Giant service dog gives all for little girl with rare disorder so family thanks him with ‘best day ever’

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Monica Pop
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Everything a girl named Bella needed for her life to change for the better was a new dog. But George is unlike other dogs out there. He’s a service dog who fills Bella’s days with joy and laughter and helps her regain her independence back.

Namely, Bella was diagnosed with Morquio syndrome, a rare metabolic disorder in which the body cannot process certain types of sugar molecules called glycosaminoglycans. As a result, it leads to abnormal curvature of the spine, short neck, knock knees, and hip problems. In Bella’s case, her parents were told that their daughter would eventually need a wheelchair and won’t be able to move on her own.

When the family welcomed George in their lives, who’s giant by the way, he helped Bella walk by providing assistance.

A harness with the words “service dog” and “do not pet” is fastened on his back so that people know he isn’t just a pet.

He and Bella are now inseparable and he never leaves her side.

“Bella attended school for only half a day before leaving to play at the home of her buddy Hunter. Because he gets to nap on the couch while Bella plays, George loves going over there,” her parents wrote.

“Then, tonight, we went to the cinema with some friends and, you guessed it, watched Star Wars Rogue One once more. This time in 3D at the IMAX. The 3D version was quite impressive. Then, after getting some ice cream, we went home and went to bed. A fun-filled day. Bella and George are now traveling,” they added, describing an ordinary day in the lives of these two best friends.

As a thank you for his loyalty and his dedication, Bella wanted to give Gorge something in return. She and her mom and dad then came up with the idea to contact BarkPost, a well-known website that hosts events referred to as “Dog’s Best Days” and give George a day to remember.

Among the rest, the two friends got to share a hamburger together and got to walk on snow, something George enjoys. They did a bunch of fun things together and had a lovely day.

Thanks to George, Bella doesn’t need a wheelchair and enjoys the independence her service dog provides to her. “George is joyful and he’s always happy, and he’s always there to cheer you up. He is my best friend,” Bella says of her best pal.

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Neil Diamond opens up about Parkinson’s diagnosis in new interview: ‘I was in denial’

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Neil Diamond, who has sold more than 130 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling musicians of all time, is experiencing some hard times when it comes to his health.

The Sweet Caroline singer was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease back in 2018, but he has had a hard time accepting the reality. As a result, he spent years living in denial before he finally came to terms with the devastated condition which affected his everyday life and his music career.

Even though he accepted that the disease is there to stay, he recently confessed that he doesn’t believe he’s able to live with it for a very long time.

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“I can’t really fight this thing, so I had to accept it, this Parkinson’s Disease,” 82-year-old Diamond said during an appearance on CBS Sunday Morning.

“There’s no cure. There’s no getting away from it. You can’t just say, ‘OK, enough already. Let’s get back to life.’ It doesn’t work like that. But I’ve come to accept what limitations I have and still have great days.”

He also opened up about the time he was delivered the news that he knew would change everything for him.

“When the doctor told me what it was, I was just not ready to accept it,” he revealed. “I said, ‘Oh, OK. I’ll see you, you know, whenever you wanna see me. But I have work to do, so I’ll see you later.’”

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2017 was the year Diamond toured the United States and Europe as part of his 50th Anniversary tour, but he was forced to cancel the 2018 Australia and New Zealand leg of the tour, saying Parkinson’s had made it too difficult to continue touring.

“It is with great reluctance and disappointment that I announce my retirement from concert touring. I have been so honored to bring my shows to the public for the past 50 years,” Diamond said in a press release at the time.

During the past couple of weeks, he has been feeling some calmness which has helped him come to peace with his health issues. “I like it,” Diamond said. “I find that I like myself better. I’m easier on people, I’m easier on myself. And the beat goes on, and it will go on long after I’m gone,” he said.

Neil Diamond truly is a legend and one of the best and most famous musicians and song writers there are. We pray he manages to control the disease and continues living happy and fulfilled life.

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Missing 16-year-old girl found alive after months– her family thought she ran away but the truth was very different

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Monica Pop
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Alinka Castaneda, teenager living in L.A. was reported missing in January and her family has gone through devastation as they hadn’t heard of their loved one in months.

According to police reports, Castaneda was last seen entering an unknown vehicle in the early morning of January 1, on South Carodale Avenue, after she left her family home in Carson, California.

A footage obtained from a nearby doorbell camera showed a man approaching the girl moments before her disappearance.

Initially, the family believed that she might have run away, but as time passed by, they were more certain that it wasn’t the case. Then, they received a phone call from Castadena.

“In this phone call, she actually shared with her sister and her mom that she didn’t know where she was then and wouldn’t be allowed to leave. She sounded like she was under duress and stressing out,” Moses Castillo, a retired detective and a private investigator working on the case, shared with KTLA. Castillo revealed they were dealing with a case of kidnapping and that the suspect was an adult man known to the police. He didn’t reveal any further details at the time.

Castaneda was listed as a “critical missing juvenile,” by the police who asked for the public’s help in locating her and citing “concern for her well-being.”  

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In order to be able to get the help from the public and anyone who could have certain information about the case, $100,000 had been offered as a reward. Thankfully, this helped the police track down the suspects and take the teen to safety.

After almost three months, Castadena has been reunited with her family.

It remains unknown whether any arrests have been made.

We are glad this teenager is home and safe.

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Willie Nelson confirms the reason why he’s still touring at 90 years old

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Monica Pop
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Willie Nelson‘s career spans more than six decades and although he will be turning 90 in a matter of days, he doesn’t show any signs of slowing down.

On the contrary, he’s always on tours and still finds the energy to entertain audiences from all over the country and beyond.

Nelson was first introduced to music and instruments when was still very young. In fact, he has written his first song at the age of just 7 and by the age of 13, he performed with Bob Wills, the inventor of Western swing music. He and his sister Bobbie, who plays in his band, were raised by their grandparents, Alfred and Nancy Nelson, who both studied music courses. Nelson picked the guitar and never let it go, not even today.

Over the course of the years, he has won 10 Grammys and received 50 nominations. Among the rest, he earned a Lifetime Achievement Award in 1999.

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Speaking of his decision to tour at the age of almost 90, Nelson told AARP that it is not necessary for him, but it does him good.

“Working is really good for me, no matter what kind of show it is,” he said.

“The fact that I’ll be there for two days with a lot of my good friends coming out…saying hello and singing with me makes it a lot of fun. I’m looking forward to it.”

Nelson isn’t the first performer who continued entertaining audiences passed the age of retirement. Take Dick Van Dyke (97), Michael Caine (89) and David Attenborough (96) for example.

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For these legends, as well as for Nelson, age is just a number. “Norman Lear, a good friend of mine, turned 100 not long ago, and I told him, ‘I’ve been telling everybody it’s just a number,” he told AARP. “Am I right?’ And he said, ‘Yeah, it’s just a number.’”

Whenever he’s tours come to an end, he’s always ready for a new one. “Jokingly, I retire after every tour,” Willie said. “But I’m always ready to go back again. I like the bus. I have everything I need on the bus. I never have to go into a hotel room anywhere. It’s not that bad.”

Nelson’s enthusiasm is unmatched. And when it comes to his voice, it’s still as it used to be, and he hasn’t lost any of his ability to make people happy whenever he performs.

“I think singing is good for my voice,” he said in a recent interview. “I don’t do anything to harm it much anymore. If you don’t use it, you lose it.”

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Arnold Schwarzenegger pays emotional tribute to his ‘best friend’ Franco Columbu

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When Italian bodybuilder and actor Franco Columbu died at hospital in his native Sardinia from the consequences of an accident at sea, his best friend of many years, actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, was left utterly heartbroken.

Columbu started his athletic career as a boxer, but then turned to Olympic Weightlifting, powerlifting and later bodybuilding. He was named Mr. Olympia twice, in 1976 and 1981. He and Schwarzenegger first met in Munich in 1965 and competed against each other during several occasions. Despite that, they became best friends and remained close until the very end.

The two appeared together in a number of movies, including The Terminator, The Running Man and Conan the Barbarian.

Following Columbu’s passing, the actor and former governor of California posted a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, writing that his life was “more fun, more colourful, and more complete” thanks to Columbu.

“From the minute we met in Munich, you were my partner in crime,” Schwarzenegger wrote. “We pushed each other, we competed with each other, and we laughed at every moment along the way.”

The two friends were encouraged to come to America by bodybuilding guru Joe Weider in 1969and from the moment they stepped foot on U.S soil, they were considered one of the strongest men ever.

“I knew I wouldn’t be the same without my best friend, so I asked Joe Weider to bring you to training with me,” Schwarzenegger wrote. “I could live without money or my parents, but not without you.”

Their friendship was truly one of a kind. Columbu was Schwarzenegger’s best man when he tied the knot with Maria Shriver in 1986.

“We did everything together, including the pumps, chess matches, construction work, lunches, practical jokes, and life lessons,” Schwarzenegger added. “We grew together by learning and loving.”

With Columbu’s passing, the world of bodybuilding and weightlifting lost a legend. May he rest in peace.

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Man decides to take his own life – then he realizes what’s in his dog’s mouth

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Monica Pop
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Nothing speaks love and loyalty as dogs. I am convinced that these creatures were sent to us by God, to keep us safe and to make our days a little bit brighter. Those who never owned a dog will never learn what it means to have a best friend for life.

Byron Taylor is a man who has a story to share, and it involves his dog Geo, a 6-year-old Rare Welsh Bull Mastiff. It all started when Byron broke up with his girlfriend. He felt devastated and depressed and found salvation in alcohol. He lost his savings and couldn’t find a reason to move on with his life, so he decided to end it. However, little did he know that Geo wouldn’t let his dad’s plan work.

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The moment Geo noticed the noose, he knew something was wrong and rushed to chew on it. The same thing happened a couple of times, and seeing the rope in the dog’s mouth made Byron reconsider his decision to commit suicide. He came to his senses and hugged Geo so tightly that everything started making sense again.

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Sadly, shortly after, Geo was diagnosed with an untreatable and inoperable brain tumor. That meant that he hadn’t had much time, so his dad decided to make his last days on Earth the best he ever had. Just two months after the devastating diagnosis, Geo passed away in the comfort of his dad’s arms.

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Geo is no longer around, but his dad makes sure the memory of him lives by telling everyone how the loving dog saved his life. This story is a special tribute to an incredible canine who made a change. Rest in peace sweet Geo, you will never be forgotten.

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Can you spot the creepy detail in this photo that’s freaking everyone out?

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Monica Pop
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Taking photos is the best way to preserve the memories of the joyous occasions that happen in our life. Many families even hire professional photographers to get their portrays when they pose for the camera. Most times, these photos are shared on the social media for family members and friends to see. Along the way, they gather plenty of likes and comments.

One particular photo of a family of five caught the attention of many for a very specific reason.

At first glance, the photo seems completely normal, showing a dad, a mom holding a baby in her arms, two sisters, and their dog.

However, after taking a closer look, one can easily spot a creepy detail which is hard to explain.

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If you take a look at the left side of the photo you will spot an arm hugging the younger sister, but that arm doesn’t belong to anyone on the photo. So whose could it be?

Well, some people believe it could be a ghost, and those who don’t believe in ghosts and in the supernatural say it could be photoshopped.

No matter what it is, the photo caused a stir on the Internet and went viral in a matter of days.

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Take a look and decide for yourself. Do you have any idea how this could be?

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