Jodi Proger, 64, tragically died after being attacked by a deer she had rescued and rehabilitated for 12 years at her Stewartsville home. Police were forced to shoot the aggressive animal to reach her.
A California police officer performed a delicate rescue, saving a kitten trapped inside a Tesla engine. The stray, now named Figueroa, is looking for a new home. Read this heartwarming story.
A BASE jumper was dramatically rescued after being pinned to a Utah cliff face by a parachute. Watch the perilous helicopter hoist operation that saved their life.
Dramatic overnight rescue in Manchester as firefighters save a man from the River Medlock. Emergency services praised for swift response. Read the full story.
The heartbreaking story of Mely the orangutan, chained for 14 years after her mother was killed, and how a Mirror photographer's work led to her rescue and a new animal sanctuary.
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy turns rescuer during dangerous Bering Sea mission, helping save four fishermen from treacherous waters near Bethel in extraordinary emergency operation.
Shocking animal welfare case sees nearly 200 animals removed from squalid property as RSPCA launches one of its largest ever rescue missions in the UK.
Urban explorers made a heartbreaking discovery in an abandoned property - a loyal dog left to fend for himself, surviving alone for weeks in derelict surroundings.
An extraordinary tale of canine courage unfolds as Archie the Labrador finds a distressed lost dog near London's Cenotaph and leads rescuers on a 20-mile journey to safety in Wiltshire.
A man has been disqualified from owning animals for five years after RSPCA inspectors discovered severely neglected birds living in filthy conditions, leaving a veterinary professional in tears.
A helpless dog named Sasha was discovered tethered to a street lamp with a poignant note explaining her owner could no longer afford her care, sparking outrage and sympathy across the UK.
New RSPCA data reveals a heartbreaking 31% increase in pet abandonment calls as cost of living crisis bites, with thousands of animals facing uncertain futures.
New data reveals dramatic increase in animal rescue operations by fire services, with crews responding to everything from trapped swans to stranded horses as charities struggle with funding cuts.
Exclusive: Three British and Irish women remain trapped in Nepal's treacherous Hidden Valley as military rescue teams face extreme weather and dangerous terrain in desperate bid to reach them.
A daring helicopter rescue operation saved a dog that fell 300 feet down a San Francisco cliff, with emergency crews working tirelessly through challenging conditions.
Heartwarming rescue mission saves 22 puppies abandoned on busy Utah highway in sweltering heat. The dramatic operation involved multiple agencies working together to give the dogs a second chance at life.
Animal shelters across Britain report black cats are being overlooked by adopters in disturbing numbers, creating a heartbreaking backlog of unwanted pets.
Zoe Rosenberg, founder of Happy Hen Animal Sanctuary, convicted on multiple charges after dramatic rescue operation from California poultry farm sparks fierce debate over animal welfare laws.
Dramatic footage captures the moment quick-thinking strangers formed an impromptu human chain to save a trapped driver as her vehicle submerged in South Carolina waters.
Indonesia's capital city outlaws brutal dog and cat meat markets following years of campaigning by animal rights activists and health concerns.
In a dramatic late-night operation, NYPD officers pulled a man from the treacherous waters of the Harlem River in a heart-stopping rescue mission caught on bodycam footage.
Emergency services pull four family members from dangerous quicksand during dramatic Morecambe Bay rescue operation near Silverdale. Coastguard and fire crews respond to coastal emergency.
An undercover operation reveals shocking conditions at a US poultry facility as activists rescue nearly 200 chickens destined for slaughter, sparking renewed debate about animal welfare standards.
In an astonishing wildlife encounter, a fully-grown buffalo was captured on video swimming across the Hudson River near Manhattan, leaving authorities and residents baffled about its origins.
A viral video captures the emotional moment a ginger cat is rescued after 48 hours stuck up a tree, showing incredible feline gratitude that's melting hearts worldwide.
A courageous passerby rescued a defenceless cockapoo puppy after witnessing a man attempting to drown the animal in a Manchester canal in what police are treating as intentional cruelty.
Body-worn camera footage captures the dramatic moment Washington State Patrol officers saved a frightened kitten stranded on Interstate 5, showcasing their compassionate side beyond crime-fighting duties.
A Sussex resident got the shock of her life when squealing sounds she thought were a cat fight revealed an orphaned fox cub trapped beneath her floor. Read the incredible rescue story.
Former rugby league player Jai Johnson convicted of horrific animal abuse against bulldog, with court hearing stomach-churning details of neglect and violence.
A heartbreaking case of animal cruelty in New Haven as a defenceless dog is abandoned during severe weather conditions, sparking an animal welfare investigation.