This happened in a nature park in Thailand, where several elephants were walking along a river in the company of their caretaker named Derrick.
With the progress of science, the notion of nature seems to be getting less and less miraculous. However there are a number of miracles in nature that not even science can suppress. These include birth and the love of a mother caring for her babies. For Snowbelle, both miracles occurred at the same time. This is her story.
Snowbelle was discovered with her six pups in the snow close to Red Lake in Minnesota. “A resident saw Snowbelle and her babies in the snow and contacted our rescue team about their plight,” Rosie Rescue officials said.
It appears that the snow surrounding them had melted from their body heat. “Another resident helping Karen Good, the shelter’s founder, brought Snowbelle and her pups to the shelter. She placed Snowbelle in a kennel with straw and blankets and determined that Snowbelle was so emaciated that her milk had dried up.” People were puzzled to see that the puppies were already three weeks old, and they were amazed at how they made it through the rough weather.
Thank you to the kind people at Rosie’s Rescue and to the brave mother who saved them with her caring love.
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When Reddit user Nadtacular opened up a bag of mulch to nourish the earth of his yard, the very last thing he expected to find was a newborn squirrel but once he did, he knew the right thing to do was help the little thing recover its health. The squirrel was named Zip and although it took some time, Nadtacular was able to bring the little thing some love and warmth for his much-needed recovery.
They became the closest friends through the little thing’s journey and it really doesn’t seem like Zip will be going anywhere far from his human dad!
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Never underestimate the willingness a mother has to save her children! This applies also to this hedgehog that was hit by a car and found by the good people of the Israeli Wildlife Hospital in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv. Even when hope seemed lost for the little thing, she had 5 reasons to keep fighting: after running some tests, the vets found out she was pregnant!
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The hedgehog mom made a marvelous recovery and gave birth to her 5 tiny babies. They were all healthy and taken care of by the vets.
A beautiful Great Dane named Zeus from Bedford, Texas was named the World’s Tallest Male Dog by Guinness World Records.
Zeus has broken the previous record set by Freddy the Great Dane of Essex, England who stood at 3 feet 3 inches (1.03 meters). Sadly, Freddy passed away in 2021.
This 2 year old gentle giant stands at an incredible 3 feet 5 inches (1.046 meters).
According to his human Brittany, she’d always dreamed of living with a Great Dane, and Zeus was gifted to her by her brother. She also mentioned that he was very big from the beginning.
Ever since she was a young girl, Brittany Davis dreamed of someday owning a Great Dane. As luck would have it, her brother Garrett had a colleague who bred them.
Making his sister’s lifelong wish come true, Garrett gifted Brittany an 8-week-old Great Dane pup, who instantly became her “fur-ever” friend. …He’s been a big dog since we got him, even for a puppy. He had huge paws.
While Zeus of Texas is the tallest living dog, he still is just an inch shorter than the record set similarly named Zeus of Michigan who stood at a whopping 3 feet 7 inches. This Zeus sadly passed in 2014.
Many animals in nature have such strong maternal instincts that they’ll act as a mother to young ones, even if they’re not their biological children. Orphaned babies in need of a mother have been successfully paired with surrogate mothers, in a beautiful and mutually beneficial relationship.
That was the case recently, after one childless owl was given two orphaned chicks to raise as her own, and she was thrilled to get to be a mother.
Robert Fuller is a wildlife artist and photographer based in Thixendale, North Yorkshire, UK, who helps rehabilitate wildlife. Over the past two years, he’s seen Luna, a tawny owl, struggle to become a mother.
Despite her best efforts, none of her offspring has survived.
“Not only did her eggs fail to hatch this year, but she also lost her clutch last year,” Robert wrote.
The chicks were found on the ground in a local farm after falling to the floor. “Due to their young age, these owl chicks could perish of cold in a short space of time as at this age they should be constantly brooded by their parent,” Robert wrote.
The plan worked remarkably well: a heartwarming video shows the moment Luna finds the owl chicks in her nest, and she seems overjoyed to finally have children to mother.
In an update, Robert said that Luna was “doing a great job” raising the chicks, and has been “so tender” with them. He says it won’t be long until the chicks are too old to brood, but for now they’re in the safe care of their loving mom.
“These owlets have now been living in their new nest for a week and are thriving under Luna’s tender care. It is wonderful to watch her brood the youngsters,” he wrote.
It is always heartbreaking to see an animal kept in a cage, let alone a majestic lion. But sadly, there are still so many circuses around the world, where these magnificent wild cats are forced to live that way. For two of them, it all came to an end, after a devoted team managed to rescue them and offer them the chance to roam freely.
The moment the two lions touch grass for the very first time is nothing short of emotional.
For over eight years, Tarzan and Tanya have been forced to live a miserable life as part of a Guatemala-based circus.
The two massive felines were kept in tiny cages, and they have been untreated well all those years.
Fortunately, the Animal Defenders International(ADI) – a worldwide animal welfare group – learned about their story, and rushed to rescue them.
Though these giants are usually fearless, the two were so scared and confused when Jan and Tim, the president and the vice-president of ADI, went to rescue them.
They had endured a very tough and sad life that left scars deep into their hearts, and on their bodies as well. And these last ones show just how neglected these adorable creatures were.
Fortunately, after so many years of a sad life, Tanya and Tarzan have been eventually taken to a rehabilitation center, before being taken away to their new home – a sanctuary in South Africa.
Once they got here, the duo had the chance to step on grass for the very first time, and the moment was beautiful to behold.
Learn more about Tarzan and Tanya’s rescue in the video below!
A loyal dog in Turkey was obviously greatly saddened by the death of its owner, who often disappeared from the house, but no one knew where he had fled, until one day, writes zenoonee.The famous saying ‘A dog is man’s best friend’ is a standard phrase that explains a dog’s loyalty and is perhaps the most accurate saying ever uttered about dogs. Everyone was once surprised by the heartbreaking story of Hachiko’s extraordinary loyalty to his owner even when he renounced the spirit.
Apparently, an identical incident had also happened in Turkey!
It started when the Turk Ismail Öztürk decided to adopt an abandoned newborn puppy. He later gave the puppy the name Zozo and that is why the dog was attached to Öztürk because he took great care of him.
However, on February 10, 2014, Öztürk renounced the spirit. Many mourned his death, as did Zoza.
Shortly after Öztürk’s funeral, the family noticed that Zozo often ran away from home and returned after a short time.
However, they never knew where Zozo had gone.
One day, Öztürk’s son, Zafer Öztürk, came to visit his grave. When he looked at his father’s grave, he noticed a surprising figure lying on top of his father’s grave.
The figure was actually Zozo!
The family later admitted that Zozo had run away from home to go to Öztürk’s grave because he missed the owner so much.
Even though Zozo cannot speak how badly he missed Öztürk, he showed his love by visiting his grave everyday .
His love for his owner is simply pure and extraordinary.
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During family vacation on the St. Lawrence River in Canada, teenagers saw a newborn beluga whale washed ashore.
15-year-old Nicholas Milliard told how he and his younger brothers managed to save the animal.
They poured water in every five minutes to keep the animal from drying out.
Be that as it may, now the rescued beluga whale has a chance to survive. And all thanks to the efforts of caring boys.
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“We made a hole so that water could accumulate there and hydrate its skin,” says Milliard.
The family from Quebec immediately called rescuers and continued to care for the cub until the arrival of the specialists.
Rescuers returned the animal to the water.
All hope is that the cub will be reunited with its mother or another beluga whale will feed it.
Beluga whales feed and take care of their offspring for two years; without maternal support, the cub simply cannot survive.
Once upon a time, thousands of beluga whales lived in the St. Lawrence River, now their population has decreased to 900, and the reason for everything is the pollution of the reservoir.
It’s always heartbreaking when someone abandons their pet. Even if you can no longer care for your pet, it’s your responsibility to properly surrender it to a shelter or find them a new home. But one heartbreaking viral photo shows an abandoned little dog left tied to a fire hydrant by her former owner.
Thankfully, the dog is now in safe hands.
The dog, a tan mixed-breed named Baby Girl, was left tied up to a yellow fire hydrant in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
According to WFRV Local 5, the dog had a note explaining that the owners could no longer care for the dog, along with a backpack full of the dog’s treats, toys and food.
She said seeing Baby Girl like this broke her heart: “Cannot believe someone could do this,” she wrote, asking if anyone recognized the abandoned dog.
Kylie called the police and took Baby Girl to the Wisconsin Humane Society, who took the poor dog into their care and say that she is now “doing great” while in stray hold.
First and foremost, we are so sorry you had to part with your best friend. It’s evident just how much you loved her and we can see you did your best while struggling with your own medical complications and challenges of life. We see your love in the bag you carefully packed with all of her favorite things. We see your love in the way you secured her leash so she wouldn’t get hit by a car. We see your love in the way you placed her in the middle of a neighborhood where she’d be quickly found. We see your love in how happy and healthy Baby Girl looks. And we see your love in the note you left, pleading for someone to help her when you no longer could.
While the Humane Society points out that they allow anonymous surrenders and that they won’t let surrender fees “be a barrier,” they told the owners they were ultimately “grateful for your compassion.”
They wrote that Baby Girl is now getting lots of attention from the staff, and that she has a “bright future ahead.”
Poor Baby Girl — we’re sure she was so heartbroken and confused after being left alone like that.
But still, it’s apparent that the owners couldn’t care for her anymore, and everything worked out okay in the end.
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There are too many incidents where wildlife is being taken from their natural habitat and exploited for human gain; the numbers of animals threatened with extinction keeps going up. It can be depressing to think of all the people who think the world’s wildlife belongs to them and is just there for the taking.
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Meet animal hero Roxy Danckwerst who has been caring for sick and orphaned animals for the last two decades. Her latest addition is Moyo, a baby elephant, who has taken over the rescue center and home of Roxy.
Moyo, meaning ‘of the heart,’ was found by rangers after she was left abandoned on the shores of Lake Kariba, in Zimbabwe.
She was only a few days old when she had tried to cross a flooded river with her elephant family and got washed away.
He was taken to Roxy’s rescue center in Harare called Wild is Life where he has taken to his new surroundings and follows Roxy wherever she goes. Not the most convenient living situation as Moyo weighs 123 pounds.
Roxy has nursed and rehabilitated many baby elephants before releasing them back into the wild but Roxy will take a bit longer as he’s frightened of everything and sick too, according to Go Animals.
See these two adorable souls together and Moyo’s love for all things silver in the clip below from BBC show ‘Nature’s Miracle Orphans.’
A year ago, a dog named Buddy made headlines after being the victim of a horrible burn attack, perpetrated by a child, that left his face severely scarred. But this dog has never lost his spirit, and over the past few months has undergone an incredible recovery — and now, one year later, his new owner confirmed the good news that Buddy is “fully healed” and doing great.
Caution: this story contains some photos that may be distressing to readers.
Buddy first made headlines last April, after he returned home with severe burns on his face after being set on fire.
His skin was charred, and the burning was so bad it caused his eyes to be swollen shut, making him unable to see. He also had an extension cord around his neck, apparently used to hold him down.
The perpetrator of the horrific attack was later identified as a child, who confessed to setting the dog on fire but couldn’t be charged under Mississippi law, which states that no one younger than 12 can be prosecuted.
Buddy’s injuries were so bad he had to be surrendered to the Tunica Humane Society to get proper treatment. His vets were shocked by the case, and cautioned at the time that the dog had a long road ahead, stating that his “prognosis isn’t good right now.”
“It’s unfathomable that someone could be that evil,” Sandy Williams, director of the Tunica Humane Society told FOX 13. “Buddy was an extremely friendly, non-threatening dog. He followed the children in the area everywhere.”
“Buddy’s vital signs are good but, as with any burn patient, this is very much the bottom of a tall mountain to be climbed,” said Dr. Elizabeth Swanson, associate professor and veterinary surgeon, told WTVA.
“He was in good spirits, wagging his tail and very co-operative,” the Humane Society wrote in an update.
“Never once disappointing his doctors. Everyone concerned has been so pleased with the results of his skin grafts. Burn wounds are a very slow process but Buddy is excelling in his healing.”
“Now that his ears are loose from the bandages, he is much happier and more playful. I am sure he is feeling so much joy as he slowly gets his life back to normal,” Tunica Humane Society reported last summer.
“His eyes were actually open and he was very aware,” the Humane Society wrote. “In answer to your thousands and thousands of prayers, YES, Buddy can still see.”
“Buddy’s last real memory of vision was in the final horrific moments just before his face was set on fire by a child. In the blink of an eye, this dog’s whole life changed.”
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“Buddy’s whole personality has changed since seeing the light of day,” Sandy Williams, director of the Tunica Humane Society, told WREG.
“He is happy and playful and walking the halls of the hospital with a great big ball in his mouth. He loves balls. He carries them around so everyone can see.”
Buddy has been living in a foster home with Dr. Swanson, and the vet confirmed that Buddy is living his best life.
“His face is now completely healed,” the Tunica Humane Society wrote. “He no longer has to wear an e-collar and he is loving that! His days are now spent like any normal dog. Playing fetch, taking long walks, being spoiled for the awesome dog he is!”
“Buddy’s miraculous recovery from his near fatal injuries is truly a Miracle and all of his caregivers have much to be proud of.”
“Many surgeries, hugs from everyone in the hospital, and games of fetch later, he’s thriving in his foster home!” the college wrote in a Facebook post, sharing a photo of all the vet staff with the happy and healed Buddy.
