9-year-old Elysia Laub was playing in her family’s backyard in rural Lowell, Indiana, when she heard some crying coming from the grass near the road by their home. At first she thought it was one of their pigs, but she was in for a huge shock. When she went to investigate she saw some pink…
Melissa Giordano filmed this adorable video of her daughter with her rescued pony, Rosie. Rosie is soaking her feet in cold water due to an injury, when the little girl decides to give her a back scratch. That’s when Rosie returns the favor. “My daughter jumped right in the water with Rosie and started scratching…
It was a magical evening. 1500 singers came to Luminato Festival at the Hearn Generating Station in Toronto and were joined by Rufus Wainwright, who lead them in singing Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’. The old electrical plant turned art venue was packed to the rafters, but everyone was focused on one thing – singing! As the…
When I was little, I was told that fairies lived around us and although they were invisible, they would appear if they wanted to be seen. This fun craft project will make them visible any time you want to see them! Taking some glass jars and a few craft supplies you can make your own…
Many people assume that kids who are homeschooled will be socially awkward or shy when compared to kids who go to regular school. But 18-year-old Ryan Beard proves that you can be homeschooled and also really funny, but not in a weird way. 😉 He recently performed on America’s Got Talent and completely charmed the…
Aase the bulldog is one smart bulldog. She’s figured out how to get up and down the stairs without having to use her legs. Instead, she navigates them using the “stair bus”. She just has to hop on the red double-decker-themed ride, push a button with her nose, and down she goes! Aase lives in…
Kurter Barnett recently rescued an unhappy Goffin cockatoo named Gucci. The poor bird must not have been very stressed in his previous home because he plucked out most of his feathers. “He plucked them years ago before I got him,” Kurter explained on Facebook. Kurter discovered that Gucci “loves the dance floor” and shared this…
Normally, pets run away and hide when the vacuum cleaner gets turned on, but this dog and cat do exactly the opposite – they run to it! According to TaiTiJi, every time the vacuum cleaner is being used, the dog and cat show up out of nowhere and wait their turn to play with it…
Firefighters with Kittitas County Fire District #7 in Washington state, were battling a wildfire in the woods when they received a friendly visitor they weren’t expecting. An elk wandered into their compound. But she didn’t behave aggressively. Instead, she began asking people for attention. “She walked into the command post area and began nudging everyone,”…
Hobby the dog is being called a hero after he saved his owner from an armed robbery at a tobacco shop in Manosque, France on July 1, 2016. David Bremond was getting ready to close his shop and was throwing out the garbage when a man wearing black and a white mask charged at him…
When Alice Fredenham decided to audition for Britain’s Got Talent she was so scared of being rejected that she didn’t tell a soul she was entering the competition. Rather than potentially disappointing any of her family or friends, she kept it a secret. After tentatively walking on stage to perform, she tells the judges she’s…
A great way to enjoy an evening is to relax by an open fire and a fire pit can make it even nicer. They are great for outdoor entertaining in your backyard, and when the weather gets a little chilly, they add a little extra warmth. So why not make your own? Household Hacker shows…
Sofie Dossi is not your typical teenager when it comes to activities. Her talent is so unique that she had the audience and the judges of America’s Got Talent gasping out loud. Sofie says she got her start as a hand balancer/contortionist after watching a video online and she was inspired to do the same….
“Today while I was returning home, I witnessed this amazing act of love from a mother to her little one,” writes Rojas Montecinos Envy. She’s referring to the video she shared online after happening across a life and death battle taking place on the edge of the road. A snake had snatched a rat’s baby…
Not every adoptable dog who arrives at an animal shelter finds a home. Sometimes it takes a long while for a sweet dog to be noticed. That was the case with Drove, who arrived at the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby (HSM&S) after being found tied up in an abandoned home. Soon after arriving…
A group of boaters out for the July 4th weekend in Maryland came to the aid of a young raccoon, desperately crying for help. A smart crew member had the idea to throw a life jacket down for the animal to hold onto so they could rescue it. With the raccoon gripping the life preserver,…
Brad Bousquet has been amazed at his wife Alissa’s resiliency while fighting breast cancer. That’s why in order to commemorate her last day of chemo treatment, Brad wanted to do something extra special. “She has amazed me with her strength, courage, and positive attitude through it all,” Brad writes of his wife on YouTube. “She…
Trying something for the first time can be scary until we have a chance to go through it and realize everything will be okay. Five puppies recently got to try something they had never done before when they got taken outdoors to feel the grass under their feet for the very first time. The puppies…
Two years ago, The Mighty Finn wouldn’t take a treat. The Pit Bull had been rescued from an infamous dog fighting ring that saw . The dogs were known as “the 367” because of the number of dogs rescued from the multi-state raid lead by the FBI, HSUS and ASPCA. Many of the dogs were…
Every dog adopted from a shelter has a story, some more sad than others. And sometimes an adopted dog will have a behavior that isn’t easily understood. When a Chinese man adopted an abandoned Golden Retriever from an animal shelter recently, he didn’t know his family would be learning a lesson in just how sensitive…
Jason Galvin and his neighbors recently noticed a bald eagle dangling upside down in a tree in their Minnesota town. The raptor had gotten its talon wrapped in a piece of rope and was dangling 70 feet in the air. At first, Jason thought the bird might be dead. But when he took a closer…
While this family was walking by the local turtle pond, the two kids discovered a turtle in need of help. They were peeking down a storm drain when they spotted the amphibian stuck inside. They ran and told their parents and dad jumped into action to help the poor trapped turtle. He went home to…
Raven is an 8-week-old mule who’s full of excitement and energy. She’s in the paddock and “fighting” with a small white rock, her human mother, Valerie Stafford explains. Raven is “basically showing off” she says of the happy and healthy mule. “Raven is…very full of herself. But watch what happens at the 25-second mark and…
Have you noticed that an increasing number of cities are bringing music to their streets by installing public pianos? I think it’s a great idea. Listening to music outside in the summertime is one of my favorite activities and these instruments let complete strangers share their musical talents with passers-by. That’s what this young woman…
Eric is a “DIY Dad” who loves to come up with ways to entertain the kids without breaking the bank. He’s come up with some great ways to use pool noodles and everyone’s imaginations to create a Kids Obstacle Course along with lot of other games to play. You only need a few items to…
If you come across an abandoned tennis ball lying on the ground, be very, very careful about picking it up. Police are warning people and pet owners about a firecracker threat that puts dogs (and children) in harm’s way as we approach the 4th of July holidays. Apparently, people are turning tennis balls into homemade…
Meet Tori, an adorable Bichon Frise who really knows how to make an impression! With her unusual haircut, Tori looks like a fluffy, cotton ball. She lives in South Korea and is obviously doted on by her humans, who must take a lot of time making her look so cute and clean! The puffy dog…
What would you do if you saw a six year old alone in a public place? Would you stop and help? Would how she looks make a difference to you? That’s what UNICEF asks in their provocative social experiment, which calls into question how we treat children based on appearances. Anano is 6-years-old and a…
When Dodo was first rescued, the small dog had been severely hit by a car and was found crawling and screaming on the streets of Athens, Greece. Her screams could be heard for miles, until she was saved by some kind people. She was taken in by Linda, an experienced foster caregiver for handicapped dogs….
Dog siblings Shelby And Buddy were kept outside 24/7 in the dirt in a small gated area before help came. They had no toys to play with, no space to run around in, and no real food to eat. There was only one dirty little dog house for both of them to share. Then they…
Recent raids by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department turned up 400 buckets of an unlikely counterfeit product, one that you wouldn’t expect – phony laundry detergents. Buckets and buckets of knock-off laundry detergent are being passed off as the real thing to unsuspecting consumers. Crooks are selling the 5-gallon buckets online through social media…
We all like to spend time with our friends, no matter what challenges might stand in our way. This determined kitten wasn’t going to let her enclosure keep her from visiting her puppy friend next door. Instead, she climbs right over the display and into the puppy’s booth. The puppy is thrilled to see her…
Sammy DiDonato, a 10-year-old from Omaha, Nebraska, got into a stare down with the ESPN cameras during a college baseball game that had the news anchors in stitches. During a match-up featuring TCU Horned Frogs and Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, the live cameras panned over to Sammy. Sammy immediately noticed, and stared directly at the camera….
There’s nothing better than cooling off with a sprinkler, as horses Stormy and Hershey discovered on a particularly warm day at Duchess Sanctuary. They two horses are especially fond of water…they’ve even been busted several times for climbing into the water troughs! Their mothers are former PMU (Pregnant Mare Urine) mares rescued from slaughter. Stormy,…
This family got a big laugh when one of their dogs popped his head through the pet door only to somehow “magically” shape shift into a completely other dog! This adorable “switcheroo”/revolving door of dogs brings on the smiles. Dogs can be so goofy sometimes! Share this cute video with your family and friends!
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