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Woman crawls 300 feet through sewer to rescue trapped kitten

It’s always heartwarming to see people go out of their way to help animals in need. Sometimes cats or dogs get themselves stuck in difficult places, and need a human to go get them. But ...

Teen saves her pet dog from rising waters during Kentucky flood disaster

Last week, Kentucky was struck by disaster after severe flooding killed 37 people and destroyed hundreds of homes. Governor Andy Beshear called it “one of the worst, most devastating flooding events in Kentucky’s history.” But in the middle ...

German Shepherd puppy left in dumpster overjoyed after finding a new home

It’s heartbreaking how some people treat animals. Some cruel people literally treat them like their garbage, abandoning them in the trash. But thankfully, one dumpster dog is now getting a second chance, after a family ...

Shopkeeper lets stray cat cool off inside during heatwave, provides food and water

It’s the middle of summer, and with temperatures rising we’re all trying our best to beat the heat. But sadly, not everyone has a place to go to get shelter from the hot sun — ...

‘Extreme miracle’: Lost cat returns home after being missing for 9 years

It’s always difficult when a pet goes missing. You search everywhere, but eventually lose hope you’ll ever see them again. But sometimes miracles happen, and pets show up months or even years after they disappeared. ...

Deaf dog who helped his family through grief found after 11 months missing

It’s always heartbreaking when a dog goes missing. For many people dogs are a source of a lot of comfort during difficult times, and it can be devastating when they’re gone. That was the case ...

Beloved monarch butterfly listed as endangered species for the first time

It’s important to keep track of which animal species are endangered, and take precautions to protect these animals and keep them from going extinct. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) keeps a ...

Strangers help National Guard Sgt. reunite with dog who was missing for a month

It’s always heartbreaking when a dog goes missing, but you can always count on people in your community to help you look. When a National Guard sergeant lost her beloved dog last month, strangers joined ...

Children start lemonade stand to raise money for Huskies saved from breeder

Animal shelters do everything they can to help animals in need, but they can’t do it alone. Shelters have a lot of expenses — to provide their animals with food, beds and medical treatments — ...

Firefighters save scared kitten trapped in ATM — vets name cat ‘Cash’

Sometimes our pets get themselves stuck in some pretty unusual places, but one recent story is truly unbelievable: a kitten was trapped inside an ATM! Thankfully, a crew of firefighters came to the rescue — ...