Fiona, a Blind Dog, Rescued [video]

Another video from Hope For Paws! Watching Fiona’s progression made me cry so hard, especially seeing how quick to love she was after being cared for and having her sight restored. It took a lot of trust for her to allow herself to be taken from the streets and cleaned up all while being unable to see, and her trust paid off in a magnificent way. 

Whenever you’re down, I highly suggest watching videos from this channel - it will help restore your faith in the world around you.

So Squee! Friday presents the Slow Loris!

The Slow Loris is one of the few mammals in the world that is also venomous (the platypus also shares this dangerous trait). It can be difficult to remember that fact, though, once you glimpse their adorable faces!


Photo from internationalanimalrescue.blogspot.com

These nocturnal cuties have the ability to stay completely motionless for hours, blending into their habitats. They have a special system of capillaries that keep their limbs from falling asleep! Although they do tend to move slowly and have a slow metabolism, they are able to move quickly if they are startled or scared.


This slow loris doesn’t quite know what to make of this tiny rice ball!

Do you think he’s decided that it tastes good?

The slow loris has an omnivorous diet that, in the wild, is typically about 50% fruit, 30% animal protein, and 10% bark and sap exuded from Gluta trees. Their animal protein come from birds’ eggs and insects.


Being tempted with some fruit!


This little guy enjoys a tasty banana!

The slow loris is a vulnerable species, threatened by the illegal wildlife trade, the exotic pet trade, and habitat loss. Some hunters and villagers in Southeast Asia believe that the slow loris has supernatural powers and can ward off evil spirits and cure illness, which causes many to be killed and sold for traditional medicine. These villagers also believe that certain parts of a slow loris can be used to curse enemies.

If you’d like to learn more or help save the slow loris, please visit the International Animal Rescue. This rescue rehabilitates slow lorises that have been surrendered by their owners or rescued from the illegal exotic pet trade. You can even help sponsor a slow loris named Cepat, who is unable to be returned to the wild due to his owners removing his teeth.

To see Cepat and learn more about his rescue, check out this video:

Pit Bull saves his family's cat from coyote attack

Pit bulls have a feared reputation as many people harbor negative stereotypical views about the breed, but in this story, our pit bull is the protagonist.

Jack is a rescue dog. His owner Peter Lewis is currently deployed in Afghanistan, so for the time being, Jack lives in Seminole, Florida with Peter’s mother, Sherree.

Jack also lives with Sherree’s rescue cat, Kitty. “He checks on her every day,” says Sherree, noting Jack’s protectiveness over Kitty.

Jack’s vigilance over Kitty has only increased since an attack she suffered in the previous week. Two coyotes on the family’s property had attacked her. Sherree describes walking to the window and seeing one coyote holding Kitty by the neck, the other by either the tail or back leg, shaking her violently.

“I never knew Jack could run that fast,” Sherree says, in awe of the memory of Jack rushing to save Kitty. Both coyotes took off at the site of him, and Kitty was rushed to the vet where she was successfully treated for her injuries.

“Jack is a hero,” Sherree said. “He saved the kitty’s life, and je just shows how good dogs can be.” Jack currently spends his days by Kitty’s side, keeping a watchful eye out the window in case any coyotes return.

Stray dog discovered on Google Street View, receives medical care and is on her way to finding a loving home.

Hope For Paws is a non-profit rescue organization in Los Angeles, California. It is run by husband-and-wife team Audrey and Eldad Hagar, who have fostered abandoned cats and dogs in their own home for years while helping them find permanent, loving homes.

I first heard of Hope For Paws via YouTube after watching a video about a rescued dog named Sonya. Curiously enough, Sonya’s situation was brought to attention via Google Street View; Good Samaritans Patrick and Jennifer Velasquez discovered Sonya while using Google Maps. They contacted Hope For Paws, having seen one of Eldad Hagar’s previous rescue videos on YouTube.

Video Still © Eldad Hagar, via Youtube.

Sonja was in poor shape; her long, filthy fur was covered in mats, and she had a distinct limp in her hind legs. A local business owner told the Hagars that Sonya had been hanging around for nearly ten years.

Using bits of cheeseburger to coax her out from under a truck, Eldad followed Sonya to a nearby parking lot. Sealing off the entrance, Eldad began the slow process of gentle persuasion; eventually, he was able to pet Sonya, leash her, and even convinced her to get into his car.

Sonya arrived at a local groomer, who shaved her poor mangled coat while Sonya gratefully downed a bowl of fresh water. A veterinary visit revealed that Sonya had several health problems, including tumors and arthritis. According to the doctor, had she remained on her own, living on the streets, Sonya would soon have been completely unable to walk.

After receiving medical treatment, the Hagars found a foster home for. She is currently being treated for her medical problems, which include physical therapy and acupuncture. She is doing well and is incredibly happy.

For more information about Hope For Paws or more heartwarming rescue videos, you can visit their website or visit Eldad’s YouTube channel here.