What are the most memorable heart touching animal stories you know?

A dolphin was caught in a fishing net. A group of divers noticed it and quickly worked to cut the net free. The dolphin swam around them in circles after being freed, as if to say thank you. It was an amazing moment.

The story of Romeo and Juliet is a classic. Their love was so strong that they were willing to defy their families for it. Even though it ended in tragedy, their passion and the lengths they went to be together are heart - touching.

A story of a horse and a foal. The foal was orphaned, and the mare, even though she had her own foal, took in the orphaned one. She nursed it and cared for it as if it was her own. It's really heart - warming to see such maternal empathy in animals.

A story of a woman who dedicated her life to caring for cats with special needs. She had dozens of cats, some blind, some with missing limbs, but she made sure each one had a warm bed, good food, and lots of love.

A therapy dog named Buddy. He worked with veterans who had PTSD. Buddy seemed to sense when a veteran was having a flashback or feeling down. He would nuzzle up to them and stay close. His loyalty and the unconditional love he showed helped these veterans open up more and start on the path to recovery.

The story of Laika, the first dog in space. Laika was sent into orbit by the Soviet Union in 1957. She didn't have a chance to return and most likely died within hours due to overheating and stress. It was a sad sacrifice in the name of space exploration.

A firefighter risked his life to save a baby from a burning building. He didn't think twice when he rushed into the danger. His bravery was really moving.

A story that always comes to my mind is about a teacher in a poor area. He had very limited resources but was determined to give his students a good education. He used his own meager salary to buy books and stationery for the students. His passion for teaching and love for the students changed many of their lives. It's a simple yet deeply touching story.

A cat that had lost its vision due to an illness was rehabilitated. Specialists created a safe environment for it to learn to navigate using its other senses. Eventually, it was able to move around its new home quite well. It was really amazing.

There was this story about a zoo's tigers. They got a parasitic disease. The zookeepers noticed that the tigers were losing weight and seemed lethargic. They did a series of tests and found the parasite. Treating the tigers was challenging as they had to make sure the medicine was given correctly without stressing the big cats too much. It was a long and careful process.