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Stephen Messenger

Senior Writer
Stephen (he/him) has written for The Dodo since 2013. He lives in Northern California, where he enjoys hiking, gardening and communing with local squirrels in his yard who’ve grown tolerant of his gushing adoration.

Latest Posts From Stephen

Friends Think They See An Otter In The Water — Then They Notice His Ears
By Stephen Messenger

Friends Think They See An Otter In The Water — Then They Notice His Ears

He was far from shore and needed help.

People Find A Bunny Huddled Near Floodwaters — Then Notice Who’s Beside Him
By Stephen Messenger

People Find A Bunny Huddled Near Floodwaters — Then Notice Who’s Beside Him

They were so brave while waiting for help.

Medical Workers Pull Animal From Deep Mud — And She’s Completely Unrecognizable
By Stephen Messenger

Medical Workers Pull Animal From Deep Mud — And She’s Completely Unrecognizable

“She definitely had a lot of fight left ..."

Mother Dog Crawls Beneath Flooded Building To Save Her 7 Trapped Puppies
By Stephen Messenger

Mother Dog Crawls Beneath Flooded Building To Save Her 7 Trapped Puppies

“I jumped and clapped for her. She got them all out.”

Cat Who Never Left Sick Mom’s Side Finds The Most Touching Way To Say Goodbye
By Stephen Messenger

Cat Who Never Left Sick Mom’s Side Finds The Most Touching Way To Say Goodbye

"I got emotional when I saw it ..."

Handwritten Sign Warns Campers About An 'Unexpected Surprise' In Cigarette Bin
By Stephen Messenger

Handwritten Sign Warns Campers About An 'Unexpected Surprise' In Cigarette Bin

“All three are healthy ..."

Family Brings Life-Size Cutout Of Their Dog Sofa Shopping To Find The Perfect Fit
By Stephen Messenger

Family Brings Life-Size Cutout Of Their Dog Sofa Shopping To Find The Perfect Fit

She deserves nothing less.

Woman Worries Wild Birds Are Trapped On A Train — Then Learns They Ride It Every Day
By Stephen Messenger

Woman Worries Wild Birds Are Trapped On A Train — Then Learns They Ride It Every Day

“The birds apparently know when to get on and off because of the announcements.”

Dog Won’t Stop Staring At One Spot On The Balcony — Then His Owner Sees Why
By Stephen Messenger

Dog Won’t Stop Staring At One Spot On The Balcony — Then His Owner Sees Why

"He is a sweetheart.”

Man Grabs A Screwdriver After Tiny Hand Is Found Poking Out Of Bathtub Drain
By Stephen Messenger

Man Grabs A Screwdriver After Tiny Hand Is Found Poking Out Of Bathtub Drain

“I told my dad I’m never going in that bathroom again.”

Parrot Who Lost His Mate Finds Comfort In The Most Unexpected Friends
By Stephen Messenger

Parrot Who Lost His Mate Finds Comfort In The Most Unexpected Friends

“[He] found a new family.”

Woman Stops To Check On Two Puppies — And Walks Right Into An Ambush
By Stephen Messenger

Woman Stops To Check On Two Puppies — And Walks Right Into An Ambush

"[T]he whole gang appeared."