When Amanda Scarpinati was just 3 months old, she rolled off a couch onto a boiling steam vaporizer and suffered terrible burns. She was cared for at the Albany Medical Center Hospital and several photos of her being held by a nurse were taken at the time. Amanda has been in possession of the photos her entire life…
Sometimes, there are more important things than winning. One particular middle school football team believed this to be the case when they decided purposely throw a game and keep the reasons a secret from everyone, even their coach, until the day of the big game. The preteens of the Olivet Middle School Eagles football team…
Less than a day after the tragic shooting at Umpqua Community College in Oregon, the story of Chris Mintz, an Army veteran, a father and a student at Umqua who jumped into action to help save his classmates’ lives. According to witnesses, when Mintz heard the shooter firing in the classroom next door, Mintz told…
In 1978, John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John were rocketed to stardom when they starred together in the movie ‘Grease’, which went on to become the biggest grossing musical movie of all time. Twenty-four years later, the old friends reunited on stage and sang “The One That I Want” together. The two even break out into…
While teaching her toddler some animal names with flash cards, this mother discovers that there’s one particular animal that her son thinks is absolutely hilarious! It doesn’t matter how many other animals he sees, when his mom shows him the donkey card, he can’t stop laughing. I’m guessing there will be a trip to a…
This Pit Bull was rescued from a dog fighting operation and is being visited at the shelter by a woman, who wants to see how he will respond to her attention. She speaks gently to him which prompts the dog to moan in response. And when she extends her hand through the bars? His reaction…
Before Charice burst onto the music scene, she was a teenager who dreamed of becoming a singer, much like her idol Celine Dion. In 2008, Charice was surprised with a special gift from Oprah, who arranged for Céline Dion to speak with the teen via satellite on her show. During their conversation, Dion invited Charice…
A homeless dog was living in a trench next to a biohazard disposal company when Hope for Paws first arrives to save him. The dog had been living in the dust-filled, garbage-strewn corridor and was reluctant to leave, forcing Eldad Hagar and Lisa to don hazard gear to rescue him. I’m always anxious when I…
In this video, Vet Ranch travels to a horse auction to pick up a pregnant mare named Nova that was destined for slaughter. The neglected horse was going to be sent to Mexico for processing, but thanks to Vet Ranch and their supporters, she was saved. The auction was hard situation for Dr. Kari to…
Watch as a defendant inadvertently confesses to a crime on Judge Judy in under 26 seconds! When the plaintiff Gina Paradeza begins listing the items she had in her purse when it was stolen, the accused thief interrupts her and calls her a liar. He tells Judge Judy, “There was not an earpiece there, ma’am’.”…
Claire Henderson is warning parents not to let anyone kiss their newborn babies on the mouth after her baby daughter was hospitalized with potentially fatal cold sores. Fortunately, Claire noticed the early signs of the herpes simplex virus and rushed her daughter, Brooke, to the doctors. Although cold sores are harmless for the majority adults,…
It was hard for me to hold back the tears when watching this powerful story. Zachary has autism and was having increasing difficulty coping at school and he could hardly bear being touched. Zachary’s parents were so desperate they ended up turning to a prisoner convicted of murder for help. Chris, who is serving 48…
Pit bulls Missy and Laydie are super excited to see Etienne Harris when he gets home. But when he asks which of them might have chewed up his sweatpants, the two guilty dogs take their wiggle butts right out of the room. But dad isn’t really upset; he just wants to gently tease them before…
National Geographic grantee Cedar Wright and Alex Honnold love adventuring. For their latest journey, the two biked nearly 800 miles and climbed 45 iconic mountains in the American Southwest. The two were in the midst of the expedition they dubbed “Sufferfest 2” when they stumbled across something completely unexpected – a puppy! “Sometimes you’re in…
Roo is a 1-year-old rescued Golden Retriever who never had any toys, or so much as anything to chew. She grew up imprisoned, starved and neglected. That’s why her new dad Brian Beker, takes her to the pet store for a special treat. This is the first time she gets to choose her own toy!…
Sheriff’s Deputy Trevor Reeves was looking forward to visiting an old friend when he came back to town – a blind rescued Pit Bull named Stevie Wonder. Trevor became friends with Stevie after he was adopted from a shelter. He kept in touch with Stevie but got some heartbreaking news when he discovered Stevie had…
One of America’s most beloved performers of all time is Shirley Temple. Shirley was what entertainers call a “triple threat” even at a young age. She could dance wonderfully, sing beautifully and act too. In the video below, Shirley performs “When I Grow Up” from the 1935 film “Curly Top” and she gets to show…
Top Secret Drum Corps is a precision drum corps based in Basel, Switzerland. With 25 drummers and colorguard members, the corps became famous for its demanding six-minute routine performed at the Edinburgh Tattoo in 2003. They returned in 2015 to wow the crowds once again with a fantastic percussion routine! With its invitation to Edinburgh,…
“Even bad days are made brighter with an emu,” says Sue Holmes. Watch the baby bird’s reaction when the family’s dog comes into the room. The emu is so happy to see the pup that she does the most adorable happy dance! Sue’s pet emu, Emee, was a lone hatch and has a purpose-built pen…
This hilarious Boxer named Hannibal, was a recent guest at the doggy motel, Dogswoods Canine Play and Stay, while his owners went on vacation. When they returned, this is how they were greeted…Ooh, I think they’re in trouble. That’s some serious side eye /stink eye Hannibal’s throwing their way! Share this funny Boxer’s reaction with…
Australia is having an incredibly hot and dry summer this year, and humans and animals alike are suffering in the heat. Ben Saunders recently saw a possum in Melbourne who was “really struggling” in the 104-degree F (40 C) heat and decided to lend a hand and offered her some water, which she gratefully took….
Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of eating fresh eggs. But it can still be a bit confusing when you visit the grocery store and have a selection of choices from cage-free, free-range, free-run, and organic. The majority of eggs are produced by chickens confined to “cages”. These are small wire cubes that…
Montgomery Creek Ranch, a wild horse sanctuary in Northern California, shared this cute video of a small herd of donkeys getting their minds blown by green grass when they first arrived at the ranch from Arizona. If you lived in a desert for your whole life and suddenly saw grass how would you react? Montgomery…
Looking for a new creative idea for your Jack-O-Lantern for Halloween? This man has a cool and simple idea – transform your pumpkin into a disco ball! And here’s some great carving tips to take your pumpkin carving to the next level! Want to see more Halloween decorating tips? See these 10 awesome Halloween tricks.
Talk about being in the right place at the right time! Charlie Head was out paddle boarding in Herne Bay off the Kent coast in England when he was surprised to see a puppy stranded on a rock several hundred feet from shore and surrounded by the sea. The tide was coming in and the…
Every morning this farmer wakes up to a cacophony of kitty cats outside of his door. That’s because it’s breakfast time! As the cat’s human says, “There’s only one way to silence the herd.” And that’s to give the cats their kibble! He further explains, “These are my farm cats, not stray in any way….
This adorable bulldog puppy loves attention, especially the affectionate kind. When daddy gives her some cuddles and kisses, she makes a rumble noise – almost like a purr – and puts her paw on her human’s face to politely demand more kisses! Awwwww. Share this cute video with your friends and family and give them…
Watson is a dog with an unusual talent, which you are about to see. The white Boxer stares down at a pair of Crocs, but instead of fetching them for his human or chomping down on them, he puts them on and goes for a walk! Watson expertly shuffles across the floor and manages to…
Michele Boggs works at an animal shelter and day in and day out she takes care of the dogs who come in. But, due to overcrowding, she says goodbye to many of them. She shared a powerful photo accompanied by a letter from the perspective of the dogs lying in the bags in front of…
For Juniper’s parents, her first birthday is an extra special occasion, one that they will forever cherish. That’s because the little girl almost didn’t survive to see it. Weeks after Juniper was born she was diagnosed with a rare heart condition called dilated cardiomyopathy. The disease decreases the heart’s left ventricle from pumping blood effectively…
Two inmates at the Multnomah County jail were working on a crew being supervised by Deputy Preston Dutson a few years ago when an emergency prompted the two men to become heroes. They were heading back to the prison when the deputy stopped to help a stranded motorist and collapsed from a heart attack. James…
An unlikely pair of best friends have been reunited with their owner. Wednesday morning, volunteers with Lost and Found Pets of Hillsborough County found a dog and a pig wandering together on Merrily Circle in Seffner. Their owner, Willie Landry, came forward and has been reunited with the pig and the pup. He said Petey…
Tatiana Konoballs does crazy things with three exercise balls that I would never attempt and makes it look effortless! the acrobat appeared on a popular French program called Le Plus Grand Cabaret Du Monde! In her performance, she glides across the stage on top of the balls, twirls them in the air and impresses the…
Almost every dog lover has heard of the story of Hachiko, the loyal dog who waited 10 years at the train station for his owner’s return. But not many have heard the story of Shep, an equally touching tale of love, loyalty and man’s best friend. After his owner died and his body shipped home,…
Residents in a Russian town saved a pregnant dog who had been buried and left to die under a bricked-up sidewalk. A shocking video showing the dog’s rescue shows the dog being freed from her brick tomb in the town of Voronezh, Russia. How the dog came to be trapped under the street is unclear,…
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