Rescuers Wonder Why Cat Was Abandoned — Until They See His Face
“On first sight, we were concerned …” When RSPCA animal rescue officer Charlotte Holder answered a call about a neglected cat, she expected a familiar situation. The report described a…
Photographer Coaxes Smile Out Of Shelter ‘Underdog’ Who Wouldn’t Leave Kennel
“All he needed was a friend.” Vivian Powers gripped her camera and peered into the kennel, where a brown dog lay curled tightly on a cot, frozen with fear. She…
Rowers Crossing Atlantic Ocean Stop Mid-Journey To Save Animal’s Life
Midway through an exhausting transatlantic rowing challenge, three British athletes aboard a small boat chose compassion over competition when they encountered an animal in serious trouble. Far from land and…
Missing for 200 Years, the Galapagos Rail Reappears Following Floreana Island Restoration
Type / to choose a blockMore than 180 years after Charles Darwin brought the Galápagos Islands to global attention — and a century after invasive species pushed many native animals…
Dog Who Looked Like She Was ‘Dipped In Concrete’ Finally Gets A Second Chance
“I really could not tell what breed of dog she was …” When RSPCA animal rescue officer Krissy Raine responded to a report about a severely neglected dog, she braced…
‘Broken’ Dog Who Spent His Life In A Cage Has No Idea He’s A Little Different
“He’s got just such a goofy, silly personality.” Several months ago, Brandy Cherven traveled to a rescue center in East Asia that echoed with the sound of barking beagles. Animal…
Woman Painting In Rainforest Befriends Wild Birds Who Watch Her Every Day
“They all had really distinct personalities.” Tucked away beside the Chichester River in New South Wales, Australia, Wangat Lodge is surrounded by 50 acres of protected subtropical rainforest. The peaceful…