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Parables, inspirational stories and other lessons for animal rescuers

The Babies in the River

Once there were two men walking along a river. One of them saw something floating in the river. He realized that it was a baby! Without hesitation he jumped into the river to save the infant from drowning. When he … Continue reading

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Sense of a Goose

When you see geese flying along in “V” formation, you might consider what science has discovered as to why they fly that way: As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following. By flying … Continue reading

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THE AMBULANCE DOWN IN THE VALLEY

T’was a dangerous cliff as they freely confessed though to walk near its edge was so pleasant. But over its edge had slipped a Duke, and it fooled many a peasant. The people said something would have to be done … Continue reading

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Starfish

A woman was walking along a beach filled with starfish. As she walked, she would stoop down, pick one up at random, and throw it back into the ocean. A man came upon her and asked why she was bothering … Continue reading

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