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Eva, the brave dog who saved her owner from mountain lion attack, has died — rest in peace

A heartbreaking update to a recent story of a heroic pet: Eva, the dog who saved her owner’s life by defending her from a mountain lion, has died. Last month, Eva Wilson, of Trinity County, ...

Brave, loyal dog saves owner’s life from mountain lion attack: ‘My dog is my hero’

Dogs are such loving and loyal pets. They have great instincts and will always step up to help when they sense their owners are in danger, even if it means putting themselves in harm’s way. ...

Man stranded in sea after falling off boat survives thanks to the help of a seal

The sea can be a scary place for humans. There are few things more terrifying than being stuck in the water, no land in sight, terrified you’ll drown. But sometimes, nature lends a hand, and ...

Vets save hedgehog with ‘balloon syndrome’ who was inflated to the size of a melon

It’s always inspiring to hear stories of veterinarians working hard to save animals’ lives. Animals come into their care for all sorts of reasons, and like any medical professional they need to be prepared for ...

74-year-old woman fights off alligator to save her golden retriever

Many people will do anything for their beloved pets — even if it means putting themselves in harm’s way. Time and again we’ve seen stories of everyday pet owners putting themselves in danger if it ...

Pregnant woman forms bond with pregnant stray cat and the rest is history

When you’re expecting a baby, it’s always nice to have a friend who is also pregnant to share the experience — even if they’re not actually a human. Two years ago, a pregnant woman took ...

Senior dog loses all 21 of her puppies after her own near-death experience while being in labor for 24 hours

A senior black lab is slowly recovering after recently giving birth to 21 puppies. While her near record-breaking litter sounds like something to celebrate, unfortunately her story is filled with her heartbreak, but also compassion ...

Rare white sea turtle hatches on South Carolina beach

It’s always amazing to see animals born in nature with unique features. Some are born with conditions like albinism, giving them a different pigmentation that makes them really stand out from the crowd. Which is ...

Orphaned mountain lion cub recovering after being saved from California wildfires

California has experienced historic wildfires recently, causing unprecedented destruction and displacing thousands from their homes. It’s a devastating situation, but we can take some solace in the glimmers of good news, like the many pets ...

Critically endangered gorilla dies six days after it was born at Audubon Zoo

Less than one week after the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans revealed the birth of a western lowland gorilla, the zoo announced the infant gorilla has died. At this time, zoo officials aren’t sure what ...