Veterinarian offers to help in vaccine push: “I can get 60+ patients done in 2 hours, and that’s patients trying to bite me.”

January 4, 2021

As governments around the world grapple with trying to get COVID-19 vaccines into arms of people, veterinarian Mark Primiano has an outside-the-box suggestion. “I’m…

Truck driver peels frozen cat off the road, rushes her to vet

January 4, 2021

A truck driver travelling on an icy road in British Columbia noticed a dark spot on the road ahead but before he could investigate,…

Homeless man runs into burning animal shelter to save dogs, cats and his best friend Bravo

December 30, 2020

For 40 years, Keith Walker has been a homeless man. But with his act of bravery in risking his own life to save animals…

Beloved, rare white kiwi bird dies in New Zealand after surgery

December 29, 2020

From the moment Manukura hatched in 2011, everyone at the Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre in New Zealand knew she was special. The North Island…

Major and Champ Biden wish everyone a Merry Christmas — no matter how you celebrate

December 26, 2020

It wouldn’t be the holidays without well wishes from the soon-to-be First Dogs of the United States. President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Jill,…

Animals get gifts in adorable Christmas fashion at Toronto Zoo

December 24, 2020

The Toronto Zoo has put together the most delightful evidence of creatures being naughty or nice. And it comes just in time for Santa’s…

Baby elephant hit by motorcycle gets CPR from off-duty Thai rescue worker

December 23, 2020

During his 26 years on the job, Thai rescue worker Mana Srivate has saved dozens of lives and performed resuscitation as part of his…

New video game Animal Rescuer has medieval warrior on quest

December 21, 2020

A medieval warrior’s quest in video games usually includes lots of swordplay and forests to cut through in order to reach gold or cup…

Baby rhino goes slip, sliding away in mud bath at Cincinnati Zoo

December 20, 2020

Ajani Joe really knows how to make the most of a rainy day. The baby rhino at the Cincinnati Zoo was filmed frolicking in…

Calgary Zoo lemur enjoys “golden years” after cataract surgery

December 16, 2020

Radish, like many senior citizens, had failing eyesight. Cataracts had clouded the 29-year-old red-fronted lemur’s vision. She was still a busy lemur, but she…