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nypost.comworld13 hrs ago
Volunteers Rescue Pets Left Behind During Evacuations in Ukraine
Ukrainian police are assisting residents leaving homes under Russian attacks. Volunteers are collecting pets abandoned during the departures.
world30 days ago
Nova Scotia RCMP Rescue Injured Fox Near Tantallon
Nova Scotia RCMP officers rescued an injured baby fox on April 23 after spotting a family of foxes crossing a road in Tantallon. The fox was taken to Hope for Wildfire for care and is reported to be recovering.
science35 days ago
Volunteers Relocate Goose Family from Vancouver Rooftop
Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C. volunteers moved a family of geese from a Vancouver rooftop to a nearby park. The group reports receiving calls about geese nearly every day during spring nesting season.
forbes.comfinance35 days agoUpdated
Humpback Whale Found Dead After Rescue Attempt Off Denmark
Danish authorities confirmed that a young humpback whale known as Timmy died after being towed out to sea in a privately funded rescue mission. The whale had stranded repeatedly in the Baltic Sea before the effort.
bbc.co.ukworld44 days ago
Firefighters Rescue Baby Moose During Chernobyl Exclusion Zone Forest Fire
Firefighters battling a large blaze in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone found the young animal and immediately launched a special rescue operation. CNN reported the discovery and rescue on May 8, 2026. The article was written by Nina Subkhanberdina.
The Bbcworld46 days ago
Orphaned Baby Hippo Hand-Reared at Kenya Wildlife Sanctuary
A baby hippo named Bumpy was rescued after being found clinging to its dead mother at a lake in Kenya. The Kenya Wildlife Service recovered the days-old calf and transferred it to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust for specialized care. The hippo has been moved to a sanctuary near Tsav…
news.sky.compolitics57 days ago
Drone Used to Evacuate Stray Cat and Dog from Ukrainian Front Lines
Soldiers from Ukraine’s 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade used a drone to rescue a cat named Barsik and a dog named Zagybluk from the battlefield earlier this month. The animals, companions to the troops for two years, were flown about 10 kilometers to safety. Broader efforts by g…
newscientist.comworld58 days ago
Drone Strike Hits Animal Shelter in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia, Killing Over a Dozen Animals
A Russian drone hit the 'Give a Paw, Friend' animal shelter in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, in February, killing more than a dozen animals while staff survived behind a steel door. Local residents and volunteers cleared rubble in three days, and rescuers continue evacuating pets from f…
thehindu.comworld62 days agoUpdated
Humpback Whale Timmy Stranded in Baltic Sea as Rescue Efforts Continue
A humpback whale nicknamed Timmy has been trapped near Germany's island of Poel since March 2026, with multiple rescue attempts failing to guide it back to deeper waters. The animal shows signs of distress and a skin condition due to low salinity. Public interest has led to lives…
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Shelter Cat Vitamin C Adopted After Video Shows Attention-Seeking Behavior
A video posted by the Save-A-Dog Scheme in Australia depicts a cat named Vitamin C patting at his enclosure glass to attract passersby, garnering over 900,000 views on Instagram. The cat, found as a stray in November, remained in the shelter for two months with limited interest u…
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Orphaned Zebra Adjusts to New Home at Reteti Reserve in Kenya
A young orphaned zebra has been introduced to the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary in Kenya, where it formed a bond with its keeper. The animal is gradually adapting to its environment amid interactions with other residents. The reserve focuses on wildlife conservation in the region.
thesouthafrican.comscience77 days ago
Animal Rescue Fund Names Puppy Litter After Characters from HBO Series The Pitt
The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons has named a litter of nine three-month-old puppies after characters from the HBO series The Pitt to increase their visibility for adoption. The puppies, originally from stray dogs in Georgia, were transported to New York for care and placeme…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld78 days ago
Three Black Bear Cubs Orphaned After Mother Shot Near Balmoral, Manitoba
Three 10-week-old black bear cubs were found calling for their mother after she was illegally shot near Balmoral, Manitoba, between March 30 and 31. The cubs, now in the care of Black Bear Rescue Manitoba, are undergoing rehabilitation before release into the wild. Conservation o…