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

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

Couple Gives Their 19-Year-Old Dog The Best Last Day By Getting Married

6 days ago | thedodo.com | Ashley Ortiz

In 2006, 12-year-old Ryan Dyer received a surprise he’d been dreaming of for years: an adorable puppy, whom he named Jack. Jack and Dyer became instant best friends, going on to make countless memories together for nearly 20 years. But it wasn’t until one of Jack’s very last days on Earth, the day of Dyer’s wedding, that the most meaningful memories were created.
Stray Cat Caught In Fence Gets Rescued - And Reunited With Someone Special

6 days ago | thedodo.com | Sarah Ashley

Last February, a cat was spotted hanging from a fence with her paw caught between the wooden slats. Local police made an urgent call to Frankie Floridia, a seasoned animal rescuer and president of Strong Island Animal Rescue League. He’d seen this before and feared the worst. “Depend[ing] on how long they hang on the fence, sometimes it severs the ligaments … and then the arm has to be amputated,” Floridia told The Dodo.
'Feral' Cat Melts In Woman's Arms When She Realizes She's Safe - Then Gives Birth

6 days ago | thedodo.com | Caitlin Jill Anders

A woman named Emily was trying to pick up a U-Haul truck when a cat wandered up out of nowhere and climbed into her lap. She asked around and found out the cat, later named Lou, lived on the lot and people fed her sometimes. They described her as feral, but Lou was obsessed with Emily from the moment she laid eyes on her. It’s possible she was looking for help and decided Emily was someone she could trust — because, as Emily soon discovered, Lou was actually pregnant.
This Construction Zone Was Supposedly Empty - Until A Fluffy Face Appeared

6 days ago | thedodo.com | Ashley Ortiz

Earlier this month, a Los Angeles County resident did a double take while passing a neighboring house. The home had been vacated while under construction, but someone new was on the premises — a small, fluffy head peered out from the foundation. When the Good Samaritan contacted a local rescue, Logan’s Legacy 29, for help, founder Suzette Hall rushed to the neighborhood with her trusted volunteer, Mary Nakiso.
Traveler Sees Huge Black Animal At Bottom Of Cliff And Climbs Down To Help

6 days ago | thedodo.com | Maeve Dunigan

As a vanlifer and travel enthusiast, Nathan Martinelli lives for exciting, unexpected moments. And yet, when he recently spotted someone huge trapped at the bottom of a jagged cliffside, the adventurer couldn’t help but feel a tiny bit apprehensive. “When I looked down, I saw the cow looking right up at me,” Martinelli said in a video for The Dodo. “It was pretty steep, and you could see where the cow went down and fell.”Eager to help, Martinelli scaled the cliffside down to the rocky shoreline.
Cat Stuck Between Wall And Fence Was Pleading For Help For Herself - And Her Family

6 days ago | thedodo.com | Caitlin Jill Anders

In a small town in England, a sweet cat waited for someone to notice her. She was trapped between a building and a fence, unable to move. Eventually someone noticed her, and her eyes pleaded with them. She was desperate for help — both for herself and her kittens. The RSPCA was called out to help, and they arrived to find the mama cat stressed, dehydrated and still trapped.
Driver Slams On Brakes When She Sees A Tied-Up Chicken Waddling Down Highway

6 days ago | thedodo.com | Caitlin Jill Anders

Emily Dahl was driving down the highway when, all of a sudden, she saw the most shocking thing: a chicken. “I literally just got a chicken out of the highway,” Dahl said in a video on TikTok. “I don’t know how I’m gonna get her home.”Once she had secured the chicken, later named Lilith, Dahl put her in a basket in the front seat of her car.
Little Girl Spots ‘Stick’ On Beach - Then Realizes It’s Moving

6 days ago | thedodo.com | Maeve Dunigan

Standing near the beach in Ocean City, Maryland, on a recent family trip, Roxanne Flanagan startled when she heard her daughter screaming. “I ran down there to see what was going on,” Flanagan told The Dodo. “As I'm running, all I hear her scream is, ‘It's a snake, it's a snake.’ And I'm like, ‘No, it's probably just a stick that had just washed up from the shore.’”But it turns out the little girl was right. The figure wasn’t a stick at all.
Security Camera Captures 'Disney' Moment Unlikely Animal Friends Play Together

1 week ago | thedodo.com | Ashley Ortiz

In a quiet garden behind a private house in Kent, United Kingdom, a security camera recently captured a rare event. While reviewing the footage, the homeowner discovered two wild animals playing in the yard — but they were of completely different species. The homeowner smiled as they watched a young deer and a curious fox run around the garden together.
Little Girl Makes Cat Promise He'll Be Around For Her Graduation - And He Keeps It

1 week ago | thedodo.com | Caitlin Jill Anders

When Tanya Michelle and her family found a tiny 3-week-old kitten who’d been rejected by his mom, they immediately adopted him. Tanya let her youngest daughter, who was almost 2, name their new kitten, and she chose the name Meow Meow. “He also goes by ‘Bubba’ and to me he is ‘Mister’ or ‘Sweet Boy,’” Tanya wrote on TikTok. Meow Meow quickly became a cherished member of the family, bringing joy to his parents and sisters year after year. One day, out of nowhere, he got incredibly sick.