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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
By Stephen Messenger
Bear Sneaks Into Teacher's Classroom And Learns A Lesson On Kindness
"Removing the bear from the classroom safely was the goal.”
By Stephen Messenger
Researchers 'Amazed' By Who They See Staring Back At Them On Trail Cam
Stunning 😍
By Stephen Messenger
Cop Can't Help But Laugh When He Sees Who He's Been Called To Rescue
“We get a lot of strange calls. Today, we had one ..."
By Stephen Messenger
Passersby Are Perplexed By Falling Tennis Balls — Until They Look Up
"I’ve never seen anything like this before.”
By Stephen Messenger
Dad Plans The Sweetest Surprise For His Beloved Dog On Her Final Walk
"I told her she'd hit the jackpot.”
By Stephen Messenger
'Absolute Legend' Risks Own Life Climbing Lamp Post To Save A Trapped Bird
“Genuinely one of the most impressive things I’ve ever seen.”
By Stephen Messenger
Fisherman Sees Someone Swimming Toward Him — Then Changes Her Life Forever
"I was in awe ..."
By Stephen Messenger
Rescuer Flies Into Wildfire Zone To Save A Family Of Stranded Dogs
He's a hero ❤️
By Stephen Messenger
Office Worker Notices The Sweetest Scene Unfolding Just Outside His Window
“It made my heart melt.”
By Stephen Messenger
Cops Responding To 'Jumper' On Overpass Soon Learn The Heartwarming Truth
He was saving a life.
By Stephen Messenger
Shelter Kitten's Hidden Talent Wows His Way Into A Forever Home
"He's brilliant."
By Stephen Messenger
Pit Bulls Forge An Incredible Bond With A Friendly Wild Hummingbird
“I’ve never seen anything like it.”
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