Rescue Stories

A dark-feathered cormorant with a yellow beak investigates its tiger-print bandaged wing inside what appears to be a wildlife rehabilitation clinic.

Volunteer Refuses to Give Up on Injured Cormorant Fighting to Stay Out of Reach

Thankfully, Kaylee didn’t give up. When Fisher arrived, we discovered that he had a broken wrist.

Volunteer Refuses to Give Up on Injured Cormorant Fighting to Stay Out of Reach

Thankfully, Kaylee didn’t give up. When Fisher arrived, we discovered that he had a broken wrist.

A Puppy Who Fit in One Hand Saved His Rescuer’s Life

A Puppy Who Fit in One Hand Saved His Rescuer’s Life

He ran to get my friends and wouldn’t stop barking until they followed him. He saved my life that day.

A Puppy Who Fit in One Hand Saved His Rescuer’s Life

He ran to get my friends and wouldn’t stop barking until they followed him. He saved my life that day.

A white cat with amber eyes rests in a cozy beige pet bed in a dimly lit room.

Rescuer Finds a Cat Barely Able to Move and Refuses to Give Up

We started searching for a home and a family who could cover her medical expenses and care for her health. But I had already fallen in love with her, so...

Rescuer Finds a Cat Barely Able to Move and Refuses to Give Up

We started searching for a home and a family who could cover her medical expenses and care for her health. But I had already fallen in love with her, so...

On the left, a person waves while holding a pet carrier with a cat inside a shelter office; on the right, the same person kneels holding a tabby kitten.

Missing Cat Turns Up Far From Home and a Tiny Chip Brings His Family Back

After more than two months missing, a cat from the Sacramento Valley turned up on the California coast. His microchip helped Redwood Coast Humane Society reunite him with his family.

Missing Cat Turns Up Far From Home and a Tiny Chip Brings His Family Back

After more than two months missing, a cat from the Sacramento Valley turned up on the California coast. His microchip helped Redwood Coast Humane Society reunite him with his family.

A gray cat lounges draped over the top of a sisal scratching post, dangling its paws lazily.

They Promised a Frightened Stray Forever and Now Face a Heartbreaking Goodbye

Scottie came to us at the end of November 2013, a tiny, frightened stray who needed warmth, love, and a home. Now, facing a heartbreaking goodbye far too soon, we...

They Promised a Frightened Stray Forever and Now Face a Heartbreaking Goodbye

Scottie came to us at the end of November 2013, a tiny, frightened stray who needed warmth, love, and a home. Now, facing a heartbreaking goodbye far too soon, we...

 A black and white tuxedo cat perches on top of a tall cabinet near the ceiling, staring down with wide eyes.

A Shelter Cat Reaches Through Her Cage and Chooses a Heartbroken Man

After a long-term relationship ended, I went to the Independence SPCA looking for a feline roommate. Just as I was deciding which tabby to adopt, a cat named Lisa reached...

A Shelter Cat Reaches Through Her Cage and Chooses a Heartbroken Man

After a long-term relationship ended, I went to the Independence SPCA looking for a feline roommate. Just as I was deciding which tabby to adopt, a cat named Lisa reached...