Captured by 30-year-old safari guide Reggie Barreto, a feisty terrapin confronts two lions who are trying to quench their thirst in his waterhole, and he’s not having it! The rare sighting took place near the Sand River in the MalaMala Private Game Reserve of Greater Kruger Park.

PETA rescued a severely matted dog from a depressing backyard pen, and she was so happy to get her first haircut! Winnie, a 15-pound poodle/lhasa apso mix, saw her tiny body become totally covered in mats after she was relegated to a cramped pen in a North Carolina backyard.

An 8-month-old Yorkie named Coco was let outside, and her owners sat down in the living room before hearing the daughter scream and open the door to let the dog back inside. Coco had a laceration along her belly among other scrapes and scratches, and the doorbell camera revealed exactly what had happened…

Jazmine has never been a dog who destroys things or tears apart her toys. But one day, something just got into her; Along with her doggy sister, Hazel, she decided to see what was inside of the beanbag chair once and for all! 😀

Wara Rico was looking out his window in Colombia when he saw a singer in the street down below. The performer was hoping to bring in some tips, but the light turned green and he returned to the side of the road empty-handed. But that’s where he received a comforting hug from his best bud.

Pamir was ignored by many as he lay helpless on the roadside after being shot by his owner. The dog was able to run away but collapsed here so hungry and so thirsty. Thankfully, a rescuer named Tatyana would show up with a bottle of water in hand.

Stray Rescue of St. Louis headed out to the landfill to rescue some puppies, and they’d have to get some heavy machinery involved. The feral adult pack was nowhere to be found, and the puppies were so scared. Rescuers had to at least get the little ones to safety…