A Colorado neighborhood woke up over a winter weekend to discover that their driveways and sidewalks had been completely cleared of snow. The good deed was carried out by a group of teenagers who decided to wake up early and shovel the snow from 53 homes. They left behind a flyer at the homes that…
The tragic passing of an Oklahoma toddler is shedding light on the terrible dangers that small button batteries pose to children and pets. Two-year-old Brianna Florer spent a wonderful Christmas with her siblings opening presents at her grandparents’ home. It was the “perfect Christmas” according to her grandfather, Kent Vice. But just two days later,…
Sometimes something as simple as a haircut can make someone feel better, especially if you are unable to afford one. A group of homeless citizens arrived at the Ascencia Homeless Shelter in Glendale, CA for some food and shelter and ended up getting a surprise that helped brighten their day and spark hope in their…
Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson won dog lovers hearts over the summer recently when he showed off his softer side as a new pet parent. Now he’s won even more dog lovers’ hearts by helping an abused dog who was named after him. Dwayne Johnson the puppy was left at a Los Angeles shelter a few…
Maria Williamson was in her car at a red light in Mobile, Alabama, when out of nowhere a carjacker approached her car and shot her in the face. She was rushed to hospital and miraculously survived, but the 26-year-old had to undergo two surgeries and have her right eye removed. That was in June of…
It’s amazing how social media can take a random act of kindness and freeze it in time for all to see. There have been many touching moments highlighted by the Internet. One that recently occurred on a crowded train station in Atlanta was captured on camera by a passenger. A young man was seated and…
Julia Price recently shared her story of an unexpected hero who came to her defense after a stranger called her a “bitch”. Price says that she was out jogging when a “well-dressed man” began catcalling her. She initially ignored him, but when he verbally abused her, she stopped and was ready to stand up for…
When Cassandra Jones and the FOX5 Surprise Squad visited Smith’s Grocery Store and offered to pay for the Thanksgiving groceries for several shoppers, one man’s story made me choke up. All the families the news crew selected were so grateful, but when Cassandra approached Victor Moss at the cash register, she noticed he only had…
The judges and audience didn’t know what to expect when a chicken catcher from Mayfield, Kentucky took the stage of America’s Got Talent in Season 4. He came on stage with a baseball cap and sweater on, carrying a guitar. When he tells the audience he was a chicken catcher for several years the audience…
When Angel was rescued she was on the brink of death. The puppy had been purposely starved to the point that her organs were shutting down and Rescue From The Heart did not know if she would make it. Knowing she would need a lot of help and a strong will to live to survive,…
Clifford Boyson was only 3 years old when he and his 5-year-old sister, Betty Billadeau, were separated. The siblings were put into separate foster homes and never knew what happened to the other. For over 60 years Clifford searched for Betty. He sent her countless letters that would always come back marked “return to sender”….
When a dog arrived at the Pinal County shelter with her two puppies and was put on the euthanasia list, Dr. Deborah Wilson of Circle L. Ranch Animal Rescue & Sanctuary knew she had to save her along with her 6-day-old puppies. The shepherd mother was busily nursing when the animal rescue saw an email that…
While searching for his lost dog Matt Williamson made a shocking discovery near a creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. Lying in the creek bed was an aquarium. When he got closer to it, he saw eyes peering out at him – two puppies were trapped inside! Not only that, the lid was closed and cemented…
A group of children saw a hurt dog lying on the side of the road and called 911, saving the dog’s life! Russ Harper, a humane police officer with Justice Rescue, came to pick up the young Pit Bull and found the dog cold and lifeless when he picked him up. Harper thought the dog was…
A teenager was prompted to act when he saw a dog and her puppies trapped in the floodwaters that struck his town. The Ukrainian city of Odessa was hit by flash flooding caused by heavy rains on July 11, 2012. Teenager Vladimir Maksimov was out with friends when they noticed a mother and her puppies…
When winter arrives in Canada the cold can be life-threatening to the homeless. Two parents came up with a creative way to help the homeless in their city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and help teach their daughter and a group of girls about how to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate….
When this Pit Bull puppy’s owners dropped him off at the shelter they told the staff they didn’t care if he got put down. Blind in one eye and with some imperfections, the puppy was discarded because he did not fit the “norm”. But one rescue is determined to find him a home. Meet Captain…
While many pet lovers know the horrors of puppy mills, few consider that other pet animals, such as guinea pigs, hamsters and rabbits, can also endure horrible living conditions before they end up at pet retailer for sale. A PETA eyewitness working at Holmes Farm, a massive animal mill in Pennsylvania that supplies small animals…
Sherri is the owner of West Coast Animal Rescue and has completely dedicated her life to it. She is throwing her biggest adoption event ever (with 30 dogs), and that’s when Prank it FWD® arrived on the scene to cause a little trouble followed by a whole lot of joy. Watch as her panic turns…
Two bonded stray dog friends were separated at a shelter and then months later…this happens! Abby Riley was found as a stray and brought in with another dog to Adams County Pet Rescue. They were put in separate kennels and no one knew they were a bonded pair until Abby snuck out of her kennel…
Sara Sanders bought her Everett, WA, home because of the tree in the front yard. The huge 110-year-old cedar towered over the neighborhood. But after the old cedar began deteriorating to the point of being dangerous, the city told Sara the old tree had to go. Sara was devastated, but instead of turning the 120-foot…
When Police Constable Stu Ockwell and his partner responded to the call of an elderly couple they feared the worst. Instead what they found was two seniors who were desperately lonely. Doris Thompson, 95, and her husband, Fred, called 999 (the UK version of 911) saying they needed help. GMP Middleton tweeted: “Just dealt with…
A Pit Bull who arrived at the Kirby Animal Shelter in Texas after being hit in the head with a hammer is now helping to keep the streets of Poughkeepsie, New York, safe! After Kiah’s owner was arrested for animal cruelty, Kiah was rescued by Animal Farm Foundation, who recognized she had the right stuff…
Lance Stewart and his best friend Adin Kolansky had a simple idea on how to help the homeless. They went to a local McDonald’s and asked the cashier for 100 hamburgers. At first the man at the till smiled in disbelief, but Lance put down $151 dollars and told him he was being “deadly serious”….
Nubs is a dog born in Iraq. He met Maj. Brian Dennis in October 2007 and almost immediately a strong bond of friendship was formed between the pair. Dennis says there were many stray dogs scavenging for food at the border fort he was stationed at. The dogs acted as unofficial guard dogs, sounding the…
Johnnie Hodges Sr. never wanted to leave his house but the 90-year-old World War II Navy veteran was forcibly evicted after he could not make his loan payments. He had spent his saving and went into debt caring his late wife, Flora, who had Alzheimer’s. The proud veteran was so adamant about caring for Flora…
Animal Aid Unlimited rescue a street dog in India with a hugely swollen face, which turned out to be because of a life-threatening abscess. The friendly dog wouldn’t let rescuers touch his face at first, but wait until you see him two weeks later…he has the most beautiful smile! Please note: the video includes some…
Military Working Dog Dexter saved over a thousand lives in his tours of duty in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere. Save-A-Vet rescued him from euthanization and gave him a home where he can live out his retirement years in peace and love. He also got inducted into the American Legion as a veteran. It’s wonderful to…
Neglected and emotionally abused, Emerson the dog tried to run away and ended up a a shelter several times. The last time he ended up at the shelter, he was in very poor shape and so scared he was shaking. That’s when Emerson would finally get a second chance. Note: the video contains graphic imagery…
Our world is filled with heroes, and although we often revere those individuals who fight for our country, fight fires or defend us from crime, there also heroes who tend to us when we’re sick and injured. They take care of our daily needs while at our bedside…I’m speaking of nurses. They not only care…
A drive thru Starbucks in St. Augustine, Florida, made Rebecca King’s day – check that – her week! Rebecca is hearing impaired, which makes navigating drive thrus usually problematic for her. But at this Starbucks location, there’s a video screen placed at the drive thru menu. When Rebecca could not answer the question coming from…
A puppy mill in Georgia that had been operating since the 1980s was shut down last year and authorities seized and rescued 525 dogs from the property! The count was actually higher because many pregnant females gave birth shortly after the bust. In the video below, dog trainer Victoria Stilwell is on hand to help…
Leslie and David were out for a walk on a beautiful day when their destinies would be forever altered by a distracted driver. On March 4, 2013 a driver began texting on her phone while driving and ran into another car, pushing that car directly into David and Leslie. David was killed instantly and Leslie…
Military and police dogs are trained to a very high degree so that they obey the commands of their handler without hesitation. This German Shepherd Dog is no exception. Watch how finely attuned he is to each and every step his partner takes. You can’t help but admire the hard work that goes into making…
The strength and kindness that this state trooper showed at a time of complete heartbreak is simply exemplary. Georgia State Trooper Nathan Bradley’s duties include upholding traffic laws and investigation of crashes. But this past Halloween (October 31st 2015), he would go far beyond the call of duty. That day, the 25-year-old trooper answered a dispatch…
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