Heroes

Two animal care workers examine a cat on a table in a clinical setting; Right: Close-up of a tabby cat being gently held by someone wearing blue gloves.

Cat Survives 400-Ft Canyon Fall And Is Adopted By Pilot Who Rescued Her

After surviving a 380-foot fall at Bryce Canyon, Mirage the cat found a loving home, inspiring senior cat adoption.

Cat Survives 400-Ft Canyon Fall And Is Adopted By Pilot Who Rescued Her

After surviving a 380-foot fall at Bryce Canyon, Mirage the cat found a loving home, inspiring senior cat adoption.

Light-colored dog curled up in a round bed with a toy inside a home; Right: Overhead view of people using equipment to assist a dog in a nighttime rescue scene.

Drone Team Finds Dog Lost Near New Jersey Turnpike

Thermal imaging drones help rescue Abbie, a lost golden retriever mix, reunited with foster family after 25-mile winter escape.

Drone Team Finds Dog Lost Near New Jersey Turnpike

Thermal imaging drones help rescue Abbie, a lost golden retriever mix, reunited with foster family after 25-mile winter escape.

Several kittens of different colors crowded together inside metal cages

More Than 400 Stolen Cats Reunite With Families After Major Bust

Somber and hopeful, police rescued over 400 cats from Vietnam's cat meat trade, sparking reunions and calls for reform.

More Than 400 Stolen Cats Reunite With Families After Major Bust

Somber and hopeful, police rescued over 400 cats from Vietnam's cat meat trade, sparking reunions and calls for reform.

Two women stand side by side with arms around each other, each holding a pink awareness ribbon against their black tops.

Gail’s Law Expands Access To Life Saving Breast Cancer Testing

Gail's Law expands insurance coverage for supplemental breast cancer screenings for people with dense breast tissue or elevated risk.

Gail’s Law Expands Access To Life Saving Breast Cancer Testing

Gail's Law expands insurance coverage for supplemental breast cancer screenings for people with dense breast tissue or elevated risk.

Left: Brown dog sitting in a shelter kennel near a metal food bowl, with a person’s hand reaching toward it. Right: same brown dog sitting outdoors on snow-covered ground, looking toward the camera.

Shelter’s Most Shut Down Dog Finally Starts To Trust

A once shut down dog named Tuna heals through patient shelter care and a devoted adopter, finding joy and safety.

Shelter’s Most Shut Down Dog Finally Starts To Trust

A once shut down dog named Tuna heals through patient shelter care and a devoted adopter, finding joy and safety.

Small senior dog with cloudy eyes is held by a person indoors, while a second image shows the same dog outside wearing a pink bow.

22-Year-Old Senior Dog Returned to Shelter After 15 Years

Agatha’s rescue highlights the importance of senior dog rescue and hospice fostering to give aging pets dignity and comfort.

22-Year-Old Senior Dog Returned to Shelter After 15 Years

Agatha’s rescue highlights the importance of senior dog rescue and hospice fostering to give aging pets dignity and comfort.