One of the largest dog meat farms in South Korea has shut its doors and with its closure 250 dogs have a new lease on life. The dogs are being flown to shelters and rescues in the United States and Canada to find homes and live their lives as pets. Humane Society International (HSI) is…
Meet the rescued Bahamian raccoon called Pumpkin and her friends, Royal Bahamian Potcake rescue dogs, Toffee and Oreo. Pumpkin fell out of a tree in a family’s backyard when she was just a few days old. They watched as the baby raccoon struggled on the ground, but they waited to see if her parents would…
I almost cried when listening to this tender ballad dedicated to mothers. The band Home Free covers Bonnie Tyler’s song “Mom” and do a beautiful job. With beautiful lyrics like these, it’s hard not to get teary-eyed: Now you’ll never have a better friend Or a warmer touch to tuck you in She’ll kiss your…
To say Cato the cat has strong feelings when he sees the newest family member for the first time might be an understatement. Just watching the way Cato’s ears twitched made me laugh. The cat completely throws a hissy fit when he sees dad bringing a dog home. Cato’s mom, Kerry, writes, “This is when…
There’s nothing like a good joke to brighten your day. And when it comes to Irish jokes, this one brings on the smiles! Two men were sitting next to each other at a bar. After a while, one guy looks at the other and says, “I can’t help but think, from listening to you, that…
A group boating off the coast of Savary Island in British Columbia, Canada experienced a heart-pounding moment after an orca surprised them. The churning waters where the killer whale pod is swimming is several hundred feet away from the boat, or so they thought. One boater explains, “This is as close as you’re ever going…
A homeless young dog named Gracie was brought to a shelter and was going to be euthanized despite being far along in her pregnancy. That did not sit well with Doctor Matt at Vet Ranch and he rescued her and brought her to his clinic to be looked after. In this video, Matt walks the…
The judges were skeptical when these middle-aged men first walked onto the stage of Britain’s Got Talent. What were the guys dressed in dowdy sweaters and brown pants going to do? Just watch and see! The men (who call themselves Old Men Grooving) left the crowd absolutely stunned and had Simon Cowell giving them a…
Toyo the Labrador Retriever loves to help people in the pool. Not by life-guarding but by pushing them in! As soon as someone goes to the edge of the pool, he’s right behind them to shove them in! It’s pretty obvious that Toyo gets a lot of joy out of this activity. He does a…
A 12-year-old girl is a hero to a elderly pug who was tied up in a plastic bag and thrown out of a car to die by the side of the road. Malory Steiner was mowing the lawn at home in Royalton, New York when she witnessed a garbage bag get tossed from a dark-colored…
A skunk got the help she needed when he became trapped in a backyard pool. Renate Reabel noticed the skunk swimming in her pool of her home in Ontario, Canada. The pool has been closed for the winter, and was unheated. The skunk was exhausted so she fished the animal out with a pool leaf…
What this man is doing to help improve the lives of stray dogs in his neighborhood is simple yet profound. A few years ago, Sorasart Wisetsin rescued a stray dog off the streets of Thailand when she showed up at his dormitory. He named her Gluta and spent several years nursing her back to health…
It’s cheap and easy to buy in bulk from online retailers, but just a spoonful of this white powder can be more deadly than cocaine or heroine and is claiming the lives of teenagers across the country. Pure powdered caffeine is growing in popularity, but so too are accidental overdoses. Pure powdered caffeine is essentially…
Over 100 years ago there was a stray dog who went on to become the most decorated American War dog of all time. Sergeant Stubby was a short-tailed bull terrier who was part of the 1917 Yankee forces in Connecticut’s 102 infantry during World War I. He soon became the soldier who had unparalleled bravery…
Adler the Tamaskan has the game of Tug-Of-War all figured out. He realizes he doesn’t have to exert much energy to win. In fact, he’s downright lazy about it. Watch what the dog does when he’s playing Tug-Of-War with a buddy at Golden Gate Dog Park in San Francisco. And, in case you were wondering,…
It’s not often that I see sculptures that are mind-blowing, but these 3D kinetic works by artist Anthony Howe are absolutely breathtaking! Anthony works with metal and computers to create works of art that move in the wind. They pulse and move in a mesmerizing way that draws your eye in. They’re also very intricately…
A family was concerned when a tiny Bichon Frise showed up in their back yard and wouldn’t leave. The dog was in disgusting shape – matted, dirty and very hungry. They fed him, but did not want to get close. It was obvious he needed experienced help. So they contacted the Kris Kelly Foundation in…
Apple pie as a finger-food? This twist on the classic apple pie recipe turns the pie into apple pie fries, perfect for picnics or an easy-to-make snack! First, roll out some ready-made Pillsbury pie crust (or similar pre-made dough) and then spread one can of apple pie filling (pulsed to make it smooth) overtop. Then…
This video is a 9 second masterpiece in the unexpected ways animals can surprise us! This man is posing for a selfie with a horse and gives the horse a quick kiss on the cheek, and in return the horse gives him something to remember him by! Share this cute video with your friends and…
Gymnastics has a wide variety of disciplines, but one I never had heard of before I saw this video is wheel gymnastics or Rhönrad gymnastics. It originated in Germany and uses a large wheel, which the gymnast utilizes to spin and turn in. In the video below, Jenny Hoffman practices using the gymnastics wheel. The…
Carli and Lily were rescued from a facility in New York State that lost its license and conditions had deteriorated for the animals. The two 12-year-old tigers were taken to their new home at Safe Haven Wildlife Sanctuary in Nevada where they got to swim for the very first time! Tigers love water and it’s…
This wonderful arrangement of ‘Unchained Melody’ gives the Righteous Brothers’ classic an entirely new spin. This version is played on pan flutes by Oscar Andres Morales and on guitar by Santiago Morales of Inka Gold. The band takes the musical tradition of the ancient Inca people and create and perform contemporary pieces like this. Share…
Meet Frank, a dog with an amazing will to live. Justice Rescue in Pennsylvania received an emergency call that a dog was shot multiple times and left to die in Chester City, PA. Humane Police Officer Russell Harper responded within minutes after getting the call and found Frank covered in blood and being aided by…
Scooter was surrendered to an animal shelter when he was a newborn because he was born without any front legs. Pitty Paws Bully Rescue is caring for the pup and under the watchful eye of Dr. Julie Mayer, Scooter is learning to walk. The vet says the Lhasa Apso mix needs to learn how to…
This mom can’t hold back tears when she receives the Mother’s Day surprise from her son, Ryan. Rather than send flowers, Ryan sent a heartfelt video message that gets delivered by Teleflora. He explains to his mom, who he had not seen in person for 2 years, what she means to him. He recalls that…
Tiger has finally gotten justice. The cat was shot and killed with a bow and arrow and made international news after it appeared a veterinarian had killed him and boasted about it on Facebook. Although it was originally believed Tiger was a feral cat, it turns out he was a family pet who had gone…
When Jessica Shyba adopted an abandoned puppy named Theo, she had no way of knowing that the dog and her son, Beau, would become an Internet sensation. It began innocently enough. Theo would wait for Beau’s nap time and then curl up next to him. Jessica began taking photos of the pair sleeping and their…
Have you ever wanted to try growing an avocado tree from the pit? This video shows the step-by-step approach. All you’ll need is an avocado, toothpicks and a glass of water. The pit should start to sprout anywhere between 2 to 8 weeks. Once the sprout has reached around 6 inches height it’s ready to…
Ever since Troy Slezak’s baby daughter arrived, his one-year-old normally hyper Siberian Husky has calmed right down and plays very gently with her new little human. Dad commented about his Husky’s special bond with his baby, saying, “When my baby is upset, my dog won’t leave her side and when my dog gets out, she…
When Koharu the Shiba Inu goes for a ride in the car, she always sits in a comfy box. One day her human thought about this quirky habit and wondered what would happen if Koharu’s car box suddenly got smaller. How would Koharu react? The results are adorably funny! Share this cute video with your…
Who would have thought that baby stingrays could be so cute! Watch as the little critters swimming in a tank begin “dancing” when their tiny back “legs” (ergo fins) move! Share this adorably odd video with your friends!
In First Days Out, two ex-convicts are trying to get their lives back on track after being released from prison. Matt, 23, was arrested for grand larceny and burglary. Joey, 38, spent 12 years in jail for armed robbery. Both struggled with adjusting to their new lives and feeling alone. They both decided to visit…
Using vegetable peelers is pretty straightforward, but it came as a huge surprise to me to see a different (and incredibly simple) way to use the kitchen gadget to peel a carrot. I know there’s no “wrong” way to peel a carrot, but I just had to share this trick because it not only looks…
Chris Schofield was traveling in Cape Town, South Africa when he met an interesting man named William Jafta, who can perfectly mimic animal sounds, like a chicken, puppy, cow and cat among the others. What do you think? Can you identify all the animal noises he makes? Share this cool video with your friends and…
We like to think that empathy and fairness are moral traits unique to humans. But Frans de Waal shares some surprising videos of behavioral tests, on primates and other mammals, that show how many of these moral traits are ones that all of us share. Here’s an amazing excerpt of what happened when two monkeys…
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