Animals love music just as much as we do. Don’t believe us? Check out musician Warren Ruiz on Instagram! This artist plays soothing songs on the handpan for cows, horses, and other creatures, and they’re enraptured by his performances. Being able to connect with animals through this “shared symphony” means a lot to Warren, who thinks of it as “uniting all forms of life in one ephemeral moment,” as he says in this caption.
“What a joy to be able to play my music for our animal friends,” he writes in another post. “They give us so much I find it so obvious to return that love to them when I can through my melodies.”
Here are some of our favorite videos of this animal-loving musician sharing his talents with his four-legged friends!
1. These cows were thrilled when they “herd” this tune.
Sawyer's ongoing struggle with SpongeBob SquarePants' legs is a must-see.
It’s always inspiring to see people go out of their way to save animals. That was the case recently, when two hikers found a lost, scared dog on a mountain trail and went the extra mile to get him home safe.
The story was shared by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. 
Halloween is a time of year when the unexpected can occur.
Tales of transformations abound, like siblings morphing into bats.
But one day, an owl hilariously seemed to take on the role of a witch.
It’s always incredible news when a new baby animal is born, especially when they’re a part of a critically endangered species. Each new birth is a crucial step towards ensuring their future survival.
Recently, the Saint Louis Zoo announced incredible news: three critically endangered Amur tiger cubs were born on November 13, an inspiring sign of hope for one of the most endangered big cats in the world. 
Takis Shelter has always stepped up as the organization to rescue and fight for the unwanted dogs who are recklessly abandoned to fend for themselves out in this big, scary world. So when Takis heard about a puppy dumped outside of a supermarket, he was on top of it! 
Molly has had a difficult existence. Her owner, whom she was abandoned, tried to murder her three times. She survived and escaped her life of suffering with only a skin problem. She began to lose her hair as a result of being left untreated, but it was nothing that some medicine couldn’t cure.
According to National Geographic, Koalas predominantly derive their hydration from the eucalyptus leaves they feast on, predominantly during nocturnal hours. They even have specialized pouches in their cheeks where they store extra leaves, ensuring they have snacks readily available. 
A couple adopted two furry companions—Zach and Sam. The two dogs were wonderful additions, but Zach, although loving, didn’t like it when his humans approached too closely and would grumble if Mom or Dad tried to snuggle with him.
The couple was hesitant when they got pregnant, unsure how Zach would react to her.
We’ve all seen the videos of people sitting in cars on hot days to show just how bad it gets inside for dogs and to try and inspire change for their well-being. Well, just as bad as it is to leave a dog in a hot car on a summer day, it’s just as bad to leave them outside during cold spells. Even with a dog house.
Three men in Ohio were shocked when the saw a deer flying around in the air. The hunters immediately noticed the deer’s antlers had become tangled in a rope swing. 
Roger was driving down a busy interstate, chatting with his wife on the phone, when he spotted a puppy on the side of the road. The little guy, who would later be named R2, was sitting in the right lane of traffic, and Roger knew he had to act quickly to save him. 
