A veterinary practice in Milton Keynes had a narrow escape after fire engulfed nearby properties and forced the team to evacuate animals to a nearby pub. The drama unfolded at the Walnut Tree Veterinary Hospital around noon on July 19 when a fence fire quickly spread to nearby homes and businesses, and threatened to engulf … Read more
Kittens get stuck in the strangest places. And it’s not uncommon for fire departments to come to their rescue. But for all the kittens stuck in trees and storm drains, here’s a new one. The Fort Smith Fire Department in Arkansas was called out to a local Regions Bank after a kitten was discovered trapped … Read more
On Monday, firefighters in Yucca Valley, California, responded to a distress call of two puppies trapped inside a tortoise den. For those of us who are unfamiliar with these archaic desert creatures, tortoises dig their burrows in the dirt and sand. And while generally shallow, they can occasionally tunnel upwards of thirty feet in length. … Read more
Thanks to an incredible team of volunteer firefighters, a small dog survived in a submerged vehicle. After a car fell into the water, seemingly caused by a crash, the driver made it out safely, but their furry friend was still trapped inside. Luckily, the pup found an air pocket to hide in, which helped him … Read more
Keith Gilbert, an 81-year-old disabled veteran, was loading his dogs into his car when his new service dog Rivka, aka “Mouse,” got spooked and ran into the road. The German Shepherd was then struck by a car going about 40 mph in a residential zone. Seeing your dog get hit by a car is a … Read more
Firefighters in Iquique, Chile are grieving the loss of their beloved station dog, Negro. After serving at the fire station for over a decade, the first responders held a special ceremony to celebrate his beautiful life. Negro spent the last decade offering emotional support to the hardworking firefighters of Iquique city. His role involved standing … Read more
Dogs get themselves into all kinds of crazy situations, and some are certainly more dangerous than others. In Tennessee, a hunting dog was on English Mountain when he fell into a cave that was 35 feet below him. It’s a miracle he survived, but he had no way of climbing out of the cavern. Luckily, … Read more
When a cat gets stuck high up in a tree, everyone’s first instinct is to call the fire department. But who do you call when your 250-pound dog gets stuck in your basement? We can not say the same is true for everyone, but when you’re from the small town of Mingo Junction, Ohio, the … Read more
When someone spotted a dog trapped in Lake Wister Dam, Oklahoma, they knew they had to do something. The only way the dog could’ve gotten there is if she swam upstream or was thrown in by someone who did not want her. The latter seemed most likely. A woman named Madison Reneè posted a video … Read more
A Good Samaritan placed a call to 911 after stumbling across two pups in a desperate situation. While walking the path near Shequagua Falls, she heard the barks of two furry friends that managed to escape their owners. Not only were they on the run, but they somehow found themselves on a tiny ledge above … Read more