Rescuers first found the female pit bull with her muzzle bound, beaten, with her legs “hog-tied.” Since then, she spent almost a decade in an animal shelter, though recently, the unfortunate animal’s lot has improved, as she has found the perfect forever home. A good Samaritan named Ernie Moss found the pit bull, now named…
Beaten, Abandoned Pit Bull Spends 10 Years in a Shelter, Until Loving Staff Member Adopts Her
Aussie Fishermen Dead Despite ‘Heroic’ Rescue Effort
Investigations are continuing into the deaths of two rock fishermen who died in the New South Wales (NSW) Illawarra, with police and lifesavers praised for saving a third man. The fishermen were swept off of rocks near Port Kembla south of Sydney. Police said the alarm was raised by members of the public when three…
Broken, Injured Elephant ‘Waiting for Death’ Rescued From the Horrors of Logging Industry
Warning: This article includes content some readers may find disturbing Looking aged and beyond her years, Mae Mai, a 30-year-old elephant, still bears the scars of her crippling former life as a logging elephant. Rescued by a nonprofit in Thailand, she is both emblematic of an ongoing crisis and a beacon of hope for others…
Nearly Dead Dog With ‘No Fur, Broken Spirit’ Undergoes Transformation After Rescue: Photos
WARNING: THIS ARTICLE INCLUDES GRAPHIC IMAGES THAT SOME READERS MAY FIND DISTURBING. A severely neglected dog found scavenging in Texas woodland with a small pack of strays has undergone a radical transformation since being rescued. Madelyn, a 5-year-old mixed-breed dog, was in such a poor condition when she arrived at the non-profit animal welfare group…
Dog in Lifejacket Rushes to Rescue Boy Drowning in River in Australia, Tows Him to Safety
A child almost drowned swimming near a river mouth at Port Noarlunga in South Australia last week, but amazingly, he was pulled to safety by a dog in a life jacket not a moment too soon. The pooch is being hailed as a hero. Jamie and Rob Osborn had brought their dog, Max, to the…
Elephant That Was Force-Fed Alcohol by Owners to Keep Her Under Control Is Now Free
An elephant that was once force-fed alcohol by her abusive owners to keep her “under control” has been rescued by an international animal charity. Adorned with heavy ornamental gear, the 40-year-old Indian elephant, Emma, was forced to walk over 300 miles in poor health. The elephant was used by her owner for lucrative ventures ranging from…
Nearly 140 Neglected Dogs Rescued From Residential Property, Given Second Chance at Life
Almost a year after a large-scale dog-hoarding intervention that shocked the animal rescuers to the core, the once-neglected dogs are now enjoying their second chance at life. The rescued pups were put up for adoption into new forever homes; one has even been reunited with his original family, the Humane Society of the United States…
Surf Life Saving Australia Pleads for Caution as Rescue Drownings Surge
A worrying increase in people drowning while trying to rescue others this summer has prompted a warning from Surf Live Saving Australia. Australians are being urged to plan for visiting the beach like they would for a road trip. Five people have died in bystander rescue drownings since Dec. 1, according to Surf Live Saving…
Orphaned Baby Chimpanzee Recovers After Falling From Tree as Mom Was Killed by Poachers
An injured baby chimpanzee has been given a second chance at life after being orphaned by the poachers that killed her mother. It is believed that the infant was destined for illegal pet trade and her mother was likely killed for bushmeat. A ranger at Sapo National Park in the Liberian rainforest of West Africa rushed…
Dog Left for Dead After Being Run Over Finds Forever New Home in UK
A dog left for dead after being run over has found his “fur-ever” home in the United Kingdom. The 12-year-old dog, Boris, was almost lifeless when he was found on the roadside in Romania. The rescued dog was nursed back to good health before being fostered by Sally Keen, 40, who lives in Pershore, Worcestershire, England….
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