The Dodo

At The Dodo, we focus on producing captivating and entertaining animal videos and stories that people love to share. Our brand is a go-to for anyone who has a passion for animals, whether they're pet lovers or dedicated animal advocates. Through our narratives, we aim to connect our audience with animals and inspire them to take action when needed. The Dodo was established with the understanding that animal-related content is some of the most shared material on social media, and that there is a growing concern for animal welfare among the public. We harness the viral nature of animal stories and connect it to a progressive movement that is gaining traction every day. As a mission-oriented brand, we create content that reflects a cause close to our hearts. Our approach is straightforward: we tell stories that highlight the incredible ability of animals to evoke a variety of human emotions. This emotional connection drives engagement and encourages people to care about animal welfare as a popular, viral social issue. We strive to see the world from animals' perspectives and engage our audience through a mix of enjoyable, genuine, and meaningful content that fosters positive change.

International

English

Online/Digital

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#9548

United States

#2123

Pets and Animals/Pet Food and Supplies

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Articles

Homeless Golden Retriever Wanders Grocery Store, Begging For Food And Love

1 day ago | thedodo.com | Maeve Dunigan

Meet Beach Bum: a friendly Golden Retriever whose story begins in a difficult place. Abandoned on the streets of Jonesboro, Georgia, Beach Bum had to fend for himself. He scavenged for food in the trash, drank from puddles and slept on hard concrete parking lots. Eventually, he began wandering into local grocery stores, begging for food and affection. The big-hearted pup wasn’t afraid of strangers. He still trusted them to help, even after they’d turned their backs so many times before.
Nurses Shocked When They Spot Someone Shivering At The Bottom Of Hospital Drain

1 day ago | thedodo.com | Caitlin Jill Anders

When a nurse at St. Helier Hospital in Sutton, England, walked past one of the hospital’s drains last year, they immediately did a double take. Someone was stuck six feet down, confused and shivering. The nurse immediately contacted the RSPCA, then stayed waiting by the drain — and soon, a crowd had gathered. The entire nursing staff quickly became invested in the rescue, and when the RSPCA arrived to help, they had an audience.
10-Year-Old Dog Pretends To Be 'Feeble' In Order To Get Adopted

1 day ago | thedodo.com | Caitlin Jill Anders

After their family was no longer able to care for them properly, Rambo and Diesel were taken in by Humane Society of Monroe County. Both dogs were underweight and needed a lot of TLC, but before long, Diesel was healthy again and was quickly adopted. Rambo was another story — or so his rescuers thought. At 10 years old, Rambo was an old man who had trouble getting around.
Sweet Pup Found 'Clinging To Life' In Wire Crate Completely Transforms With A Little Love

1 day ago | thedodo.com | Maeve Dunigan

Earlier this spring, Philadelphia animal control officers responded to an eviction case and found someone small abandoned at the scene. A tan dog named Lexi lay in a pile of blankets in a cramped metal crate. Her ribs poked through her sides, and her eyes gazed vacantly ahead. The officers gently grabbed Lexi and brought her to the Pennsylvania SPCA (PSPCA). “When Lexi arrived at our shelter, she was barely clinging to life,” the PSPCA wrote in a Facebook post.
Driver Gets The 'Urge' To Take A Detour, Then A Face Appears On The Road

2 days ago | thedodo.com | Caitlin Jill Anders

Kristin Erwin was driving home from her sister’s house when she suddenly got this feeling in her gut telling her to take a detour. “Even though I have plenty of fosters, as I was approaching a road that is notorious for discarded animals, I couldn't fight the urge to drive down it and see if there were any new victims,” Erwin, president of Streethearts Project, told The Dodo. As she pulled onto the infamous dumping road, she held her breath — and sure enough, a little face appeared in the road.
Terrified Stray Stuck 4 Stories Up Has To Learn To Trust In Order To Survive

2 days ago | thedodo.com | Caitlin Jill Anders

When a terrified stray cat got himself stuck four stories up on the fire escape of a Boston brownstone, a local pet sitter named Julie sprang into action. The cat, later named Cosmo, had been stuck for over 12 hours when Julie arrived. He wanted to be rescued — but he was also terrified of humans. “What’d you do honey?” Julie asked Cosmo in a video posted to TikTok.
Woman Spots Gray Lump Limping Through Park And Saves A Baby Animal

2 days ago | thedodo.com | Maeve Dunigan

About two years ago, Long Island wildlife rescuer Karenlynn Stracher received a call about a baby animal seen limping through a local park. Stracher quickly headed over to see if she could help. Stracher gazed across the grass and spotted a little gray lump covered in fuzz. She walked closer, and the animal’s shape came into view — a long neck, a pointed beak and a pair of little black legs that struggled with each step. This was the injured gosling she’d come for.
Grieving Woman Gets A Sign When Someone With Familiar 'Eyebrows' Pays A Visit

3 days ago | thedodo.com | Ashley Ortiz

There’s nothing stronger than the bond between a human and their soul dog. For Jennifer Starr, that pup was a miniature schnauzer named Remington. When it was sadly time to say goodbye to Remington after 15 adventure-filled years together, Starr feared their bond would break. But two weeks later, she suddenly received a sign from her late best friend in the form of an unexpected doppelganger.
This Lab Beagle Was Never Supposed To Howl - Now He's Finally Learning How

3 days ago | thedodo.com | Sarah Ashley

Snoop the beagle has a unique howl. It’s more a whisper than anything else. This is because Snoop used to be a lab beagle in an animal testing facility, where it’s believed his vocal cords were cut. Luckily, he ended up in a home where he’s encouraged to howl, no matter what it sounds like. Luke Toennies adopted Snoop through The Beagle Alliance, an organization that rescues and rehomes animals used in research. Early on, Toennies had noticed Snoop’s bark sounded hoarse.
Little Lost Brothers Hid In The Brush Until A Hiker Stopped To Help

3 days ago | thedodo.com | Caitlin Jill Anders

When Elizabeth Wendell got a call from her cousin a month ago, she could tell something was wrong. Her cousin sounded frantic — he'd been hiking in the woods when he stumbled upon two abandoned guinea pigs on the trail. He was able to secure one — but unfortunately, the other one was too scared and ran away from him. Could Wendell help finish what he'd started? Wendell and her sister, Lucia, immediately knew what they had to do.