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Vet Breaks Half-Marathon Record in Rhino Suit for Charity
Community HeroesFeb 17

Vet Breaks Half-Marathon Record in Rhino Suit for Charity

A veterinarian from South Africa smashed the world record for fastest half-marathon in a mammal costume, shaving 90 seconds off the previous time while dressed as a rhino. His inspiring run raised funds to protect endangered rhinos from poaching in his homeland.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Vet's Viral Response Defends Cats on Furniture
Acts of KindnessMar 25

Vet's Viral Response Defends Cats on Furniture

When critics called it "disgusting" to let cats on furniture, Kentucky veterinarian Dr. Matt McGlasson delivered a hilarious 11.8 million-view response that has cat owners everywhere feeling seen. His message is simple: cats deserve to call our homes their homes too.

Upworthy2 min read
Vet's 'Squish That Cat' Video Helps 23M Handle Felines
VideosFeb 4

Vet's 'Squish That Cat' Video Helps 23M Handle Felines

A Vancouver veterinarian's gentle cat-handling tutorial has helped millions of pet owners safely pick up anxious cats. His surprisingly simple "squish that cat" technique is changing the way people interact with their feline friends.

Upworthy2 min read
Vet Saves Jack Russell From Euthanasia, Adopts Him Instead
Community HeroesMay 27

Vet Saves Jack Russell From Euthanasia, Adopts Him Instead

A veterinarian refused to euthanize a puppy with a painful overbite and instead brought him home, performed surgery, and gave him a life full of adventures. Remy now enjoys camping trips, beach runs, and brunch dates with his new dad.

Google: rescue saves2 min read
Vet Reveals 7 Signs Your Cat Loves You (Yes, Really)
Acts of KindnessJun 14

Vet Reveals 7 Signs Your Cat Loves You (Yes, Really)

Think your cat couldn't care less about you? A veterinarian says those "aloof" behaviors might actually be signs of deep affection, and what looks like boredom could be your cat's love language.

Upworthy2 min read
Zoo Vet Taught "People First" Leadership for 30 Years
Community HeroesApr 26

Zoo Vet Taught "People First" Leadership for 30 Years

Don Janssen spent three decades at San Diego Zoo teaching that saving animals starts with trusting people. His legacy lives on in the veterinarians he mentored and the teams he taught to lead with humility.

Mongabay3 min read
Montana Firefighters Save Horse Named Dream From Creek
Community HeroesMar 11

Montana Firefighters Save Horse Named Dream From Creek

A horse trapped in freezing creek water with only her head above the surface was pulled to safety by a coordinated team of firefighters, veterinarians, and neighbors in Montana. The 40-minute rescue shows how communities come together when lives are on the line.

Google News - Firefighter Rescues2 min read
FDA Approves Emergency Treatment for Screwworm in Pets
Health & WellnessJun 11

FDA Approves Emergency Treatment for Screwworm in Pets

The FDA has greenlit an emergency treatment to protect dogs and cats from New World screwworm, a dangerous parasite spreading in the southern U.S. This fast-tracked approval gives veterinarians a powerful new tool to save infected pets.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
3D-Printed Sea Lion Models Save Real Animals in California
InnovationFeb 26

3D-Printed Sea Lion Models Save Real Animals in California

Scientists at UNLV created lifelike 3D-printed sea lion models that let veterinarians practice life-saving procedures without harming real animals. The breakthrough could help save hundreds of sea lions sickened by toxic algae blooms along California's coast.

Google: robotics innovation3 min read
Australia's First Wildlife Vet Hospital Training Program
Community HeroesFeb 12

Australia's First Wildlife Vet Hospital Training Program

Southern Cross University is partnering with Wildlife Recovery Australia to train veterinary students in wildlife care, creating the only hands-on wildlife hospital program in the country. The initiative tackles Australia's critical shortage of 1,500 veterinarians while ensuring injured native animals get the expert care they deserve.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery3 min read
Australian Vet Students Get Rare Wildlife Training
SolutionsMar 7

Australian Vet Students Get Rare Wildlife Training

Southern Cross University is partnering with Wildlife Recovery Australia to train the next generation of veterinarians in wildlife care, addressing a critical shortage of 1,500 vets nationwide. Students will gain hands-on experience treating injured native animals alongside domestic patients, preparing them for real-world rural practice.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery2 min read
FDA Approves First Dog Lymphoma Drugs: Tanovea & Laverdia
Health & WellnessJan 27

FDA Approves First Dog Lymphoma Drugs: Tanovea & Laverdia

Dogs with lymphoma finally have treatments designed just for them. Two new FDA-approved drugs are giving veterinarians powerful, proven tools to fight one of the most common cancers in dogs.

Google News - New Treatment3 min read
Abandoned Puppy Miracle Walks Out of Hospital After Recovery
Community HeroesMay 23

Abandoned Puppy Miracle Walks Out of Hospital After Recovery

A French bulldog puppy left starving in a Fort Lauderdale box has recovered from critical condition and walked out of the hospital. Thanks to dedicated rescuers and veterinarians, the aptly named Miracle is now eating, drinking, and healing.

Google: miracle recovery2 min read
India's Rescued Elephants Heal With Ancient Acupuncture
Acts of KindnessFeb 1

India's Rescued Elephants Heal With Ancient Acupuncture

Wildlife SOS veterinarians in India are using acupuncture to treat rescued elephants suffering from chronic pain, paralysis, and digestive issues after years of captivity. The ancient technique is helping elephants walk again and live pain-free when conventional treatments fell short.

Good News Network2 min read
Pet Brand Partners with Arbor Day to Plant Trees Nationwide
Planet WinsFeb 6

Pet Brand Partners with Arbor Day to Plant Trees Nationwide

A veterinarian-founded pet supplement company is tackling climate change one tree at a time. Fera Pets just launched a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation to restore forests and bring more trees to neighborhoods that need them most.

Google News - Reforestation2 min read
Vet Builds Custom Shell Brace to Save Run-Over Tortoise
Community HeroesMay 11

Vet Builds Custom Shell Brace to Save Run-Over Tortoise

A 4-year-old giant tortoise with a shattered shell is walking again thanks to a veterinarian's ingenious custom contraption. The Filipino vet used hooks, wires, and dental acrylic to piece the broken carapace back together.

Good Good Good2 min read
Tiny Bat Gets Life-Saving Surgery in Alberta
Community HeroesJun 9

Tiny Bat Gets Life-Saving Surgery in Alberta

A 10-gram silver-haired bat is on the road to recovery after veterinarians in Alberta performed delicate orthopedic surgery to repair its fractured femur. The bat, one of the smallest patients ever treated at the wildlife center, could return to the wild this summer.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery2 min read
Rescuers Save Horse From 15-Foot Floodwaters in Illinois
Community HeroesApr 6

Rescuers Save Horse From 15-Foot Floodwaters in Illinois

When a horse became stranded 600 feet from shore in dangerously deep floodwaters, nearly two dozen first responders and a brave veterinarian worked together to bring the animal home safely. Their multi-agency rescue operation shows what communities can accomplish when they refuse to give up.

Google: rescue saves2 min read
Vet Reveals 7 Ways Cats Show Love You Might Be Missing
VideosJan 20

Vet Reveals 7 Ways Cats Show Love You Might Be Missing

That aloof stare and slow blink from your cat isn't boredom. Veterinarian Dr. Sarah Wooten explains the surprising behaviors that prove your feline friend loves you more than you think.

Upworthy2 min read
Firefighter Rescues Duckling Trapped in Connecticut Drain
Acts of KindnessMay 21

Firefighter Rescues Duckling Trapped in Connecticut Drain

A Ridgefield firefighter saved a tiny duckling that fell into a storm drain while trying to catch up with its family. A local veterinarian stepped in to care for the little bird until its family could be found.

Google News - Firefighter Rescues2 min read

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