What would you do if you saw gay parents humiliated in front of their children in public? An ABC News team wanted to answer that question and to see how people would react to seeing gay couples berated by a waitress at a restaurant. Would bystanders stand up for the family or ignore what was…
The world’s first glow-in-the-dark cycle path was unveiled in the Netherlands and was inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s painting “The Starry Night”. Designed by Daan Roosegaarde, the path is made of thousands of twinkling stones that use glow-in-the-dark technology and solar-powered LED lights to illuminate the way. The path runs through the Dutch province of…
A firefighter enters a burning house with a camera rolling and in one smoke-filled room finds a tiny family member that needs to be rescued. Watch what happens next as the firefighter goes to work to save the cat’s life! This video is amazingly shot, but what really makes it stand out, are the actions…
This father gave his daughter a precious gift to tell her how much she means to him. On her wedding day, Nicole Cortez’ father surprised her by signing to the song ‘I Loved Her First’ by Heartland. Although Nicole is not deaf, she is a sign language interpreter. She was delighted when her dad began…
Tears came to my eyes when I read about this man’s remarkable reunion with his dog. It was a year and a half after Dozer, Richard Brower’s beloved German Shepherd was stolen from him, that Richard had finally decided he had to move on. As heartbreaking as the decision was to make, he felt it…
I didn’t realize it was so easy to steal my debit card information until I read up on skimmers. Skimming devices are a simple way for criminals to secretly steal your credit card and debit card information without needing your actual card. These crimeware devices are becoming more popular with crooks as the technology becomes…
An undercover investigator with The Humane Society of the United States took a hidden camera into every pet store that sells puppies in Virginia. What they uncovered shocked me. They found that numerous clerks lied about where the puppies came from. In one store a puppy is visibly sick! HSUS said they “found widespread deception,…
A Georgia dog was saved from being strangled by a couple after they found her near their home in Fulton County. The dog had been badly beaten and had a small noose tied around her neck so tightly she couldn’t breath and her head had swelled up. Paul Tilghmon and Heather Johnson found the small…
They moved silently and with amazing precision so it’s no wonder they wowed the crowd! The US Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performed a great routine. They that has the crowd going wild. Watch as these servicemen dazzle with unbelievable precision and complex physical movement. They make it look so simple, but it’s anything but!…
Every now and then there’s an animal rescue story that takes my breath away. Oliviero’s is one such story. Please note that this story includes some graphic images that may be disturbing to some readers. Two women were walking in Messina in southern Italy when they stumbled across a trash bag lying in a dry…
A long-haired Dachshund named Kramer was abandoned near a baseball field and was living in a parking lot when J.J. Woofin’ Paws Rescue Agency came to rescue him. The little dog was wary of them at first, but watch the video until the end to see Kramer’s heartwarming reaction to his rescuers. The good news…
A very brave woman saved a dog who had been hit by a car on a highway in Mexico City. Vero Bombonsito Salgado can be seen in this video attempting to cross four lanes of traffic to reach the dog as vehicles race by. It looked incredibly dangerous for both the woman and the dog,…
Confronting ignorance and hate is never easy. Now imagine being just 6 and 7 years old and doing it. That’s what the Hollis Boys did when they stood up for their sisters, Meg and Alina, who have Down Syndrome. The Hollis family live in a small town in Central Illinois and woke one morning in…
“A simple act of caring creates an endless ripple.” These are beautiful words to live by and this story exemplifies them perfectly. After a young man notices a family struggling to pay for their purchases at the supermarket he decides to act. His generosity takes the grandmother by surprise but when he explains the reason…
Mitsie the Beagle is graying around her muzzle and may not be as sprightly as when she was a puppy, but after 11 years with her family, the old dog deserved a a lot better than she got. Recently surrendered to a shelter in Atlanta, Georgia, Mitsie’s owner told the staff to euthanize her dog…
This young girl’s spirit and courage is amazing! Rhema Marvanne was just a few years old when she lost her mother to cancer. But she found solace and joy in singing gospel. Her journey began when she sang her mother’s favorite song, ‘Amazing Grace, and since then, millions of people have been moved by her…
They couldn’t believe that someone would rob the orphanage, but that wasn’t even the most shocking part. Roman Atwood usually does pranks for entertainment, but he had a different goal in mind when he robbed an orphanage. Before you think that’s going too far, watch and see how he convinces the charity’s employees that their…
Liz Marks was out driving when she received a text message from her mom. She decided to read it and in that split second her life would change forever. Liz’s story is so important to share! Please pass the message on! If you appreciated this message, you should also see this PSA too.
Caleb was in a terrible car accident and suffered from a traumatic brain injury. The young boy was in intensive care and his parents didn’t know if he was going to live, let alone recover. They began to see a glimmer of hope when a Golden Retriever named Colonel arrived. The effect Colonel had on…
It’s hard when family members move far away from home, especially if you’re a mother. It looked like this son wasn’t going to make a family wedding, because he lives in Australia and his family lives in Ireland. But he had a surprise in store for his mom. He sent her a video message telling…
Tom B. had just finished watching Star Wars with his 7-year-old daughter when she turned to him and asked if she could be Han Solo for Halloween. He answered that of course she could. After all, who wouldn’t want to be Han Solo. But when she turned to him and paused to say “Wellll…I’m a…
A video of a woman being catcalled on the streets of New York went viral by highlighting the impact of street harassment on the lives of women in the city. After Rob Bliss noticed his girlfriend getting street harassed all the time, he approached the anti-street harassment group Hollaback! about making a PSA video. Shoshana…
With their tattoos, leather clothes and rough appearances, bikers often bring up the stereotypical images of outlaw gangs and menacing thugs. But this group of bikers are completely different and are making a completely different impression on abused children. Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) International wants to make the world safer for kids who are…
Many animal rescues struggle to find fosterers to help with the many homeless dogs they take in. The dogs they take in are often abused and neglected and need rehabilitation and socialization to have a chance at adoption. “Dogs On The Inside” is a documentary that explores the beneficial partnership between a dog shelter and…
Meet Peanut. When the Pit Bull mix puppy arrived at an Arizona shelter she was very sick and in desperate need of help. Nadine Sipos Swart was at the Willcox Animal Shelter when Peanut was there and learned the poor puppy would be put down if no one stepped forward to help. Nadine advocates for homeless animals in the Arizona and photographed…
This is a touching story of how one chance encounter between two strangers ended up changing one young man’s life! Restaurant owner Art Bouvier happened to be in his restaurant’s parking lot when he noticed 18-year-old Jhaqueil Reagan walking alone during a snowstorm. When Art asked what the young man was doing, he answered he…
Rescued off the streets, a stray Pit Bull placed her paw on Eldad Hagar’s lap and started to whine. She was trying to tell him something was wrong. Just hours earlier, Eldad and Hope For Paws volunteers had rescued her and her four puppies. She had given birth to her babies in a backyard and…
A customer going to shop at an Atlanta Petco store got a shock when she witnessed an employee in the store’s grooming services treating a dog roughly to the point of infuriating her. The grooming station has a glass front where the public can watch from the outside. It’s a fun way for people to…
“Never look down on anyone unless you are helping them up.” These young men carried out a social experiment to see if people would be willing to help someone out that was hungry. They approached strangers on the street and asked for a slice of pizza but it didn’t go so well. When they finally…
A dog was being attacked by an angry mob until a Good Samaritan intervened and saved his life. A woman was driving when she saw group of people beating a Pit Bull with bricks, sticks and rocks. She wouldn’t stand for it and stopped her car, opened her passenger door and called for the dog…
What started off as a school project for 24-year-old Veronika Scott ended up becoming something that is changing the lives of homeless people for the better. Veronika began making a jacket to help the homeless stay warm. But after a homeless woman yelled at her that she didn’t need a coat, she needed a job,…
Meet Jameson. He used to be called Scrunchie. Before he went to live with his current family, he was found by four police officers laying in a snow bank clinging to life. The officers combed the woods for nearly 2 hours to find him after they learned his former owner had attacked him. The man…
The Today Show’s Hoda Kotb teamed up with Cyndi Lauper and Sara Bareilles to help raise money for pediatric cancer research. The two musicians mashed up their hit songs ‘True Colors’ and ‘Brave’ into an entirely new, inspirational tune ‘Truly Brave’. Featuring young cancer patients from The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the song’s lyrics are…
A puppy was neglected and forgotten until a kind stranger took notice of her and not only saved her life, but changed her life forever! Matt was working in a rural town in north Florida for three days supervising a drilling operation when he spotted a puppy. He noticed the puppy was emaciated and tethered…
Pittsburgh detective Jack Mook is a 22-year veteran of the force and a confirmed bachelor. In his spare time, he volunteers at a local boxing center where he teaches underprivileged kids. That’s where he met brothers Jesse, 11 and Josh, 15. They got along well but when the two boys suddenly stopped showing up at…
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