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'He's a friend but not a pet': Falconer flies trained, yet untame, Goshawk in semi-urban areas in Europe, faces recurring issues with people ignoring warnings in attempt to touch bird, risking injury and disrupting the hawk’s training

'He's a friend but not a pet': Falconer flies trained, yet untame, Goshawk in semi-urban areas in Europe, faces recurring issues with people ignoring warnings in attempt to touch bird, risking injury and disrupting the hawk’s training

"He flew me, explored bit my shoulder, beard and hair now napping my wrist": Local search for owner goes unanswered, allowing lost lovebird find forever home with 'huge luxury cage' lifetime cuddles | thumbnail includes two images one image shows a man with a small bird nestled in his hair, the other image shows a blue and white budgie up close ‘“I talk and whistle to him and as long as he wants I pet his head and cheeks.”’

"He flew on me, explored a bit my shoulder, my beard and my hair and now is napping on my wrist": Local search for an owner goes unanswered, allowing a lost lovebird to find its forever home with a 'huge luxury cage' and a lifetime of cuddles

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"You just never know when you'll feed their last peanut": North Dakota woman's heartfelt journey rescue rehabilitate injured crow finds heartbreaking conclusion important reminder cherish every moment | thumbnail includes two images one image shows a crow in a box surrounded by soft towels, the other image shows a crow lying in a hand ‘“We did toe and leg extensions then moved onto winger-sizes”’

"You just never know when you'll feed them their last peanut": A North Dakota woman's heartfelt journey to rescue and rehabilitate an injured crow finds a heartbreaking conclusion and an important reminder to cherish every moment

"She stood there looking me whole time, ears back unsure super brave still": four-year journey of patience trust culminates life-saving moment horse, once terrified world, finds her courage her rider | thumbnail includes two images one image shows a brown horse and her female rider posing for the camera, the other image shows a woman riding a brown and white horse in a paddock ‘“She stood there looking at me the whole time ears back and unsure but super brave and still.”’

"She stood there looking at me the whole time, ears back and unsure but super brave and still": A four-year journey of patience and trust culminates in a life-saving moment as a horse, once terrified of the world, finds her courage in her rider

"We couldn't bear thought handing him over, only for him end up tiny cage eventually someone's dinner table": trapped rabbit's rescue leads ethical conflict between savior owner who raises animals for meat | thumbnail includes one image which shows a black and white rabbit lying in an enclosure with hay ‘“He looked adorable. But only on the outside! This rabbit had the spirit of a fierce warrior!”’

"We couldn't bear the thought of handing him over, only for him to end up in a tiny cage and eventually on someone's dinner table": A trapped rabbit's rescue leads to an ethical conflict between its savior and an owner who raises animals for meat

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“They came screaming wake me because they knew help”: Apartment crows alert devoted bird dad stray cat trouble, sparking dawn rescue mission | thumbnail includes one image which shows a cat sitting on a roof top with crows circling it ‘“Do your crows need protecting? Be there in a min.”’

“They came screaming to wake me—because they knew I’d help”: Apartment crows alert devoted bird dad to stray cat in trouble, sparking a dawn rescue mission

“I had respect this king’s tenacity”: Trapped squirrel survives roofer sabotage, escapes drywall prison, earns freedom after wild kitchen chase | thumbnail includes one image which shows a squirrel on all fours on a tree branch ‘“In a final plot twist, the squirrel broke free of his grip, dashed into my kitchen”’

“I had to respect this king’s tenacity”: Trapped squirrel survives roofer sabotage, escapes drywall prison, and earns his freedom after wild kitchen chase

“It’s clearly petting zoo—we want free pony rides!”: Entitled woman jumps fence seven kids, tries take over private family farm before former owner returns set her straight | thumbnail includes one image which shows a blonde woman screaming and an elderly man showing a young girl how to pet a cow ‘“Mami, I think that lady is strong in the dumb side.”’

“It’s clearly a petting zoo—we want free pony rides!”: Entitled woman jumps fence with seven kids, tries to take over private family farm before former owner returns to set her straight

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“He started off wary—now wags his tail treat time”: How one rescuer gave injured piglet life every animal deserves | thumbnail includes one image which shows a piglet standing in a field ‘“He Loves to nap with me on the sofa, snuggles my Bulldog, runs around the house and plays.”’

“He started off wary—now he wags his tail at treat time”: How one rescuer gave an injured piglet the life every animal deserves

“She’s part of a lovely herd now”: After being discarded and overlooked her original owner, sassy little horse found her forever human devoted volunteer | thumbnail includes one image which shows a white horse from below ‘“I absolutely love her and I feel like we have a connection (and) I am afraid she will be adopted before I can.”’

“She’s part of a lovely herd now”: After being discarded and overlooked by her original owner, this sassy little horse found her forever human in a devoted volunteer

Wild Coyote Gets Saved by an Unlikely Desert Girl After Playing 'Target-Practice' by Heartless Hunters

Jesse Kessenheimer

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'Crazy Squirrel Lady' Turns Her Backyard into a Squirrel Resort, Complete With an All-You-Can-Eat Critter Buffet, Air-Conditioning, and Obstacle Courses

Jesse Kessenheimer

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Swarm of Unhinged Robber Crabs Invade Family's Barbecue, Remain Bizzarely Unbothered, and Turn Backyard Bash Into a Crustacean Carnival

Sweet and silly pet naming stories | thumbnail includes one image which shows a woman smiling holding two dogs in her arms ‘What’s the story behind your pet’s name?’

Sweet And Silly Stories of How Pets Got Their Name That’ll Have You ROFLing

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Pig Sanctuary Shares Sweet Story of a Piggy Living His Best Life After Being Rescued From Falling Off a Moving Truck

Pig Sanctuary Shares Sweet Story of a Piggy Living His Best Life After Being Rescued From Falling Off a Moving Truck

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Heroic Hoomans Rescue a Moose Ensnared in Halloween Decorations and He Rewards Them With the Snoot Boop of the Century

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