At 90-years-old, Norma isn’t letting a recent cancer diagnosis slow her down. In fact, she’s chosen to forgo treatment in favour of a life of adventure and travel. Recognizing that cancer treatment would involve a risky surgery, and rounds of radiation and chemotherapy, Norma decided to bid farewell to the nursing home and hit the…
There is something wonderful happening at the Humane Society of Missouri. Once a month, in the hallways of the shelter, children sit in front of the dog kennels and read stories to the homeless dogs inside. And it is making a big difference in the pets’ lives. The dogs, whether they are timid or hyper,…
A group of fishermen were out in their boat on a river when they spotted a black dot on the far river bank that took them completely by surprise. There, abandoned and in the middle of nowhere, was a tiny puppy! There was no way they were going to leave the puppy stranded and quickly…
Music is such a comfort to us throughout our lives. In this video, hospice care worker Joshua Woodward walks into the room of a patient named Mary and begins to sing sweetly to her. He serenades her with the beautiful Christian hymn “How Great Thou Art”. The touching moment was filmed at Austinburg Nursing &…
Sarah spent most of her life in solitary confinement. Kept on a short chain in a small box outside, the hound dog was mostly ignored by her owner and not touched because she was too “yucky”. But everything was about to change for her after being rescued. Watch as the dog who longed to be…
Every couple needs their own personal down time, to collect their thoughts and get some peace and quiet. For years, men have had their “man caves” to escape to, but now women are making their own personal spaces, in a trend called “she sheds”. These tiny personal paradises are often in backyards and no bigger…
As a young boy with autism, James Isaac relies on his service dog, Mahe, for many things. James does not speak and flinches from human touch and eye contact with his family, but with Mahe things are different. Mahe keeps the 9-year-old from feeling anxious and fearful, and the way they interact speaks volumes of…
Nurse Tara Murphy saw something beautiful recently when she went to her local Burger King. She had arranged to make a little girl’s wish come true by setting up a lunch date with a police officer. The 4-year-old wanted to take a cop out for lunch for her birthday. However, Officer Mark Waggamon had a…
Like many of the wonderful teachers out there, Ms. Watson changes her students’ life for the better. The choir teacher loves her students and wants to give them the best opportunities so they can thrive. In this video from Kleenex, a group of her former high school students learned that Ms. Watson has been recently…
A tattoo artist named Silo is making quite an impression on the world of skin art with her beautiful floral tattoos. Her work looks more like a delicate watercolor painting than what I usually envision as a traditional tattoo. Some of the Korean tattooist’s illustrations include a beloved pet, where others depict delicate roses or…
Is the long winter dragging on your spirits? Not to worry, these nine 12-week-old Bernese Mountain Dog puppies will change that. Monika Gunia shared this adorable video of the puppies playing in the deep snow and having the time of their (young) lives following after her! Share this cute video with your friends and family!
While vacationing with his mother in Glacier National Park in Montana, this man stopped the car when he and other tourists encountered two bear cubs play fighting in the middle of the road. The two cubs tussle and wrestle with each other and are completely oblivious that they are being watched. The videographer was sure…
I’ve heard of the stories of rats in the sewers, but in toilets? As scary as it sounds, it actually does happen. But how the heck does a rat get inside one? This video from National Geographic is about to show you. By cutting a toilet in half and filming the results, viewers learn how…
Like any mom, Holly cares about the foods and drinks she exposes her children to and that also extends to water. As people around the globe drink billions of bottles of water every year, there are more and more products available. But is there a bottled water that is “better” for us than another? Holly…
Sisterly love has been celebrated in poems and paintings, in stories and in families, and most importantly between sisters themselves! Many sisters are celebrating their bond with complementary tattoos. Some of the tattoos are humorous, some spiritual. Others are beautiful, while others have hidden meaning. They all are heartwarming visuals representing the bonds of sisterly…
Bernie and Diane Lierow raised five boys and when the boys had grown up they decided they wanted to adopt a daughter. They attended an adoption event. Although there were many children there, Diane was drawn to a black-and-white photo of a girl pinned to a bulletin board. The girl was not at the event,…
This dog absolutely has no regrets about letting out a little fart in his sleep. He even lets out a sly little smile of content to his owner! Share this funny clip with your friends and family.
John Pointer recently lost his dog, Benny, and decided to pour his grief into a “Goodbye” letter from his best friend’s point of view. The letter has since gone viral, and is a touching eulogy to his beloved family member and a beautiful reminder to us all to treasure the time we have with our…
Wiebke Haas grew up loving horses. The German photographer says she was one of those typical “horse girls” with a passion for horses and dreams of a career that would let her work closely with the majestic animals. Having a love of photography, she spent 3 years learning to become an official certificated photographer before she…
The death of a child is the most devastating experience a parent can endure. When Joy Ganda Vibar-Alamares lost her 7-year-old son, Trebby, last September she was inconsolable. While she was at her son’s funeral, something happened that she believes was a special message from her son. The moment was recorded on video and has…
Many of us are sometimes lazy with our cell phones, leaving them on our bed or charging them on a couch or on top of a pillow. But the New York Police Department has some words of advice – stop doing it now! NYPD 33rd Precinct tweeted a series of alarming photos of mobile phones…
Elephants are one of the most social animal species on the planet. They form incredible bonds with one another, and as the following story shows, they also form amazing friendships with other species. Tarra the elephant became best friends with Bella the dog at the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee over 10 years ago. Bella wandered…
Tony Emms and his partner Charlotte Sperry have a young child. When he recently spotted the two peacefully napping, he reflected on their life together and how he maybe hadn’t been giving the woman he loved the credit she is due. He poured his heart out in a post on Facebook to let her know…
Prepare to shed happy tears when you see this moment of pure sibling love. Rachel Stout shared this story and video of her children Abby and Daniel and their strong bond: “So ever since Abby got her hamster Daniel had been busting his butt doing extra chores and going above and beyond to earn money…
Dr. Matt from Vet Ranch was called to see a puppy who was in really poor shape. In fact, Rem was about to die of malnutrition and disease. The puppy was anemic and suffering from mange, poor nutrition and blindness. Dr. Matt wasn’t sure if Rem’s blindness was temporary or permanent but set out on…
Divers noticed a commercial fishing rope was strung around a whale shark and cutting into its skin. The rope had been wrapped around the gentle giant possibly for years. Professional divers from Macana Maldives tour agency, Simone Musumeci and Antonio Di Franca, were out with some clients on a guided dive in the island of…
This pet owner has made it a point to make his pet Koi fish more comfortable in his garden pond and has created something that’s not only cool for the fish, it’s a really incredible feature to look at. The “tower” tank lets the fish swim up inside and look around. This type of aquarium…
After a relative used 90-year-old Agnes’ home as a dumping ground for debris and trash for years, Agnes was facing an awful challenge all on her own. Her neighbors had complained and the city threatened to charge her up to $2,500 a day if the horrible mess wasn’t cleaned up. She asked her relative for…
This incredible footage of hundreds of sheep being herded across New Zealand’s grasslands will blow you away. In the amazing aerial video, you can see the sheep being expertly rounded up by two farmers and several border collies, who are ushering the sheep to a new field. I’ve never seen sheep herding from this angle…
A Tennessee family who has four mini pigs just added a new one to the family after they got a call about a baby piglet in need of a home. The little rescue piglet is named Piper and is happy as can be with her new family. They recently discovered she loves blankets. A lot….
It’s the stroller to the rescue when this mom is out with her two babies – a toddler and a puppy – and both get tired. Just watch what the tiny pup does when he gets too tired to walk any further. How cute is that? Share this adorable moment with your friends and family.
Casey Anderson has had a passion for wild animals since he was a boy growing up in Montana. He especially loves bears and over the years has worked on conserving the animals and help educate people about them. And he’s got a unique personal connection with bears through his friendship with Brutus, an 800-pound grizzly…
Let’s face it. Many of us rarely think about washing our mattress. But maintaining a clean mattress is probably something we should think about, given the dirt and debris that can accumulate on it. Not only can odors from people and pets permeate a mattress, but over time it also collects dust, dust mites, hair…
In our modern world, air pollution is all around us. Many of us will name carbon monoxide from cars as a major air pollutant. But did you know that the air inside our homes also contains many air pollutants? According to the American Lung Association, indoor air can be more polluted than the air outdoors….
Nurse Stacey Wilson usually is the one taking care of patients at the hospital where she works. But after a recent visit to a nail salon, she was the one in the hospital bed. The mom went for what she thought would be a relaxing pedicure but during the appointment, a worker was too rough…
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