at Seaside Seabird Sanctuary. Back in December, Richard and Alisa Rushing were shocked when they found a bald eagle struggling in their Seminole backyard. The Rushings called the Seaside…
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“You’re All I Have” – Orphaned Baby Kangaroo Clings to His Teddy Bear, Finding Comfort and Love in a Heartwarming Moment
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“I’ll Be Brave for You” – Rescued Elephant, Afraid of Water, Gently Guides Her Blind Best Friend Swimming, Proving Their Unbreakable Bond
The blind elephant had been rescued from a trekking camp, where she’d been forced to work, and all she wanted to do was relax and make new friends. As soon as she met Malai Ngun, her wish came true. Malai Ngun was also rescued from a trekking camp, so she knew all too well what…
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“Safe at Last” – Piglet Rescued From a Barbecue Finds Comfort and Love in His New Dad’s Arms, Cherishing Every Cuddle
For the first three weeks of Albert’s life, he lived on a farm with his mom and four siblings. He spent his days nursing and sleeping, cuddling up to his brothers and sisters to keep warm. “As far as I understand, four of them bought piglets, and one did not,” Stura told The Dodo. “Albert…
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‘It’s okay, we’re safe…’ The bear cubs hugged each other as they reunited after ɩoѕіпɡ their mother, moving forward together towards a hopeful future. L
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