Ansel had been missing overnight when Mesa firefighters found him exhausted and swimming in a canal, unable to climb out on his own. Firefighters with Engine 2205 responded to the canal on July 14 after receiving a report of a dog in the water, according to the Mesa Fire and Medical Department. No one knew […]

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Six abandoned puppies are now safe and receiving the care they need after firefighters discovered them in the area of the 3-1 Pit Fire in Lassen County, California, according to local news. Members of CAL FIRE’s Devil’s Garden crew were working to contain the large blaze when they encountered the vulnerable puppies potentially in harm’s […]

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Two puppy sisters rescued in war-torn Ukraine are now healthy and safe at a Lady Freethinker-sponsored shelter — thanks to you. The six- or seven-month-old dogs were picked up with help from local residents just as an air-raid warning sounded and heavy rain descended on the village. Despite a difficult car ride, the fortunate pups […]

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A young deer escaped a precarious situation after firefighters in Astoria, Oregon, removed the vulnerable animal from the roof of a home in an unusual rescue operation, according to People. The Astoria Fire Department learned about the fawn’s predicament when a dispatch call came through on the Fourth of July reporting that the youngster had […]

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Three puppies are getting the happy endings they deserve after the police officers who helped rescue them from an alleged neglect situation welcomed them into their own homes, according to People. Wade, Oni, and Roman each found forever homes with a different officer from New York’s Watertown Police Department, while Keira, a fourth puppy rescued […]

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Firefighters used patience, towels, and a treat to help a drenched stray puppy out of a storm drain in Paragould, Arkansas. The Engine 2 crew learned that a puppy was stuck in a drain near the Paragould Fire Department station, KAIT reported. After removing a heavy iron grate, one firefighter climbed into the drain to […]

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Four pugs and a turtle are safe after Phoenix first responders worked together to save the animals from a mobile home fire. Body camera video released by the Phoenix Police Department showed an officer spotting smoke near 19th Avenue and Camelback Road on June 8 around 2:30 p.m., Arizona’s Family reported. He ran toward the […]

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A small kitten is safe after firefighters and animal control officers worked together to free the vulnerable feline from a narrow pipe in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, according to local news. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene on the morning of June 27 following a report of a trapped animal. Upon arrival, they discovered the kitten […]

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It’s that special time of year when Lady Freethinker invites animal welfare organizations across the world to submit their projects for funding consideration — LFT’s Urgent Need Fund is officially open for applications! The program has helped thousands of animals over the past 5 years, giving over $360,000 to projects that improve the lives of […]

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After spending around five hours trapped in a backyard pond in Spokane Valley, Washington, a moose was finally rescued thanks to the determined efforts of firefighters and animal rescue volunteers, according to local news. When it became clear that wildlife officials would not be able to offer assistance to the stranded moose in a timely […]

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Luna was soaking wet, frightened, and clinging to the side of a deep golf course pond when Colorado police arrived to help pull her back to safety. People reported that the brown and white dog became trapped in a pond at Hyland Hills Golf Course in Westminster on May 19, citing a Westminster Police Department […]

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Thirteen wild-caught baby macaques, only a few weeks old, were rescued in Sumatra after being torn from their mothers and trafficked towards Jakarta. Tragically, one baby was too weak to survive, but the twelve survivors are now growing stronger under JAAN (Jakarta Animal Aid Network) Wildlife’s dedicated care, supported by emergency funding from Lady Freethinker’s […]

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A North Carolina community came together to help rescue a dog who was swept away by rushing floodwaters, leading to a joyful reunion after more than a day of searching. Near Cane Creek in Fletcher, North Carolina, Sam Haney and Kristen Honeycutt had been walking with Sam’s dog Monchu and Honeycutt’s three dogs — Ava, […]

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Thanks to compassionate supporters, five dogs in rural Florida are finally enjoying the freedom and comfort they deserve. When we first learned about Freya, Rex, Copper, Zelda, and Gemini, they were living on chains after a devastating wildfire swept through rural Florida, destroying their family’s property. With limited resources and few options, their caregivers were […]

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Thelma and Louise are finally safe, loved, and home together. When they were rescued from a puppy mill in Indonesia, both were severely underweight and suffering the physical toll of years of neglect, confinement, and repeated breeding. Thanks to your support, they received urgent veterinary care and have now been adopted together into a loving […]

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Just 15 hours after construction crews finished work for the day, deer stepped onto a newly built wildlife bridge on U.S. 97 in Siskiyou County, California, using a safer path above the road below, according to NewsWatch 12/KDRV. The deer were the first animals to use the new overcrossing, and Caltrans said a bobcat and […]

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A tiny fawn is safe after an intense rescue during flash flooding in Indiana. Firefighters from the Madison Township Fire Department had responded to a call about a vehicle stranded on a flooded road when they heard the cries of a baby deer being carried downstream in the fast-moving water nearby. With the driver already […]

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A small brown dog who had been missing for more than a week is safely back with family after Florida first responders lowered a rescuer 40 feet into a forested sinkhole and brought the pup back to daylight unharmed. The dog’s owner contacted authorities after discovering that the beloved pup was trapped deep inside a […]

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A tiny raccoon is safe after a frightening ordeal stuck alone in a storm drain in Colorado Springs. After heavy weather moved through the area, firefighters responded to reports of a distressed baby raccoon trapped in the drain and worked to bring the young animal to safety. The raccoon kit had reportedly been found by […]

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Across Spain, caregivers are filling food bowls, arranging sterilization appointments, rushing sick animals to veterinarians, and trying to keep abandoned dogs and community cats safe. Now, nearly €4 million in new government funding could help make that daily, lifesaving work stronger and more sustainable, according to Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and 2030 […]

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