(ANIMAL FRIENDS) Blair, a rescued black lab, is guiding Tanner, a blind golden retriever with a seizure problem. The two shelter dogs bonded after Blair seemed to notice Tanner’s handicap. Tanner even started having less violent seizures less often, and Blair has become more sociable. The rescue organization is now hoping to find someone to adopt them together. Watch the video to see them play together! — Global Animal
(ANIMAL RESCUE) NORTH DAKOTA — When Corky the cat was born, his legs developed backwards and criss-crossed. CATS Cradle Shelter rescued Corky from the pound, organized a Facebook campaign, and arranged his surgery. After a complicated surgery, Corky’s legs are now straight. Now recovering with physical therapy, learn more on Corky’s recovery and watch him learn to walk. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL WELFARE) The fate of most chickens after their egg laying days are over is pretty grim. But more and more chicken-loving caretakers are thinking ahead for their bird’s future. Pete Porath is the owner of Lighthouse Animal Sanctuary, which is home to around 100 chickens and roosters. Mr. Porath specializes in finding homes for older birds, where they can live out their years in serenity. Read on to find out more about this great new approach to senior chickens. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL RESCUE) UNITED KINGDOM — A baby fox rescued from a well is now safe and sound at the Exotic Pet Refuge in Deeping St James, UK. No one is sure how she got in the well, but she may have been abandoned by her mother. The well was in a quarry where workers fortunately heard her cries and brought her up to safety. Read more on this successful rescue. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL RESCUE) Save The Chimps organization stepped in and rescued chimpanzees used for laboratory experiments from the Coulston Foundation research facility in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The facility was shut down in 2002 after three chimps cooked to death in their cramped cages on a hot day. It took ten years of hard work to socialize the previously isolated chimps with each other, form family groups, and relocate them. Watch the video below to witness the range of emotions these chimps experienced upon touching grass for the first time. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL FRIENDSHIP) An orphaned male cheetah was paired with a rescued Labrador retriever last year in the hopes that the two woud develop a beneficial, life-long friendship. Today, Kasi and Mtani are best friends. Read on to learn more about the two unlikely companions on their one-year anniversary. — Global Animal
(PIT BULLS) TENNESSEE — Prada, a mutt who is part pit bull, was ordered to be euthanized after escaping from her home and attacking several dogs in a wealthy Nashville neighborhood. Prada’s gaurdian, Nicole Andree, fought a lengthy battle to keep her alive and has finally succeeded. Prada will spend the rest of her life at Villalobos Rescue Center in New Orleans. The rescue center is featured in Animal Planet’s reality TV show “Pitt Bulls and Parolees,” and partners ex-convicts with dogs so they can rehabilitate together. Read on for more on Prada’s story. — Global Animal
(TOUCHING TALES) When animals get sick, their guardians sometimes have to make a tough descision. Lola was a very sick kitten, and the vet recommended that she be put down. Her guardian, Lyndsey Renee, held out hope that the tiny cat would survive, and continued to care for her. Miraculously, little Lola pulled through. Read on to find out how. — Global Animal
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