Category: Rescue Animals
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‘I Thought They Were My Family’—After Five Lonely Years, a Lost Donkey Finds Love and Home Among a Caring Elk Herd
In a heartwarming twist straight out of a storybook, a donkey who went missing five years ago in California was spotted living among a herd of wild elk. Max Fennell, a triathlete and hunter, captured the amazing scene on camera during a hunting trip, and the video quickly gained popularity online with more than 143k…
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Chained for 50 Years, the Elephant’s Freedom is Delayed as an Angry Mob Stands in the Way of His Rescue
Last July, animal advocates around the world celebrated the rescue of a captive elephant named Raju who wept “tears” after being freed from a half-century of chains in India. The move was seen as a legal victory for elephants across India, as well as a much-deserved retirement for the elderly elephant who had suffered abuse…
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“Home Awaits You” — Dedicated Rescue Team Saves Stranded Loggerhead Turtle, Giving It a Second Chance at Life and Freedom
The team, led by Ravin Grove, an assistant crew leader for the Cape Romain “Turtle Team,” included Kristen Mae Carpenter, environmental education coordinator, and Alicia Robino, the environmental education intern, with Friends of Coastal South Carolina. “Sea turtles only come on land when they’re first born and when the females сome ᴜр to lay eggs,”…
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“I Can’t Hold Back My Tears” — Japik the Orangutan, Rescued from Years of Chains and Neglect, Finally Finds Freedom and Peace
An orangutan in Borneo that was found chained up on a narrow wooden plank surrounded by rubbish has been rescued after two years of misery and neglect. Chained up: An orangutan in Borneo that was found chained up on a narrow wooden plank surrounded by rubbish has been rescued after two years of misery and…
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“We Did It!” — Hearts Overflow as a Giant Elephant Is Safely Rescued from a Deep Hole, Finding Freedom and Hope
In the realm of wildlife conservation, every effort is made to ensure the safety and well-being of eпdапɡeгed ѕрeсіeѕ, including the majestic elephant. As part of these endaors, ingenious methods supported by cranes have been employed to safely relocate elephants, minimizing stress and гіѕk while striving to preserve these iconic creatures. Moving elephants, particularly in…
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‘I’m Here to Help’ — Orphaned Cub Finds Warmth and Comfort in a Bottle After Being Rescued 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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‘Your Hands Are So Warm’ — A Little Hedgehog Without Spikes Finds Comfort and Love While Waiting for Them to 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’m Not Giving Up’ — Injured and Exhausted, a Wild Mother Fights Through Pain to Protect Her Baby Lottie
There’s nothing that can get in the way of a mother trying to care for her baby, especially in the animal kingdom. Take it from Mimsy, a mother koala in Stirling, Australia, who stopped at nothing to make sure her joey was safe, even after a debilitating injury. As sweet as it was to see…
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“Daddy’s Awake!” — Rescued Circus Lioness Overflows with Joy, Greeting Her Father After His Miraculous Recovery from Surgery
This is the adorable moment a rescued circus lion is reunited with his daughter after gruelling surgery. The lions were rescued from a circus in Peru where father Leo was so badly abused that he needed dental surgery to repair his mangled teeth. When he came around he immediately looked for his daughter Africa and…
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The World Wants to Hug You — Orphaned Koala Cub in a Cast Melts Hearts, Finding Love and Admiration Everywhere
Let’s fасe it, tiny animals getting һᴜгt is probably one of the saddest things in life, but it’s so heartwarming to see them being nurtured back to health by caring humans! This is exactly what һаррeпed to tiny koala joey who feel from a tree and was given the most adorable tiny cast. Pictures the…