rescue

'My first kitty from the distribution system': A work commute turned into a kitten rescue as driver pulls over for what looked like a paper bag and leaves with an eighth cat

Sarah Brown

After years of helping shelter animals find homes, a dedicated volunteer explains why the shelter isn't a place of heartbreak, but of hope: 'Sadness is the last thing you feel.'

Ayala Sorotsky

Stray kitten becomes rescuer’s soul cat after being saved from Toronto garbage dump with a surprise litter of cat babies waiting to be born, cat mom says: ‘We have bonded beyond what I ever expected and I am madly in love with all of them.’

Laurent Shinar

Pregnant stray cat finds her way into man's house through a fence hole, he brings her in, adopts the proud Mom and her entire litter: ‘I couldn't bring myself to separate them’

Bar Mor Hazut

Seven stolen dogs go viral in China after escaping from illegal transport truck, they travel 10.5 miles back to their owners with heroic corgi leading the way

Briana Viser

'Delivered a pizza and came home with the best tip ever': Pizza delivery driver rescues abandoned stray who jumped into their car and turns a routine delivery into a furever home

Sarah Brown

Beautiful angelic cat dropped off on side of the road in Georgia, caring family finds her and brings her to their home to adopt her: 'We definitely don’t take having her for granted'

Briana Viser

'We found her on a cold -20 degree morning': Black kitten found in rear taillight of caravan, kind humans keep her and give her the furrever home she deserves

Briana Viser

Dumped Texan pit bull found in deeply neglected condition immediately taken to foster home after willingly entering rescue trap, rescuers say: ‘She's now settling in where she'll finally get the care, comfort, and love she's always deserved.’

Laurent Shinar

Rescuer races through a midnight rainstorm to save a box of week-old kittens abandoned by a busy road: 'I ran to bring them into the safe confines of the house.'

Ayala Sorotsky

'Am I their grandpa now?': Momma cat chooses student's old backpack to give birth in, he grapples with newfound cat pawrenthood

Briana Viser

'My wife picked up this oil covered malnourished animal': Tiny kitten crawls out from under a truck stop conex container, is rescued on the spot, and finds her way into a warm, loving home

Sarah Brown

'I'm so thankful I adopted them together': A one-cat plan turns into a heartwarming reunion as a kitten is unknowingly adopted alongside his mom, reuniting them forever

Sarah Brown

'Now I have 6 new roommates': Mama cat shows up with five kittens before a Texas thunderstorm, is coaxed inside, and brings her whole furmily into a warm, safe home

Sarah Brown

'Problem was, my apt wouldn't allow any pets': Couple finds little cat crying in the rain, they move to a bigger apartment just to be able to adopt her

Briana Viser

Kind couple steps in after seeing a skinny beach dog being mistreated by local restaurant owners who just wanted her gone: ‘[She was] trying to find somewhere to stay, get some water or food.’

Ayala Sorotsky