Eight months ago, Fat Vincent showed up at a county shelter in Texas after his owner died. The Dachshund was morbidly obese, tipping the scales at 38 pounds, which is a heck of a lot of extra weight for a small dog like him. He was unhealthy and depressed and could barely walk. His cholesterol…
Paul Elkins cycles across the country towing what he calls his “stealth camper” behind him. It’s a micro mobile home that’s impressive in its size and ingenuity! Unlike other small homes I’ve seen built for the homeless, this one is mobile and attaches to a bicycle. Paul said it cost $150 in total to make….
Did you know that most of the apples found at the grocery store are sprayed with wax? When apples are still on the tree, they have a natural protective coating (their own kind of wax) that slows dehydration and seals in moisture. But after harvesters pick and wash them, the natural coating is removed. So…
I love gardening tips that help me protect my herbs and vegetables from pests, animals and other nasties bent on ruining my harvest. In the following tutorial video, garden expert Suzelle demonstrates how to make a handy greenhouse for your garden using a hula-hoops, hose pipe and a few other items you can pick up…
It’s Coconut’s first day outside! The foal is only 2 days old and already prancing around and happy to meet the other horses. But what’s striking about the filly is her color. Coconut has a color pattern is called tovero, with a medicine hat. The Medicine Hat horse is very rare and considered to have…
“FA” was just 10 years old when her stepfather starting abusing her. By the time she was 15 and preparing to testify against him, she was suicidal, afraid, and unable to sleep. Then she met Tombstone, a lifelong biker and member of BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse), a group whose sole mission is to empower…
If you are a person who likes to be prepared for any situation then this step-by-step tutorial for making a mini survival kit that fits in a pill bottle! The pocket-sized survival kit might just help get you through an emergency situation and it can be assembled for just a few dollars. There are lots…
During the summer months, I love making lemonade and cocktails for my family and friends. This means I’m often chopping and squeezing limes, lemons and oranges. But did you know there’s a hidden danger to handling citrus fruits in the sunshine? Morgan Moore recently experienced this first hand when she was making drinks for a barbecue….
A few weeks ago, The Animal Rescue Team rescued a coyote who is the definition of a survivor. She survived a 30-foot fall, dehydration, rodent poison, starvation and a gunshot to the head! In fact, when they found her she had stopped breathing and they had to perform CPR until they got her to the…
Ginger is a culinary and medicinal ingredient that has been a favorite with healers and cooks for thousands of years! It spices up many cuisines and is also included in many herbal medicines. That’s because the spice has many positive healing properties in addition to adding a kick to food. Relieves nausea and motion sickness….
Yvonne Dowlen has been ice skating for over 65 years, and for her it’s an integral part of her life and helps keeps her young. Born before the Great Depression, she says skates were hard to come by, but she got some and hasn’t put them away since then. Even after a few health setbacks,…
Salem City Police Sgt. Douglas Hogate Sr. has served his community for 28 years. So it was an emotional moment for him, when he reached his day of retirement and heard this over the radio in his squad car: “It is with great pleasure to announce that as of today, March 24, 2016 at 1800…
Pierre Edel is a Russian/French singer who made quite the splash when he appeared on Russia’s “The Voice” a few years ago. Although the judges couldn’t see what he looked like during the blind audition, the audience could and they were hushed when the tattooed singer first stepped on stage. With his big ear piercings…
One of my favorite characters in Peter Pan is Nana, the beloved Newfoundland guardian dog of the Darling children. Who wouldn’t want a big dog who take care of you and tuck you into bed at night? That must be why I envy the Mitchell family. The three little boys – Lenox, Cruz, and Tegan…
Peacocks are beautiful birds, with their royal blue and green colors and giant, shimmering tail feathers. But did you know there is a subspecies of the bird that’s completely white? White peacocks are not albino birds but a genetic mutation of the blue peacock. They have white plumage, blue eyes and can mate to create…
Most of us experience minor aches and pains at one time or another. Reflexology is one great way that many people use to temporarily relieve minor pain and discomfort. One form of reflexology that you can learn to do yourself and can be done anytime and anywhere is massaging the ears. Just like reflexology for…
Why is it that mosquitoes seem to really like biting some people but leave others alone? Well, scientists are discovering there are many reasons why some people are “sweeter” to the blood-sucking pests than others. Explanations include: Your body scent. Everyone’s skin is covered in different combinations of bacteria. The bacteria all produce different chemicals…
Tina Dorschel was out for a nature walk at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Florida and recording the pleasant scene when she got a huge surprise! She wrote on Facebook, “On on early morning nature walk we saw a gator, a snake, frogs, pretty birds, and had this unexpected encounter.” Oh. My. Goodness! All I can…
There’s no need for a guard dog when you have a cat like this! Watch the hilarious thing she and her awesome mailman friend do every day. She takes her job guarding her territory very seriously and it’s so great to see the mailman with a great sense of humor about it! If you have…
Farmer Jonathan Lawler never expected to see hunger in his very own farming community. It was his 15-year-old son who inspired him to start thinking differently when it came to his farm. “He came home from school and talked about kids who take home food from the food pantry,” Lawler said. “My awareness of hunger…
When it comes to playtime, this Siberian Husky and little girl love to share the love. The little girl is playing with a stuffed toy and decides to share it with her best friend and he gives her a loving kiss in return! If you have trouble viewing the video above, try the one below….
Officer Rance Quinn of The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department has dedicated his life to serving and protecting the community. For over 20 years, he’s loved his job. But he admits that the recent negativity directed towards cops all over the country is beginning to get him down. That’s why he was motivated to share…
Lucy is a mixed Portuguese Water Dog who her human calls “very special. And Whiskey Brown, a Quarter Horse stallion, is “one of a kind”. Together, the pair of animals share a very special relationship. The two love each other’s company and will chase and play with each other all day long in the pasture….
Do you put your purse in the front of a shopping cart? Are the last lights you turn off in your home in the bedroom? If these are some things you habitually do, you might want to rethink doing them. That’s because they make you more vulnerable to crime. In the case of your house…
Steve Winkworth was diving at Cabo Marshall, Galapagos Islands, when he encountered a fascinating creature that can only be found there – the marine iguana! The lizard is unique among modern lizards because it forages for food in the sea and can dive over 30 feet (9m) below the water. It mainly lives on the…
There’s a refuge in Costa Rica called one of the best places on the planet for a stray dog to live. Territorio de Zaguates (or “Land of Stray Dogs”), is a no-kill refuge that cares for hundreds of homeless dogs, who can run free on the sprawling property in the hills outside of San Jose….
A mother made a shocking discovery when she was changing her infant son in a public restroom in the UK. The discovery left her furious and her son hurt. Hayley had placed her son down on a changing mat and he suddenly began to scream and cry. At first, she assumed he was tired and…
Everyone knows the parable of the prince and the pauper. One of the morals of the classic story is to never judge a book by its cover. This short student film, “My Shoes”, has a similar theme that packs a powerful punch. Two boys from totally different financial circumstances meet. One boy is poor and…
After escaping their foster home with Victoria Humane Society, two Border Collies fended for themselves for 61 days in the wild before they were finally found! Searchers used bloodhounds, thermal cameras, hidden cameras and spent hundreds of hours tracking the dogs…and they finally managed to catch the elusive pair! The two dogs named Laverne and…
Mom Tricia Klein was recently moved to tears when her son brought home a birthday party Pinvitation from school. That’s because of what the invitation said about her son, Timothy. Timothy has non-verbal autism and was diagnosed with the condition when he was 2-years-old. His condition has meant that he tends to get anxious at…
Leslie is an urban explorer who finds and photographs abandoned buildings in Ontario, Canada. She calls herself the “Tourist” and during one of her excursions in 2015 she stopped in front of a house that stole her heart. She thought it was empty, but when she stepped inside she was surprised to find a man…
It was a does of instant karma for a young man who was looking for mischief on an unnamed beach. In the video, he appears to charge at a stray dog and lunge at it. But the dog catches on and jumps out of the way, only to be joined by a few of his…
Aid worker Anja Ringgren Lovén dedicates her life to helping neglected and orphaned children in Nigeria. When she found Hope, the 2-year-old boy had been accused of witchcraft and was starving to death. He was abandoned by his parents and shunned by everyone in his village. Hope is one of thousands of Nigerian children who…
Does naming a dog’s breed affect a homeless dog’s chances of being adopted? The answer is “yes” if the dog is a Pit Bull, says a recent study at Arizona State University. As result of the study’s findings, the Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA is removing breed labels in an effort to find their…
Although many drivers assume they can handle texting while driving without any harm, the statistics don’t lie. Texting and driving causes nearly 25% of all car accidents and it’s about 6 times more likely to cause an accident than driving intoxicated. How do we get the message out, so people listen and heed the advise…
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