Shock the Monkey: Primate saves electrocuted friend at Indian train station

December 23, 2014

So, a monkey walks along a high wire. But this is no joke. Instead, the punchline is punctuated heroic actions of another monkey. A…

Remember Miley the Husky rescued from a dump? Look at her now.

December 22, 2014

Remember Miley the husky dog who was found in a junkyard? Her fur was all matted, she was ill from malnourishment and her paws were…

Holiday Feast dining with Utah Humane Society critters

December 22, 2014

This widely-viewed Freshpet commercial has been viewed more than 3 million times and gives a happy view of what will happen when animals take…

Running Dog: Derby learns to run with 3D printed prosthetic legs

December 20, 2014

Tara Anderson became a foster mother to Derby, a dog with deformed front legs with no paws. First she tried a cart, but found…

Hector the dog found frozen on icy lake gets new legs

December 17, 2014

Hector had a rough start in life, right from birth actually. He was found frozen to the ground in northern Saskatchewan after his mother, a…

Hero tortoise to the rescue … of another tortoise

December 17, 2014

More than 1 million people have now cheered on the slow-speed rescue of a wayward tortoise stuck on its back. The amazing 55-second sequence, which…

Loyal little dog refuses to leave after owner passes out on side of the street

December 16, 2014

When his owner passed out in the middle of a busy street in China, this little white dog took charge. Curious people surrounded the prone…

Service dog celebrated as outstanding equestrian of the year

December 15, 2014

Journey, a white standard poodle, was an unusual winner at the so-called Oscars of the equestrian world over the weekend. The service dog and…

Police rescue elk tangled in barbed wire fence

December 12, 2014

RCMP Sergeant Darrell Robinson was called to an unusual rescue in southeastern British Columbia this week. Someone driving along Highway 95A near Kimberley noticed an…

Sheep wearing ugly Christmas sweater found wandering on Omaha street

December 10, 2014

You shear a sheep to make a sweater but it’s not every day you see a sheep wearing an ugly Christmas sweater. But that’s what…