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Koala saved from bushfires with four burnt paws — now he’s recovering thanks to rescuers

The ongoing bushfires in Australia continue to wreak havoc on the continent, devastating the native wildlife. The koala population, already under threat of extinction, has been hit particularly hard: an estimated 25,000 have died in ...

Chonky cat is so big that everyone assumes he’s pregnant, so his owner puts up a sign

We love cats of all shapes and sizes. Some felines pack on a few more pounds than others, but that just means there’s “more to love.” These plus-sized kitties are lovingly known online as “chonky ...

‘World’s saddest cat’ was almost put down—until a couple saved him at the last minute

There are countless animals in shelters waiting for someone to adopt them. But some have a harder time than others finding a forever home, because they’re seen as too hard to care for. This is ...

22-year-old hunter risks his life to save 9 koalas from raging bushfires in Victoria

A hunter has returned to his hometown, cut off due to the horrific bush fires, to rescue numerous koalas. Patrick Boyle defied the blazes and returned to the bush on the outskirts of the Australian ...

Woman gives her dog her jacket to keep him warm while he waits outside

As temperatures start to drop it’s important to keep our pets safe from the icy weather. Some people don’t realize that dogs are susceptible to the cold just like we are. But some kindhearted people ...

Milwaukee bus driver rescues two lost dogs in 20 degree weather

Jaime Grabowski was finishing up her bus route on December 18 around midnight when she spotted two dogs running through the street. The animal lover couldn’t bear the thought of leaving the pit bull and ...

Woman didn’t want another dog — until she happened to find her dog’s ‘twin’ and adopted him immediately

Sometimes it can be hard for rescue dogs to find the right home… but sometimes fate intervenes and they stumble upon just the right person at just the right time. That was the case for ...

Kind woman spotted giving up her scarf to stray dog on freezing cold day

It’s winter, and the temperatures are dropping. Many of us have to brave the freezing cold. Fortunately most of us have a nice warm home to return to at the end of the day. But ...

Dog born with facial deformity can’t find a home, but hopes someone will see her inner beauty

All dogs are beautiful in their own way, but some have a very unique look that makes them, let’s say, not classically handsome. It’s on the inside that counts, but unfortunately, many of these dogs ...

Will Smith’s dog from ‘I Am Legend’ is still alive and living happily with her trainer

Does anyone else think that it’s much sadder when a dog dies in a movie than when a person does? Whenever I watch a disaster movie I’m only concerned about whether the dog survives. I ...