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As animals freeze and starve in extreme cold, a Long Island nature center works around the clock to save them

New York wildlife volunteers say cries for help are pouring in about animals struggling in the record cold and persistent snow this winter.

As animals freeze and starve in extreme cold, a Long Island nature center works around the clock to save them

How do you rescue a 410-pound manatee from a Florida storm drain?

The manatee was discovered by chance when city surveyors were conducting routine work. Brevard County Fire Rescue and Public Works rescue personnel collaborated with other groups to help save a manatee in Melbourne Beach, Florida, on Feb. 9, 2026.

How do you rescue a 410-pound manatee from a Florida storm drain?

Kitten abandoned on train given new home by ticket inspector

Marie Fox Marie Fox said it felt "incredibly special" to give Daisy a safe and loving home A kitten that was abandoned on a ScotRail train last month has been given a new home by a ticket inspector who first helped to look after her.

Kitten abandoned on train given new home by ticket inspector

Halifax-area animal shelter grateful for ‘skyrocketing’ adoption rates

An animal shelter in the Halifax area is reporting record-breaking adoption rates and it’s a phenomenon other shelters in the province are experiencing too. Staff and volunteers at Bide Awhile in Dartmouth say even finding a pet for interested adoptees is a struggle right now.

Halifax-area animal shelter grateful for ‘skyrocketing’ adoption rates

Seal gets caught up in 'record breaking' net on Falmouth beach

A seal was rescued on a Cornish beach after it got tangled up in a "record breaking" fishing net. British Divers Marine Life Rescue said the net was 30.7m (100ft) long.

Seal gets caught up in 'record breaking' net on Falmouth beach

Enzo the emu makes a break for it, local stardom ensues

A female emu named Enzo briefly escaped from an eastern Ontario animal rescue sanctuary earlier this week, and has now turned into something of a local celebrity. Enzo's exploits unfolded Monday in Almonte, Ont., a town located 50 kilometres southwest of Ottawa.

Enzo the emu makes a break for it, local stardom ensues

Rescued white tiger's move to Lincolnshire 'imminent'

Lincolnshire Wildlife Park says Aleks should begin his journey from Ukraine in the next few weeks.

Rescued white tiger's move to Lincolnshire 'imminent'

Rescued Jersey seal pups released into the wild

The seals were released at a "secret location" earlier this month. Two seals rescued in Jersey have been released back into the wild by a UK animal hospital.

Rescued Jersey seal pups released into the wild

Baby goats found dumped in Kent bin recovering well

Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats Things are looking positive now for Veolia and Biffa Two baby goats found dumped in a bin are recovering well following their "poor start" to life, according those looking after them.

Baby goats found dumped in Kent bin recovering well

Kent sanctuary rescues baby goats found dumped in bin

Matt Huggins Veolia was struggling to walk but has taken her first steps, rescuers said Two baby goats were found abandoned in a bin just hours after they were born, prompting a "heartbreaking" rescue, a Kent animal sanctuary has said.

Kent sanctuary rescues baby goats found dumped in bin

Dehydrated seal rescued after travelling from Cornwall to Wales

Caroline Robinson South West RSPCA The RSPCA said the seal was found at St Brides Bay in Pembrokeshire A grey seal pup is receiving specialist care after he was found dehydrated and underweight following a 120km (75 miles) journey.

Dehydrated seal rescued after travelling from Cornwall to Wales

Horse rescued after getting stuck in pond on Carbis Moor

A horse that got stuck in a pond on moorland had to be hauled out by firefighters. The animal was found 3ft (0.9m) deep in mud and water on Carbis Moor near St Austell, Cornwall, on the morning of 2 January.

Horse rescued after getting stuck in pond on Carbis Moor

Overlooked rescue dog finally rehomed after 1,000 days

Woodside Animal Welfare Trust said the greyhound, called Bobby, had been at the rescue since February 2023 After more than 1,000 days at an animal sanctuary, a rescue dog has been rehomed after being "repeatedly overlooked".

Overlooked rescue dog finally rehomed after 1,000 days

Cornwall raccoon and Devon seals make RSPCA's top 2025 rescues

The charity released a list of "heart-warming tales" showing how animals have been helped in 2025.

Cornwall raccoon and Devon seals make RSPCA's top 2025 rescues

Isle of Wight: Rescued bears are 'thriving', sanctuary says

The bears have gained weight since arriving and have been exploring every inch of their enclosure.

Isle of Wight: Rescued bears are 'thriving', sanctuary says

Kindhearted Bus Driver Opens His Doors To A Koala In Need Of A Ride

He didn’t have money for the bus fare — but in an act of kindness and compassion, this furry passenger was welcomed aboard regardless. Last Saturday night, a bus driver in Brisbane, Australia, spotted a lone koala dashing across a busy road.

Kindhearted Bus Driver Opens His Doors To A Koala In Need Of A Ride

Orangutans rescued from the wildlife trade undergo intensive re-training to return to the wild

Welcome to jungle school—where orphaned orangutans are learning the basics for survival that they will need for life in the wild.

Orangutans rescued from the wildlife trade undergo intensive re-training to return to the wild

US student who took four chickens after breaking into slaughterhouse sentenced to 90 days in jail

A California student has been sentenced to 90 days in jail after breaking into a Petaluma poultry slaughterhouse and taking four chickens in an effort she called a “rescue”.

US student who took four chickens after breaking into slaughterhouse sentenced to 90 days in jail

Sonoma animal sanctuaries overwhelmed as rooster dumping hits record highs

Animal rescues and sanctuaries in Sonoma County are at capacity as they are seeing a record number of roosters being dumped or donated. They can't pinpoint an exact cause, but a trend to fight high egg prices may be partly to blame.

Sonoma animal sanctuaries overwhelmed as rooster dumping hits record highs

‘Horrific living conditions’: Over 230 neglected farm animals rescued in Thurston County

“We only work on cruelty cases, and this is one of the worst we have ever seen,” said Kate Tsyrklevich, Executive Director of Heartwood Haven.

‘Horrific living conditions’: Over 230 neglected farm animals rescued in Thurston County

House of Wiggle Goats owner facing over a dozen animal cruelty charges

The owner of an animal rescue in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is facing more than a dozen animal cruelty charges.

House of Wiggle Goats owner facing over a dozen animal cruelty charges

Disabled cat rescue in Shropshire 'heartbroken' to relocate

The founder of the service said she was "devastated" to give up her home and start again. A sanctuary that cares for cats with special needs and disabilities said it was "heartbroken" to relocate following vandalism.

Disabled cat rescue in Shropshire 'heartbroken' to relocate
As animals freeze and starve in extreme cold, a Long Island nature center works around the clock to save them

As animals freeze and starve in extreme cold, a Long Island nature center works around the clock to save them

New York wildlife volunteers say cries for help are pouring in about animals struggling in the record cold and persistent snow this winter.

How do you rescue a 410-pound manatee from a Florida storm drain?

How do you rescue a 410-pound manatee from a Florida storm drain?

The manatee was discovered by chance when city surveyors were conducting routine work. Brevard County Fire Rescue and Public Works rescue personnel collaborated with other groups to help save a manatee in Melbourne Beach, Florida, on Feb. 9, 2026.

Kitten abandoned on train given new home by ticket inspector

Kitten abandoned on train given new home by ticket inspector

Marie Fox Marie Fox said it felt "incredibly special" to give Daisy a safe and loving home A kitten that was abandoned on a ScotRail train last month has been given a new home by a ticket inspector who first helped to look after her.

Halifax-area animal shelter grateful for ‘skyrocketing’ adoption rates

Halifax-area animal shelter grateful for ‘skyrocketing’ adoption rates

An animal shelter in the Halifax area is reporting record-breaking adoption rates and it’s a phenomenon other shelters in the province are experiencing too. Staff and volunteers at Bide Awhile in Dartmouth say even finding a pet for interested adoptees is a struggle right now.

Seal gets caught up in 'record breaking' net on Falmouth beach

Seal gets caught up in 'record breaking' net on Falmouth beach

A seal was rescued on a Cornish beach after it got tangled up in a "record breaking" fishing net. British Divers Marine Life Rescue said the net was 30.7m (100ft) long.

Enzo the emu makes a break for it, local stardom ensues

Enzo the emu makes a break for it, local stardom ensues

A female emu named Enzo briefly escaped from an eastern Ontario animal rescue sanctuary earlier this week, and has now turned into something of a local celebrity. Enzo's exploits unfolded Monday in Almonte, Ont., a town located 50 kilometres southwest of Ottawa.

Rescued white tiger's move to Lincolnshire 'imminent'

Rescued white tiger's move to Lincolnshire 'imminent'

Lincolnshire Wildlife Park says Aleks should begin his journey from Ukraine in the next few weeks.

Rescued Jersey seal pups released into the wild

Rescued Jersey seal pups released into the wild

The seals were released at a "secret location" earlier this month. Two seals rescued in Jersey have been released back into the wild by a UK animal hospital.

Baby goats found dumped in Kent bin recovering well

Baby goats found dumped in Kent bin recovering well

Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats Things are looking positive now for Veolia and Biffa Two baby goats found dumped in a bin are recovering well following their "poor start" to life, according those looking after them.

Kent sanctuary rescues baby goats found dumped in bin

Kent sanctuary rescues baby goats found dumped in bin

Matt Huggins Veolia was struggling to walk but has taken her first steps, rescuers said Two baby goats were found abandoned in a bin just hours after they were born, prompting a "heartbreaking" rescue, a Kent animal sanctuary has said.

Dehydrated seal rescued after travelling from Cornwall to Wales

Dehydrated seal rescued after travelling from Cornwall to Wales

Caroline Robinson South West RSPCA The RSPCA said the seal was found at St Brides Bay in Pembrokeshire A grey seal pup is receiving specialist care after he was found dehydrated and underweight following a 120km (75 miles) journey.

Horse rescued after getting stuck in pond on Carbis Moor

Horse rescued after getting stuck in pond on Carbis Moor

A horse that got stuck in a pond on moorland had to be hauled out by firefighters. The animal was found 3ft (0.9m) deep in mud and water on Carbis Moor near St Austell, Cornwall, on the morning of 2 January.

Overlooked rescue dog finally rehomed after 1,000 days

Overlooked rescue dog finally rehomed after 1,000 days

Woodside Animal Welfare Trust said the greyhound, called Bobby, had been at the rescue since February 2023 After more than 1,000 days at an animal sanctuary, a rescue dog has been rehomed after being "repeatedly overlooked".

Cornwall raccoon and Devon seals make RSPCA's top 2025 rescues

Cornwall raccoon and Devon seals make RSPCA's top 2025 rescues

The charity released a list of "heart-warming tales" showing how animals have been helped in 2025.

Isle of Wight: Rescued bears are 'thriving', sanctuary says

Isle of Wight: Rescued bears are 'thriving', sanctuary says

The bears have gained weight since arriving and have been exploring every inch of their enclosure.

Kindhearted Bus Driver Opens His Doors To A Koala In Need Of A Ride

Kindhearted Bus Driver Opens His Doors To A Koala In Need Of A Ride

He didn’t have money for the bus fare — but in an act of kindness and compassion, this furry passenger was welcomed aboard regardless. Last Saturday night, a bus driver in Brisbane, Australia, spotted a lone koala dashing across a busy road.

Orangutans rescued from the wildlife trade undergo intensive re-training to return to the wild

Orangutans rescued from the wildlife trade undergo intensive re-training to return to the wild

Welcome to jungle school—where orphaned orangutans are learning the basics for survival that they will need for life in the wild.

US student who took four chickens after breaking into slaughterhouse sentenced to 90 days in jail

US student who took four chickens after breaking into slaughterhouse sentenced to 90 days in jail

A California student has been sentenced to 90 days in jail after breaking into a Petaluma poultry slaughterhouse and taking four chickens in an effort she called a “rescue”.

Sonoma animal sanctuaries overwhelmed as rooster dumping hits record highs

Sonoma animal sanctuaries overwhelmed as rooster dumping hits record highs

Animal rescues and sanctuaries in Sonoma County are at capacity as they are seeing a record number of roosters being dumped or donated. They can't pinpoint an exact cause, but a trend to fight high egg prices may be partly to blame.

‘Horrific living conditions’: Over 230 neglected farm animals rescued in Thurston County

‘Horrific living conditions’: Over 230 neglected farm animals rescued in Thurston County

“We only work on cruelty cases, and this is one of the worst we have ever seen,” said Kate Tsyrklevich, Executive Director of Heartwood Haven.

House of Wiggle Goats owner facing over a dozen animal cruelty charges

House of Wiggle Goats owner facing over a dozen animal cruelty charges

The owner of an animal rescue in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is facing more than a dozen animal cruelty charges.

Disabled cat rescue in Shropshire 'heartbroken' to relocate

Disabled cat rescue in Shropshire 'heartbroken' to relocate

The founder of the service said she was "devastated" to give up her home and start again. A sanctuary that cares for cats with special needs and disabilities said it was "heartbroken" to relocate following vandalism.

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