It’s been 51 years since U.S. Army veteran Mike Monahan said goodbye to Army dog Chico after he finished his tour of duty during the Vietnam War. Even though many decades have passed, the pain Mike feels about leaving the loyal canine behind remains the same. Mike and Chico were in a patrol team together, … Read more
Tony Antonelli of Gaithersburg, Maryland, got a second chance at life when his wife, Mary Antonelli, gave him one of her kidneys four years ago. However, that kidney eventually began to scar and fail, and doctors didn’t know why. Tony’s only hope now was to find another kidney donor. Fortunately for the 75-year-old, he didn’t … Read more
We’ve featured all sorts of stories about pet owners going to great lengths for their dogs, but I think this may be the most shocking one we’ve ever seen yet. No one in their right mind would charge, let alone, come near a mama bear taking a stroll with her cubs, but that’s exactly what … Read more
This 7-year-old boy is being hailed a hero after saving the lives of his dad and younger sister when they encountered a boating mishap. Chase Poust and his 4-year-old sister Abigail were swimming alongside their father’s anchored boat on the St. John’s River over Memorial Day weekend when tragedy struck. The two kids were enjoying … Read more
How would you feel if someone called your home an “eyesore”? That’s exactly what a stranger told Jimmy Curcuru and his wife, Marilyn, about their Gloucester, Massachusetts, home. The person left a note on their property overnight that said: “Please paint me! Eyesore.” The couple has suffered from some health issues over the years and … Read more
“A match made in heaven” is a phrase that is often used quite loosely. But when you meet this boy and his dog, you’d know it’s the most perfect way to describe their relationship. Paxton Williams, 7, was born prematurely and developed an infection in his right leg that eventually stopped its growth. Although it … Read more
When life gets hard, we seek the company and comfort of those we love—including our animal friends. Four months ago, Kelly Nugent traveled from Florida to New York to care for her dad, who is being treated for bone marrow cancer. He started struggling with getting around and performing daily tasks and needed 24-hour care … Read more
Tanitoluwa Adewumi, formerly a homeless refugee is America’s newest chess master—and he’s only 10 years old. This boy from New York City was once a homeless refugee who fled Nigeria with his family to escape persecution by the Islamist militant group Boko Haram. Tanitoluwa’s family credits God for his success. In a Facebook post, the … Read more
Most headstones include information such as names, birth dates, and death dates. But for Kathryn Andrews, her unique headstone displays her fudge recipe. Set in Logan Cemetery in Utah, the headstone has been gaining popularity worldwide, thanks to photos being shared on different social media platforms. “She really loved people,” Janice Johnson said of her … Read more
We all love cuddling with our pets, but when it’s time to work, some of them don’t get the “do not disturb” memo—just like this dog named Franklin. The dachshund mix couldn’t help but be a bit clingy to his mom Lindsay Dyer—even while she’s working. “He’s a super chill boy,” Lindsay told The Dodo. … Read more
In late April, the orange tabby arrived at the Animal Rescue League in Boston, Massachusetts, after his owner died. Johnathan was diagnosed with severe entropion, a condition in which the eyelid curls inward toward the eye. According to Mike DeFina, communications and media relations officer for Animal Rescue League of Boston, the condition feels like … Read more
On August 28, 2000, Danny Stewart encountered something in a New York subway station that would change his life forever. It was around 8 p.m. when Danny, 34, was on his way to dinner with his partner, Pete Mercurio, 32, when he ran past something lying on the subway station floor. Tucked up against a … Read more