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After 7 years of abuse, Munchkin the cat goes from terrified and limping to cuddly, confident
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (606+ words) "She was limping and covered in fleas and terrified of any sudden movements." Some animal rescue stories unfold in a matter of days. Munchkin's took nearly a lifetime. The 8-year-old cat, featured in a before-and-after adoption post on Reddit, had…...
Before-and-after photos show two calves thriving after rescue from a slaughterhouse
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (395+ words) "It makes me happy to see animals live the lives that they were intended to live." Two calves that were nearly sent to slaughter instead got a second chance at a better life. Before they could be sent to slaughter,…...
Before-and-after photos show rescued stray kitten's stunning recovery after winter storm close call
4+ week, 1+ day ago (340+ words) Food, warmth, veterinary care, and time turned a frightened animal into a confident companion. A couple's drive into the country to pick up a frail stray kitten became a just-in-time rescue, as they brought the sick little cat to safety…...
Video captures the bittersweet moment rescued sea turtles leave rehab for the ocean
3+ week, 3+ day ago (393+ words) "So proud of all of our patients and what they overcome through rehabilitation." The bittersweet reality of sea turtle rehabilitation was beautifully captured in a TikTok showcasing the moment when one was released back into the ocean where it belongs....
Orphaned elephant captures hearts with mud bath, but it's much more than just fun
4+ week, 1+ day ago (267+ words) "Kaikai knows exactly what she's doing!" A mud bath may look like simple play for wildlife, but for Kaikai, an orphaned elephant calf, it is also a practical way to protect her skin. In an Instagram post from the Sheldrick…...
After losing part of her tail, Marcy the opossum takes on new job as wildlife ambassador
3+ week, 2+ day ago (460+ words) A visible recovery does not always mean a wild animal is ready for release. Marcy the opossum can no longer go back to the wild because of a tail injury, and that setback has opened an unexpected new purpose for…...
'Would have been … out of control': Texas goose's strange honks alert family to barn fire, saving every animal
3+ week, 4+ day ago (425+ words) "I grabbed a water hose and ran over there." A four-month-old goose in Texas became an unexpected hero after sounding the alarm on a barn fire before the situation could turn catastrophic. His loud, unusual honks woke the Gerber family…...
Live bat found in an Ontario toilet gets boxed up as residents take to Reddit for advice
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (768+ words) "See a doctor if you have a medical question, or believe you have been bitten or scratched by a bat." A toilet is not where most people expect to encounter a bat, but that was the situation one person in…...
'He was feeling friendly': Video captures older blind rhino's rare soft spot for young newcomer
2+ week, 4+ day ago (334+ words) "All creatures need a little love… even the solitary ones." An Instagram Reel from the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (@sheldricktrust) is drawing attention for a gentle meeting between two very different rhinos: Maxwell, an older blind resident who usually keeps to…...
'It's enough to make you cry': Aggressive rats overrun streets, playgrounds in the Netherlands
3+ week, 3+ day ago (377+ words) A yearlong rat infestation in several neighborhoods of The Hague has left residents on edge, as locals say the animals are no longer staying out of sight. According to NL Times, residents say the infestation has dragged on for roughly…...