When Iben Bolund Nielsen was on safari in Africa she caught a baby elephant having a bit of a tantrum. “A herd of elephant passed in front of us and I caught this baby elephant looking like Bambi on ice,” she writes. The baby plunks down on the side of the road and flops over…
Mrs. Gabica has been a teacher at St. Julian’s Primary School for over 25 years. She decided to retire this year, and on her last day at school the kids and teachers wanted to do something extra special for her. They decided to surprise her during a recess break and this is what they did!…
After a man and his wife lost their two senior dogs within 10 days of each other at the beginning of the year, they recently decided to get another dog. But they didn’t get just any dog, they rescued Mila, a 3-month-old puppy at the pound after seeing her picture on Facebook along with a…
Puppy mills are one of the darker realities of dog breeding, where the dogs are sold for maximum profit with the minimum of care. Last week, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department received an anonymous tip that an alleged puppy mill may have been operating out of a home. The MCSO’s MASH (Maricopa Animal Safe Haven)…
Army Sgt. Josh Hargis is the soldier known for the “salute seen around the world” after his wife, Taylor, took a picture of him in his hospital bed. In 2013, the 24-year-old Ranger was one of 14 American troops injured during a combat mission in Afghanistan. He lost both his legs to an IED. The…
A group of tourists at Kruger National Park in South Africa witnessed a spectacular chase while on safari when a herd of Impala antelope being chased by two cheetahs ran straight in front of them. However, one family got a huge surprise when one of the impalas jumped straight into the open window of their…
Lynea Lattanzio says she would put herself at the top of the list of “crazy cat ladies”. Her cat sanctuary – The Cat House On The Kings – is currently home to 1,100 cats. They share her property and get to roam freely around the large acreage, which is the largest no-cage, no kill sanctuary…
An optometrist in Australia issued a warning to all parents that laser pointers are not toys after a teen did permanent damage to his vision. The 14-year-old burned the retina at the back of the eye near an area called the macular after beaming a laser pointer into his eyes. Although the boy felt no…
A heartbreaking photo of a German Shepherd in a cemetery went viral in April 2015 and was shared by animal lovers all over the world. The dog, curled up in the crevice, was thought to be a loyal dog grieving for her deceased owner. It turns out, this was not the dog’s story at all….
When Daisy was brought into the Vet Ranch late last year, the Pit Bull had a big wound on her side. From examining her injury, they assumed she was hit by a car and it had been left untreated and gotten infected. If she was left alone on the streets much longer she surely would…
I’m sure I’m not the only one that finds an icy windshield annoying, especially when I have to scrape it off on the blustery cold day. That’s why this tip from a weathercaster on how to de-ice the frost on your car’s windshield is perfect! In this video demonstration, the weather forecaster shares his tip…
These may not be the people you’d imagine crawling through weeds, looking for a stranger’s wedding ring, but they did a tremendous kindness for Rhonda Thill. Rhonda’s husband of 18 years, Randy Thill, was killed last month in a motorcycle crash. In the days following his passing, she realized Randy’s wedding ring was missing when…
A mail carrier in Hope Hull, Alabama unexpectedly became a hero when she followed her instincts to check in on one of her regular customers after she noticed he had not collected his mail for several days. Cissy Cartwright has been delivering mail in Hope Hull for more than 20 years. She went to check…
Charlie the Beagle absolutely adores his human sister, Laura, and she loves him. The two have been inseparable since Laura came home and share a very special relationship. That’s in big part thanks to their parents, who make sure the two do everything together, whether it’s playing, eating, sleeping or looking out for one another….
I never knew there was a pig that resembled a sheep until now. Meet the Mangalica pig. Mangalica pigs are appropriately nicknamed “sheep pigs” because of their curly coats. Their unusual appearance make many question if they are real. They are, but they are quite rare. The breed of pigs almost went extinct in the 1990s,…
A Riverside County Animal Services officer responded to a call about a opossum shot with arrows. Animal Control Officer Jennifer Selter found the opossum in Riverside’s La Sierra neighborhood and was surprised to discover the animal was still alive despite having two cross-bow arrows protruding from his body. Warning: Shocking images below may be disturbing…
Imagine swimming between two apartment blocks, 10 storeys up from the ground. Well, it soon will be a reality in London, after a developer has gotten permission to build the city’s first glass-bottom “Sky Pool”. The 82-foot (25 meter) swimming pool is part of a new development near the former Battersea power station. The…
This man took his chainsaw to a large piece of a tree and immediately got to work, carving a dynamic wooden sculpture of two stags fighting. Just imagine how this will look when it’s sanded and stained! Share this impressive sculpture with your friends.
AT&T’s “It Can Wait” campaign doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to educating cellphone users about the dangers of texting and driving. Previously, the company got director Werner Herzog to document the lives of real people whose lives were shattered by texting-related accidents. In their latest video marking their campaign’s fifth anniversary they created…
A street dog in India was suffering from such severe mange that her skin had become hard like stone. Lying in an old taxi van, she didn’t even lift her head when rescuers approached her until they offered her a bit of food. Animal Aid Unlimited named her Alice and over a six-week period they…
When Scott Hawkins suffered a stroke at just 37 years old, he and his wife, Danielle, began a heartbreaking, but ultimately, triumphant journey. The stroke stemmed from a brain aneurysm caused by an Arteriovenous Malformation that had been developing in Scott since birth and that doctors had no way of knowing would happen. Scott wasn’t…
Seventeen bears who were held in captivity in concrete pits are now free to roam outdoors at a beautiful 60-acre sanctuary. The bears were kept at Black Forest Bear Park in Georgia, where they lived miserably in their pits, begging for food from park’s visitors. The female bears were also bred and their cubs taken…
Weimaraners, or Weims as owners of the breed affectionately call them, are renowned for their independence, high energy and smarts. But the sleek, silver dogs have another interesting trait that many Weim owners are quick to point out – they’re goofy. Take Wheeler. He’s the definition of a derpy dog! Whether he’s lounging on his…
A pre-filmed skit on the Matthew Mconaughey-hosted episode of “Saturday Night Live” reveals an unusual and hilarious solution for avoiding family arguments on Thanksgiving. In the sketch, a family sits down for Thanksgiving dinner, but the conversation begins to get heated as the adults start talking politics. That’s when the little girl at the table…
If you are like me, I’m sure you find yourself taking most of your photos with your smartphone rather than a camera these days. It’s because I always have my phone on hand. That’s why I really loved these 8 creative smartphone photography tips. Photographer Richard Schabetsberger demonstrates some clever tips like how to use…
Wait until you see how this husky reacts when she sees her loved one again after what must have seemed like forever for her. When this young man returns home after being 1.5 months away, his best friend is waiting to greet him at the door. And she doesn’t just greet him, she pins him…
Now here’s a wine guaranteed to bring on the laughter. These two ladies share some wine that just happens to be infused with helium. They only have to take a few sips before they are laughing hysterically. But I’m pretty sure the night got even funnier for them the more they drank 😉 Share this…
Zach Anner was born with Cerebral Palsy but that doesn’t stop him from enjoying life. Not only does he have an incredible attitude, he’s also got a great sense of humor no matter what he tackles. In this case, it’s a treadmill! Share this inspirational and hilarious video with your family and friends!
Can a Labrador Retriever be any cuter than this? This puppy decides the ramp in the backyard is actually meant to be a slide rather than an easy way down the stairs. Watch as he adorably slides down on his belly while his little human watches on. What a precious moment! Please wait a few…
For people living with a disability, a few of the most frustrating things can be feeling less capable than others and having to rely on others for assistance. That’s why the inventors at ogo Technology took on the task of revolutionizing the wheelchair. They want to improve the quality of life of those with disabilities…
This looks like an absolutely delicious breakfast dish. Chef Michael Smith walks you through how to prepare a Potato Bacon Cheddar Tart. The dish has only a few ingredients. Bacon lines the pan and then it’s filled with layers of potato and cheddar cheese. “This is the kind of dish that at first glance seems…
A two-year-old girl who was locked in a steaming-hot car and is alive today thanks to Sarah Oropeza who sprung into action when a teenage co-worker of hers at Famous Footwear, in Merriam, Kansas screamed for help. The mom of two frantically tried to break the car’s window after she saw the toddler inside, drenched…
There’s a public piano installed at a train station in Paris for travelers to play and enjoy. Someone captured this spontaneous piano duet/jam between two strangers. One man is playing when a passerby stops and listens. Then, without saying a word, he joins in. Before you know it the two are performing for an audience…
Dogs love swimming. At least most do. Some take to the water like they were born to it, while others need a little bit of help to get the hang of it. Either way, they’re a joy to watch when they’re splashing around and having fun. This compilation video shows dogs getting up to all…
While visiting Central Kalahari Game Reserve in Botswana a group of visitors came across a pride of lions. There were two lionesses, one of which was a mother with three cubs, and a male lion. They suddenly heard an alarm cry and discovered an injured bat-eared fox surrounded by the lions. Graham Dyer was in…
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