Acts of kindness towards animals

[WhiteLove]

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=JqF8ktgbJ6s

[Ioneo]

Thanks for bringing a tear to my eyes. It is good to see the kind side of humans.

[sandy]

Love it!! thanks

[giovonni]

Thanks for the thread ...

Man Saves Abandoned Baby Deer

"An injured fawn was abandoned by its mother and sibling. A kind-hearted man
took the baby deer into his home and saved its life."

Published on Nov 3, 2015

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=siOh2Q0xG78

[kirolak]

Lovely! But sad to think that it is seen as REMARKABLE, if only kindness were the norm

[amor]

Now that is what I call a REAL MAN; also the animals need, give and feel love, as we know from our beloved pets.

[giovonni]

Here's another good one ...

From William Henry

I love this video. To me, it illustrates our essential predicament. We are trapped in a box of our own making. We are all refugees from a land unknown to most. All we can hope for is the benevolent help from beings wiser than us who can provide a ladder to freedom.

3 Bear Cubs Rescued From Dumpster - Bear Ladder -
People Save Baby Bears from Dumpster in Woods

Published on Feb 23, 2013

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=A4Yd6g9JiZk

[joeecho]

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=EMSr0x0Evk0

[pyrangello]

My grandmother talked to a skunk one time who was caught in a live trap cage until she was able to open the door of the trap and the skunk left without spraying her. All because it sensed my grandmother was not a threat. I also have a friend who was in a 14 ft boat off costa rica one time going to the local village via the ocean riding along the shoreline when some sharks encircled the boat trying to find dinner. Bunch of dolphins came to her rescue and kicked the crap out of the sharks so she could be on her way . We all share this planet, animals , plants and us. Its called respect all across the board for all the right reasons and we help each other when appropriate.

[sunwings]

A diver who made it her life’s work to remove hooks caught in sharks’ mouths.

https://i.imgur.com/bYJjjMt.gifv

[Matthew]

Dr. Joren Whitley is an animal chiropractor. He works on pretty much every animal. Through his chiropractic work he has helped many paralyzed dogs walk. He recently got asked to work on wild animals in South Africa, including realigning the backs of giraffes and even lions.

There's lots to take away from this. What's racing through my mind is that it isn't just humans that fart during chiropractic sessions.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=jXm7ezFgmz0

[Ewan]

Watch the first 8 minutes and see what I can only guess is a giant thank you. Sure beats working at the car wash.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=5N-xYZg_FHY

The 'cover' picture, screenshot?, is, as so often the case these days, AI created. There was no need, really.

[Harmony]

I have a feeling that this video has been created with the help of AI. But, I do remember seeing a genuine one where sea growth on a whale was removed, it may have been on the Animals are Magical thread. Scietists believed some whales have an immune irregularity that makes them more suseptible to sea growth on their skins. There are teams of people that very carefully remove the unwanted sealife and then have to apply some antibiotics where there is some damage on the whales skin.

Perhaps another member might remember where that video is on the forum.

[Frankie Pancakes]

LUJAN, Argentina (AP) — Lions, tigers and bears that managed to survive in substandard conditions at a now-shuttered zoo on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina, paced weakly in their claustrophobic cages on Thursday, waiting their turn to receive urgent veterinary care for the first time in years.

The 62 big cats and two brown bears were being evaluated and treated before their eventual transfer to vast wildlife sanctuaries abroad — among the most complex animal rescues undertaken in Argentina after the country’s recent arrangement with an international animal welfare organization.

https://apnews.com/article/zoo-argen...357cc6b168942f

[Bill Ryan]

Copying this most wonderful post by Isserley on the Humans Are Amazing thread:



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"She had saved $5,000 for a luxury trip to Thailand. But she didn't spend it on hotels.

While walking past a trekking camp, Sarah saw ""Nala,"" an elderly elephant chained to a concrete post. Nala was swaying back and forth—a sign of extreme distress. Her eyes looked dead. She had been carrying tourists on her back for 40 years.

Sarah locked eyes with the giant animal and started crying.

She found the owner and made an offer. She emptied her entire savings account right there in the dirt.

""I'm not renting her,"" Sarah said. ""I'm buying her retirement.""

A friend snapped a photo of the moment the heavy chains were finally unlocked. Nala touched Sarah's face with her trunk, letting out a low rumble that vibrated through the ground.

She now lives in a sanctuary, and Sarah went home broke, but richer than ever.

Freedom is the only souvenir worth buying. 🐘❤️"

https://www.facebook.com/share/1BrGk3ikJm

[Bassplayer1]

Thank you for this Bill. What a beautiful young woman! This post has really made my day.

[shaberon]

I found a resurgence of this little guy over in Greece:





Record number -- twenty-one births of Mediterranean Monk Seal observed this year:

OFYPEKA CEO Kostas Triantis said the increase in births reflects decades of systematic monitoring, effective management, and collaboration between public authorities, scientific institutions, environmental organisations, and local communities. He added that Greece plans to apply the same principles to two new marine parks in the Ionian and Aegean Seas.

Dr Panagiotis Dendrinos, president of MOm, confirmed the population rebound, noting that scientific monitoring over nearly four decades shows a significant recovery in Greek waters. He said the park already serves as a model for Mediterranean monk seal and marine biodiversity protection, though management improvements remain necessary.

Local stakeholders also praised the collaborative conservation efforts. Ioanna Ouranitsa, president of the Alonissos Northern Sporades Fishermen’s Association, said professional fishers have demonstrated that sea protection and sustainable fishing can coexist. Vera Alexandropoulou, vice president of the Thalassa Foundation, noted that marine parks support ecosystem health, with monk seal increases directly linked to abundant fish stocks and ecological balance.

In 1996, it was critically endangered; now there are nearly a thousand individuals.

That's a step towards balance, where you don't have to stop the fishing industry, just treat the eco-system better.

[Ravenlocke]

dominic dyer

In a coastal town in Greece, a local chef has quietly turned his restaurant kitchen into more than just a place for customers. At the end of each day, instead of discarding leftover ingredients that are still safe and fresh, he sets them aside with a different purpose. The extra rice, vegetables, and portions of meat are carefully cooked again — this time for the town’s stray dogs.

Greece has a visible population of stray animals, particularly in tourist areas. While many residents leave scraps outside, the chef wanted to ensure the dogs received balanced, properly prepared meals rather than random leftovers. After closing hours, he prepares large trays of simple, nutritious food and walks through nearby streets and harbor areas where the dogs gather.

Over time, the animals began recognizing him. They wait patiently as he arrives, tails wagging. Local residents noticed his routine and started contributing small donations of dry food or helping refill water bowls during the summer heat. What began as one man’s habit slowly grew into a shared community effort.

He says he cannot solve the stray animal problem alone, but he can make sure fewer dogs go to sleep hungry. By transforming surplus food into care, he’s reducing waste while offering compassion.

Sometimes kindness doesn’t need publicity. Sometimes it simply smells like dinner — and arrives every evening without fail.

#fblifestyle #photography #cooking #community #GreeceCares #StrayDogSupport #FoodWithPurpose #CommunityKindness

https://x.com/domdyer70/status/2025559967470612643

[Ravenlocke]

Mulboyne

In Britain, a 13 volunteers mobilised to rescue a 33kg Akita inu called Rocky. Rocky was hiking with his owners in the Lake District when he refused to move on. Rescuers carried him down Scafell Pike on a stretcher. There are no plans for a statue. https://telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/05...lake-district/

https://x.com/Mulboyne/status/1658261902705967105

CBS News

Aug 2, 2020
When she became exhausted during a hike on England's tallest mountain, Daisy the St. Bernard was the one who needed rescuing. A rescue team worked together to carry the 121-pound dog down the rocky mountain on a stretcher

https://x.com/CBSNews/status/1289942783667535872

[Ravenlocke]

In Ireland frozen dog found and rescued

LADbible

Feb 14, 2021
These guys found a frozen dog who'd been lost in the snowy mountains for two weeks and carried her to safety - absolute heroes! 😮👏

🎥: jeanfrancoiswillem

https://x.com/ladbible/status/1360982133465100290