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Choreographer Remo D'Souza Raised a Fox He Thought Was a Puppy
Acts of Kindnessβ€’Feb 25

Choreographer Remo D'Souza Raised a Fox He Thought Was a Puppy

Bollywood choreographer Remo D'Souza rescued what he thought was a stray puppy from a drain as a kid, only to discover he'd brought home a wild fox cub. Instead of abandoning his mistake, he cared for the animal for two years before releasing it back to nature.

Indian Expressβ€’2 min read
Carroll Animal Rescue Seeks Volunteers for Pet Adoption
Acts of Kindnessβ€’Feb 24

Carroll Animal Rescue Seeks Volunteers for Pet Adoption

Animal Rescue of Carroll is calling on community members to help shelter pets find loving permanent homes. Volunteers will support everything from daily care to adoption events.

Google: volunteers helpβ€’2 min read
Broken Hill Greyhounds Get Second Chance as Pets
Community Heroesβ€’Feb 18

Broken Hill Greyhounds Get Second Chance as Pets

When a century-old greyhound racing track closes in Broken Hill this June, up to 60 retired racing dogs will transition into a new chapter as family pets through a dedicated rehoming program. The Greyhounds As Pets program is prioritizing these dogs, with some finding homes as far away as the United States.

ABC Australiaβ€’2 min read
Minnesota Officers Free Deer Tangled in Hammock
Community Heroesβ€’Feb 12

Minnesota Officers Free Deer Tangled in Hammock

Police officers in Minnesota used quick thinking and courage to rescue a deer that had become hopelessly entangled in a backyard hammock. The dramatic rescue captured on video shows the team carefully freeing the frightened animal without injuries.

Google News - Firefighter Rescuesβ€’2 min read
Tennessee Rescue Saves 100 Animals from Turtles to Foxes
Videosβ€’Feb 7

Tennessee Rescue Saves 100 Animals from Turtles to Foxes

A Mount Carmel woman who grew up rescuing baby lizards and hatching snake eggs now runs a nonprofit sanctuary for 100 animals that others have given up on. A to Z Animal Rescue proves that saying yes to every creature in need can change the world one paw, wing, and fin at a time.

Google: rescue savesβ€’2 min read
Firefighters Rescue Man and Dog From Icy Virginia Hill
Community Heroesβ€’Feb 2

Firefighters Rescue Man and Dog From Icy Virginia Hill

A man and his dog slid hundreds of feet down an ice-covered hill in Dumfries, Virginia, but specialized rescue crews brought them both back safely. Neither suffered any injuries in the dramatic Saturday rescue.

Google: rescue savesβ€’2 min read
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Community Heroesβ€’Jan 27

Missouri Firefighters Save Dog from Frozen Lake

When a dog fell through thin ice on a frozen Missouri lake, firefighters didn't hesitate to plunge into the icy water for a heart-stopping rescue. The pup made it out safe, cold but wagging.

Google News - Firefighter Rescuesβ€’2 min read
Stranger Rescues Dog Left in Cold After Hit-and-Run
Community Heroesβ€’Jan 26

Stranger Rescues Dog Left in Cold After Hit-and-Run

A compassionate passerby stopped to help an injured dog abandoned on a freezing roadside after being struck by a car. The Good Samaritan stayed with the pup until police arrived, giving the story a happy ending.

Google News - Good Samaritanβ€’2 min read
Arlington Firefighters Rescue Dog From Burning Home
Community Heroesβ€’Jan 19

Arlington Firefighters Rescue Dog From Burning Home

When flames engulfed an Arlington home on Sunday morning, firefighters rushed in to save more than just the building. A beloved family dog made it out safely thanks to their quick response.

Google News - Firefighter Rescuesβ€’2 min read