#1 This Is Patrick Boyle. Since The Fire Has Passed Through Mallacoota This Amazing, Selfless Young Guy Has Been Out Searching For Injured Wildlife
#2 This Is Sarge. He Helps Save Injured And Orphaned Wildlife In His Area. I’m Told He Loves All Animals, But Gets The Most Attached To Fawns. 14/10 Good Boy Sarge
Those who stop to help an injured bird or engage with a “missing baby animal” post online to boost its visibility are actually part of something much bigger than they might think.
A massive study from Australia, covering nearly 470,000 rescued animals over six years, reveals that animal rescue isn’t just the occasional feel-good moment — it’s a constant, large-scale effort that happens every single day.
#5 My Friend Read Reports About A Stranded Dog On A Mountain. Bros Was In Colorado And Proceeded To Climb The Mountain And Rescue Said Dog
While most people picture dogs and cats, the reality can be very different. In the Land Down Under, for instance, the majority of rescued animals are wildlife, including birds, mammals, and reptiles.
The research revealed that rescuers dealt with 688 different species, and the most common reasons they’re threatened are:
- being orphaned or abandoned;
- getting hit by cars or other collisions;
- ending up in an unsuitable or dangerous environment.
#8 We Saved This Little Fella In The Mall Parking Lot. Was Super Tough To Catch, But Once He Got Into My Hand He Chilled Out Immediately
#9 Managed To Rescue This Little Kitten From The Sewers. I’ll Be Keeping Him
And here’s something else that might surprise you: rescue work isn’t evenly spread throughout the year. It actually peaks in spring, when there are far more baby animals being born — and, unfortunately, far more getting separated from their parents.
At the busiest times, rescuers can be handling more than twice as many animals as they do in quieter months.
#10 In Los Rios We Collaborated With A Beautiful Sloth, Who Intended To Cross The Quevedo Road Ring
#12 We Found This Poor Little Kitten In The Woods, Covered In Ice, With Her Fur Stuck To The Hunk Of Plastic She Was Hiding Under For Shelter
Sadly, in more urbanized areas, animals need a lot more saving from humans. For example, an analysis by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals revealed that the organization rescued over 5,700 animals from 2,783 cruelty cases across New York City between 2013 and 2022.
Neglect is suspected to be the most commonly encountered form of animal cruelty, and dogs make up 80% of the cases handled.
(For context, the study defines animal neglect as the “failure to provide sufficient food and water, appropriate shelter, and other care, including grooming, veterinary care, and proper socialization.”)
#14 Our Officers Even Rescue Wildlife During The Holidays
According to the report, animal cruelty usually occurs in the context of domestic violence, and smaller pets are especially vulnerable to non-accidental injuries.
Furthermore, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals fears that many incidents go unreported. For instance, cats make up 43% of the pet population in the United States but account for only 15% of cases in New York City.
