
'Broken' dog can't stop smiling when he realizes he's finally safe
Those animals that endure cruelty can often give up on life, thinking there is no hope for happiness. Sanford was ...

Woman inexplicably jumps zoo fence to get up close with African lion
Zoos can be a great place to see animals. Their displays rely on a careful balance between letting visitors see ...

Turtle dies with plastic in stomach
A nature center discovered the baby turtle had 104 pieces of plastic in its intestinal tract.
The pet turtles from 'Rocky' are still alive and living with Sylvester Stallone
Unlike many movie pets, Cuff and Link don’t steal the show or do any tricks, but they still made a ...
90-year-old, critically endangered tortoise becomes a father for the first time
Tortoises are known for their very long lifespans. At ages that humans would consider very, very old, many tortoises are ...

Animal rescue discovers their sick puppy will only eat one thing: chicken fingers
Many of us have experienced cravings for certain foods while feeling under the weather, like a nice hot soup when ...

Deaf hiker falls 700 feet down mountain – when rescuers find her, she isn’t alone
Amelia Milling likes adventure. While most people her age might prefer beach holidays or playing with their smartphones, she has ...
Zoo celebrates birth of newborn eastern bongo, a critically endangered species
It’s always a special day at a zoo when a new baby animal is born, especially when they are a ...
Dog waits outside in the rain every day for owner — viral video leads to reunion
Dogs are such loyal animals. We’ve seen many stories of pets separated from their owners who can do nothing but ...
Dog who saved other dog's life by donating blood was nearly euthanized by shelter
A shelter dog was hailed as a hero after donating blood to save another dog’s life — but nearly lost ...
Cemetery staff write personal ad for lonely widowed goose — and find her a new love
Did you know that geese mate for life? Geese often pair up during mating season and remain faithful to each ...
Zoo celebrates birth of critically endangered western lowland gorilla
It’s always a special day for a zoo when a new baby animal is born, especially when it’s a member ...
'Best day of my life': woman reunites with golden retriever who was lost during car crash
There’s no worse feeling than when a pet goes missing, but there’s nothing better than the moment they finally return ...
Kiska, 'world's loneliest orca' who lived in captivity, has died — rest in peace
The captivity of marine animals like orcas and dolphins has long been a controversial topic. It was once a commonly ...