Don Lichterman

As the crisp air of autumn rolls into Ukraine, the rescued bears of BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr are gearing up for their long winter hibernation — and this year, they’re doing it in the most delightful way imaginable: with a full-blown pizza party. In the wake of #FatBearWeek, the sanctuary’s residents have been enjoying hearty meals

In the quiet aftermath of tragedy, stories like this remind us what true urgency looks like—especially when the most voiceless among us suffer in silence. One desperate German Shepherd mix was struck by a vehicle and left unattended for three full days, enduring excruciating pain, exposure, and confusion—until hope finally arrived. For seventy-two hours, the

Every rescue tells a story of heartbreak, resilience, and renewal — and few embody that better than Luna, a tiny dog with an enormous heart who went from being abandoned and forgotten to finding warmth, love, and a forever home. Her journey reminds us why compassion and community are the heartbeat of our work at

Every day, across neighborhoods and wilderness alike, animals endure hardships — abandonment, fear, neglect, and danger. Yet thanks to a community of caring people like you, change is happening. In this update from Sustainable Action Now’s Rescue Network, we share how your support is enabling transformations: from scared strays hiding in shadows, to confident companions

Some stories defy brevity. Some rescues are too complex, too urgent, too full of emotion to be told in a single snapshot. The story of Essie and Phryne, two dogs in desperate need of help, is one of those stories — a tale of bravery, perseverance, and the power of compassion that demands to be