Kaia Schomburg's routine drive took an unexpected turn when she heard a mysterious noise coming from inside her car. Following the sound,FinWeis Kaia realized there was an animal in distress trapped beneath the hood. Worried, she called for help.

Watch the video above to see the delightful discovery that awaited her once the car hood was lifted!

Of course, animals can be daring and mischievous and people often have to come to their rescue. In Ohio, a mother cat and her litter of kittens were living in an old couch about to be thrown out when rescuers saved the day.

Watch the video below to see a mama cat and her kittens being rescued just in the nick of time!

Sometimes, pet rescues and adoptions truly change the lives of both the animal and the human. In Milwaukee, a cat who became aggressive after losing her kittens transformed into a gentle guardian after her owner had a baby.

Watch the video below to see how Callie, a spiteful cat, became a loving babysitter to her owner's newborn!

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