Since his three tours in Iraq, a decorated Marine Corps infantry sergeant turned organic farmer has developed a six-week course in avocado agriculture for returning veterans who may want to build new careers in the farming movement.
This furry celebrity has won hearts by whizzing across his hospital floor on the cutest set of wheels ever made with children's toys.
Eli's digestive system wouldn't let him process any food, leaving the pooch underweight – so his caregivers rolled up their sleeves and made him this chair.
When this frightened puppy wouldn't eat, a veterinarian climbed into her cage and shared his own food with her.
For years, Joan and Richard have cared for dozens of stray, sick, and injured cats on a Greek island-now help on Facebook has been trickling in.
The "unprecedented" gift will ensure that students will have an invaluable resource for learning about animal medicine and sustainable farming.
Dozens of pets are benefiting from one woman's clever recycling program between the hospital where she works and a nearby veterinary school.
This trailblazer is responsible for saving thousands of animals all over the world - from cats and dogs to elephants and kangaroos.
Armed simply with chainsaws, a corps of military veterans has arrived on the Jersey Shore to help Sandy-stricken residents trapped by a maze of downed trees and debris.
Antifreeze and engine coolant manufacturers who sell products in the U.S. must now add a bitter flavor agent to prevent animals and children from being poisoned by the sweet-tasting liquid. Previously enacted in 17 states, the industry will now voluntarily add the bitter taste to all coolant products sold across 50 states.
A veterinarian at UC Davis says a dog from the Philippines who became an international hero after sacrificing her snout to save two young girls may have beaten cancer.
Unable to find a job after he was laid off from his retail position, a former Iraqi vet put an Army medal, received during his 2008-09 deployment, on eBay. There were no bids for days until a news reporter told his story.
The fifth annual New York Comedy Festival's Stand Up for Heroes gala featured comedy's best voices, Ricky Gervais, Seth Meyers and Jon Stewart, onstage at the Beacon Theater, but it was Bruce Springsteen who stole the show, auctioning his guitar to the highest bidder, raising $160K for the charity to support veterans.
These medical folks worked around the clock to treat animals from cats to kangaroos injured in a fast moving Australian wildfire.
300 veterans, some trained in crisis management, have been donating their time and skills in the hard hit Rockaway neighborhood in Queens, New York, removing debris and making life easier and safer for storm weary residents. Their organization, Team Rubicon, helps others but also helps ex-soldiers from around the country to gain a new mission in life, something to become passionate about. They've joined together to tackle the seemingly endless task of rehabilitating the homes for an entire neighborhood.
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