Tricia Thorpe / Facebook Community Comes Together to Help Couple Rescue Pets Left Behind After Wildfire Took Everything 'I was really lucky to be able to do what I did, and what I did was not right. It put people in a difficult situation. I was desperate.' By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal July 12, 2021
@morteza_fsh / Unsplash Heart-Pounding Video: Shark Bursts Through the Water, Attacks Parasailor Gliding Just Overhead A 37-year-old parasailor at a Jordanian resort was enjoying his day when he unexpectedly became a victim of a shark attack. By Garion Frankel, The Western Journal July 10, 2021
Calin Stan / Unsplash Bizarre: More than 30 Pelicans Reportedly Found Intentionally Mutilated Along California Coast In March, lifeguards along the Orange County coastline found the birds and brought them to the wildlife care center. By Brett Kershaw, The Western Journal July 10, 2021
Lindsay AuBuchon / Facebook Police Urge Citizens to Report Animals Seen in Hot Cars After Freeing Dog from Scorching Vehicle The owner got his dog back from the humane society the next morning and insists that he did no wrong. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal July 9, 2021
WTVR CBS 6 News / Facebook Worker Spots Dog Sitting in Dumpster, Saves Her Before She Is Crushed by Trash Truck Compactor Following his normal routine, the worker loaded the dumpster and was about to empty it when movement caught his eye. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal July 8, 2021
The North Fork Animal Welfare League, Inc / Facebook Dog Found Injured and Tied to Mile Marker on Road Finds Forever Home with Police Officer Who Rescued Her The tiny, senior chihuahua had lived this long only to be dumped in her twilight years, easy prey to anything. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal July 8, 2021
Brinsley Animal Rescue / Facebook screen shot After Pregnant Pig Escapes Farm and Gives Birth in the Woods, Public Steps in to Save Piglets from Slaughter Her rescuers have promised that Matilda the pig will only know love and care for the rest of her natural life. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal July 1, 2021
Yahoo News Australia / Facebook 68 Dogs Rescued After Being Crammed Into Cages on Truck, Intercepted on Way to Dog Meat Festival Activist Liang Jia said it was 'frustrating' to watch truck after truck pass, loaded with precious canine cargo earmarked for slaughter. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal June 30, 2021
Nathan Dumlao / Unsplash Fans in Shock: 5,000 Birds Unaccounted for on One of 'Very Worst' Days in Pigeon Racing History Thousands of birds are unaccounted for in what is being called the worst disaster in the history of pigeon racing. By Isa Cox, The Western Journal June 27, 2021
WNEP / Video screen shot Gruesome Bear Attack Leaves 2 Dogs Injured, Owner 'Inches' Away from Being Mauled Himself Maverick ended up with 11 staples to close gashes along the back of his thigh, and Cooper ended up getting three staples as well. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal June 26, 2021
The Animal Foundation / Facebook Pig 'So Obese She Can Hardly Move' Found Abandoned in Dog Crate in Scorching 107-Degree Heat A bewildered Las Vegas man said he first saw the poor creature outside his home on June 2, dumped in the crate. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal June 26, 2021
Hound Hunters of New Jersey, Inc / Facebook 'Chunk' the Golden Retriever Missing for 2 Weeks Finally Found by NJ Troopers Swimming in the Bay Other than gaining some ticks and losing about 20 pounds, Chunk is doing well - aside from not really fitting his name anymore. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal June 23, 2021
Maura Sullivan Reinert / Facebook 'Thank God for Her': Courageous Pup Saves Sleeping Family from Would-Be House Fire The local fire department also recognized the heroism of the 7-month-old Labrador retriever mix, featuring her in a Facebook post. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal June 22, 2021
K9s of Valor / Facebook K9 Dies 'A True Hero' During Shootout, Saves Lives by Diverting Armed Suspect's Attention Away from Officers Specializing in locating missing people, apprehension, finding crime scene evidence and tracking, Kitt was also part of a SWAT team. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal June 22, 2021
Dustie Poppins / Facebook screen shot Tossed Out Like Trash: 3 Small Dogs Found Bagged and Tied Up by Dumpster in Arizona Heat Merrell opened the bag to find three small Chihuahua mix dogs, tied together, stuffed in the garbage bag and thrown out like trash. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal June 19, 2021
Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance / Facebook Massive 'Grizzly 399' Takes Down Elk Calf, Photographer Captures the Brutal Nature Scene The well-known bear was captured in a series of stunning photographs chasing and taking down an elk calf to feed her young cubs. By Isa Cox, The Western Journal June 19, 2021
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service / Twitter 'Amazing' Therapy Dog Saves Life of Woman Who Was on the Verge of Jumping Off Bridge Thanks to the lovable pup's presence, the woman was able to get professional help and chose life that night. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal June 19, 2021
Jenny Jenx / Facebook Investigation Underway After Unleashed Dog Brutally Attacks Small Pup, Family Says Owner Hasn't Come Forward Based on Jenkin's Facebook posts, Nina went home on Wednesday and is getting lots of love as she continues to recover. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal June 17, 2021
Lebanon Fire District / Facebook Citizens Immediately Call in First Responders Upon Noticing Dog Stuck Underneath Canal Bridge Authorities commended the two good Samaritans for contacting them and not trying to rescue the dog themselves. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal June 16, 2021
Andrea N Salty Bock / Facebook Alaska Man Helps Baby Moose Off Busy Road - 'It Could Have Gone Bad' Tate has lived in Alaska for over 15 years, spent time in the military, is familiar with the territory and is a registered hunting guide. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal June 16, 2021
Becky Rowe Smith / Facebook Firefighters Use Jaws of Life to Rescue Curious Pup Caught Between 2 Heavy Rocks Smith also said they made sure to cover the entrance with wire so that no other doggies find themselves in a similar situation. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal June 16, 2021