Girls Tubing Down River Find Dying Bird On Shore — And Refuse To Leave Her Behind
“The warmth from their towel … seemed to give her a little stronger will to live.” The Huron River in Flat Rock, Michigan, is a popular place to relax during…
Mama Duck Approaches Preschool Director During Dismissal And Asks For Help
“It was clear she was in distress.” Last week, Lisa Plassman was helping outside during school dismissal at Westminster Preschool in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, when an unusual and worried “parent”…
Elementary Students Help Lead ‘Duck Walk’ — And Save 30 Wild Babies
They knew just what to do ❤️ As a wildlife specialist with Eastern Virginia Wildlife Rescue, Shawnda Bentley has handled plenty of unusual animal rescues. But recently, she got a…
Lost Baby Duck’s Desperate Squeaks Lead To The Most Heartwarming Reunion
“It was actually the picture-perfect ending.” Tourists Find a Stranded Duckling All Alone in Australia Earlier this month, tourists in Australia came across a tiny duckling stranded by himself, with…
Pile Of Feathers Wedged Behind Bakery Is Actually A Wild Animal In Danger
On a bright October afternoon in 2024, Long Island wildlife rehabilitator Karenlynn Stracher received an urgent call: a wild bird was trapped behind a neighborhood bakery. Without hesitation, she grabbed…
Rescuers Rush To Golf Course To Save A Couple Of Abandoned ‘Precious Angels’
“ trying to make friends with each of the passerby golfers …” Recently, Matthew Lyson, owner of Michigan Duck Rescue and Sanctuary (MDRS), received a call that sent him racing…
Woman Spots ‘Weird Duck’ Swimming With Flock — Then Takes A Closer Look
“We noticed a mystery swimmer …” The other day in Central Oregon, photographer Deena Rounds captured a scene straight out of a countryside postcard. On her neighbor’s pond, a small…
Couple Spots ‘Deceased’ Animal Hanging Over Lake — Then Realizes The Truth
They had to act fast. Brave Duck Rescued from Fishing Line in Texas Park Thanks to Quick-Thinking Team City Lake Park in Royse City, Texas, is typically a peaceful retreat…
New Homeowners Discover Surprise Note: ‘Your House Comes With Ducks
“They come to the door and quack.” When Amber and Marvin Gilbert moved into their new home in August 2024, they were touched to find a bouquet of flowers and…
A Shivering Pile of ‘Helpless Angels’ Was Left in the Cold—Until One Woman Stepped In
It was a cold January evening in Michigan when Matthew and Theresa Lyson, founders of Michigan Duck Rescue and Sanctuary, received an urgent call. A woman named Pam had spotted…