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Snow White comforts boy with autism who had a “meltdown” in Disney World

Posted September 4, 2019 A mother from New Jersey wrote an emotional letter to Disney this month, praising one of…

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Florida man buys over 100 generators to send to Bahamas

Posted September 4, 2019 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WTXL) — A Florida man's good deed is not going unnoticed after he bought…

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Why doctors are increasingly prescribing nature

Posted September 4, 2019 As rates of chronic disease among children have skyrocketed over the past few decades, pediatricians have…

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Ahead of Hurricane Dorian, a Florida Humane Society found homes for 250 animals in one week

Posted September 4, 2019 (CNN) -- No one should have to brave a hurricane alone. Luckily for the animal residents…

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Maid of honor wears T-Rex costume after being told she could wear ‘anything’

Posted September 4, 2019 A Nebraska maid of honor showed up to her sister’s wedding dressed as a dinosaur after…

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Woman in Bahamas brings 97 dogs into home to protect them from Hurricane Dorian

Posted September 4, 2019 NASSAU, Bahamas — A woman in Nassau, Bahamas opened her home to 97 rescue dogs to…

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20 adorable pictures of dogs and cats wearing the cone of shame

Posted September 4, 2019 Also called Elizabethan collar, E-collar or Buster collar, this pet cone is a medical device meant…

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As Florence loomed, a pet lover escaped South Carolina with 64 dogs and cats on a school bus

Posted September 4, 2019 Tony Alsup closed the door of his old yellow school bus then hit the gas, fleeing…

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These Celebrity Hobbies Are Quite Unusual

Posted September 4, 2019 Sure there are the go-to hobbies like sports activities, watching concerts and movies, and enjoying a…

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Principal who accepted ‘air hugs’ during chemo returns to greet kids cancer-free

Posted September 4, 2019 An elementary school principal who had to pause his favorite ritual of shaking students' hands during…

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‘Talking dog’ wants a kitten, tells owner his own opinion

Posted September 4, 2019 Do you talk to your dog? Lots of people do (this writer included). Sometimes it's a…

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California Will Build the Largest Wildlife Crossing in the World

Posted September 4, 2019 A planned animal overpass set to stretch over Los Angeles’ 101 Freeway has entered its final design…

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Dogs in Hurricane Dorian’s path flown to safety

Posted September 4, 2019 A Jackson pilot is taking hurricane relief to new heights as he flies endangered animals to…

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Deputies rescue puppy from partially flooded car, name her Dorian

Posted September 4, 2019 ORANGE COUNTY, FL (FOX Carolina) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said deputies on hurricane patrol…

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Potty, safety tips for dogs during a hurricane

Posted September 2, 2019 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - This story is a real gee whiz. As Hurricane Dorian approaches, we want to help…

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Dog Poses With Human’s Dentures After Stealing Them From Under Pillow

Posted September 2, 2019 They love to steal things, simply just to show you they have it: whether it be…

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School Program Aims To Prevent Cruelty By Teaching Kids About Animal Welfare

Posted September 2, 2019 NEW YORK— It couldn’t be more true that the children of today are our future tomorrow,…

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‘We’ve got his back’: Upperclassmen befriend freshman sitting alone at lunch

Posted September 2, 2019 A group of upperclassmen at a North Carolina high school made a new friend in a freshman…

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Mystery man who alerted others to fire comes forward

Posted September 2, 2019 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The mystery man who helped alert his neighbors to a house fire…

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Amazing Photos Of Animals Before and After They Were Rescued

Posted September 2, 2019 While many pets have a loving home, some are mistreated and end up in a shelter.…

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Fan forced to miss Jonas Brothers’ concert because of chemotherapy receives surprise of a lifetime

Posted September 2, 2019 If you're a sucker for a heartwarming surprise, you'll love this. Before their concert in Hershey,…

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Operation ResCUTE Is Saving Shelter Dogs One Adorable Stuffed Animal at a Time

Posted September 2, 2019 Operation ResCUTE is here to save shelter pets, and they found the most adorable way to…

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Father Christmas helps evacuate 33 cats from Florida before Hurricane Dorian’s landfall

Posted September 2, 2019 I published the picture at the top of the page because it caught my eye. I…

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Atlanta Motor Speedway opens camping facilities to Dorian evacuees

Posted August 30, 2019 The Atlanta Motor Speedway is now an option for families looking for a place to camp out until Hurricane Dorian is no…

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Wings of Rescue: First evacuation flight of shelter pets endangered by Hurricane Dorian set for Saturday

Posted August 30, 2019 Wings of Rescue is a 501(c)3 charity founded in 2012, that is well-known for flying endangered…

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These hotels will welcome you, your pet during a hurricane

Posted August 30, 2019 While it may be an easy decision to pack up your most prized possessions, one thing…

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Whoa! Group frees elk trapped in bog, covered in mud, video shows

Posted August 30, 2019 An animal trapped in a muddy prison received some help. Sportsmen came across a bull elk…

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Lost dog? Expert advises: Fry some bacon and don’t yell

Posted August 30, 2019 Bacon can be hard to resist and so it proved for a missing mutt who returned…

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Dog found wandering streets reunited with family more than two years after vanishing from garden

Posted August 30, 2019 A dog found wandering the streets has been reunited with its owners more than two years after vanishing…

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Walking her dog sees woman and her pet both become top slimmers

Posted August 30, 2019 Walking the dog has helped a slimmer shed nearly five stone to scoop an accolade and…

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She cried when she heard that a rescue cat had been at a shelter for 4 years. What happened next?

Posted August 30, 2019 On hearing that Pierre had been at the shelter for 4 years we are told that…

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Veteran carries fellow Marine who lost his legs up mountain

Posted August 30, 2019 OGDEN, Utah (WFLA/CNN) – Two Marine Corps veterans in Utah, who served in Afghanistan together, still…

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When the antics of a bear disarm a hunter

Posted August 30, 2019 One could attribute the change to my arriving at the supposed last stage of a hunter’s…

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Explore over 250,000 places to stay, play, and eat with your dog

Posted August 29, 2019 Enjoy a low rate on a pet friendly hotel every time! There is no booking fee…

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PET FRIENDLY ROAD TRIP PLANNER Find Hotels Along the Way

Posted August 29, 2019 Want to find hotels that accept large dogs? We can do that. Need to find hotels that allow…

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As Hurricane Dorian Approaches the U.S., Here’s What You Need to Know to Keep Your Pet Safe

Posted August 29, 2019 According to ABC News, Dorian is currently dousing the U.S. and British Virgin Islands in heavy rain,…

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Humane Society Naples rescues 29 dogs from Puerto Rico ahead of Hurricane Dorian

Posted August 29, 2019 The odds were ever in the favor of 29 lucky dogs from Puerto Rico. Not only…

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Working like a dog! Loyal German Shepherd brings his owner an ice cold bottle of beer after she tells him she’s had a hard day

Posted August 29, 2019 A German Shepherd from California delivered a beer to his owner who'd had a hard day at work…

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Man Spent 25 Years in Desert Caves With Only His Dog, See What He Carved

Posted August 29, 2019 With only a dog as his companion and with no formal training in sculpture or the…

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N.B. clam-digging dog has a nose for seafood

Posted August 29, 2019 A four-year-old golden doodle named Reni with a nose for seafood can be seen along the…

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