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The Dodo

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For animal people.

 New York, NY
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Joined July 2013
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“Heitor certainly made our day much livelier." thedodo.com/daily-dodo/dog-n…
Dog Nails His Ring-Bearer Duties — Then Gets Distracted By His Favorite Ball

Dog Nails His Ring-Bearer Duties — Then Gets Distracted By His Favorite Ball

“Heitor certainly made our day much livelier."

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“[T]his little furball charged up to me." thedodo.com/man-misses-conne…
Man Misses Connecting Flight At O’Hare — And Comes Home With A Kitten

Man Misses Connecting Flight At O’Hare — And Comes Home With A Kitten

"My spouse texted, ‘Can you bring it home?’”

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“Tears were flowing.” thedodo.com/vet-recognizes-i…
Vet Recognizes Injured Stray From Facebook — And Solves A 9-Month Mystery

Vet Recognizes Injured Stray From Facebook — And Solves A 9-Month Mystery

When Coco ran out of his gate and went missing in December 2025, animal lovers across Austin, Texas, banded together to locate the skittish pet and reunite him with his mom, Mayra. For weeks,...

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There was a note written on the box. thedodo.com/daily-dodo/shelt…
Shelter Employees Find Sealed Box At End Of Driveway — Then Read The Message On It

Shelter Employees Find Sealed Box At End Of Driveway — Then Read The Message On It

They're all safe now.

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It kept getting tighter and tighter 😰 thedodo.com/rescuers-race-to…
Rescuers Race To Save Seal With A Dangerous Ring Around Her Neck

Rescuers Race To Save Seal With A Dangerous Ring Around Her Neck

They were running out of time.

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“It is clear that no one has cared for her or about her in a very long time …” thedodo.com/daily-dodo/vet-g…
Vet Gives Frightened Stray A Gentle Kiss — And Watches Her Finally Relax

Vet Gives Frightened Stray A Gentle Kiss — And Watches Her Finally Relax

Let's find this sweet girl a home!

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“He was so scared." thedodo.com/daily-dodo/rescu…
Rescuer Rushes To Save Scared Stray Dog After Neighbor Threatens To Shoot Him

Rescuer Rushes To Save Scared Stray Dog After Neighbor Threatens To Shoot Him

“With the threat of him being shot, I knew I’d have to work quickly."

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“The way this starving dog so gently took the sausages nearly put us in tears.” thedodo.com/daily-dodo/energ…
Energy Workers Open Tool Shed And Find A Starving Dog Hiding In The Dark

Energy Workers Open Tool Shed And Find A Starving Dog Hiding In The Dark

It was a hot August day when Ed Schmidt and Anthony Hall of Ameren Missouri, an energy company, found a timid black dog hiding in a tool shed on their site.

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Everyone is shocked he's totally OK ❤️ thedodo.com/daily-dodo/worke…
Workers Pull Tiny Kitten Out Of A Pile Of Scrap Metal And Can't Believe He's Alive

Workers Pull Tiny Kitten Out Of A Pile Of Scrap Metal And Can't Believe He's Alive

They found him just in time.

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“I just wanted to help out” 🥺 thedodo.com/daily-dodo/costc…
Costco Employee Finds Carrier Left In Shopping Cart — Then Reads The Writing On The Side

Costco Employee Finds Carrier Left In Shopping Cart — Then Reads The Writing On The Side

She was 14 years old and all alone.

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“It feels a bit like we’re in an episode of Jerry Springer.” thedodo.com/daily-dodo/scien…
Scientists Spot One Of World’s Rarest Baby Mammals — And Can't Wait To Give Her A Paternity Test

Scientists Spot One Of World’s Rarest Baby Mammals — And Can't Wait To Give Her A Paternity Test

Recently, during a survey, scientists noticed a juvenile wombat outside her mother’s pouch. Seeing the baby was exciting, and it raised a gripping question: Who was her father?

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“Turns out the secret to school attendance is having a therapy cat." thedodo.com/daily-dodo/teach…
Teacher Notices How Stressed Her Students Are — So She Starts Bringing A Cat To School

Teacher Notices How Stressed Her Students Are — So She Starts Bringing A Cat To School

“No classroom is safe from a surprise inspection."

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"Behind all that beauty is a living, breathing animal." thedodo.com/daily-dodo/benga…
Bengal Kitten Purchased For His Looks Ends Up At Shelter For Being Too Energetic

Bengal Kitten Purchased For His Looks Ends Up At Shelter For Being Too Energetic

He had too much energy for his owner to handle.

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They hung out with two mischievous kittens to keep things on theme. thedodo.com/daily-dodo/bill-…
Bill Hader And Quinta Brunson Talk ‘The Cat in the Hat’ On Their Dodo Dream Date

Bill Hader And Quinta Brunson Talk ‘The Cat in the Hat’ On Their Dodo Dream Date

The cutest date ever.

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“He was so tiny and vulnerable …” thedodo.com/daily-dodo/beach…
Beachgoer Finds The Tiniest Turtle Tangled In Seaweed And Drops Everything To Help

Beachgoer Finds The Tiniest Turtle Tangled In Seaweed And Drops Everything To Help

She was his only hope.

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“Sometimes, the quiet ones are worth getting to know” 🥺 thedodo.com/daily-dodo/shy-g…
Shy Great Pyrenees Doesn't Understand Why No One At Adoption Event Wants Her

Shy Great Pyrenees Doesn't Understand Why No One At Adoption Event Wants Her

Everyone walked right past her.

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“[H]e was as fresh as they come." thedodo.com/daily-dodo/crowd…
Crowd Forms When Newborn Seal Shows Up At Marina With Placenta Still Attached

Crowd Forms When Newborn Seal Shows Up At Marina With Placenta Still Attached

He needed help.

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Now they're taking dust baths for the first time ❤️ thedodo.com/daily-dodo/rescu…
Rescuers Enter 'Factory Of Forgotten Souls' And Find 951 Chinchillas Waiting For Help

Rescuers Enter 'Factory Of Forgotten Souls' And Find 951 Chinchillas Waiting For Help

They were living in horrendous conditions.

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“He never seemed to lose his fighting spirit.” thedodo.com/daily-dodo/staff…
Staff Find Scaly Baby Alone In Botanical Garden — And Realize He's Hurt

Staff Find Scaly Baby Alone In Botanical Garden — And Realize He's Hurt

The Hartman Prehistoric Garden, a themed area inside the Zilker Botanical Garden in Austin, Texas, features an incredible collection of ancient plants that recreate a Cretaceous habitat for visitors...

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She wasn’t expecting that. thedodo.com/daily-dodo/woman…
Woman Stops To Help 'Mouse' — And Accidentally Saves An Endangered Species

Woman Stops To Help 'Mouse' — And Accidentally Saves An Endangered Species

Recently, a rescuer was on her way to drop off a group of injured birds when she saw what looked like a “mouse” near the base of the building. Turns out, it wasn't a mouse at all.

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