Mother dolphin adopts orphan whale calf as her own

A mother’s instinct is a powerful thing in any species. Baby animals need a mother figure to survive and grow, and sometimes a kind mother animal will look after a newborn that’s not theirs if …

Pit bull offers up his dog house for stray cat going into labor

Dogs are such incredible, caring animals — it’s always inspiring to see their protective instincts kick in when a smaller animal is in need of help. It’s especially inspiring to see dogs helping cats. Despite …

Shelter praised for not charging poor woman to get her dog back

Animal shelters need money to keep up their important work caring for rescues, and as such most charge fees for adoption or other services. However, sometimes these fees can prevent in-shelter pets from going home …