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Top animal stories of 2021: Viral moments from ‘7-Eleven bear’ to hungry bald eagle

Posted January 1, 2022 A mischievous squirrel, a hungry bald eagle, an embarrassed raccoon and curious bear were among some animals that…

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Detroit Police Officers Rescue Mom And Her Puppies From Abandoned Home

Posted January 1, 2022 Two Detroit police officers went above and beyond to rescue a dog and her puppies. click…

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Documentary on the Thai cave rescue will have you holding your breath

Posted January 1, 2022 At every turn in this National Geographic production, the scale of risk facing the rescuers is…

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These Pet Rescue Stories Will Make You Feel Better and Worse About the World

Posted December 31, 2021 Cats and dogs have been melting our hearts all year long with adorable rescue and adoption…

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Great Horned Owl Freed From Entanglement In Holiday Lights

Posted December 31, 2021 A great horned owl, found entangled in holiday lights in a Piedmont neighborhood, has been released…

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Cops Save Mom, Daughter and Cat From Home Inferno

Posted December 31, 2021 The police department in Austin, Texas, has nominated several officers for medals after the officers rescued…

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Escambia Firefighters Rescue Dog Stuck In Cinder Block

Posted December 31, 2021 The dog managed to get its head stuck in a cinder block. click to continue

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I went to rescue my boyfriend from rabid dogs – and realised how brave I was

Posted December 31, 2021 When I woke up alone, I was terrified he was in an alley somewhere, animals feeding…

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Trapped deer rescued from between two fences at New York school

Posted December 31, 2021 Animal rescuers in New York said they used wire cutters to free a deer that became…

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Disabled Canine Rescued From Dog Meat Trade Donates His Free Time to Help Others as Therapy Dog

Posted December 31, 2021 Ichabod the dog has had an eventful life, and now he is using everything he has…

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PHOTOS: Curious fox captivates attention in downtown Quesnel, B.C.

Posted December 31, 2021 A fox appears to have moved into downtown Quesnel where it has captured the attention of…

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Meet the team of fishermen in Visakhapatnam who saved the endangered whale shark

Posted December 31, 2021 Led by Anant Shankar, District Forest Officer of Visakhapatnam, the whale shark was towed back into…

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Study Shows Autistic Children Can Benefit From Cat Adoption

Posted December 31, 2021 An exploratory study of cat adoption in families of children with autism highlighted some positive benefits…

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Actors, comedians and president react to Betty White’s death

Posted December 31, 2021 Tributes from fellow actors and comedians poured in on social media Friday in reaction to the…

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Animal Portraits In The Style Of Old Masters By Tein Lucasson

Posted December 31, 2021 What would an animal look like if it were a human? click to continue

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More than 100 animal species are found living on the ancient ruins of a 2,000-year-old warship

Posted December 31, 2021 The underwater remains of a ship lost in battle more than 2,000 years ago off the…

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Firefighters Rescue Injured Woman From Cave Behind Frozen Minnehaha Falls

Posted December 31, 2021 MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A woman was rescued by firefighters Wednesday evening after slipping and falling into the…

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Firefighters rescue two dogs from frigid river in Montana

Posted December 31, 2021 Firefighters in Montana came to the rescue of two dogs that plunged into the frigid waters…

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Four new dinosaurs including the ‘horned crocodile-faced hell heron’ are among 550 new animal and plant species discovered by Natural History Museum staff this year

Posted December 31, 2021 Four new dinosaurs including the 'horned crocodile-faced hell heron' are among more than 550 new animal…

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Cow gets stranded on ROOF after it walks up snow ‘ramp’ which then melts in Mongolia

Posted December 31, 2021 This is the moment an adventurous cow left locals baffled when it got stuck on the…

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U.K. Labrador Puppies Pulled from Burning Shed Revived Using Oxygen Masks

Posted December 31, 2021 Firefighters turned a terrifying blaze into a heartwarming moment when they saved four tiny Labrador puppies…

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This critter is the animal kingdom’s heaviest alcohol drinker

Posted December 31, 2021 University of Alaska researchers have discovered that hamsters are the heavyweights of the animal kingdom when…

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People are increasingly taking their pets with them on holiday

Posted December 31, 2021 The UK’s reputation as a nation of animal lovers looks set to reach new heights as holiday and…

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Bonnie the white and tan goat shares her home with four dogs

Posted December 31, 2021 People across the country have a variety of pets and companion animals. click to continue

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Cat rescued at Jannali after being trapped for 12 hours in cavity the width of a soft drink can

Posted December 31, 2021 A pet cat named Whisky has been rescued at Jannali after being trapped for 12 hours…

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Dog and family reunited after 55,000 step Tummel forest search

Posted December 31, 2021 A family visiting Perthshire got their pet back safe after a frantic 30-hour wilderness search in dark and…

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How I became an accidental dog rescuer

Posted December 31, 2021 At one point I didn’t even like pups, but chance brought me face to face with…

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Man Returned to Adopt the Dog He Rescued, And The Pup Couldn’t Be Happier

Posted December 31, 2021 When he returned to the clinic to see his puppy, he was greeted with a very…

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Aluminum shortages and supply chain issues are why it is hard to find wet cat food and canned beer

Posted December 31, 2021 It appears we will be searching for cat food for at least a few more months.…

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Newly-Rescued Kitten Insists On Bringing His New ‘Friend’ Everywhere

Posted December 31, 2021 It was hard to make out, but construction workers investigated the North Carolina site in late…

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45 Odd Places Where Cats Were (But Shouldn’t Be) Found!

Posted December 31, 2021 Nothing on this list comes as a surprise, because cats are natural rule breakers. click to…

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45 Animals That Were Caught Enjoying The Finer Things In Life

Posted December 31, 2021 The life of animals and wildlife capture the hearts and attention of many people around the…

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Dog owners likely to report better emotional health during Covid-19 pandemic, study shows

Posted December 25, 2021 The benefits of owning a pet have always been clear, and these advantages have come to…

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A ‘talking’ cat is giving scientists insight into how felines think

Posted December 25, 2021 Billi, a 13-year-old domestic cat in Florida, presses a button that voices the word "dog" —…

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Minnesota Fox Rescue Group Gets National Attention After Viral Video

Posted December 25, 2021 MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A Minnesota fox rescue group is getting national attention Saturday night after one of…

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Surrey dog left homeless and heartbroken at Christmas finds his forever home

Posted December 25, 2021 A Surrey dog left heartbroken and homeless after the death of his owner is set for…

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Huey the dog reunites with journalist Michael Smith for Christmas

Posted December 25, 2021 Huey the dog’s journey to reunite with his Tassie dad wouldn’t be out of place in…

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Vets share the toxic treats that you absolutely should not feed your dog this Christmas

Posted December 25, 2021 Vets are warning pet owners to avoid giving their dogs popular human treats this festive season…

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Woman ‘becomes UK first to give birth in hospital with her dog as “medical aid”‘

Posted December 25, 2021 A mum-of-one who suffers from non-epileptic seizures is said to have become the first in the…

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Tow, tow, tow! Newport News man uses passion for tractors to spread holiday cheer.

Posted December 25, 2021 Clayton Parrish spreads holiday cheer on the front lawn of his Newport News home. click to…

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