As soon as Stray Rescue of St. Louis (SRSL) staff received a picture of a dog in need the other day, their hearts sank. The pup was lying on a pile of lumber, and only four words accompanied the picture. “‘Dog shot, needs help,’” SRSL wrote on Facebook. “Cassady didn’t take a breath before she said, ‘Bring me […]
As a full-time dog rescuer, Suzette Hall is used to saving pups from heartbreaking circumstances. Most of her cases center around dogs found roaming the streets of Los Angeles, California, on their own. But over the weekend, she met an abandoned dog who couldn’t have wandered off even if he’d tried. The poor pup, left tied to a pole in a
The first time Layla and Lola landed in their local animal shelter, the tight-knit duo comforted each other while waiting for their family to return. Their humans eventually picked them up, but sadly, Layla and Lola’s time outside the shelter would be short-lived. The sisters returned to the shelter two more times following their first
When the Valley Animal Center (VAC) staff first welcomed Jodi, a tiny Chihuahua mix puppy, they were hopeful he’d find a home soon. Sure, he was bursting with typical puppy energy, but Jodi’s adorable face and warm demeanor made him an ideal candidate for adoption. It wasn’t long before a family applied to adopt Jodi, and the
Fifteen years ago, my wife, Lisa, kissed our newborn son and left to buy diapers. But she never returned. Last week, I saw her alive and well in a supermarket. What happened next was something I’ll never forget. I had spent the past 15 years searching for closure, raising my son Noah, and trying to
The family of ‘amazing’ 12-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in Birmingham have paid tribute. Leo Ross died after he was stabbed on Tuesday (21 January). And West Midlands police have now confirmed a 14-year-old has been charged with his murder. The boy’s family said in a statement: “We want everyone to know what an amazing, kind, loving
Having been sworn into office earlier this week, Donald Trump has already started taking action on a number of big plans. From changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the release of classified documents, he also hopes to take on something new. Having been discussed before his inauguration on Monday (20 January), Trump has made it pretty clear
A cat logged three flights in 24 hours after it was mistakenly left on a plane. Mittens, an eight-year-old Maine Coon, was aboard an Air New Zealand flight from Christchurch to Melbourne on Jan. 12. Owner Margo Neas waited for the feline to be unloaded from the cargo hold but three hours later, she was
Twin sisters Megan and Morgan Boyd were only toddlers when they became internet sensations locally and internationally. Called the most beautiful girls in the world, Megan and Morgan possessed unique qualities that catapulted them into fame. They remain famous on the internet with social media platforms operated by their mother. Thanks to their mother, Stephanie
Matthew filed for divorce from Anne when she couldn’t give him a son, but he still lived in their house. One day, she met Harry, an old friend from school, and eventually realized how much better she was without Matthew. Years later, Anne accidentally ran into her ex-husband and couldn’t recognize him. “Oh my God!
In the 1930s, a controversial and heart-wrenching psychological experiment attempted to answer a question that blurred the lines between nature and nurture. Winthrop Niles Kellogg, a psychologist, and his wife, Luella, raised their infant son alongside a chimpanzee, igniting debates that continue to this day. What started as a groundbreaking study ended in tragedy, leaving
A Memorable Moment at the Commander-in-Chief Ball At the 2025 Commander-in-Chief Ball, First Lady Melania Trump shared a touching dance with U.S. Army Sergeant Henry Waller, creating a moment that quickly went viral. The event, held to honor the U.S. Armed Forces, was one of three inaugural celebrations marking Donald Trump’s second presidential term. The
Donald Trump’s Historic Return to Office On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump officially became the 47th President of the United States, marking his return to the White House after his first term ended in 2021. This makes Trump only the second president in U.S. history to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland, who was the
The process of dying is a profound and often mysterious transition. While many physical and emotional changes occur during the final stages of life, one of the most intriguing and unsettling phenomena is the “smell of death.” Hospice nurses and end-of-life care specialists frequently observe this occurrence, which is caused by specific biochemical processes in
On November 24, 2009, a tragic incident unfolded deep within the Nutty Putty Cave in Utah, claiming the life of 26-year-old John Edward Jones. What was meant to be an adventurous caving expedition turned into a harrowing ordeal that ultimately led to the permanent closure of the cave. This heartbreaking event remains one of the
