Animals

‘You’re perfect for each other.’ In her presence, I felt I could be something more than what I was.’: Woman shares beautiful journey with her guide dog

“She walked me across the stage to get two degrees. She helped me meet new people and form lasting friendships. All she asked for in return were belly rubs.”

Edited By Sonia Beltz

‘His super gentle, older cat bit his ankle harder. We were all beyond grateful to Emma.’: Intuitive cat saves grandpa from early death

“She NEVER bites him, ever. It just blew me away.”

Edited By Sonia Beltz

New Mom Shares Beautiful Interaction, Maternal Bond With Zoo Gorilla

“There was no doubt in my mind she knew the love I had for him as a mother herself, and what I had gone through to bring him into this world. Her eyes told me she was proud of me.”

Edited By Elizabeth Grow

‘A full 365 days later, my grief still mattered.’: Mourning woman thanks loved ones for not letting her ‘sadness be forgotten’

“Recently marked the first anniversary of my sister’s passing. I dreaded the day and prayed for the strength to get through it. That prayer was answered, in the form of florals.”

Edited By Sophia San Filippo

Man Shares Hilarious Photoshoot ‘Taking Out’ Neighbor’s Trash Bin

“He said take my bin out. If he had said put my bin out, it would have been just a normal day in Mackay.”

Edited By Elizabeth Grow

On the left, siblings take a group photo together in matching outfits. On the right, young woman graduating college takes photos in cap and gown

‘The statistics were extremely stacked against me. Then, I was adopted.’: Former foster youth shares healing journey, ‘You are not responsible for what happened to you as a child’

“I experienced the stability and safe love I’d longed for years. And even though I tried to push it away, they never left me. My family was relentless in their commitment to loving me and helping me heal. No matter what I did – and I did a lot of things – they loved me.”

Edited By Devon Ledbetter