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A Snowstorm Was About To Hit β€” Then They Found A Pile Of Tiny Puppies This past January, a Good Samaritan was driving through a rural area in Oklahoma when they spotted something shocking out of the corner of their eye. There, huddled in the wilderness, was a pile of eight fluffy puppies.

Rescuers couldn't believe it. www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/a...

25.02.2026 20:37 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Man Hears 'Unusual Scratching' And Finds Desperate Animal Trapped In Pipe Recently, a homeowner in Glenbrook, Australia, was walking through his yard, on his way to grab something from his shed, when he heard an β€œunusual scratching sound” coming from a downpipe on the back of his house.

β€œ[H]e was surprised.” www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/m...

25.02.2026 19:37 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Woman Finds Someone Adorable Behind Dryer β€” Then Realizes Why He Isn't Moving They had to unfurl him.

He was completely tethered 😰 www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/w...

20.02.2026 01:33 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Grieving Mother Owl Loses Her Baby In An Accident β€” Then Adopts Someone In Need They found each other at the perfect time.

β€œWe wish them a long and happy rest of their life” ❀️ www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/g...

20.02.2026 00:34 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Woman Finds Box Abandoned In The Rain β€” And Watches Two Babies Crawl Out This past October, a woman was walking near her home on the rural outskirts of TΓ’rgu Frumos, Romania, when she noticed a box abandoned in the wilderness. At first, the woman didn’t think much of it, as she’d seen plenty of trash dumped in the area before. A few days later, after a period of cold and rain, she passed the box again. This time, she noticed two fuzz balls crawling around inside.

They were β€œsmall, cold and fragile” πŸ’” www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/w...

18.02.2026 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dog Melts In Rescuer's Arms After Losing Her Family In A Heartbreaking Way She finally felt safe.

β€œShe became very comfortable and attached when she discovered that I was her friend." www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/d...

18.02.2026 17:32 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Interior Decorator Shares β€˜Jewel Box’ Apartment With A 16-Year-Old Dachshund Susanna Maggard couldn’t wait to design her Carnegie Hill, New York, home. There was just one important thing to be factored into nearly every design decision: her senior dachshund, Angus.

When Susanna Maggard bought her prewar one-bedroom apartment, it was far from move-in ready. www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/i...

12.02.2026 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Squirrel With Head Like A 'Bike Helmet' Has No Idea He's A Little Different A squirrel in Idaho with a swollen head was diagnosed with hydrocephalus. Luckily, a "second skull" helps protect his brain. Now, he takes medication and lives his best life with a permitted rehabber.

Against all odds, he's thriving. www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/s...

12.02.2026 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great Dane Insists On Hugging Every Shelter Volunteer As He Leaves For New Home A 140-pound Great Dane gave hugs to as many shelter staff members as possible before leaving the shelter for good. Staff said he loves leaning on people and pets. Now, Zeus is in a forever home.

The sweetest goodbye β™₯️ www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/g...

11.02.2026 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Little Survivor' Pokes Head Out Of Rotten Log When He Sees Help Has Arrived Recently, outdoorsman Devin Sedotal was in a Louisiana bayou when he noticed a scared little face staring at him across the swamp. The lonely dog was sitting all alone in a pile of leaves. Unsure what to do, Sedotal took a photo of the pup and posted it to Facebook, asking if anyone might be able to help.

β€œThe relief and disbelief were huge.” www.thedodo.com/little-survi...

11.02.2026 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Can TV Help Calm Your Dog When They’re Alone? For some dogs, being home alone can cause stress and anxiety. The Dodo has created relaxing TV episodes available on YouTube just for dogs and designed to keep them company while you’re away.

The Dodo’s new Dog TV is designed to soothe anxious pups at home 😌 www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/c...

09.02.2026 19:38 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Family Hiking In Snowy Woods Follows Tiny Meows To A Kitten Covered In Ice They named her Elsa.

They named her Elsa. www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/f...

05.02.2026 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stray Dog Hides In Abandoned House Before Snowstorm, Hoping Help Arrives Let's find this good boy a home!

β€œThe wind was whipping up on the second story, with no walls to protect him” 😰 www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/s...

05.02.2026 21:00 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Postman Surprises His Favorite Puppy With The Sweetest Gift After A Week Away She couldn't pick just one.

β€œIf this is not true love, then what is?” πŸ₯Ή www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/p...

05.02.2026 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Family Rescues Injured Baby Squirrel β€” Then Their Dog β€˜Adopts’ Him β€œWherever Millie was going, he was following her."

They're best friends ❀️ www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/f...

05.02.2026 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rescuers Watch As Wild Kittens Rise From The Ashes After Devastating Fire After a fire in South Africa, rescuers rush to the scene and find two small serval cubs among the debris. Alive but struggling, the wild kittens are thriving after receiving medical attention.

They’re getting stronger every day. www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/r...

05.02.2026 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Girls Find Tote Bag Full Of Little Animals In Park β€” Then See A Sign Taped To It They were all friendly and sweet.

It was freezing outside … www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/g...

05.02.2026 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Skinny Bearded Dragon Who Survived On Scraps Looks So Different After Being Loved β€œFor a reptile, he’s, like, cuddly."

All he needed was a little TLC ❀️ www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/s...

05.02.2026 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Warrior’ Dog Who Couldn’t Move Now Does Full-Body Wiggles When He’s Happy A skinny dog found on a Detroit street was so cold that rescuers thought he wouldn't make it. But this "warrior" dog defied the odds. Now, he wags his tail and waits for his forever home.

This grateful boy refused to give up. www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/w...

04.02.2026 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Shelter Takes In Orange Boy Who Looks Like β€˜If AI Tried To Make A Cat’ He's so funny.

"Why does he look like a medieval drawing of a cat by someone who has never seen a real cat?" www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/s...

04.02.2026 21:00 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Woman Worried About Stray Cats In Freezing Weather Decides To Save Them All They're nice and warm now.

β€œHaving 9 cats in one room is rough!" www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/w...

04.02.2026 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Heartbroken' Husky Wanders Desert Alone For Days After ICE Takes His Family Recently, Jaime Simpson was out in the desert near her home in Arizona when she noticed a lonely husky in the sand up ahead. At first, Simpson assumed the pup belonged to someone, so she kept an eye on him from a distance. But eventually, it became clear that the dog needed help.

He had nowhere left to turn. www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/h...

04.02.2026 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Man Shoveling Driveway Finds Huge Lizard Buried Under 20 Inches Of Snow Typically, when you’re shoveling snow, you don’t expect to uncover anything beyond, well, more snow. But recently, a Providence, Rhode Island, resident was out shoveling nearly 20-inches from his driveway when he dug up something he never expected β€” a huge black and white reptile.

The cold-blooded girl desperately needed help. www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/m...

04.02.2026 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Shelter Hopes Cat's 'Resting Airplane Ears' Won't Stop Him From Finding A Home Let's find this sweet boy a home!

β€œWonder is a softy” πŸ₯Ή www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/s...

04.02.2026 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lost Baby Duck's Desperate Squeaks Lead To The Most Heartwarming Reunion "It was actually the picture-perfect ending."

"It was actually the picture-perfect ending." www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/l...

04.02.2026 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Rescuer Goes To Save Dogs Abandoned In Orchard And Ends Up With 10 Newborn Puppies She was able to rescue all of them.

β€œIt was a shock, definitely ..." www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/r...

03.02.2026 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Scared Puppy Drinking From 'Dirty Puddles' Had No Idea Life Was About To Change Her journey wasn't easy, but it was worth it.

She was rescued just in time. www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/s...

03.02.2026 21:00 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Diver Shocked When He Spots Rare Deep Sea Fish In Only 15 Feet Of Water He couldn't believe his eyes.

"This was one of the coolest things I've seen." www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/d...

03.02.2026 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Woman Hears Wet Ball Of Fur Crying Out And Realizes A Brand-New Baby Needs Help A woman heard a newborn grey seal pup crying out for help, struggling on some rocks. The mom was missing, so the woman called for help. The rescued baby is now thriving and should be released soon.

The mama was nowhere in sight. www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/w...

03.02.2026 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Officers See Clumps Of Fur Under Concrete Slab And Find So Many Babies Hiding Animal control officers discover a whole litter of puppies hiding under concrete on a cold day. Orphaned and in bad shape, all were rescued, and the babies are recovering in shelters and foster homes.

They had no one and nowhere to go. www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/o...

03.02.2026 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0