Animal Tales

A Labrador retriever looks after a diabetic boy; a school at a zoo connects children with wildlife; pilots transport rescue animals to new homes.

A unique refuge for forgotten and abandoned dogs; a veterinarian who saves animals after natural disasters; physical therapy on horseback; a therapy dog reunites with a 9-year-old girl.

A community rallies to get a service dog for a boy in need; a mentor program for kids at a Chicago zoo; an animal shelter where kids read to cats; a woman uses miniature horses to encourage kids.

A woman dedicated to helping dogs that have special needs; a program to save and rehabilitate African penguins; finding forever homes for dogs.

An aspiring dog trainer learns to bond with her dog through obedience training; a Seattle zoo teaches citizen scientists how to protect the habitat; service dogs are trained to help people with disabilities; a man saves animals after a hurricane.

Injured and sick seals and sea lions are saved; a Long Island animal shelter hosts an event to find all animals a loving home; shelter dogs become companion canines.