Animals
Rescues, wildlife comebacks, and the humans who care for them. 5 verified stories from Ohio, including Cincinnati, Mansfield, and Akron. Each one is checked and linked to the original report.
AnimalsShelter staff built a wheelchair from Hot Wheels and rulers for a stray kitten with a back injury. Tattoo artist Hope Hollandsworth adopted him.
Verified · The Washington Post
AnimalsHundo, who came to the zoo as an orphaned calf at about 150 pounds, left for Florida weighing 546 pounds. Manatee Springs then welcomed Tuglet, Smidge, and Zimomo.
Verified · FOX19 (WXIX)
AnimalsThe Ohio Bird Sanctuary released a young eagle at Clear Fork Conservation Area after a spinal fracture from a car strike. The sanctuary handles about 200 releases a year.
Verified · KnoxPages
AnimalsFound injured at Lunken Airport in June, the two-year-old eagle was rehabilitated by Milford's Raptor Inc. and released, the group's second eagle release this year.
Verified · WKRC Local 12
AnimalsYoung patients at Akron Children's Hospital got a visit from a gentle four-legged friend, and for a few minutes the hospital felt a lot more like home.
Verified · Ideastream