BARCS Animal Shelter / Facebook screen shot

Cat Crisis: Authorities Hit Triple Digits As Kitties Rescued From Home, Onlookers Stunned

They also shared that five cats have already been adopted, 22 are in foster homes, 37 have been selected for rescues and 12 are headed to adoption events.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  October 8, 2021

WBIR Channel 10 / YouTube screen shot

'He's Still Inside': Paramedic and Officer Team Up in Tense Rescue of Man Trapped in Burning Car

The paramedic was spraying down the car with a fire extinguisher and told the approaching officer that someone was still inside.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  October 5, 2021

WXYZ-TV Detroit | Channel 7 / YouTube screen shot

Wife Drives Husband on Verge of Diabetic Coma to McDonald's, 'Angel' Manager Saves Him

He didn't seem to notice when she drove past. He had a difficult time standing up. She'd seen this before and immediately created a plan.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  October 4, 2021

Kentucky Humane Society / Facebook screen shot

Look: Animal Shelter Staff Finds Box Abandoned Outside, Discovers Heartbreaking Message

The humane society is also using the opportunity to urge all owners to make sure their dogs are vaccinated against parvo.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  October 2, 2021

Muncie Animal Care & Services / Facebook

Week-Old Kittens and Adult Cats Dumped Near River, Crammed Into Crate without Food or Water

There was no food, no water and no chance of survival for the cats if someone hadn't come along at just the right time.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  October 1, 2021

Friends with Four Paws / Facebook

Paralyzed Dog, 8, Found Alone on the Streets, Now Seeking Forever Home

'In our reality, a paralyzed dog does not get lost easily unless you really want it to. So, she was somebody's family dog.'

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  October 1, 2021

@kerethp / Twitter screen shot

Armed with a Trash Can, Brave Veteran Dad Captures and Relocates 6-Foot Alligator

A gaggle of onlookers shrieked as he advanced, pushing the gator back. It writhed and whipped its body around, resisting.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  September 30, 2021

Bill Desloges / Facebook

Men Spot Moose Stuck in Mud Up to Its Head, Tie Straps Around Antlers to Pull Animal to Safety

The men knew quite well how powerful the moose was, so they tried to contact the proper authorities for help.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  September 30, 2021

Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue / Facebook

Senior Dog Rescued by Firefighters After Falling Into Abandoned Well and Treading Water for Four Hours

When Dickson Patton heard a faint bark from that area, he instantly realized what must have happened to his dog.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  September 30, 2021

Tia Ewing / Facebook screen shot

Watch: Police Officers Make Heroic Rescue of Suicidal Man on Bridge

He was able to get half his body over the railing before the police officers grabbed him and hauled him back over.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  September 30, 2021

Harrison County Animal Control, Corydon Indiana / Facebook

Hikers Exploring Cave Discover Lost, Starving Dog Trapped in 30-Foot-Deep Pit

Rescuers learned that the pup's name was Hawkeye and that his family had been searching for him for weeks.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  September 29, 2021

Abba Towing Brandon / Facebook

After Car Flies Off Road Into Pond, Trooper Jumps In to Save Man and Dog from Drowning

The only visible part of the car was the back window, so Marshall jumped in and immediately started working to free the two occupants.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  September 29, 2021

Drew Canaday / Facebook screen shot

Guardian Angel? Police K9 Saves Neighbor from Vicious Dog Attack

Ozzie is a Czechoslovakian shepherd dog — a specific German shepherd line — owned by police officer Drew Canaday. While he’s not technically a police K9, he has been through […]

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  September 26, 2021

Boulder Police Department / Facebook screen shot

Watch: Colorado Police Officers Save 3-Year-Old After She Gets Stuck in Bars

As the officers left, the little girl called after them to say thank you, and her little voice has warmed many hearts.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  September 24, 2021

K9s of Valor / Facebook screen shot

K9 Fighting for Life After Being Shot Several Times in Line of Duty

While the dog is fighting his own battle and time will tell whether or not he will pull through, he's being aided by the prayers of thousands.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  September 24, 2021

KONO 101.1 / Facebook screen shot

Football Fans Make Daring Rescue After Noticing Cat Dangling From Ledge

Apparently, the couple was sprayed by the cat and lost a drink in the commotion. It's certainly a game they won't forget any time soon.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  September 20, 2021

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Woman Stuck in Flood Can't Believe Her Eyes as Cadre of Marines in Dress Blues Begins Wading to Her

The woman declared it was 'the most American thing ever; as the Marines pushed her vehicle in the pouring rain without thinking twice.

 By Isa Cox, The Western Journal  September 20, 2021

WINK-TV screen shot

Young Girl Saves Neighbors' Puppy After Noticing Something Strange Coming from House

Thanks to an 11-year-old girl's observation, quick actions and thorough description, Fiona was saved and the fire was extinguished.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  September 13, 2021

Ben Stansall / AFP Getty Images

Fin-Tastic: Dolphins Miraculously Help Save Swimmer Stranded for Hours

Rescuers had been searching for him for hours, but they had a big area to cover and a single person swimming was not going to be easy to spot.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  September 11, 2021

Massachusetts State Police / Facebook

Owner Arrested After Dog Is Chained Up on Beach and Left to Drown in Rising Tide

Thanks to some state troopers, a pit bull mix chained up on a beach was rescued before the tide came in.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  September 10, 2021

News 4 San Antonio / Facebook

American Hero: Man Saves Neighbor from Fire 20 Years After Losing Family in Blaze

After calling 911, Collum went into the house himself, rescuing neighbor Deb Shanahan before first responders even arrived on the scene.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  September 8, 2021