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Monday, Jul. 21, 2008

Rescued Eagle Chicks Getting ‘Feisty’

Two bald eagle chicks that were rescued from Lake Oahe are said to be growing and getting “feisty.” »

Wednesday, Jul. 16, 2008

Firefighters rescue injured horse

On Tuesday firefighters came to the rescue of an injured horse found near the fire line of the Soda Complex, burning on the Mendocino National Forest near Lake Pillsbury. »

Tuesday, Jul. 15, 2008

Hero dog saves owner from snake

A dog has been hailed a hero after saving its owner from a deadly snake that attacked her in her home. »

Hero Dog Saves Family From Fire

Fire ripped through a home in the 1700 block of Northwest 14th Avenue early Monday, and the family pet saved the day, literally. »

Miracle terrier survives in eight-inch underground pipe

A dog survived an incredible seven days trapped inside an eight-inch underground pipe after running away during a walk. »

Beagle lost for five years found 1,350 km away

Rocco, a beagle who strayed from a New York City yard five years ago, has been found 1,350 kilometres away in Georgia and reunited with his owners. »

Monday, Jul. 14, 2008

Firefighters rescue injured heron

A crowd of several dozen people cheered firefighters yesterday after they rescued an injured heron from a sycamore tree in Cherokee Park. »

Dogs rescued from blaze

Firefighters rescued 15 dogs from flames that ripped through a workshop at a dog grooming parlour in Chorley.
The blaze started in a microwave at a workshop at All Breeds grooming parlour on Bolton Road, Chorley, at around 8am on Friday. »

Lovebird swans reunited on water

It was a scene that could have come straight from any screen classic - a loving couple reunited after being forced to spend 10 days apart. »

Tuesday, Jul. 8, 2008

Miracle horse finds better home

Miracle, a mare that was shot five or six times in the head and survived, now has a loving home. »

Monday, Jul. 7, 2008

Tortoise returned after 2 1/2 weeks on the lam

A 60-pound tortoise that escaped from a family‘s garage last month is back home after a 2 1/2-week adventure that took him through three northwestern Indiana towns. »

Friday, Jun. 13, 2008

Disabled Puppy Rescued

A disabled puppy got a new lease on life after an attack. »

Wednesday, Jun. 11, 2008

Whale rescue team removes rope from humpback calf

A team of rescuers successfully removed a 150-foot length of rope that was tangled around the tail of a humpback whale calf. »

Monday, Jun. 9, 2008

Rescue underway for 100 stranded whales

A rescue mission is taking place in Madagascar to save more than 100 whales stranded on the north of the island. »

Rescued cat returns the favor

Joey was a stray cat with asthma when Vanessa Hill rescued him from a colony of feral cats two years ago. »

Zoo artificially fertilises rhino egg

An Australian zoo on Friday said it had artificially fertilised a rhinoceros egg in a breakthrough that could be used in the future to ensure the critically endangered animal’s survival. »

Thursday, Jun. 5, 2008

Stolen Puppy Returned Due to News Story

Good news, the puppy stolen from Pets Discount a few days ago has been returned to the store. »

Tuesday, Jun. 3, 2008

Following rescue, dogs give birth

And then there were six. »

Monday, Jun. 2, 2008

Firefighters lauded for deer rescue

The rescue squad in Nashua, New Hampshire, is being recognized for saving a deer from a tight situation. »

Saturday, May. 31, 2008

Dog Back from the Dead Reunited With Owners

A dog that was assumed to be dead was reunited recently with its overjoyed owners after an absence of three years.Salisbury District Council Dog Warden Mrs Sam Stuchfield was called to Salisbury Police Station recently to collect a stray dog. »

Friday, May. 30, 2008

Trainer, her dog taught each other well

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. And, it turns out, species. »

Thursday, May. 29, 2008

Group rescues 200th retired racing greyhound

Established October 2005, the organization is based in Port Clinton and has an affiliation in Cincinnati. »

Stolen dog returned after more than four years

A vet despaired of seeing her dog again after the black labrador was stolen from her home.
But now four-and-a-half years later Midge has been returned to her owner. »

Friday, May. 16, 2008

Network helps stranded marine mammals

Gushes of “oohs” and “aahs” came unsynchronized amid clapping and laughter from the youthful crowd at Ocean Adventure Park’s El Capitan Theater in the Subic Bay Freeport on April 19. »

Wednesday, May. 14, 2008

How to rescue a bunny

TWO Pershore women are organising a special event for those interested in rabbits at the de Montfort Veterinary Hospital in Evesham at the weekend. »

Tuesday, May. 13, 2008

Rescued dolphin to make friends

Exactly 402 days ago Alice the dolphin had just washed up on a Padre Island National Seashore beach, suffering from pneumonia on a cold and rainy April day. »

Friday, May. 9, 2008

Lost dog is reunited with family

A family’s concerns over their lost dog, Sonya, are now put to bed as she was found not far from where she escaped. She is currently resting at a veterinarian’s office until she can join her family in Thailand for a cheerful reunion. »

Wednesday, May. 7, 2008

Persistent poodle who saved baby’s life named to Animal Hall of Fame

Five family pets were honoured for their courage and loyalty on Monday, including a Saskatoon dog who is credited with saving the life of a newborn baby abandoned on a family’s back porch on a frigid February day. »

Fire crews rescue horse that fell into river

Fire officers rescued a horse which fell into the River Nene. »

Tuesday, May. 6, 2008

Four-legged hero honoured for saving owner’s life

PEOPLE love their pets — but how many owners can say they owe their life to their loveable pooch? »