The Humane Society of Northwest Louisiana just welcomed a new resident to their shelter, a Labrador Retriever mix puppy with a unique and adorable trait – a smiling face! The organization’s director Courtney Wingate was at Caddo Animal Control when she noticed three little Lab puppies in a kennel. She couldn’t leave them behind, especially …
I am the mother of three beautiful boys. Chris 38, Ryan 31 and Evan 24. My husband and I are run a Little Caesars. Six years ago, one of our employees named Sam gave birth to a beautiful baby boy named Matt. No-one in the company even knew she was pregnant. My oldest son, Chris …
Despite her disabilities, a deaf and blind puppy named Star has never felt alone since she came into this world. That’s because her sibling, Denver, has appointed himself as her personal guide dog! Star and Denver belong to a litter of eight puppies, but the two of them share a bond that is unlike anything …
This veterinarian from California has been providing free medical care to pets of the homeless for almost a decade, and he has no plans of stopping. Dr. Kwane Stewart, 49, spends his free time wandering in the impoverished areas of his hometown of San Diego and Los Angeles. Sometimes, he also strolls around Sacramento and …
Quick, describe your dream neighborhood. For the Brinks family, the ideal neighbors are family members themselves. Back in 2015, they moved from Michigan to London, Kentucky, and built an energy-efficient tiny village—one house for Keli and Ryan, and one for each of their kids. They also got a few houses constructed around the property for …
It’s a given that pets are good for people. At the very least, they bring a smile to your face. At the most, they can give you the greatest comfort at the most trying time in your life. Times have become particularly tough for Bob Wright, a retired veterinarian, due to Alzheimer’s. But these days …
A pit bull is hailed as a “hero dog” when he guarded his young lost owner until the rescuers showed up. The loyalty of Buddy the pit bull was tested when his little owner got lost in the woods. Not only did he stand by the boy’s side the whole time but he also made …
This police station in Texas was having a quiet night until a four-legged guest strolled through its doors – a dog who appeared to be alone. The Odessa Police Department wasn’t expecting a visitor during the wee hours of the morning, but this friendly dog casually waltzed into their office. It seemed like he went …
Quaden Bayles is a 9-year-old boy born with achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism. His mother, Yarraka Bayles, picked him up from school one day and found him “in hysterics.” Her child was upset because his classmates had been ‘singling him out’. Unfortunately, due to his condition, the kid is often the subject of …
Betsey Johnson, a designer famous for her eccentric creations, collaborated with Disney on a new line of accessories inspired by the 1989 animated film, The Little Mermaid. Every piece in the collection is so beautiful; you’d want to make them all part of your world! The release of the six-piece set, which includes a colorful …
It’s not just a cookie! More than enjoying a tasty treat, when people purchase Girl Scout cookies they help power leadership development and entrepreneurship, build confidence, enhance teamwork and planning, and create wonderful memories for Girl Scout troops. Now three women have formed their own Girl Scout troop to make scouting more meaningful and inclusive, …
Every girl deserves to have a father-daughter dance. The sheer moment of walking into the center of the dance floor with your father extending his hand while accompanied by music is just precious. When Nicol “Nick” Harvey noticed the posters with information on the upcoming Father-Daughter dance of Central Elementary School in Van Buren, Arkansas, …