A stuffed animal might not matter much to the average person, but for a child, it could mean the world. When 10-year-old Leon Ashworth’s mom couldn’t afford to buy him a stuffed panda he desperately wanted, he wrote a forlorn note on the toy’s box pleading with shoppers not to buy it until his mom could. What happened next was so heartwarming, it will melt you.
A stuffed animal might not matter much to the average person, but for a child, it could mean the world.
Preschool crushes are seriously the cutest, but, unfortunately, they usually end after preschool. But not for this couple. Now, as years have passed since their preschool love, Matt finally decided to “stay true to [his] preschool pledge”, and the pair got married in December 2016. It’s like a real-life fairytale romance!
Preschool crushes are seriously the cutest, but, unfortunately, they usually end after preschool. But not for this couple.
When Zou Hongyan welcomed her only son to the world in 1988, terrible birth complications left him disabled for life with cerebral palsy. Doctors in her native Hubei province encouraged her to give him up, a view that even her own husband shared, as they believed the boy would lead a miserable, worthless life. Zou, however, rejected their claims, divorced her child’s father, and made it her life mission to treat and support her baby boy.
When Zou Hongyan welcomed her only son to the world in 1988, terrible birth complications left him disabled for life with cerebral palsy.
Valentino was the unfortunate cat no human would touch. The kitty’s fur was hardened and riddled with grime. His eyes were shut from being too caked and swollen for him to see anything. On top of that, the poor thing suffered from sarcoptic mange, a condition that is highly contagious to both cats and humans. But when Elaine Seamans passed by Valentino’s cage at the Baldwin Park animal shelter last week and heard his cry for help, she knew what to do.
Valentino was the unfortunate cat no human would touch. The kitty’s fur was hardened and riddled with grime. His eyes were shut from being too caked and swollen for him to see anything.
Remember The Starving Kid Left To Die By His Parents? He Just Had His First Day Of School (14 photo)
In late January 2016, a Danish aid worker went on a rescue mission on the streets of Nigeria, and discovered a starving child on the edge of death. The moment was captured in a haunting photograph, in which she tilts a water bottle toward the frail young boy’s lips. One year later, the same boy is starting school after a full recovery, and a recreation of his first photo shows just how far he’s come.
In late January 2016, a Danish aid worker went on a rescue mission on the streets of Nigeria, and discovered a starving child on the edge of death.
A family moved out of their home in Detroit, and left lots of trash behind them – an old mattress, pillows, some broken furniture… And a loyal dog. In fact, a pit bull pooch so loyal, he waited for his owners to come back for him for the whole month. Neighbors watched the sad doggie named Boo lying on a curb and would bring him food. Then one day they called Detroit Youth and Dog Rescue Center.
A family moved out of their home in Detroit, and left lots of trash behind them – an old mattress, pillows, some broken furniture… And a loyal dog.
When Kiara Ijzendoorn and her family were driving down in Crete, Greece, they found a dog lying in the middle of the road and immediately knew there was something wrong as the pooch was barely able to move.Ijzendoorn fell in love with the dog and decided to take the next big step. She took him to a local rescue organization where he was seen by a vet and got officially adopted by Ijzendoorn.
When Kiara Ijzendoorn and her family were driving down in Crete, Greece, they found a dog lying in the middle of the road and immediately knew there was something wrong as the pooch was barely...
When Rebekah Cummings’ grandfather gave her an egg to see if it would hatch, she had no idea that it would have such an impact on her life. But the egg hatched and a chicken with no eyes was born. People told Rebekah to cull the chick as she would only suffer, however, Rebekah was determined to fight for the chick’s life.
When Rebekah Cummings’ grandfather gave her an egg to see if it would hatch, she had no idea that it would have such an impact on her life. But the egg hatched and a chicken with no eyes was born.
Jenn Eckert had gotten Betsy about a week before her mom passed-less than two months before her wedding. It felt like her whole life was crumbling.The only reason she would get up in the morning was because she knew she couldn’t let this six month old baby bunny starve. Betsy felt her anguish, and would hop up on the couch and lay next to Jenn. She wouldn’t leave her side and it was in her Jenn found the strength to begin to heal.
Jenn Eckert had gotten Betsy about a week before her mom passed-less than two months before her wedding. It felt like her whole life was crumbling.
The enormous creature was snared in Okeechobee, Florida, on Saturday. It had been terrorizing cattle on a farm nearby for days. Farm owner Lee Lightsey and hunting guide, Blake Godwin, spotted it. One of them then shot the animal, then displayed it on a tractor
The enormous creature was snared in Okeechobee, Florida, on Saturday. It had been terrorizing cattle on a farm nearby for days. Farm owner Lee Lightsey and hunting guide, Blake Godwin, spotted it.
In 1942, a French woman fled her home in Paris during World War Two. She left an apartment that was untouched for 70 years! What she left behind in France was something astonishing, with one of the most stunning finds in recent memory. Just three years ago, the owner of the home passed away at the age of 91, prompting an auctioneer and a team to enter into her apartment.
In 1942, a French woman fled her home in Paris during World War Two. She left an apartment that was untouched for 70 years!
Of course, we didn’t need a cat (ok, well, maybe I did) and my husband doesn’t dislike them, but he’s allergic. So, should I mention, that he was on a hunting trip, and in and out of cell phone range when I called him and asked him if we could take the cat. He caved, like the wonderful hubby he is, but firmly informed me that all litterbox and vet visit duties were mine. He was just a little stray that ended up at the vet where my daughter worked.
Of course, we didn’t need a cat (ok, well, maybe I did) and my husband doesn’t dislike them, but he’s allergic.
During the Vietnam War, the U.S. military released Agent Orange into Vietnam jungle to defoliate forest land, aiming at destroying place to lurk and operate of Vietnam’s guerrillas. However, its consequences have affected Vietnam seriously. An estimated 4.8 million people are infected by this chemical, hundreds of thousands of them passed away and millions of people, including their descendants, living with sequels of disease due to this toxic chemical.
During the Vietnam War, the U.S. military released Agent Orange into Vietnam jungle to defoliate forest land, aiming at destroying place to lurk and operate of Vietnam’s guerrillas.
While out hunting as a teenager, Dave Hickman found an infant abandoned in the forest. On death's doorstep, the baby was rescued by Dave and his grandfather. Shortly thereafter, the baby was adopted, and Dave never saw her again. Until one day...
While out hunting as a teenager, Dave Hickman found an infant abandoned in the forest. On death's doorstep, the baby was rescued by Dave and his grandfather.
I’m Jane from Melbourne, Australia. A single mum with an amazing 7-year-old daughter Izzy. I dabble in nature photography and use Red Bubble for my designs. This is the amazing, inspiring story of our Maggie…
I’m Jane from Melbourne, Australia. A single mum with an amazing 7-year-old daughter Izzy. I dabble in nature photography and use Red Bubble for my designs.
Diana Kim grew up on the Island of Maui where her father was a photographer, which is where she first learned her trade. When her parents split, Kim began to live with friends and relatives, and she lost touch with her father who became “absent.” In 2003 Kim began a long-term photo-project about the homeless; in 2012, she made a shocking discovery. Kim found her father among the homeless she was documenting in Honolulu.
Diana Kim grew up on the Island of Maui where her father was a photographer, which is where she first learned her trade.
Have you ever experienced a perfect moment that passed by so quickly and you wanted to go back so badly to do something about it but that wasn’t possible anymore? Everyone experiences that. My girlfriend Martina and I experienced one of those moments in Queenstown on our last day in New Zealand in 2013. And this very same moment turned our lives upside down.
Have you ever experienced a perfect moment that passed by so quickly and you wanted to go back so badly to do something about it but that wasn’t possible anymore? Everyone experiences that.
This is 91-year-old Estela Meléndez, of La Boca, Chile. For many years she had a lump in her belly, but thought nothing of it.
This is 91-year-old Estela Meléndez, of La Boca, Chile. For many years she had a lump in her belly, but thought nothing of it.
I was 23 years old and wasting my life away, and at nearly 200 lbs I didn’t even recognise my own reflection. The last five years were spent drinking every weekend, eating anything I could get my hands on and spending every evening locked in my room playing the Xbox. I tried to figure out what had happened to me. I blamed everything on everyone else until I realized only I could change my life! I decided to write a list of the things to do to get myself out of this rut.
I was 23 years old and wasting my life away, and at nearly 200 lbs I didn’t even recognise my own reflection.
Alexander and Jeanette Toczko, an elderly couple in California that had been married for 75 years, recently passed away in each others’ arms within less than a day of each other, professing their love for each other until the very end. Their last loving embrace was documented by their bereaved daughter Aimee Toczko-Cushman.
Alexander and Jeanette Toczko, an elderly couple in California that had been married for 75 years, recently passed away in each others’ arms within less than a day of each other, ...
Two years ago, extreme Taylor Swift fan Ronnie Brower was told by doctors he most likely wouldn't live past 35. Why? Because Ronnie weighed 675 pounds. His old high school teacher, Joe Bufano, made him a promise: if Ronnie lost 425 pounds; Bufano would buys tickets and bring Ronnie to go see Taylor in concert.
Two years ago, extreme Taylor Swift fan Ronnie Brower was told by doctors he most likely wouldn't live past 35. Why? Because Ronnie weighed 675 pounds.
I was looking for a special needs dog to adopt and found Daisy in the summer of 2011. She was born with a congenital deformity in her front legs and uses a wheelchair to assist her walk. After learning that disabled dogs have a difficult time finding a forever home and are usually the first ones to be listed to euthanize at the shelter, I was heartbroken.
I was looking for a special needs dog to adopt and found Daisy in the summer of 2011. She was born with a congenital deformity in her front legs and uses a wheelchair to assist her walk.
After being rescued as a young fox cub, Todd the 11-month-old fox is getting along just fine as a domestic pet together with his owner, Emma D’Sylva. Todd goes for walks on a leash, plays with D’Sylva’s two other dogs, and wags his tail when it’s time to eat. He was rescued by D’Sylva when he was 4 months old from other owners who could no longer care for him.
After being rescued as a young fox cub, Todd the 11-month-old fox is getting along just fine as a domestic pet together with his owner, Emma D’Sylva.
Mac's Grub Shak in in Spring Hill, Tennessee, doesn't have the fanciest menu. So big tips are far and few between. A few days ago, a man sat at down at Claire Hudson's table and ordered two beers and a spicy burger to accompany his special Coney Island Dog. He ate, he paid, he left. When Claire went to bus the table, she was stunned to find he'd left her a $36 tip. But it wasn't until she flipped the receipt over and saw this note that she burst into tears.
Mac's Grub Shak in in Spring Hill, Tennessee, doesn't have the fanciest menu. So big tips are far and few between.
This is Glenn Buratti, a 6-year-old from Osceola County, Florida. He has mild autism and epilepsy. Earlier this month, his mom Ashlee threw him a birthday party, inviting 16 children from his class. No one showed up.
This is Glenn Buratti, a 6-year-old from Osceola County, Florida. He has mild autism and epilepsy. Earlier this month, his mom Ashlee threw him a birthday party, inviting 16 children from his class.
When Martin Pistorius was 12-years-old, his body began to slowly deteriorate until finally, months later, he was in complete paralysis. Doctors still have no idea as to the cause of his sickness. Even more baffling, however, has been his miraculous recovery. Less than a decade after being fully paralyzed, Pistorius has made an almost biblical healing.
When Martin Pistorius was 12-years-old, his body began to slowly deteriorate until finally, months later, he was in complete paralysis. Doctors still have no idea as to the cause of his sickness.
When Nancy Cowen moved from her home into an assisted living facility, she decided to leave her beloved cat Cleo behind. Though Cleo was in the capable care of Nancy's neighbors, she wasn't fond of the decision and set out to correct it herself. The gorgeous feline was rescued by Nancy 8 years ago, and the two clearly formed a close bond. This level of loyalty gives dogs everywhere a run for their money as man's best friend.
When Nancy Cowen moved from her home into an assisted living facility, she decided to leave her beloved cat Cleo behind.
One guy has spent a year and a half travelling across Africa. He travelled passing through the countries of South Africa, Mozambique, Malawi, Botswana, Zambia, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia and Egypt. Here are the pictures he made in 2012-2013.
One guy has spent a year and a half travelling across Africa. He travelled passing through the countries of South Africa, Mozambique, Malawi, Botswana, Zambia, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, ...
Husband who lost memory to Alzheimer's has moment of clarity and goes on mission to buy wife flowers for Mother's Day... with a little help from some cops
Husband who lost memory to Alzheimer's has moment of clarity and goes on mission to buy wife flowers for Mother's Day... with a little help from some cops
Lithuanian outdoorsman Darius Sasnauskas had a chance to witness a birth of two baby deer in his backyard near the Yellowstone National Park in the US. Unfortunately, one of them was injured and soon left behind by her family because she couldn’t keep up with them.
Lithuanian outdoorsman Darius Sasnauskas had a chance to witness a birth of two baby deer in his backyard near the Yellowstone National Park in the US.
Hi, I'm the cartoonist behind Seebangnow comics and I'm called Bang! I've been drawing and doodling since I can remember, but I've only been seriously (more or less) drawing comics for the past 3 years or so. Quite a few of my comics are about cats, and since I don't actually own a cat, I assume that cats abduct me in my sleep and plant ideas in my head. So now I love cats and must obey their commands.
Hi, I'm the cartoonist behind Seebangnow comics and I'm called Bang! I've been drawing and doodling since I can remember, ...
It’s that time of year when we’re all starting to think about those summer body goals. Yet when we go after them, it sometimes feels impossible. Proving what persistence and hard work can achieve, 26-year-old Jeffrey Kendall has decided to share his weight-loss transformation to motivate others and celebrate his results. The former are so impressive and visible, people even gave him a nickname that many would envy.
It’s that time of year when we’re all starting to think about those summer body goals. Yet when we go after them, it sometimes feels impossible.
When a child says their first word, it’s an event to remember. But when a girl with nonverbal autism does it, it’s a reason to ugly cry in a parking lot. And that’s exactly what happened to Briana Blankenship from Athens, Alabama. Doctors said her daughter, Taylor, might never speak. But just days ago, the 5-year-old defied the odds and proved them wrong.
When a child says their first word, it’s an event to remember. But when a girl with nonverbal autism does it, it’s a reason to ugly cry in a parking lot.
Although plane crashes are relatively rare, the death toll is usually high due to a large number of people onboard. Sometimes, people get lucky and become the sole survivors of plane crashes. But, for many of these survivors, living through the crash was only the beginning as they then had to survive dire conditions.
Although plane crashes are relatively rare, the death toll is usually high due to a large number of people onboard. Sometimes, people get lucky and become the sole survivors of plane crashes.
When Michael Moyles was 27, he received an injury that changed his life completely. Although the CT scan showed no serious injury and the doctors allowed him to return home the next evening, they decided to run an MRI scan, as a precaution. That’s when things started going downhill.
When Michael Moyles was 27, he received an injury that changed his life completely. Although the CT scan showed no serious injury and the doctors allowed him to return home the next evening, ...
