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11 Animals Who Were Bigger Heroes Than Humans This Week

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May 22, 2015

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The Dodo Archive

11 Animals Who Were Bigger Heroes Than Humans This Week

By
May 22, 2015

It's been a long week. David Letterman gave his last Top 10 List. But the world was made a little better thanks to these four-legged heroes.

Russell the cat was burned in a fire but got a second chance at life. So he pays it forward by comforting other animals in need.

Animal Emergency Hospital And Urgent Care

This foster dad - who happens to be a dog - protects the family's new kitten on her first day of exploring.

YouTube/Paul79UF

This sweet rhino recovering from a poacher's attack has a "desire to survive" and one heck of a fighting spirit. We're rooting for you, gentle giant.

Facebook/Saving The Survivors

A tiny "Dumbo" octopus is proving that Mother Nature is more entertaining than Netflix. Mr. Octopus, you're our hero just for existing.

YouTube/oceanexplorergov

These sweet siblings ALWAYS have their blind sister's back. They even cozy up next to her when it's nap time so she doesn't feel alone.

Jessica VanHusen

Welcome to the world, little squee-ables! This "miracle" opossum was orphaned, fought "valiantly" to survive and is now a proud new mama.

Facebook/WildCare

Salvador the bull survived a dairy farm in Chile and has made it his new life mission to provide as many snuggles as possible.

Facebook/Santuario Igualdad Interespecie

Tuna is the coolest dog on the block. He's using his distinctive look for good - helping shelter dogs find a home.

Instagram/tunameltsmyheart

A whole lot of rats chose to save their friends over eating chocolate in a new study. We're not sure we'd be able to do that ...

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Cows and pigs are proving daily they've got huge hearts - and now they need human heroes to protect them in North Carolina.

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And lastly ... puppies! These "snuggle delivery" pups are doling out happiness in workplaces, and human heroes are finding them forever homes.

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