"Hero Rat" Awarded Animal Bravery Medal for Sniffing Out Dozens of Landmines in Cambodia

A rat named Magawa has been given an animal bravery award for sniffing out dozens of landmines in Cambodia. Magawa received a gold medal from the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA), a veterinary charity in the United Kingdom, on Friday, making him the first rodent in the nonprofit's history to earn the distinction.

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Tiny Dog Who Stepped on ISIS Landmine, Survived, But Was Badly Injured: Saved by Kurdish Soldiers

War is devastating. There are so many victims who go unmentioned. Innocent people, innocent children… and yes, innocent animals. Recently, a small puppy stepped on a landmine left by ISIS. The tiny dog survived, but was badly injured. In the video below, you can see Kurdish soldiers rush to save the puppy’s leg with first aid. The puppy’s cries are heartbreaking.

Unfortunately, there’s no further information about the dog, but we are glad the pup is alive and so thankful to these brave soldiers.