Category: Rescue Animals
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“Your hands are so warm” – Little Hedgehog Who Lost His Spikes is Kept Warm and Loved, Waiting for the Day They Grow Back
Last week, a wild 6-month-old hedgehog, named Pumpkin, was found by a passerby in the most unusual of conditions. Far from the prickly appearance his species is known for, this pudgy little fellow was almost entirely absent of spikes, leaving him defenseless against predators. Fortunately, he was rescued in time and offered safe haven with…
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“I can’t breathe” – Sea Turtle Saved Just in Time After Ingesting a Stringed Balloon, Finding Hope and a Second Chance at Life
The release of balloons into to the sky is usually a festive occasion. People release them while attending a celebration, honoring a loved one or kicking off a charity event. Unfortunately, balloons’ impact on wildlife has a different meaning. This juvenile green sea turtle, who had ingested one, was found floating in the ocean near Redington…
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“Rest easy, my friend 💔” – Officer Tenderly Cradles His Dying Police Horse After Tragic Accident in a Heartfelt Final Goodbye
Despite being thrown from her back when she fell, Officer D. Herrejon refused to be separated from his beloved patrol horse Charlotte as she drew her last breaths on the pavement This is the heartbreaking moment a police officer comforted his dying horse after she was hit by a truck. Despite being thrown from her…
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‘Thank You So Much’ – Baby Elephant Sheds Tears of Joy After a Lifetime in Chains, Finally Freed at Last
Touching tale of liberation and companionship, a baby elephant named Tofu finds freedom from the shackles of captivity, narrated by the dedicated team at Planting Peace. AR from Planting Peace embarks on a rescue mission to offer Tofu freedom from captivity and a new life. The team’s dedication shines through as they negotiate Tofu’s freedom,…
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‘Please, Save Me’ – Brave Firefighters Rescue Helpless Deer Trapped in Mud, Giving Her a Precious Second Chance at Life
A heartwarming rescue unfolded in New Rochelle this week when local firefighters saved a baby deer stuck in thick mud. The young fawn had wandered into a marshy area near a residential neighborhood and became trapped, unable to free itself from the sticky terrain. Firefighters used ladders to climb into the mud in an unidentified…
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Farewell, Little One: Baby Elephant Asks ‘Will I Survive, Doc?’ Before Succumbing to Poacher’s Trap, Leaving a Heartbreaking Void
Endangered Sumatran elephants are protected under Indonesia’s 1990 Conservation Act A Sumatran elephant calf that lost half of its trunk succumbed to her injuries (AP) A critically endangered Sumatran baby elephant died in Indonesia after losing half of her trunk to a trap set by poachers. The one-year-old calf succumbed to a severe infection…
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“He shared food with two kittens” – Woman Feeds Blind Raccoon for 5 Years, Who Returns with Two Starving Friends in Heartfelt Trust
A blind raccoon had been appearing to Eryn’s house for the last five years where she ‘d leave food outside for him to eat. Since he’s missing his bottom lip, she would certainly feel him soft pasta noodles soaked in cream of chicken soup, small pieces of hot dog, ham, or pork. But things changed…
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“I’m here to help” – Orphaned Cub Finds Comfort in a Bottle at Turkish Rescue After Being Found Alone in the Wild
An adorable bear cub was found lost in the wilderness without his mother by a Turkish rescue centre in Hakkari, a nearby province on the Turkish border with Iraq. The baby bear, called ‘Hakvan’, is pictured guzzling from a milk bottle after his rescue. Photos show him being nursed back to health after his solo…
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“Please help me out” – Manta Ray ‘Asks for Help’ as Divers Gently Free It from Entangling Fishing Net
Divers off the coast of Central America have filmed the extraordinary moment a manta ray appeared to ‘ask for help’ in removing a piece of fishing net stuck to its body. Brazilian Thomaz Monteiro, 25, and Canadian Brian Thompson were swimming around Bat Island off the coast of Costa Rica when the manta glided…
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A Mother’s Endless Love: Exhausted Mama Bear Nourishes Her Cubs, Putting Their Hunger Above Her Own Needs
Bear naturalist Phil Timpany tells a story of one his favourite grizzlies. Bernice is 27 years old and Phil has known her since she was a cub. Phil explains the nursing sequence and relationship between mother and cub. Fishing Branch bears live in an unscathed ecosystem with little impact from humans. The bears have become…