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Wild kittens rise from the ashes of a burning sugarcane field
And, a very rare wolf
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October 23, 2026 Hello👋 Meet Shiloh — this husky arrived at the shelter hairless and extremely neglected. He looked like a wild animal rather than a dog. After a few months of love and care, however, he completely transformed. OBSESSION OF THE DAY Officer dives under dock to save baby animal — then reunites her with mom He knew exactly what to do. Wakulla County Sheriff's Office MUST WATCH 👀 Wild parrot spend hours trapped in a basketball net in the rain With wind and rain making an already difficult rescue even harder, rescuer Oscar worked to free a corella trapped in a basketball net while other parrots cried out from the trees nearby. He talks with Dodo editor Brielle about how he finally managed to get the bird down safely 🦜 FROM THE PACK Welcome to The Pack, where the editors of The Dodo share pet parenting stories and their favorite products. Alana's picks: I swear by this Bissell hand vacuum. It’s lightweight, powerful and perfect for keeping the house fur-free. The Pawaboo Interactive Cat Toy keeps them active and engaged, especially during indoor play sessions. This outdoor enclosure offers my cats a safe outdoor experience. They enjoy the fresh air and sights while staying protected. Alana is a writer at The Dodo and mom to rescue cats Sesame, Peanut, Detroit, and Theon. MORE STORIES WE ❤️ Photographer zooms in and spots a rare wolf with fewer than 40 left in the wild “My reaction? Overwhelming awe." 📸 Wild kittens rise from the ashes after sugarcane field goes up in flames They may have lost their tails, but nothing can slow these two down 🐯 Driver thinks a capybara sitting in the rain needs rescuing until he gets a better look “I was actually going to stop and call the fire department.” MY PET’S ON THE DODO 🐶 Ginger Bear & Puff Rescue American Staffordshire terriers, 14 years old. “These two senior sweethearts were found together as strays in May 2026 and brought to Pima Animal Care Center. I am their end-of-life medical foster mom. They are gentle, loving, content Velcro dogs, who helped me cope with the passing of my dog in June. They are the light of my life and are very much loved.” — their person Tucson, AZ Got a cute pet? Submit them here. Love, Dodo Want more stories like these? Follow The Dodo on Google Discover for the latest in feel-good animal news. Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe here. Read our Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy. The Dodo is a part of PMX Global, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Media Corporation. Copyright © 2026 VM Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved. View on the web Unsubscribe