When this young Rhino’s mother was killed by poachers, Roger and Anne Whittall rescued the baby and he is now living with them at a guesthouse in Zimbabwe.

Maddie, the Coonhound, is a shiny example of composure. Her owner, Theron Humphrey, created this photo project of her entitled “Maddie on Things”, which has been such a success that it is still on-going. Together, they create interesting an unusual portraits featuring Maddie in funny scenarios.

In the UK, police arrested two smugglers who were attempting to smuggle 87 puppies. The breeds included French Bulldogs, West Highland White Terriers and Pomeranians.

Colonel Meow is the internet’s angriest looking cat.

Located in Fukuoka, Japan, this island is a cat’s playground and many cats roam the streets, boatyards, porches and houses of the city. The local fisherman feed the cats from their leftover catch.

This picture is actually of two dogs that were neglected by their owners. The dogs were rescued and rehabilitated and you can see how they are meant to look in the “after” shots of them below.

Here are a few remarkable stories of how modern science has enabled these lucky animals to overcome the loss of vital body parts, to resume a normal life.

A family found this tiny new-born kitten in the bushes near their house. They took him home and lovingly nurtured him back to health. Noah is now a permanent member of the family and has grown to a normal size.

Boo is the cutest dog in the world.

Inspiring story of man's best friend.

Living on the shores of Lake Van, near the city of Van, this Van Cat and a local fox are often seen playing together. A local fisherman said he first saw them together when they shared some fish left over from the fisherman. The pair soon began to play together and it has now been over a year since they began this unlikely friendship.

These two Alaskan bears started fighting when one of them tried to steal the other one’s fish.

This poor Kitten was found abandoned in Virginia one month ago and was rescued by the man who spotted him. Fondly named “Cheeto” for his odd-looking appearance, he has since made a full recovery and is now happy and healthy.

These silly dogs could use a helping hand around about now…

Annel Snyman, a guesthouse owner in the Waterberg region of South Africa, adopted this young lion cub 8 months ago. Fondly called, “Timba”, the lion not only lives on Annel’s farm, but also sleeps in her bed and cuddles on the couch with her and any house guests present! With a passion for wild animals, Annel applied to the Department of Nature Conservation for a permit to keep and raise them on her farm and since 2009 has hand-reared a cheetah cub, five lions, a white lion, a leopard and six Serval kittens (a medium-sized African wild cat).

With an African lion father and a liger mother (cross between a lion and a tiger), Kiara is the world’s first ever Liliger cat!