Cute critters melt our hearts. When we find them in distress, it is heartbreaking. But for every heartwrenching moment of distress, there is an equal number of heartwarming rescue stories. We found some of the most amazing animal rescues on social media for you!
1. Baby Kitten Finds A New Home
Tiny kittens Cloud and her brother Tham were abandoned with three other siblings. On a second visit to the site, only Cloud and Tham remained for the rescuers.
2. Stuck On A Ledge On The 31st Floor!
This fantastic rescue was performed with a pole snare and a net to ensure the cat’s safety. Rescuers wanted to be certain that the cat would not fall after being trapped on the ledge for several days.
3. Missing Mini Dachshund Leads Dad To Take Serious Measures
When a dog goes missing, it is like losing a family member. This dad finally located their missing pup and had to use a shovel to perform the rescue.
4. 11-Year-Old Rescues Dog On Elevator
This video took our breath away! What an amazing reflex action to save this dog!
5. Owl Covered In Motor Oil Gets A Bath
When a barn owl was discovered drenched in motor oil, it needed a bath. That also meant keeping it warm afterward and checking for other injuries. Check out the legs on that owl!
6. Tiny Squirrel Discovered By Foster Dog Loves Toys
When her foster dog discovered a tiny squirrel on the cold ground, this rescuer couldn’t just leave it. He wasn’t thriving under her care. Her investigation determined that little Rocky was lactose intolerant. Once she changed out the formula she was feeding the little scamp, he began to grow! He has returned to his natural habitat.
7. Precarious Kitten Rescue
Ladders warn you not to climb onto the top platform. This rescuer didn’t care. She bravely climbed up and offered this kitten a chance at survival.
8. An Amazing Compilation Of Animal Rescues
There are three separate animal rescues in this compilation video. All are wonderful examples of the lengths that good people will go to in the name of helping an animal! A domestic cow, a wild elephant, and an exhausted fawn are safe now because people cared.
9. Little Deer With A Big Kick
As we encroach more and more on the natural habitat of wildlife, encounters like this become sadly more frequent. A small deer caught in a gate was panicking. The rescuer quickly got her unstuck, but he did mention that despite her size, she had a big kick.
10. Eagle With Broken Wing Survives To Fly Again!
Finding a mighty eagle with a broken wing in your backyard is not the norm. After seeing a majestic eagle down on his luck, this family nursed him back to health. After his wing was healed, they worked to retrain him to survive in the wild.
Domestic or wild animals can find themselves in precarious positions. Offering compassion and a helping hand is our most “human” reaction. We hope you enjoyed these heartwarming animal rescues. Be sure to share with your friends.
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