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Dog adopters now have something beautiful to look forward to despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Though a lot of things seem difficult to achieve nowadays because of many restrictions, dog adoptions was still made possible by CNN hero Sherri Franklin. 13 years ago, Franklin established Mutville Senior Dog Rescue in hopes of rescuing senior dogs and
A heartbreaking picture of a momma dog and her nine puppies left behind in a church parking lot in Abilene, Texas, circulated online last month. Thankfully, an animal rescue group based in the area immediately took action and came to the poor animals’ aid. The picture caught the eye of Paw Angel Animal Rescue. They
They say there’s no greater force in this world than real love. While the idea may seem far-fetched to some, we encounter real-life stories now and then proving there’s truth in it. Finding your forever love and beating all the odds sounds like a fairytale – one that most of us can only dream of.
A mailman is also considered an essential worker in this time of pandemic. Like healthcare workers, postal workers are also frontline heroes who make sure we get important letters and notices from our mailbox. US Postal Service essential worker Josh Crowell thought he could do more in these trying times apart from delivering mails. He
This rescue bloodhound has been hanging out in the yard of his home a lot lately. Aside from the pleasant feel of the grass, this dog loves it so much because his owners made it especially for him! When KaTarra Taylor of Colorado Springs, Colorado, adopted Bentley when he was 4 years old, she knew
These days, if you check the internet, it’s littered with many bad news and many of us have been feeling lonely as we face the consequences brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. It’s heartbreaking that at a time when we need physical connection the most, we can’t have any of it. With social distancing protocols
Art is uplifting, which is particularly important given the fear and chaos brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. Thousands are stepping up to help others get through the crisis, and one girl in particular, is being hailed a hero. Chelsea Phaire, a 10-year-old from Danbury, Connecticut, has been using charitable donations to send more than
At school, a furry figure constantly watches over 7-year-old Hadley Jo Lange – her service dog, Ariel. The youngster attends St. Patrick Catholic School in Louisville, Kentucky. And recently, the elementary school surprised her by including a photo of the adorable Labradoodle in its yearbook. The dog was featured on both the kindergarten class page
Jay Handlin couldn’t contain his joy when his daughter, Rachel, officially became a college graduate. While this occasion is a particularly special moment for all parents, there’s an even bigger reason why Jay is feeling extra proud: Rachel has Down syndrome. Last week, the proud father took to Twitter to announce that the 24-year-old had
When Jenny Marr went to her first ultrasound exam to get a glimpse of her first child with husband Chris Marr, she noticed the strange expression on her doctor’s face. The soon-to-be mom worried that there was something wrong with her unborn baby. As she was expecting to hear the worst, Dr. Lauren Murray assured
Being admitted to the hospital alone without any family is difficult, especially for a woman like Shona Moeller, who’s experiencing a delicate pregnancy. At 28 weeks pregnant, she’s been on bed rest in an Illinois institution for the past six weeks awaiting the birth of her first child. Her husband, Robert “Bob” Conlin, couldn’t be
This quarantine had many people finding creative ways to lift each other’s spirits. For this mother and daughter duo, they turned to art to brighten up their sidewalk and make their neighbors smile. A neighborhood in Fort Worth, Texas, is bursting with color, all thanks to the creative talents of Jan Riggins and her 13-year-old