as published on The Dodo
“Today we celebrate our mom’s and the unchallenged love that they have showered upon us over the years. But the love of a mother is not a human exclusive trait as portrayed in the article, below. Happy Mother’s Day to all you special individuals out there, whatever your species, be safe and always know that you are loved back many, many times over.” ~ R.T.
The cow who hid her baby from rescuers
Rescued from life as a dairy cow, Clarabelle had lost countless calves to the cruel hands of the dairy farmer. When she gave birth shortly after being rescued by a farm sanctuary, she hid her newborn calf so she couldn’t be taken away.
Edgar’s Mission
The octopus mom who protected her babies — for 4 years
Like any good mom, this octopus carefully guarded her eggs until they hatched. Only it took them four and a half years to do so, and the mother octopus stayed on her brood the entire time.
The mother elephant who spent 11 hours saving her baby
This mother elephant’s baby fell into a well, and she refused to leave. After a night spent frantically trying to save her little calf, some friendly villagers came to the rescue.
The quick-thinking dog who saved her puppies from a fire
With a forest fire raging through her home, this mother dog dug a hole to shield her babies from the blaze.
The mother goose who wouldn’t leave her eggs
When someone very cruel set fire to this mother goose’s nest, she refused to abandon her eggs. Her rescuer found her, singed but alive, hunkered down on her nest even as the flames rose around her.
Tim White
This mother squirrel who saved her fallen baby
When this tiny squirrel infant fell from his nest, his mother sprang into action. Lovingly gathering him up in her arms, she carried him right back up where he belonged.
This touching mother-baby elephant reunion
Mae Yui lost her baby Me-Bai when she was torn away to be sold into Thailand’s tourism industry. Years later Me-Bai was rescued, and her caretakers took her to meet her mother. Mae Yui’s joy at having her long-lost baby returned was overwhelming — simple proof that maternal love is common to us all.
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Straight from the Horse's Heart 
Previously unseen, stories and photos. Thanks for sharing.
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Proof of the power of love.
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What a shame so many people don’t look at animals lives & actually SEE their love for their little ones – no different than ours. That’s isn’t seeing “human” traits in animals or being “emotional” – its treating other species as they should be treated!
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IHere is another feel good story. Don’t ever doubt the will of women. Just the other night several dedicated Horse Warriors made up their minds that NO horses would be bought by KBs at this one auction. Indeed with the help of a dedicated group of networkers it indeed was a win for US horses. Those Warriors hung in there and dug their heals in. The ladies were persistent and not one equine at this one auction went to the KB. At one point one gal said, I am not giving up as the bidding continued. The KB finally took heed and left without one horse or equine. In this place and time the maternal instinct took over and every equine was aved from the KB. May God bless them on this Mothers Day!! I only wish every auction went this way for our US horses and other equines. Times are changing please help us pass HR 1942 and SB 1412-Safe Food, Safe Horse Export Act
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Reblogged this on "OUR WORLD".
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An animal mothers day poem
http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/06/living/mothers-day-poem-animal-moms
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Tough tabby! Hero cat saves boy, is honored with ‘Hero Dog’ award
http://www.today.com/pets/hero-cat-tara-gets-spcalas-33rd-annual-hero-dog-award-t27826
Tabby Tara made headlines last year when she saved the day (and possibly a life) by charging a dog that was attacking her owner’s 4-year-old son. And she didn’t stop when the dog let go. Tara chased it all the way out of the yard.
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