(TOUCHING TALE) CALIFORNIA — Los Angeles has over 30,000 stray dogs at any given moment, and last year, Fiona was one of them. When Hope for Paws founders Eldad and Audrey Hagar found her, she was abandoned and blind in both eyes. Thanks to the generous donations of people who watched her Youtube video, Fiona now enjoys sight in one eye and a loving family. Read more and watch the video of her rescue and amazing transformation below. — Global Animal
(TOUCHING TALE) NEW YORK — Ex-marine Megan Leavey wanted nothing more than to reunite with her former military dog partner, Sergeant Rex. After retirement, the bomb-sniffing war dog’s future was uncertain, but thanks to former Corporal Leavey, Sgt. Rex will now live out the rest of his life with love and comfort. With help from Senator Check Schumer, Leavey now just needs to wait for her canine comrade to come home. Read on for the full update and how Sergeant Rex won his freedom by the help of Leavey, a Senator, and 21,000 supportive petitioners. — Global Animal
(TOUCHING TALE) Harper the pit bull puppy was rescued from a garbage bag more than six months ago. She suffered from swimming puppy syndrome, a disorder that most puppies do not survive. Harper’s rescuer, Erica Daniels, took the puppy home, planning to humanely euthanize her in the morning. However, when Erica began massaging Harper’s little muscles, the puppy started to move and thus began her recovery! With a special thanks to Hip Dog Hydrotherapy, Harper is now 9-months old, 35 lbs., and described as a “goofball.” Together Erica and Harper are giving back to people and animals alike. Read on and check out their foundations hope4harper and Dolly’s Foundation. — Global Animal
(TOUCHING TALES) Eddie Roia, a fourth grader from Riverside, Rhode Island, is a boy whose passion and creativity could put many adults to shame. This young, inspirational individual will walk across his home state to benefit the local Bristol Animal Shelter. Eddie already has nine cats of his own, and now he’s hoping the benefits of his challenge will be enough to build a kids corner at the shelter, and more. Read on to be inspired! — Global Animal
(ANIMAL RESCUE) CALIFORNIA — 29 maltreated wolf-dogs taken from an Alaskan tourist attraction have found themselves in a sanctuary in California. Their rehabilitation is undertaken by three military veterans through the program “Warriors and Wolves.” Stanley McDonald, one of the veterans, has not only aided the dogs in recovery, but he has connected emotionally with them. Read on to learn about how veterans are saving the wolf hybrids, and benefiting their own lives. — Global Animal
(TOUCHING TALE) NEVADA — A car crash that Barbara Bagley, her husband, and their two Shetland sheepdogs Dooley and Delaney suffered through nearly tore the family apart. Bagley’s husband, Brad Vom Baur, unfortunately died in the crash along with one of the sheepdogs, Delaney. After Bagley recovered from her near-critical injuries, her thoughts were only of her other beloved sheepdog, Dooley. Dooley, who survived the crash as well, bolted from the scene and escaped into the wild. After 53 days of patience, searching, and praying, Bagley’s dream came true when two people found Dooley and brought him back to his tearful guardian. Read on to learn about Barbara Bagley’s battle to reunite with her only surviving family member. — Global Animal
(TOUCHING TALE) When Amy Jung and her son rescued Pudding, a tabby cat from the shelter, she had no idea that Pudding would soon be rescuing her. Later that night, Jung slipped into a diabetic seizure in her sleep and Pudding nudged her awake until she could call out to her son. When he didn’t hear her calls, Pudding went into his room and pounced on him until he awoke and called for medical assistance. If this isn’t an argument for pet rescue we don’t know what is! Read on for more of this truly amazing story. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL FAMILIES) GERMANY — A French bulldog named Baby has taken six wild baby boar piglets under her care at an animal sanctuary outside of Berlin. Baby has mothered other species before, an example that motherly instincts can transcend all boundaries. Animals adopting out of their species is not as rare as you might think, but so far scientists have no explanation for this heartwarming phenomenon. It certainly proves that animals, in addition to humans, are capable of altruism. Read on to learn about this motherly bull dog. — Global Animal
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