One of the most popular segments on the Carol Burnett show was “The Family” featuring Carol Burnett as “Eunice” and Vicki Lawrence as “Mama”. In this particular skit, Tim Conway relates a story about elephants. Soon, the well-known troublemaker had the entire studio audience laughing and his cast mates unable to utter their lines because…
These sneaky, snack-loving dogs will do whatever it takes to get a treat! They can scale kitchen counters, carefully remove the lids from trash cans and open fridge doors all by themselves. No mission is too impossible to these four-legged thieves when it comes to stealing a tasty treat. Please wait a few seconds for…
Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, England, wanted to make sure a Shetland Pony named Daffy stays toasty and warm this winter so they made him a seasonal onesie, which they’re calling a “foursie”. Daffy’s owner, Jackie Rowberry, says she’s happy with Daffy’s festive outfit. “In winter I always worry about Daffy getting chilly as he likes…
We’re all in need of good advise now and then. And many of us turn to our grandparents for comfort when trying to weather one of life’s storms. In this parable, which has been widely shared on the Internet, a grandmother offers some simple wisdom to her grand-daughter. Although the author of this piece appears…
Marley’s Mutts founder Zach Skow traveled to South Korea to learn more about the dog meat trade. While on his journey, one Golden Retriever in particular, catches his eye. The video below documents some of his findings at the “farms” and his rescue of some of the dogs (including the Golden) along the way. Don’t…
Bethany Benson wants everyone to know about the dangers of putting their feet up on the dashboard of a car. It was something she always did and it ended up changing her life forever. She remembers nothing of the car crash in August 2010, but learned afterwards that she and her then-boyfriend hit the back…
This poem written in the voice of an old woman in a nursing home who is reflecting upon her life has touched many hearts around the globe. Originally entitled “Look Closer Nurse” the poem is believed to have been written in 1966 by Phyllis McCormack, a nurse who worked in Sunnyside Hospital in Montrose when…
Do you remember your favorite childhood stuffed toy? Maybe you still have the first teddy bear your parents ever gave you. You still have it now, tucked away on a book shelf or lovingly displayed in your own child’s nursery. Luca the Alaskan Malamute remembers her first stuffed animal and cherishes it til this day….
A man on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, is feeling lucky for being inside his vehicle after he was surrounded by three wild mountain lions. Adam Nash of Comox Valley can be heard saying “This is crazy. Oh my God, oh my God,” as the three cougars approached his car and one stares him down. He…
While visiting some cemeteries you may notice that certain headstones have coins on them, left by previous visitors to the grave. Oftentimes, people will leave behind a small token at a graveside. Coins, particularly pennies, are sometimes left at gravesides to indicate someone has visited the grave to pay their respects. It has long been…
Armed with their trusty cheeseburger, Hope for Paws responded to a call from a Good Samaritan who said there was a dog living in the Los Angeles river canal for weeks. After hunting for a while Eldad Hagar and Lisa Chiarelli found the female German Shepherd’s hiding spot. She was alone, hungry and afraid. The…
Ruth Ann went to a shelter a few years ago to find the perfect, female small, white-haired dog. She came back with Thunder. An 80 pound Shepherd-Husky mix who had been abused and neglected. Little did she know, that Thunder would become not only a beloved pet, but also her husband Larry’s lifeline. Larry is…
It was a special concert to honor those serving in the U.S. military, so it was only fitting that “God Bless America” be sung on the occasion. That’s when Celine Dion stepped aboard the USS Harry S. Truman to perform the anthem on CBS’s “Rockin’ for the USA – A National Salute to the US…
It starts off with two birds drinking from the feeder but a few seconds later it one, two…ten and more hummingbirds arrive. It becomes a feeding frenzy! You really can hear the humming sounds the birds’ wings make. Scott Moore filmed the beautiful scene in Bigfork, Montana and says his family trying to do his…
David Loop was on his way to work when he saw a white dog lying in the middle of the road. At first he thought the dog was dead, but he decided to turn around anyway and move her body from the road. He said a silent prayer for the pup and was about to…
I know I’ve never seen a wedding dance quite like this before, and I’m guessing many other people haven’t either. During the wedding reception for free agent NHL forward Devin Setoguchi, his groomsmen (and fellow NHL players decided to treat him and his new wife (and guests) to an unusual dance. Kris Versteeg of the…
Dolly Parton is often recognized because of her big personality and her reputation as a generous, kind-hearted person. So much so it’s sometimes easy to forget she’s a world-class musician. She’s written countless hit songs, she knows how to play multiple instruments and she’s a superb vocalist. Nevertheless, it comes as a surprise to hear…
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium released a super sweet video of the five-week-old polar bear cub sleeping with a teddy bear and making cute sleepy noises. “At 5 weeks old, the polar bear cub is doing very well; she weighs a little over 4 pounds and measures 16 inches long!” the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium wrote…
On March 23, 2012 at Reagan National Airport, a US Air gate attendant announced to a quiet crowd that an Honor Flight of WWII veterans was going to arrive. She then asked if anyone would help greet the veterans. Chris Muller was afraid that people would ignore the announcement, but he could not have been…
A parent’s worst nightmare became a terrifying reality when a Los Angeles father caught his 12-year-old daughter about to get into a truck with a stranger she had met online. “Everybody tells me I’m overprotective, but apparently I’m under-protective,” father Tim LeBlanc said in an interview with CBS Los Angeles. Earlier in the summer, Tim…
When winter comes, many of us have to pull out the winter clothes and apparel. Jackets, sweaters, gloves and hats. And if you live in a place that’s really cold, or enjoy skiing or boarding on the slopes, then a balaclava is a necessity to protect your face. However, that doesn’t mean the face mask…
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, dog trainer Emily Larlham asks four of her adorable dog students to demonstrate five different types of hugs. Watching the dogs show how to do a “sly hug” and a “criss cross” will make you want to rush out and hug your loved ones! Share this cute video with…
Sometimes technology can fail us in the most epic and humorous of ways. One pet parent recently discovered this the hard way when his robotic Roomba vacuum accidentally ran over a pile of dog poop in his house. The result is the stuff of nightmares and comedy gold. Jesse Newton took to Facebook to share what he…
Rachel Scott has three children, so she knows what it’s like to shop with kids. You want to get the shopping done as quickly as possible but sometimes that can be difficult with kids bombarding you with things they want that they see on the shelves, with the line ups and all the other things…
Dogs almost have sixth sense when it comes to reading emotions. Byron Taylor know his dog can, and it’s because of his dog Geo’s instincts that he’s alive today. According to the the Mirror, 23-year-old Taylor was contemplating suicide after a tough break up. He had crafted a noose out of a piece of rope…
For as long as there have been fences, there have been dogs trying to dig their way under them. Many times it’s because the dogs are simply curious about what’s on the other side. Others just love to dig! As for the dogs in the following photos, they are not only curious, but very friendly….
Brandon Rochelle’s Golden Retriever puppy Jack loves water, so it makes sense that when the puppy saw rain for the first time his little doggie mind was blown! Rochelle wrote, ‘”[he] couldn’t understand how it was coming from the sky” and caught the precious moment on camera. Share this adorable puppy with your family and…
When Lance Corporal Andrew Harmon served overseas in Afghanistan a couple of years ago he became very attached to a Labrador Retriever named Rebel. Rebel helped him search for IEDs and the military dog protected soldiers from several bombs. However, after Rebel suffered a blow to the head from an explosion, the dog retired and…
When Canadian Alyson Mitton got a craving for donuts, she headed to her local Tim Horton’s drive-thru in Nova Scotia in a typically Canadian fashion. She hooked up her two Border Collies to a sled and headed out! As it turns out the winter snow storm hitting the East Coast province made it perfect conditions…
Tripp the Husky puppy has discovered the joys of the pool! His family set up a baby pool in the backyard for him to cool off in, and from the looks of things, he absolutely loves it! Watch as he happily runs around and splashes in the water! Share this cute video with your friends!
Huskies Bella and Spencer don’t exactly howl. It’s more like the sound of banshees wailing. Particularly Spencer (the one with the dark coat), who has a very unique howl. His human describes it as “more like a screech”. He adds, “We all think it’s hilarious (our neighbors don’t).” The two dogs howl every day at…
A dog’s loyalty knows no bounds. The photo of a faithful dog waiting at a pier has touched hearts of locals in Thailand. The dog appears to be on the look out for her owner’s return after she reportedly fell off a boat she lived in, and has been waiting in the same spot for…
Karen and Brian Wollman were overjoyed when they learned they were expecting their third child. But their happiness turned to worry when an ultrasound revealed that their baby boy not only had Down Syndrome, but he also had hydrops, a condition which caused his body to swell with fluid. Doctors told the Wollman’s that their…
Dan Asmussen recently shared some powerful words of wisdom in a post on Facebook, which is now going viral. In the anecdote, a father is trying to educate his son what it means to be poor The dad thinks his son shares his perspective on what life is all about. Instead, he is the one…
Two sick and starving puppies were discovered by Good Samaritans after they were wandered onto a golf course in Florida. Vero Beach animal control officer Bruce Dangerfield came to their rescue after Ted Donahue and Dee Dee Roberts alerted him to the puppies’ plight. He rushed the 5-month old female bulldog puppies to the Humane…
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