<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Stray on Madly Odd</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/tags/stray/</link><description>Recent content in Stray on Madly Odd</description><generator>Hugo -- gohugo.io</generator><language>en</language><copyright>© 2026 Madly Odd</copyright><lastBuildDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 19:36:33 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://madlyodd.com/tags/stray/index.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title>Man Rescues Stray Cat Every Time He Leaves</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/man-rescues-stray-cat-every-time-he-leaves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 19:36:33 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/man-rescues-stray-cat-every-time-he-leaves/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A man named Yassine comes home to Morocco and sees a need for cat rescue, as stray cats are everywhere. He finds kittens dumped in the trash, rescues them, and takes them home.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Orphaned Baby Donkey Saved From the Roadside Can't Stop Hugging Her Rescuer</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/orphaned-baby-donkey-saved-from-the-roadside-cant-stop-hugging-her-rescuer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 08:54:03 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/orphaned-baby-donkey-saved-from-the-roadside-cant-stop-hugging-her-rescuer/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;When Kadife the donkey was born, tragedy struck - her mother passed away, leaving the helpless foal all alone on the side of a busy highway. For days, the frightened baby huddled next to her mom's body, unsure where to turn.&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Mariah Torres Braves Busy Streets to Rescue Malnourished Stray Dog</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/mariah-torres-braves-busy-streets-to-rescue-malnourished-stray-dog/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 10:01:52 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/mariah-torres-braves-busy-streets-to-rescue-malnourished-stray-dog/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mariah Torres, accompanied by her sister, embarked on a delicate rescue mission on a bustling street, after receiving a call about a stray, malnourished dog taking refuge near a tire shop. The desperate canine's plight was evident – a creature of bones and silent pleas, navigating the harsh urban jungle, fueled by the undeterred spirit of survival. We, as lovers of these four-legged companions, are drawn into such stories, for they echo the resilience and vulnerability that define our beloved pets.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Heroic Stray Dog Saves Unconscious Woman: the Story That Melts Hearts</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/heroic-stray-dog-saves-unconscious-woman-the-story-that-melts-hearts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 07:42:39 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/heroic-stray-dog-saves-unconscious-woman-the-story-that-melts-hearts/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Imagine the extraordinary moment when a stray dog takes on the role of a gallant hero. Our four-legged friend leads a local police officer on an unexpected journey that ultimately saves a life. Stray dogs are often perceived as helpless beings, but the rescued becomes the rescuer in this case.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Heroic Stray Puppy Refuses to Leave Injured Mother's Side</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/heroic-stray-puppy-refuses-to-leave-injured-mothers-side/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2023 21:05:33 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/heroic-stray-puppy-refuses-to-leave-injured-mothers-side/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A poor puppy is left alone after the tragic death of his mother. They are by a busy road and train track. But luckily off to the side in an area that isn't bringing more harm to the puppy as he protects his mother while she lays there motionless.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Stray Dog Chased Away by People Gets Rescued by Kind Women</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/stray-dog-chased-away-by-people-gets-rescued-by-kind-women/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2022 04:05:09 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/stray-dog-chased-away-by-people-gets-rescued-by-kind-women/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;One day, Lisa Arturo and Lisa Chiarelli received a call from a concerned citizen asking for their help rescuing a stray dog. People would throw rocks at the dog, trying to get rid of him. So both rescuers drove to the location on Memorial Day weekend.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Woman Wakes up and Spends Her Whole Day Saving Stray Dogs</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/woman-wakes-up-and-spends-her-whole-day-saving-stray-dogs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2022 00:23:59 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/woman-wakes-up-and-spends-her-whole-day-saving-stray-dogs/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Katlin lived in Saint Maarten, Caribbean, and was deeply concerned by the rising population of stray dogs on the island. So, the kind woman decided to find skinny dogs, a group of malnourished dogs, and help them.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Lost and Lonely Puppy Offers Bread to Humans in Hope of Rescue</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/lost-and-lonely-puppy-rescue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 08:13:52 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/lost-and-lonely-puppy-rescue/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rachael from Sidewalk Specials in South Africa recently rescued a starving little stray puppy by offering him a slice of bread. Unfortunately, the poor animal was left behind. However, the cute little one wagged his tail and was very happy to find the rescue team.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Pregnant Mama Cat Comes to Family's Door in Hopes of a Home</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/pregnant-mama-cat-comes-to-familys-door-in-hopes-of-a-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 07:25:34 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/pregnant-mama-cat-comes-to-familys-door-in-hopes-of-a-home/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Charlie, a stray cat, was extremely terrified of humans or anything more significant than her in size. Finn and her family lived in a very rural area. One day, Charlie wandered into their yard. Finn and her family had to give Charlie more time to trust them. They would feed her regularly. Soon they could see a slight bulge near the stomach area, and they knew she was pregnant.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>A Stray Cat and Her Babies Wait at Doorstep Asking for Help</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/a-stray-cat-and-her-babies-wait-at-doorstep-asking-for-help/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2022 06:00:30 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/a-stray-cat-and-her-babies-wait-at-doorstep-asking-for-help/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Any caring mother would know what was best for her babies. A cat mama, later named Mama Ally, recently decided to leave her street life. She brought her 2 little ones to a family’s home, where she knew they’d be safe.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Twin Goats Become Playmates of Stray Kitten Who Copies Their Moves</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/twin-goats-become-playmates-of-stray-kitten/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2022 06:16:15 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/twin-goats-become-playmates-of-stray-kitten/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A woman with a goat farm recently noticed that all the animals looked down at a grey fluff ball. The kitten was later named Gg (Great goat) by the goat farm owner. The little one hung around for a couple of weeks and soon became a part of the farm animals.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Stray Dog Walks a Long Way to Find His Forever Home</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/stray-dog-walks-a-long-way-to-find-his-forever-home/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Apr 2022 04:50:37 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/stray-dog-walks-a-long-way-to-find-his-forever-home/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Libby and Zach live on a 200-acre property in Arkansas with no neighbors. One day, when Zach walked towards his home, he saw something on the porch. The poor guy got scared and thought the animal was a bear.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Stray Cat Is the Newest Addition at a Local Fire House</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/stray-cat-is-the-newest-addition-at-a-local-fire-house/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 04:47:19 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/stray-cat-is-the-newest-addition-at-a-local-fire-house/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;There’s something about stray cats that pulls at the heartstrings of the American people and makes them want to adopt the kittens. This is even true for a fire station in Greenville, South Carolina.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Woman Adopts Stray Dog on Travels, They Become Best Buds</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/woman-adopts-stray-dog-on-travels/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2022 07:24:48 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/woman-adopts-stray-dog-on-travels/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nikki was in the middle of nowhere in New Mexico when a dog suddenly jumped in her lap the moment she opened the door of her car. She named the dog Camper. Nikki was an ardent hiker. During the beginning of one of her hiking trips, she met Camper.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Stray Cat Rescued From Wall Kisses His New Cat Sibling Everyday</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/stray-cat-rescued-from-wall/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Mar 2022 07:37:43 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/stray-cat-rescued-from-wall/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;It is common to hear about cats and dogs getting stuck in buckets, boxes, pipes, and baskets. However, very few of you must have heard about such animals getting stuck inside a wall.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Woman Puts Holiday on Hold to Rescue Two Adorable Stray Dogs</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/woman-rescue-two-adorable-stray-dogs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2022 07:17:26 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/woman-rescue-two-adorable-stray-dogs/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dogs are man’s best friends. But, unfortunately, some people can really be mean to dogs. Thankfully, some people can come down like angels and help abused dogs have a better life.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Friendly Stray Dog Rescued After Waiting in the Same Place Everyday</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/friendly-stray-dog-rescued/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2022 07:54:46 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/friendly-stray-dog-rescued/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;"Howl of a Dog" rescue volunteers met Remy during a dog spay-neuter campaign that they had organized in a rural area in Romania. The gentle and friendly dog lived on the sidewalk in front of the grocery store.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Homeless Dog Follows People on Street Until Someone Rescues Her</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/homeless-dog-follows-people-on-street/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2022 08:06:35 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/homeless-dog-follows-people-on-street/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A little stray dog, later named Lily, roamed around the streets of a small city in Romania. She kept following people and tried to get their attention. But, just like most stray dogs living on the street, she learned to survive.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Senior Stray Dog Rescued After Years on the Street</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/senior-stray-dog-rescued-after-years-on-the-street/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2022 06:59:44 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/senior-stray-dog-rescued-after-years-on-the-street/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A stray dog who spent her whole life on the street was spotted by a foreign tourist. She was visiting the small resort town and was concerned about the homeless senior dog she kept seeing on the road during her stay.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Pet Cat Has Hilarious Reaction to Newly Adopted Cat Brother</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/pet-cat-has-hilarious-reaction-to-newly-adopted-cat-brother/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2022 06:57:28 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/pet-cat-has-hilarious-reaction-to-newly-adopted-cat-brother/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Jamie and David had recently visited McDonald's. They found a stray cat sitting nearby when they parked their car in the open parking lot outside the restaurant. The cat looked very skinny and hungry.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Woman Takes in Abandoned Dog Seeking Shelter From a Massive Storm</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/woman-takes-in-abandoned-dog-seeking-shelter-from-a-massive-storm/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Feb 2022 05:56:24 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/woman-takes-in-abandoned-dog-seeking-shelter-from-a-massive-storm/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Before Hurricane Irma’s arrival, several residents of Florida evacuated, while some braced for impact. Although not in the evacuation zones, some residents still needed to take necessary precautions to safeguard against the storm’s damage. Many people had left their pets behind and had evacuated their homes. One such pet roamed around searching for a safe shelter in Central Florida.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Rescue Pittie Gets the Best Gift for First Adoptiversary</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/rescue-pittie-gets-the-best-gift/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2022 08:15:29 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/rescue-pittie-gets-the-best-gift/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Seeing dogs stranded out in the cold is always a heartbreaking sight. Wondering how they will get the necessities to survive can cause a lot of pain and sadness.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="Three dogs are in a parking lot near a building with a blue roof and red lights." class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-153403" height="1000" src="https://madlyodd.com/media/POST20538/three-dogs-parking-lot-madlyodd-POST20538.webp" width="1000"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Lovable Stray Cat Has a Lot to Say to Human Friends</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/lovable-stray-cat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jan 2022 07:27:05 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/lovable-stray-cat/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Everyone can contribute in their own way towards showing kindness to innocent animals. For example, some people take care of feral cats living on the streets as much as possible.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Trusting Stray Dog Asks Kindhearted Man to Help Her Pups</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/stray-dog-asks-man-to-help-her-pups/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jan 2022 06:48:43 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/stray-dog-asks-man-to-help-her-pups/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;It was a cold winter day when a stray dog approached a man on the street. Rather than run away from the potentially dangerous creature, he saw the desperation in the dog’s eyes.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item></channel></rss>