August 13, 2022 California dog rescue brings comfort to seniors as well as to their furry friends Meet the dog rescue organization that is committed to helping senior people and dogs in need. The California group has a mission to give older people "peace of mind" about their pets.
August 12, 2022 Ukraine’s tiger queen: Saving wild animals in a war zone Natalia Popova converted her equestrian ranch just outside Kyiv, Ukraine, to create a home for abandoned animals displaced during Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
August 12, 2022 Florida woman drowned pet chihuahua in pool, live-streamed its body: sheriff A Florida woman is facing an animal cruelty charge after the brutal attack on her pet Chihuahua. The Brevard County sheriff said her bond was set at $15,000.
August 10, 2022 Texas babysitter helped fight off dog to save 4-year-old boy, parents say A babysitter in Fresno, Texas, was hailed as a her after fighting off a dog that got loose and mauled a 4-year-old boy as they went for a walk, according to a report.
August 10, 2022 Missouri spelunkers find dog missing for months inside cave Rick Haley was spelunking with a group in Perry County, Missouri, when they became aware of a dog trapped in the cave system and worked to bring the pup to the surface.
August 7, 2022 Ukrainian woman continues 'mission' to find and rescue animals from Ukraine-Russia war zones Ukrainian Natalia Popova has rescued hundreds of animals during Russia's war in Ukraine, traveling throughout the country and rehabilitating them at her shelter.
August 4, 2022 Hero cat in Mississippi helped prevent a robbery, possibly even saved a man's life A man in Belden, Mississippi, said that his cat, Bandit, helped ward off two would-be robbers at his back door in the middle of the night — and one of them was holding a handgun.
August 4, 2022 'Stray' new cat video game is helping the animals in real life The new "Stray" video game is helping real-world cats. Gamers are streaming their gameplay experience and the proceeds are being donated to animal shelters.
August 3, 2022 Eddie the tortoise, attacked by a wild animal, gets a set of wheels after a double amputation Eddie the tortoise, who lives in England, had two front legs amputated. He now uses toy truck wheels, affixed to his shell, to get around. His owner says he is fast, and hasn't slowed down even after injury.
August 3, 2022 Brave tortoise adapts to new life on wheels after double amputation This 23-year-old tortoise was attacked by a rat in his yard — and lost the use of his front legs. Now he's scampering around again — with the help of a new set of wheels.