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In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, which brought severe flooding to parts of Lithia, Florida, a group of locals sprang into action when they spotted an unexpected sight— a pig stranded in the rising floodwaters. The pig, named Millie, had found herself in the middle of the flood, surrounded by water and in need of…

Our hearts continue to go out to the countless people affected by the devastating Hurricane Milton, and we thank the first responders and rescuers who have been stepping up in the aftermath. Emergency workers have been hard at work rescuing all the animals who were displaced by the storm. In one heartwarming rescue story, a…

Hurricane Milton caused widespread devastation in Florida and there are many people still affected, but there are some heartwarming stories in the aftermath that give us all hope. Like this sweet story of a scared kitten who was found hiding under a car by two journalists, and is now in safe hands. Two journalists from…

The Budweiser Clydesdales have long held a special place in everyone’s hearts, and it’s easy to see why—their commercials are some of the most beloved and iconic. One particularly hilarious throwback ad, Lamb Streaker, will surely bring a smile to your face, even if you’ve seen it before! Image Credit from CBS “Lamb Streaker” Budweiser Commercial via…

Chris and Mariesa lived a crazy enough life, what with a handful of big rescue dogs to wrangle at home. But one day at their county kennel, they came across a pregnant shelter dog named Storie. The couple quickly fell in love with Storie, so by the time they learned she was pregnant with twelve puppies,…

When we move to a new place, we always hope for the locals to be kind, generous and friendly. Sergeant Chris Duke was in Afghanistan serving his country when he happened to meet the three lovely locals. These locals were three stray dogs – Sasha, Target, and Rufus. But these dogs turned out to be…

Service dogs can be a lifesaver for people with medical conditions and disabilities, specially trained to help them with all kinds of tasks throughout their day. These dogs can be especially beneficial to military veterans, helping soldiers with PTSD and injuries return to civilian life. But one veteran was devastated recently after suddenly being let…

Danny Trejo is one of Hollywood’s most iconic tough guys, playing imposing characters in films like Con Air, Machete and Heat. But while he may seem tough, in real life the actor has a big soft spot when it comes to animals. Sadly, Trejo announced yesterday that his beloved Chihuahua has died, announcing the news with a photo and…

Raina was a stray dog who had recently given birth to a litter of 11 puppies. But when the heavy rains came, she dug a hole to protect her babies. The whimpering and crying of the puppies caught the attention of some neighbors. Source: Michigan Humane Society/YouTube The Michigan Humane Society (MHS) was called for…

You may have heard the story of Trooper, the sweet dog who was left tied up to a pole in Florida head of Hurricane Milton, who would’ve likely died if he wasn’t rescued in time. The story broke many people’s hearts, but a new update to the story gives us some good news: the dog’s owner has…