Goran Marinkovic, an animal lover from Serbia, is one of those people who change the life of stray dogs for the better and do all in their power to find each and every one of them a loving forever home.
Well, the truth is that Goran is currently taking care of around 100 stray animals. He makes sure they are well-fed and pays for the food he provides for them out of his own pocket. The sad reality is that not many people are willing to support him in his mission to help as many strays as possible, but that doesn’t mean he’ll ever quit helping.
“I save animals that are endangered, that live on the street, and I take care of animals because I love them,” he told Bored Panda. “I feed abandoned animals on the street that are not getting food from humans and have no owners. Their numbers are constantly rising.”
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Last year, as he was taking a walk, he heard strange cries coming from behind some rocks. He got curious and approached closer. The sight left him completely heartbroken. He spotted a tiny puppy in an old shoe. The poor baby was all by herself. He made sure he checked the area thoroughly in hopes of finding the puppy’s mother, but she was nowhere to be seen.
Goran knew the little one wouldn’t survive alone, so he decided to take her home and make sure she gets the food and the love she desperately needed.
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Goran named the dog Coco and took care of her until he was able to find a suitable family for her. The good thing was that after he shared Coco’s story on the social media, along with the photos of her sleeping inside the show, he started receiving messages from people willing to adopt her.
Eventually, Coco ended up with a couple from Germany and is currently traveling with her new forever family.
Goran stayed in touch with Coco’s adopters and they regularly send him photos of their beautiful dog.
Coco is now a year old and has the best personality. She’s cheerful, charming, and extremely friendly.
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“Every rescued dog from the street who finds a home is a victory for me,” Goran told The Dodo.
We are so glad for Coco and very thankful to Goran for his heart of gold and his love for the stray animals.
Different people have different reactions when it comes to stressful situations. While some panic, others manage to stay calm and grounded.
Well, keeping cool in cases of emergency can be of crucial importance, especially when someone’s life is in question.
One teen named Logan Simmons, who works at the Flowery Branch Chick-fil-A, was on the job when he noticed one customer in distress. Namely, as the woman drove through the drive-thru, it was obvious she was panicking and was in need of help. Without hesitation, Logan jumped through the window and ran towards the woman.
“I just jumped out the window and ran straight down to the car,” he told Channel 2 in Atlanta. “I think it was the quickest option. It was right there and I saw the other car right there.”
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As it turned out, this woman’s son was inside the car but she couldn’t get him out because he was tangled in his seat belt and was chocking.
“You could see he was turning red and losing pigmentation in his face,” Logan recalled.
He used a pocket knife in order to release the boy. Luckily, it all turned out for the best and the boy was feeling fine thanks to Logan’s quick reaction.
Although he saved a life that day, Logan didn’t brag about it. In fact, he only mentioned that to his mother some few hours after he returned home from work.
“I’m amazed he didn’t panic. As his mother, I would have panicked. I’d be running around going, ‘Oh my gosh! What do we do?’” his mom said.
If it wasn’t for Logan and his heroic act, the boy would have probably chocked to death. Thankfully, that didn’t happen.
“I’m still kind of shocked right now myself that all this has happened,” the brave teen said when speaking of the stressful event.
Being the longest-reigning monarch of the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth has seen it all. Ever since her coronation in 1953, the Royal Family was subject to a number of scandals, one of which the divorce of Prince Charles to Princess Diana, who remained much loved individual among the Brits and people from all over the world.
In recent years, the Queen has witnessed her beloved grandson, prince Harry, stepping down from the royal duties along with his wife Meghan Markle and leaving Britain for America.
On top of that, she experienced another huge heartbreak when her husband of many years, Prince Philip, died in April 2020.
She and Prince Philip spent the last two years of his life in the comfort of their home due to the pandemic.
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Recently, it was reported that Queen Elizabeth delayed her scheduled trip to Northern Ireland after doctors advised her to rest, but not much has been revealed.
Buckingham Palace announced that the Queen was hospitalized for “preliminary investigations” last week and was advised to rest for two more weeks. Otherwise, she’s in good spirits.
A report by Town&Country stated that she will continue with “light, desk-based duties,” but will avoid any commitments that might put her heath in jeopardy.
As reported by the Daily Telegraph, the Buckingham Palace’s statement read:
“Following on from their recent advice that The Queen should rest for a few days, Her Majesty’s doctors have advised that she should continue to rest for at least the next two weeks.
The doctors have advised that Her Majesty can continue to undertake light, desk-based duties during this time, including some virtual Audiences, but not to undertake any official visits. Her Majesty regrets that this means she will be unable to attend the Festival of Remembrance on Saturday, 13th November.
However, it remains The Queen’s firm intention to be present for the National Service of Remembrance on Remembrance Sunday, on 14th November.”
Next year will mark Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, a celebration to mark her 70 years of reign. It is planned for celebrations throughout the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and around the world to take place in her honor.
The plans for the celebration of the milestone have been revealed. From Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June, 2022, communities will gather together and there will be public events and numerous community activities.
We truly hope Queen Elizabeth’s health would improve and that she would be able to attend her Platinum Jubilee together with the people she served for so many years.
The process of giving birth is a miracle all by itself. And no matter if the mother is a human or an animal, the love and affection they feel for their bundles of joy is completely the same.
The moment the mother lays eyes on her baby for the first time is a precious memory to be hold and cherished forever.
In the video below, we witness the extraordinary moment of a mare giving birth to a baby foal.
However, she’s not left all by herself. Her owner is by her side during the process and helps deliver the little one. He also helps the foal get out of the amniotic sac.
Once out, the man introduces the baby to its mother. Her initial reaction is to lick it, and that’s the same as hugging and kissing.
The man then helps the foal stand on its shaky legs before he lets it run around its mother.
What a beautiful thing to witness. It is true when they say that mother’s love for her children is unmatched.
If you want to witness the miracle of birth go to the video below.
People share a lot of things on Reddit. Often times, they feel the urge to ask fellow Redditors about something they did. It’s like they are asking for some sort of approval for their actions, but they don’t always get one.
One mother shared what happened at her daughter’s birthday party recently. Namely, she organized a very fun event for the guests, where each of the children invited would get a craft kit so that they could build things together. It was a pre-paid event and she made sure every parent understood that the number of kids was limited. She made sure they knew no extra kids were allowed to attend the party.
This is how the post started. “I’m am a mother of 3 and as with most parents I’m sure, you’ve attended many birthday parties and had the misfortune of seeing that one parent who always drops their kids off and leaves without considering that not all the children were invited. Sometimes more than one parent does this and honestly, I think it’s selfish. If it had been prearranged with the hosting family then sure alls well but often times it’s not. Who would say no to a child? After all, it’s not their fault.”
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Well, as it turned out, one parent brought both of their kids to the party. One of them was on the invite list, and the other one wasn’t. When she realized the parent was planning on leaving both kids there, the mother writing the post told the parent that child B couldn’t stay and asked them to take it back home.
Hearing that, the uninvited child threw tantrum and started crying and yelling. Despite that, the mother didn’t allow the child to be part of her daughter’s birthday party.
“I stuck to it and firmly told parent that child B could not come. I still stuck to my decision when child B threw the biggest tantrum, parent made no move to calm but instead blamed me for saying no, and ‘all the other parents always let both children attend,'” the mother wrote.
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“Now had this been a small at-home event then sure I probably wouldn’t have made the fuss, grit my teeth, and dealt with my private feelings on the matter. But this was a paid per child event and it’s hardly fair to child A or B that they would have to share a craft pack,” she continued her post.
The parent who brought both the kids got angry and decided to leave the party with both the children.
Another mother who witnessed the incident approached the mom writing the post and told her she should let the extra child attend the party, but she wouldn’t listen. “I feel teaching my children the value of your word and sticking to it is more important that sparing the feelings of a child and parent who should know better,” the mother concluded the post.
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Some Reddit users slammed the mother, but there were also those who were supportive of her decision.
“Now those rude parents in the group will know you are NOT the one. I’m sure they’ll think twice before trying to dump extra kids on other parents too. Kids parties can add up, expense-wise, so I understand your irritation,” wrote one. Another added, “Happens often. Usually, that same parent is then the one who arrives late to pick up their kids from the party. Super inconvenient.”
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The shelter life can be really hard for most of the animals who end up there for one reason or another. Imagine the sadness of being locked up most of the day waiting for someone to notice you among the crowd of other canines like you who are longing for a forever family. Not much of a life, right?
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These dogs barely get to go outside and have fun, and no matter how much the shelter workers and volunteers try to make their days a bit better, it’s sometimes impossible to pay equal attention to each of the furry creatures because most shelters are overcrowded and the number of animals is huge.
Thankfully, the cross country team of St. Joseph High School, precisely their coach, Luis Escobar, found the perfect way to keep the dogs from the Santa Barbara County Animal Shelter happy.
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Early in the morning, before the students go for their training, which includes running a number of miles, they stop by the shelter and take all of the dogs with them, and they all run together.
This is a perfect way for the canines to get their daily exercise and work off their energy.
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According to researchers, those dogs who go running and take walks are much happier and healthier, and feel more comfortable around humans, and with that, they are more likely to get adopted by shelter visitors. On top of that, creating a bond with the runners may result in them falling in love with the dogs and welcome them in their life eventually.
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The idea of making the shelter dogs part of the training of the students is praised by thousands of people who came across this incredible story which was shared on Facebook by coach Escobar and the school.
People are saying things like these:
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Both these students and their coach are incredible people who make a huge change in the life of the sweet dogs who are in anticipation of getting their happy ending.
His incredible looks and dedication brought him the title of Mr. Universe five times, and he was named Mr. Olympia seven times. Despite these titles, his physique, along with his acting talent, helped him land one of the most famous roles in the history of film, that of Terminator. Who else if not Arnold Schwarzenegger?
Born on July 30, 1947, near the city of Graz, Austria, Arnold was aware of his looks ever since he was a teenager and knew he wanted to try himself in the world of bodybuilding. This decision turned out to be the best he could ever make, because bodybuilding brought him places and helped him with his career a great deal.
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Once he moved to America, Arnold, as anyone else who steps foot on the soil of the promised land, wanted to achieve the American dream. He really wanted to become an actor, although he was aware it wouldn’t be an easy thing to achieve.
“I never auditioned. Never,” he told TIM. “I would never go out for the regular parts because I was not a regular looking guy, so my idea always was everyone is going to look the same and everyone is trying to be the blond guy in California, going to Hollywood interviews and looking somewhat athletic and cute and all this.
“Okay, how can I carve myself out a niche that only I have? And so I always felt really strong about I have to get into the movie business.”
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After playing Conan in Conan the Barbarian, Arnold got the script of Terminator and hoped to get the role of Kyle Reese, who served as the main protagonist in the first film.
Speaking to Men’s Health, he explained the story behind getting the role that made him famous worldwide.
“He’s a machine. So everything has to be matter-of-fact. I told Jim that. I said there should be no joy, no gratification, no kind of victory lap of any sort. Just the mission, complete. I go through these points. Jim, afterward, says to me, ‘Fuck, you analyze it better than the way I have written it. Why don’t you play the Terminator?”
In 2019, he reprised the iconic role.
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Arnold also tried himself in politics and served as the 38th governor of California from 2003 to 2011. As of 2021, he is the most recent Republican governor of California.
He was married once and has five children. His now ex-wife, Maria Shriver, and Arnold were married for almost 25 years when they announced they were getting a divorce. At first, no one knew the real reason behind this shocking decision, but it was later revealed that Arnold had a son with the family’s housekeeper of 20 years, Mildred Baena.
Today, Arnold and his son whom he has with Baena, Joseph Baena, 24, are extremely close.
“He’s terrific and he totally understands the situation,” Arnold told Howard Stern in 2015. “So, it all has worked out… It’s a very tough situation for him. It’s a very tough situation for my kids, very tough situation for my family,”
“It was tough for everybody,” he added. “But it has happened and now we have to figure it out, right?”
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After filing for divorce, Arnold was spotted with another woman, Heather Milligan.
The two have been dating for quite some time now, and what we know of her is that she’s 28 years his junior and works as a physical therapist who treats professional athletes for their injuries.
According to her Twitter account, she founded her own practice named Elite Ortho Sport in 2013. Milligan graduated from the PT program at the Texas Woman’s University in Dallas, Texas, and received her Masters in Business Administration from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. She is also a board-certified specialist in Orthopedics and a board-certified specialist in sports.
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“I feel very fortunate, spoiled, that we have great patients and therapists that we get to work with,” she said on the Owens Recovery Science podcast in 2020. “It’s gone by fast.”
It has been reported that Arnold’s girlfriend has also been working in his strength competition, Arnold Strongman Classic, treating participants.
However, despite being together ever since 2013, when they were first spotted together, Arnold tends to keep his relationship private. Having in mind that he has spend his entire life under the spotlight, we don’t blame him for wanting to spend some time out of it.
The perfect definition of a best friend is someone who watches your back and makes sure you are doing it right every step of the way. Well, that is exactly what four stray dogs from China did for one of their pals. This touching video proves ones again that dogs are the most compassionate and most caring animals we know.
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The dogs were sitting in the middle of the busy road and refused to move an inch which arose curiosity at the drivers. But as they drove closely by the animals, they all realized how they were trying to protect their friend who was hurt from being hit by a car. When it got clear the poor dog wouldn’t get off the road, they decided to stand guard.
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Dogs truly are incredible friends and their loyalty towards humans and those of their kind knows no end.
Check the emotional video below and make sure you share it with your friends.
