All articles tagged with #animal rescue
Rex, a giant African sulcata tortoise, wandered a Phoenix suburb, prompting neighbor-led help and foster care by the Westfalls while his owner was located; after a sequence of handoffs—including a planned rehoming to adopter Garret Beshey—Rex found a new home, highlighting the significant care needs of these large tortoises and the challenges of the pet trade and rescues in Arizona.
A storm chaser heard a faint meow from the tornado rubble in a Mississippi trailer park, guiding crews to a kitten trapped inside a wall and prompting a dramatic rescue.
San Diego Humane Society rescued more than 400 animals from Villa Chardonnay in Julian, California, after years of neglect and bankruptcy at the sanctuary, including about 165 horses, ponies, 30 dogs and over 300 cats. Many showed malnutrition and injuries; some animals were euthanized to prevent suffering, while the rest are being cared for and treated under the humane society’s supervision as the organization takes over custody.
Entrepreneurs funded a rescue to move Timmy the humpback from a shallow Baltic Bay toward the North Sea on a flooded barge, a roughly 400-km, multi-day journey that scientists warn could be risky despite veterinarians deeming him transportable.
A woman at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas was arrested for abandoning her 2-year-old goldendoodle at the JetBlue ticket counter after she was denied boarding due to missing travel paperwork. She resisted arrest as officers escorted her back through security. The dog, nicknamed Jet Blue, was cared for by airport staff and animal services, then placed with Retriever Rescue of Las Vegas after a 10-day hold.
Diana Abadi, known locally as the 'Mother of Cats,' has turned her Hadath shop into a full-time refuge for 50–70 abandoned felines (peaking at over 150 during crises) for 12 years, sleeping with the cats and fostering adoptions with social media, but rising rent threatens the shelter she largely funds herself.
Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl, now in its 22nd year, uses a four-hour spectacle to highlight shelter dogs up for adoption, with 150 dogs from 72 shelters featured; trainer Victoria Schade, referee Dan Schachner, and Discovery Networks president Howard Lee all end up adopting or fostering dogs (Boris, Papi, and Cedar aka Fred), turning a game into a platform for pet rescue and home placements.
A Fresno Humane Animal Services officer responding to four dogs abandoned at an orchard discovers two pregnant dogs and ends up rescuing 13 dogs in total. The two mothers and their puppies were transferred to Ruff Day Rescue, where the puppies eventually found forever homes, while an adult dog named Hope remained at the facility until she was adopted.
A bear named Yellow 2120, living under an Altadena home for nearly two months, was successfully removed by wildlife rescue professionals after multiple failed attempts by officials, with the bear finally leaving following a coordinated effort involving paintballs and specialized techniques; its current whereabouts are unknown.
After over 1,000 days at Woodside Animal Welfare Trust, greyhound Bobby was finally adopted by Peter Hart, highlighting the challenges faced by overlooked rescue dogs and the joy of finding a loving home.
A six-year-old rescue dog named Alvin, who spent nearly three years in kennels due to previous owner neglect, has finally found a loving home after being adopted by Alan Eastham, who was drawn to Alvin's gentle nature and personality, highlighting the importance of patience in animal rehoming.
A 1-year-old terrier mix named Norm was rescued from a trash can outside a Gardena church and has been adopted by the officer who saved him, starting the new year with a loving home and a new family including a Shih Tzu sibling.
Rescuers saved nine Yorkshire Terriers from a Philadelphia home after the owner was found dead; the dogs are in good health but need grooming and dental care.
Country singer Miranda Lambert mourns the loss of her beloved Chihuahua Cher, sharing heartfelt memories and receiving support from fans, highlighting her deep love for rescue animals and the emotional toll of losing pets.
Hundreds of animals, including red foxes Sadie and Seth, were rescued from a fur farm and recently moved to ZooTampa, where they are now enjoying a new life in a suitable habitat.