It will be hard not to get choked up when you watch this video about Lindsay Cochran and her big brother Trenton. Lindsay was born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a rare disorder that has left her wheelchair-bound. Although this prevents her from doing many of the activities other children her age do, it doesn’t stop…
This story of a stray dog and her seven puppies who were rescued by a troop of National Guard soldiers is very touching. It began when Sheba, the mother dog, wandered onto the soldiers’ base in Afghanistan and soon became a beloved friend and mascot to the soldiers. She bravely chased away other strays from…
An Australian Shepherd has spent the past four years without a home or a warm bed. The dog was like a ghost to residents in Clarksville, Tennessee. He would show up in people’s backyards and then disappear. One resident nicknamed him “Patches” and left food out for him for 17 months but could never get…
When I think of sculpture I usually think of the beautiful classical marble or stone artworks that are in many museums. One sculptural form is equally beautiful but only lasts for a short time before it melts away. Ice sculptures. Made from ice, the blocks of frozen water are carved into all shapes and forms…
Nature lovers in Japan are flocking to an aquarium and nature center to view a rare and unusual flower. The rare Monkey Orchid (officially name – Dracula Simia) is native to Central and South America (it’s indigenous to Columbia and Ecuador) and is called “monkey” because its furry appearance and because its shape resembles the…
A British mother is condemning the cruel pranksters who put superglue on a McDonald’s toilet seat after her 4-year-old unwittingly sat on it. Mother Nicole Langmead and her 4-year-old daughter, Kaya, were enjoying a meal at McDonald’s only have have her daughter hurt by the cruel prank. Kaya went to the washroom while Nicole waited…
It was an unusually warm day at this bunny owner’s home a few summers ago, so he opened the sliding door while working on remodelling the kitchen. His rabbit Pep sat by the front of the door, little knowing she was about to embark on an unexpected love affair. A wild rabbit hopped over, spotted…
During the holidays, children enjoy their toys, many of which light up and make sounds thanks to the small batteries inside them. As fun as the toys are for youngsters, doctors at Dayton Children’s Hospital want to caution parents, grandparents and caregivers of the potential dangers these types of batteries pose to inquisitive children. To…
The Humane Society of the United States arrived at a property in Adams County, Ohio and rescued 166 animals there. Many of the dogs at the squalid home had been left to scavenge their meals from rotting deer carcasses and were chained outdoors. One of them was a friendly chocolate Labrador retriever, who greeted the…
Celine Dion held a special New Year’s Eve concert on December 31, 2015 and during the show she told concertgoers that Adele is her favorite singer. “Just for fun”, she decided to mix things up on stage and sang Adele’s latest hit single ‘Hello’ much to the surprise and delight of her fans! Share her…
This adorable dog named Trouble got a special surprise on Christmas morning when there was a present under the tree just for him. Noel Parsons came home for Christmas and decided to wrap himself up as “a giant present” for his dog. When Trouble sniffed out what was underneath all the wrapping paper, he got…
Brittany LeBlanc Welch found out she was a few weeks pregnant earlier in the day and decided to surprise her husband, David, with the news. She put together a “Baby Ruth” candy bar and a Dad’s root beer into a bag along with her pregnancy tests. David is confused at first…and then has the most…
A hilarious debate kicked off 2016, and it all started with a picture of a dog wearing pants two different ways. The picture asks, “If a dog wore pants would he wear them like this or like this?” Posted by Utopian Raspberry – Modern Oasis Machine on Monday, December 28, 2015 When Maxim editor Jared Keller…
Bandit lived his whole life tethered in narrow stables. But when the farm bull is rescued and moves to the Gut Aiderbichl sanctuary in Austria, he shows his gratitude in an unforgettable way. Bandit and his stable mates now have a life of freedom at the sanctuary devoted to caring for farm animals. Share this…
Broadway actor Kelvin Moon Loh came to the defense of a mother and her young son sitting in the audience of “The King and I” after the child disrupted a matinee performance in September 2015. The woman’s son began crying and screaming during a particularly emotional scene. The mom tried to calm her son, but…
A woman’s heartbreaking post about how an alcohol-related car accident took the lives of her husband and infant son has gone viral and reveals the all-too-real horrors of drinking and driving. Destiny Mantia never expected her note to reach so many people, but she’s hoping it will help prevent someone else having to go through what…
Have you ever awoken from a deep sleep only to realize you cannot move or talk? Furthermore, you might feel there’s a weight sitting on your chest or you feel an unknown presence near your bed? If you have, you might have experienced sleep paralysis. It’s a condition when your mind is awake but your…
I always enjoyed stacking and tipping dominoes when I was a kid, but I never was as ambitious as the folks that put together this set of dominoes only to topple them over. With a crew of 10 builders, 128,000 dominoes were set up in a display called “Falling into Past – A Journey around…
Horse mane braiding is a common way that horse owners use to increase the beauty of their horse. But did you know that the practice dates back hundreds of years and began more as a matter of function than fashion? One of the earliest reasons for braiding a horse’s mane was to prevent the hair…
Two homeless dogs who were critically ill over the holidays found comfort and joy with each other when they met in a vet hospital. “Baby Mariah was lifeless and hypothermic, found abandoned on Christmas Eve,” wrote Second Chance Rescue NYC Dogs, of the small, 6-week-old puppy rescued from a parking lot. She was found covered…
Tao Solomon has a trick for stopping anyone from snoring and that includes his dog. As his dog snores on the couch, he holds his mobile phone up and plays a video of his dog snoring. His dog wakes up and the two do a cute double take looking at the camera. You can almost…
Tyler Beach decided that his baby son Easton was old enough to try bacon for the first time on Christmas morning. With the family watching him, Easton chows down on a piece and has the cutest reaction ever! It’s the perfect reminder of why there are so many bacon lovers out there! Share this funny…
When dog rescuer Valia Orfanidou was vacationing with her dogs in her hometown around 100 miles outside of Athens, every afternoon she walked her dogs by the sea. One afternoon when they were out, a stray dog approached her wagging her tail. “She had spotted us from a distance, and since she was looking desperately…
Wildlife Aid Foundation founder Simon Cowell regularly rescues wildlife from dangerous situations, and this rescue of an injured deer was no exception. What was an exception was the race against the clock in order to save the animal from falling into deep shock and dying. “Deer rescues are always the most intense and rewarding ones,…
In this absolutely heartbreaking scene, a dog in a shelter shrinks back and cries in absolute terror when a human hand is extended out to pet him. It’s obvious from the dog’s starved frame and his tail tucked between his legs, that he has been abused and is fearful of human touch. But despite his…
Animals and wilderness landscapes merge in beautiful harmony in the artwork of Andreas Lie, a visual artist living in Bergen, Norway. Using a unique double-exposure style forests and mountains blend with with the fur and feathers of animals living in the northern surroundings. Bears, wolves, owls and deer come alive in these beautiful portraits that…
In sad news, singer Natalie Cole passed away on from congestive heart failure on the evening of December 31, 2015 at the age of 65. The daughter of musical legend Nat King Cole, was a successful musician in her own right, having recorded many hits of her own such as “This Will Be” and “Inseparable”…
Velma the Great Dane is one very busy mother over the holidays after she recently gave birth to 19 puppies. Owners Terri and Josh of Alabama said they were surprised when the puppies “just kept coming” and expecting Velma to deliver maybe 10 puppies when she went into labor on December 5th. They checked the…
One toddler defied all the odds and spent Christmas with her family just months after doctors turned off her life support system. Bella Moore-Williams was just 18-months-old when she became seriously ill while on a family holiday. Her family rushed her to hospital after her legs stopped moving and she began falling in and out…
I’ve always been fascinated with seahorses. The tiny fish are not only chameleon-like and able to blend into their surroundings, they are amazing to look at. Meagan Abele and Clayton Manning research seahorses for the global conservation group Project Seahorse in Australia. (Did you know over 40 species of seahorses are critically endangered?) The pair…
When I think of deer in the wild, I imagine them in a forest setting, but in this video Nature proves once again that she is full of surprises. While filming on the south west coast of France, Anthony Martin spotted a deer on the beach. The deer is walking on the sea’s edge and…
Dad and mom looked over to their Husky Angel and their 10-month-old toddler, Lexi, and discover the two are deep in conversation. I wonder what they’re talking about? Whatever it is, the adorable pair sure look like they’re enjoying their chat together. Share this cute talkative dog and baby with your family and friends!
Usually Hope For Paws rescues stray dogs from city sewers and busy highways, but in this rescue they ventured high into the mountains of Wrightwood, California to save three stranded sisters. For more than a week local rescuers had tried to rescue the trio of scared dogs but were unsuccessful. The temperatures were below freezing…
There’s always one dog in a pack that figures out a way to outsmart their family and get more food for themselves! Take the smart and sneaky dog in this video. He could sit patiently in line like his siblings and wait for his dad to give him a treat, but instead he figures out…
Eduarda Henklein Baterista may only be 5 years old, but she’s already a confident, fun-loving, rock n’ roll drummer. Watch as the tiny tyke – who can barely reach the cymbals – shred the drums to Van Halen’s ‘Jump’! Share Eduarda’s mad drum skills with your friends and family!
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