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Eric & Peety: A Mutual Rescue

2/19/2017

 
Six years ago, Eric weighed 340 pounds and was diagnosed with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes. His doctor told him he had five years to live. Then he met Peety—and everything changed.

Man Saves Swan Stuck in Traffic

2/19/2017

 
A swan was stuck on a road during rush hour, so this compassionate man walked him home.

14-Year-Old Boy Rescues Kitten

2/19/2017

 
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A 14-year old boy rushed to rescue a cat hanging off the over-bridge on a highway. The tabby was so grateful to be saved that he clung to his rescuer and didn't want to let go. Read more here...

Goose Finds Cop and Leads Him to Her Trapped Baby

5/11/2016

 
When her gosling got caught in the string of a Mother's Day balloon, this mother goose notified police and asked for help. Read the story and watch the touching video here ... (and don't let balloons fly loose, as they're a hazard to all wildlife)

Paw-ternity Leave

5/3/2016

 
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Many experts agree that people who adopt a new companion animal should try their best to clear their schedules the first few days following the animal’s arrival. Not only can pets benefit from the comfort of being cared for by a loving parent after spending time in an animal shelter, but they require attention to be properly housebroken and trained so they don’t become a public nuisance. It’s clear that spending time with your fur-baby is in your pet’s best interest — but it’s also in your employer’s best interest, too. Read more here ... and here ... and here ...

Injured Swan Hugs the Man Who Saved Him

4/4/2016

 
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Swans aren't typically affectionate, especially not toward humans. But this swan didn't attack or recoil from his rescuer's arms and instead gave him a rare and unforgettable hug. Read the full story here ...

When Compassion Defeats Cruelty

3/24/2016

 
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"Thousands of people driving many miles to rescue animals in need is not simply a community looking to help; it’s a community connecting their humane values to the enormous value of animals, and committing to saving their lives." Read more here ...

Diver Saves Sea Turtle

3/23/2016

 
Divers off the coast of Mexico saved a sea turtle that likely had been entangled in rope for many months. Colin Sutton & Cameron Dietrich freed the turtle and used a GoPro camera to record the rescue. The turtle, once freed, started to swim away, using only his healthy flipper, but then turned around to come back and say thanks. Click on the video (left) to watch.

Orphaned Baby Kangaroo Thinks Cop Is Its Mom

3/13/2016

 
This baby kangaroo just wanted to snuggle up inside its mom's pouch. But after a truck hit and killed its mother in Western Australia, it found the next best thing. Read more here ...

Patagonian Penguin Finds a Second Home in Brazil

3/10/2016

 
Watch this heartwarming story of a very special penguin that swims 5,000 miles every year to visit the man who rescued him from certain death.

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    Jo Stepaniak, MSEd, is the author of numerous books on vegan cuisine and compassionate living. 

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