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Railroad Rover Rescued By Engineer

April 11, 2013

(ANIMAL RESCUE) Banjo, a 10-month-old terrier mix who was rescued by a train engineer after being tied to train tracks, has become quite the superstar since his touching story surfaced earlier this week. After an elderly man tied the pooch to railroad tracks in Mecca, a Southern California desert town, Banjo was fortunately rescued by an “eagle-eyed engineer,” according to animal control officials. The train operator hit the emergency brakes and the lucky dog was saved. Read on for more details behind the incredibly close call. — Global Animal

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The Squaddie And The Squirrel (GALLERY)

April 7, 2013

(ANIMAL LOVERS) After Belarusian soldiers found a baby squirrel near death and brought him to their warrant officer, Pyotr Pankratau, the officer nursed the weak little squirrel back to health, feeding him every four hours. Now, two years later, Pankratau left the army and now works as a taxi driver where the squirrel, Minsk, travels in his pocket no matter where he goes. Check out the touching photos documenting their heartwarming friendship. — Global Animal

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Pregnant Pitty Never Loses Hope (VIDEO)

April 2, 2013

(SHELTER PETS) Approximately 200 pit bulls are put down every day in Los Angeles County due to lack of available homes for the adorable pooches. Hope, an orange and white pit bull, was abandoned at a Los Angeles shelter one week before she gave birth to nine puppies. Giving birth and nursing newborn pups at a shelter are stressful undertakings for new mothers, and Hope lost three of her babies during those first few days. Even in this dire situation, Hope continued to smile, wag her tail, and refused to give up hope. Read more about the spirited pit bull and her family’s miraculous tale. — Global Animal

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Dolphin Mom Mourns Loss Of Calf (VIDEO)

March 28, 2013

(OCEANS) In a heartbreaking show of grief, a mother dolphin was recorded carrying her dead calf on her dorsal fin. Captain Dave’s Dolphin and Whale Watching Safari in California noticed the dolphin carrying her dead baby on her back off the shores of Dana Point. Read on to find out more about this tender and sad moment, and see the heart-wrenching video for yourself. — Global Animal

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Cuddly Animal Friends Will Make Your Day (GALLERY)

March 20, 2013

(ANIMAL PICTURES) Our furry friends can be the most caring and thoughtful creatures around, with lifelong friendships that extend to all sorts of species. Buster, an older dog whose injuries left him with paralyzed legs, lost his ability to go upstairs and sleep with his human family. He would spend his nights whining and crying until Kitty, the family cat, began sleeping with him every night. This touching tale illustrates just how powerful animal bonds can be. In celebration of Kitty, here is a gallery of our cuddly animal friends. — Global Animal

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Last Hurricane Sandy Dog Gets New Home

March 18, 2013

(TOUCHING TALE) Approximately 500 pets left homeless after Hurricane Sandy were brought to the Pet Emergency Shelter in New York’s Nassau County. All of these animals were eventually returned to their guardians except for Bruno, a 7-year-old male Rottweiler. The Nassau County SPCA posted an add on their Facebook page seeking a new home for the adorable pooch. The response was overwhelming, and the Facebook page was shared over 900 times. Read more about Bruno, the last homeless Hurricane Sandy dog, and his story. — Global Animal

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Loyal Dog Attends Mass, Waits For Late Caretaker

February 18, 2013

(TOUCHING TALE) A dog inside of a church is a rather strange sight, but at the Santa Maria Assunta church in the Italian village of San Donaci, it’s a routine. A seven-year-old German Shepherd named Ciccio has been regularly attending mass at the church that he used to visit with his caretaker for years. The loyal dog was adopted by Maria Margherita Lochi who passed away two months ago. Ever since, he’s been attending mass, faithfully waiting for his human companion to return. Read on to find out more about this touching story. — Global Animal

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Facebook Users Save ‘Gay’ Dog

February 1, 2013

(DOG RESCUE) Just a few day days ago, a ‘gay’ American bulldog-mix was dropped off at a Jackson, Tennessee high-kill rabies control shelter after his ignorant guardian found the pooch mounting another male dog. On Wednesday, a plea for help was posted on a Facebook page dedicated to saving pets facing euthanasia, sparking a viral Facebook rescue campaign. After hearing about his story, veterinary technician Stephanie Fryns, who already has four dogs and is affiliated with the animal rescue group, Woof Connections, intervened and saved the dog now named Elton from euthanasia. Read on to learn more about this great rescue story. — Global Animal

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