Expectant mothers often celebrate their journey to motherhood with a special maternity photo shoot. Recently, Brazilian photographer Ana Paula Grillo, who regularly takes portraits of families, was asked by her friend to take photos of her pregnant dog, Lilica, and the results are so sweet! Lilica seems to be “aglow” like many expectant mothers, smiling…
Chance follows his dad, vietnam veteran Billy Collins, wherever he goes. It’s been that way for 10 years, ever since Billy brought home the Boxer Pit Bull mix as a puppy. It was when they were alone and Billy had a terrible accident that Chance showed what a loyal dog he really is. Billy slipped…
Humans have evolved over the millennia and our bodies still carry some strange remnants of our simian, ancestral past. In this educational video, Vox explains how our human bodies carry vestigial structures that prove evolutionary history, from our protruding tendons to the shape of our outer ears. Check it out, it’s fascinating! Share this interesting…
Kathleen Plate likes to take garbage and make it into something beautiful. The artist was approached by Chick-fil-A to come up with a decor item for their restaurants that would focus on sustainability and together they came up with the idea for glass chandeliers made from classic glass Coca-Cola bottles! Kathleen cuts each bottle in…
Life can be a struggle for many of the millions of military veterans transitioning back to civilian life after having served overseas. Their experiences in combat can change them forever, as is the case with Lourdes Gonzalez, a U.S. Army veteran who served in Iraq. When she returned home she was told she had post-traumatic…
I love people who can take materials that many would consider junk and transform them into beautiful works of art. Sculptor Jason Waldron collects driftwood and reclaimed metal to make sculptures that come to life. He forages for materials around his home in Central Oregon, finding weathered and beaten wood and metal in the wilderness…
Meghan didn’t think she was doing anything wrong when she lit two large scented candles and let them burn for 6 or 7 hours. But the next morning, she not only noticed black spots in her nose, but she found her baby’s nostrils were all black as well. Even after thoroughly cleaning and rinsing her…
It’s a common belief that the majority of house cats hate baths, but take a look at this cat. Not only does she love the water, she gets a full-on spa treatment and looks as relaxed as can be. I love the towel ear muffs she has to cover her ears to keep them dry!…
Pet parent Erica Borrowdale left Maddie the Chihuahua safely inside her play pen, figuring the small dog would stay put. But of late, the Chihuahua, who is usually timid and well-behaved, was escaping her pen. Erica soon discovered how. Rudy, an 11-month-old kitten, has become very attached to Maddie and the two are the best…
Riverdance is a theatrical show featuring traditional Irish music and dance that has become one of the most successful dance productions in the world, in large part thanks to the charisma and choreography Michael Flatley brought to the production during its first year. What is now known as Riverdance originated as an interval act during…
When someone we love dies, we look for ways to remember them. Memorials can take all sorts of forms, from tattoos to paintings. One Seattle company has come up with a beautiful way for families to cherish a lost loved one. Artful Ashes takes a loved ones’ ashes and incorporates them into glass art. I…
Divorce is never easy on any child. Sean Whalen knows this from his own experience after he, his mom, brother were thrown out on the street by his dad. Now an adult and a single dad to three kids, he has a renewed appreciation for the strength and resolve his mother had while raising him…
This is a wonderful story of a man who came to the rescue of a tiny creature in need. Not everyone would make the effort to take care of a baby squirrel, but this made did and shared his experience. This article is reprinted with permission from DogHeirs.com. A man rescued a baby southern flying…
When the Kentucky Vocal Union walked on stage dressed in their dark clothing, everyone was expecting a serious performance, but the audience was in for a huge, unexpected treat. The 36 middle-aged men began stomping their feet and broke into an energetic performance of “Footloose” that got the crowd hopping! The barbershop group is familiar…
When Annabel Beam fell 30 feet into a dead, hollow tree, her family feared the worst. Annabel and her sisters were climbing a tree one day when she plunged into the deep hole. At first, her parents couldn’t tell if she was alive, until her father saw her lift her tiny arm up. “I wanted…
Willow the Neopolitan Mastiff was born with a congenital condition that left her unable to walk. The 4-month old puppy was in such a severe state, her breeder posted online that he was going to throw her out in the trash. That’s when 2nd Chances Rescue got word and raced to save her. They recognized…
Restaurant owner Mike Jennings has gone out of his way to be inclusive at his restaurant, but some patrons’ recent interactions with one of his waiters left him so furious that it prompted him to speak out against the customers and tell others to stay away if they are going to disrespect his staff. Mike…
Watching these two sibling parrots interacting made me smile so much! Indian Ringneck parrots Fabio and Gabriel are blood brothers from the same parents born one year apart. The two share an amazing bond and love to share kisses with each other by actually making a kissing sound. And the way they thank each other…
When you buy brand-new clothing at the store, you might assume they are clean and ready-to-wear. Think again. It turns out, clothing is touched by many hands before you take it home, from manufacturing to changing rooms. As result the clothing articles can accumulate bacteria, fungus and other contaminants that you really don’t want to…
A chance encounter and a simple gesture of kindness was all it took for an officer to change the destiny of a homeless man. It all started when Deputy Holman of Greenville County Sheriffs’ Office in Greenville, South Carolina, pulled over one night after noticing a man soaking wet in the rain. The man named…
Once a dog gets a taste of the good life, it can be nearly impossible for him to go back to his old lifestyle. Take Max for example. He discovered how wonderfully soft and plush his mom’s bed is and refuses to budge once on it. Mom tries to coax him with gentle words and…
Irish step dancing is always popular with audiences and the Irish Riverdance troupe is one of the most famous groups in the world. This incredible video from a few years ago features Nicola Byrne and Alan Kenefick dancing their hearts out. And wait until 2:21, when they are joined on stage with the entire group…
Many children placed into foster care have troubled pasts and often find it difficult to relate to their foster caregivers. Because of their experiences, they can act out because of anger, fear and sadness, resulting in them moving from one foster home to another. This short film tells the story of a girl named Zoe,…
Alan Lawrence is the father of six children and loves taking imaginative photos of them. A few months ago, he featured his son Rockwell as an “Elf on the Shelf” and this time out, Rockwell is a naughty leprechaun, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. And in case you’re worried about all that green…
Following years of widespread criticism from animal advocates, SeaWorld has announced on Thursday (March 17, 2016) that it will stop its captive breeding program, making the current generation of captive orcas at the parks the last. In an agreement with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the amusement park will be phasing out…
Every family that steps through the gates of a Disney Park has a unique experience, whether it be through interacting with the Disney characters or going on rides. For the Mansfield family, the experience was made all the more memorable because of a special meeting with Minnie Mouse. Shaylee Mansfield is deaf, as are her…
This group of ballroom dancers took to the competition dance floor for a dance medley that has a number of surprising musical choices to accompany their samba, tango, waltz, jive and rumba moves. Starting off with Vanilla Ice’s “Ice, Ice Baby”, the music segues to MC Hammer’s “U Can’t Touch This,” to Madonna’s “La Isla…
Doris Vehar is an 88-year-old grandmother in Mentor, Ohio. For 5 years, she’s greeted the Fairfax Elementary School bus as it drives by, waving to the kids and blowing them kisses. She started the daily ritual when her granddaughter was a student at the school and she continued to do so, even after her granddaughter…
Everyone needs to feel safe in their lives, and that’s especially true of abused children. Helping children feel safe is the core mission of Bikers Against Child Abuse International (BACA), a group of bikers who have come together to help empower children who have suffered emotional, physical and sexual abuse and reassure them they are…
While many pet owners are aware of the dangers some foods like chocolate or grapes pose to dogs, not everyone is aware of the other harmful food products that you want to keep your dogs away from. Jeni Hargrove Connor and her family learned this the hard way when they almost lost their one-year-old dog…
Johanna is a little girl that loves to dance, and when she does, she brings a lot of sass along with it. It’s no surprise that a video of her dancing to Aretha Franlkin’s “Respect” at her dance class’s seasonal show went on to become a huge viral hit. It turns out one of Johanna’s…
When firefighter Nick Newcomb was dispatched to a home following a report of an unresponsive person, he didn’t know he would be unexpectedly be getting a new family member in the wake of a tragic loss. Michigan’s Farmington Hills Fire Fighters and Police Officers arrived at the home on February 27, 2017 and soon discovered…
Everyone should have a goal to nap like this baby boy. He’s sleeping soundly with two puppies snuggling him. At one point it looks like he’s about to wake up, but he simply stretches before settling back in with his two tiny friends peacefully snoozing. How cute is this? Share this adorable video with your…
An extremely rare albino elephant has been seen in Kruger National Park in South Africa. The little elephant calf’s pink skin stands out in contrast with the grey skin of her mother and African elephants in her herd. The baby was been spotted by tourists near the Shingwedsi River, where the elephants were drinking and…
Animal rescue group K9 Crusaders knew that a dog named Noelle had a tragic story when they took her from a kill shelter where someone had dropped her off, claiming they had found her as a stray. She had obviously just given birth even though she was emaciated. “She had obviously been feeding her babies,…
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