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This family surprised their 14-year-old son when they picked him up at school with their pug – who had gone missing for two and a half weeks – riding in the passenger’s seat of their truck. Piper loves everyone in her family, but her bond with Carter Licata, 14, is special. “It was love at first
Just when this pet owner thought she’d lost her cat forever, a beautiful twist of fate led them to find each other after getting a call from the animal control. She has been missing for 536 days! Mindy Criner and her husband, Luke, adopted Cat from the Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter based in Virginia. At
Once again this story will prove that we can use the power and influence of social media to good use. One of the most important things in our lives is having a family, and sometimes because we know they are always around we do take them for granted. This story will inspire you to appreciate
This Ukrainian woman recently reunited with her lost dog through the help of social media and the power of human compassion. In June of this year, an animal shelter in Ukraine rescued an abandoned dog from the streets. The poor dog was thin, weak, and his coat was full of mange. It was apparent that
Due to circumstances that are out of his control, Lewis Jimenez and his dog, Titus, were separated for four months. Titus ended up in an animal shelter. Lewis adopted the pit bull when he was just 2 years old from the Austin Animal Center in Austin, Texas. He actually hadn’t planned on adopting a pit
Dogs are man’s best friends – a title they truly deserve because of the unwavering loyalty and love that they give to their owners. They are innocent creatures who ask for nothing but our companionship and love. That is why it is extremely heartbreaking when we hear stories about dogs being abandoned or become victims of
The reunion Losing a pet can be one of the most heartbreaking experiences that a person could go through. The people who treat animals as their companions know that they aren’t just simply pets – they are family. In this story, a senior cat had been missing for two and a half years, but an amazing
Military dogs have played a vital role in the United States Armed Forces since time immemorial. They are trained to fulfill extremely important tasks that have saved military and civilian lives. The service they provide to the country is invaluable, which is why they are deemed heroes in their own right. U.S. Army Veteran Joe Steenbeke served
He served for nearly a year in Iraq and while his worked saved thousands of lives, he struggled to keep his morale up and his emotions in check. In the high risk world of military service, the daily grind of working in war-torn areas can take its toll. For years, Army National Guard member Nick
A story of friendship blooming between a human and a beast is no longer new. From time to time such stories are visible on newspaper, magazines, and online news outlet as well. However, it is not everyday that you can read a story of friendship between a man and a penguin! How did such remarkable
There is an unexplainable joy in knowing that a kid’s eyes can sparkle and twinkle just by looking up to you. Seeing their big eyes fill with excitement and their bright contagious smile welcoming you home after hours of working, is enough to refresh your body and mind. Amanda Taylor and her husband, Sgt. Brenden
