Former fugitive capybara Cinnamon toasts birthday
A capybara who became famous after escaping from a zoo is celebrating her third birthday. Cinnamon lives at Hoo Zoo near Telford, England. Two years ago, she escaped from her…
Secret tunnels in Maine help wildlife cross the road safely. Now, they’re expanding for bears and moose to fit, too
Every year in Maine, hundreds of moose and thousands of deer are hit by vehicles. One of the areas with the highest number of moose crashes is Aroostook County. To…
Rescuers Enter Alabama Trailer and Find 36 Animals Who Had Never Been Outside
They desperately needed help. Laurie Hood, founder and president of Alaqua Animal Refuge, received an urgent call from an animal advocate in Alabama. The caller told her, “You are our…
Woman Jogging on a Remote Road Hears Cries From a Hole in the Ground
She is so glad she stopped to investigate. Veterinarian Letícia Leitão was spending the weekend at her aunt’s home in rural Brazil when an ordinary morning run turned into an…
Homeowner Looks Out the Window and Catches the Thief Stealing Her Flowers
He has no shame. Robin Pierce Draper works hard to keep the front yard of her home in upstate New York looking neat and colorful. But there is one problem:…
Pet Sitter Thinks Two Dogs Are Tired — Until She Turns Toward Home
“Then they set off running.” For the past two years, Michelle Wilcock has been running Lola’s Pet Sitting Services in Barnsley, England. During that time, she has cared for many…
Security Camera Catches Sneaky Dog Breaking Her Friends Out of Daycare
“She’s a known offender!” There is never a boring day at Hounds Hideaway, a pet resort in Arkansas. One of its regular guests, Chloe Joy — also known as CJ…
Homeowner Spots Orange Ball Of Fur In Dirt Pile — Then Sees It’s Breathing
“She is ten times better than she was.” When rescuers at Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center heard about a fox suffering from severe mange near an intersection in East…
Cat With Smushed Ears From Life On The Streets Just Wants A Family To Love Him
“He appears to have lived a rough and tumble life.” When Cosmo arrived at Tri-County Humane Society as a stray at the end of August, staff could immediately tell that…
Boutique Owner Looks Under Desk And Finds A Wild Animal Hiding There
They weren’t expecting that. Late last month, a clothing boutique owner in Seaford, New York, discovered that an unexpected guest had quietly made himself at home inside her shop. Hidden…