An overseas soldier has a new mission at hand. Sgt. Nico, who is currently deployed, is hoping to deliver a dog in danger to safety in the U.S. In a statement sent to the nonprofit Paws of War, Nico (who did not share his last name for privacy reasons) described this as the “most challenging...
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Dozens of cats in Iowa rescued from van amid heat wave after living in 'heartbreaking' conditions
Over two dozen cats were left in a sweltering van in Iowa for hours before being rescued by police and animal rescue services. The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) came to the aid of 29 cats that were allegedly left in a vehicle owned by 64-year-old Andres Enrique Guilartes Martinez. The ARL said in...
Kitten miraculously rescued from active car wash after employee heard 'meow'
A cat was rescued from an active car wash after an employee heard something “meow.” An orange and white tabby kitten was rescued from the Ultimate Shine Car Wash in Washington Court House, Ohio, after it got stuck near the turbo blaster section. The kitten, believed to be less than six weeks old, may have...
Amid hot, humid weather, 5 items to keep your pet cool and safe this summer
Given high temperatures and risks of dehydration, summer can sometimes be worrisome for fur babies. It can also be a great time for them to explore the outdoors and enjoy all the season offers. Keep summer fun and safe by stocking up on everything you might need to make the summer pet-friendly. Below, here are...
Cat in Texas weighing 26 pounds is placed on diet after animal rescuers step in
A hefty feline weighing 26 pounds is now on the road to recovery. The black house cat, Tanglewood, was in great need of care, so he was brought to Austin Pets Alive, an animal shelter in Austin, Texas, with lifesaving programs designed to save animals at risk of being euthanized. Luis Sanchez, director of public...
New Jersey kitten is rescued from waste compactor just in the nick of time
A kitten from New Jersey may be short one or two of her nine lives after she was rescued from a waste compactor just in the nick of time. Burlington County Regional Recycling Program employee Mark Motta was having a normal day at work on July 8 when he went to check the hydraulics of...
'Potty-mouthed' parrot finds home in New York after hundreds apply to adopt him
A foul-mouthed parrot named Pepper has found a forever home after grabbing attention on Facebook and attracting would-be adopters from across the country. Officials with the Niagara SPCA in Niagara Falls, New York, had been sharing updates about the bird since he came into their care last month. “Somebody get this guy a bar of...
On National Kitten Day, two cat parents reveal the secrets of successful fostering
Wednesday, July 10, is “National Kitten Day,” a celebration of all cats under a year old — and amid what animal shelters call “kitten season,” there are increased calls for foster families to help free up space. Fox News Digital spoke to two seasoned kitten foster parents about the process and their own personal stories....







