Well, as it turns out, not all “good boys” are dogs. Yes, people keep unique and unusual animals as pets and seeing them bonding with them is always satisfying to watch.
Now if you think you’ve seen it all, wait until you take a look at the video of this owner who has a very special friend. It does run like a four-legged furry companion, but as we already told you, it isn’t one.
Only a whistle is enough for the big bird to come and spread its wings in excitement. The dad knows exactly what is going to happen and decides to film the whole thing so that we can see the incredible moment.
We can say that this human dad and his beautiful white owl really love each other and have fun time around.
If you have never seen such a bird running to its owner when called, here you have it.
Losing a parent is one of the greatest and saddest loses in life. It’s especially difficult when you are young and need the support, advice, and the love only a mom and a dad can give.
Unfortunately, the family of Army Staff Sgt. Alfred “Fred” Brazel lost him back in July of 2017 while his boys were still very young to be able to cope with the fact they won’t see their father ever again.
Sgt. Bazel lost his life to four stage rectal cancer at the age of 37, only five months after the devastating diagnosis. His wife Kait and sons Mason and Mylan were grief stricken, but they also knew their loving husband and father wouldn’t want them to be sad.
“We never once addressed it as a sad thing,” Brazel told “Today” of her husband’s cancer diagnosis.
“That was the attitude and mentality we had throughout the battle. We as a family lived and continue to live life to the fullest in every moment.”
Around four months after Sgt. Brazel said the final goodbye, Kait and their sons visited his resting place at Arlington National Cemetery. After a 24-hour drive, they were finally there.
Visiting their father’s grave was a very emotional moment for Mylan and Mason.
“We brought a blanket. Mylan said he felt like he could feel his daddy, and he wanted to take a nap with him,” Brazel told ABC News.
“He is laying there taking a nap with his dad and Mason is beside him praying. They took time together with each other and I just stood back.”
Kait was extremely proud of the way her boys reacted to the visit.
“I felt proud while we were there,” Brazel told “Today” in an email.
“Obviously it was sad because the boys are talking to their dad and he can’t talk back, but really I’m proud because throughout the fight our goal was to be realistic with the boys without the losing their innocence as children.
Seeing them share their lives with their dad’s headstone, I knew we accomplished exactly that,” she wrote.
As they were leaving, Mylan ran back to his dad’s headstone to give him a hug, and Kait believes it was the sweetest thing ever. It was as though Sgt. Brazel was really there, by his family’s side.
Speaking to ABC News, Kait says how she believes her boys were reacting that way because they were aware of where their dad was going. They knew of his prognosis and fought against that stupid cancer together as a family. That was probably the thing that helped them accept reality easier.
“We don’t shelter them from ‘adult things.’ It was their dad and they were a part of the fight,” Brazel told “Today.”
“We have always been very open with them, and because of this I believe they have handled the whole journey amazingly.”
Police officers are those people whose job is to make sure the community and its people are safe. Many times, what they do for the citizens goes beyond their professional duties, and we should all be profoundly thankful for that.
While these servicemen and women put themselves in danger, their families are those who fear for the safety of their loved ones.
An unfortunate event that struck the family of a cop showed the whole country how police officers stand by each other’s side and provide comfort for their colleagues in times of sadness and grief.
Officer and Marine Jack Adams was out with his family one day in December when they got involved in an accident. The word of the tragic event spread quickly and officers from all over America sent their prayers.
“Marines, I have some bad news to pass,” Gy Germano wrote on the Jax Iron Gators Facebook page on Dec. 9. “Jack Adams and his wife were in a bad accident last night. He is in serious condition and it doesn’t look like his wife is going to make it.”
“If you don’t know Jack, he was a Sgt in Bravo when we were deployed in Desert Storm and now he is a JSO motorcycle cop.”
“On a personal note, he was my crew chief for the six months we were in Desert Storm. He was a great Marine.”
“In December 2018, one of our Motorcycle Police Officers, Jack Adams was involved in a traffic crash,” the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office wrote on Facebook.
“His family was in the vehicle when they were hit by a drunk driver.”
“His wife, Cathy Adams, who also worked for the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office died in the crash. Both of his children sustained minor injuries.”
Adams and his children were recovering physically, but on emotional level, they were crushed. A beautiful family was now left without the member they all loved so very much.
In order to help their colleague and friend overcome the grief from the loss of his beloved wife, the police officers put a video for him. The clip was intended for Adams, but it quickly spread among people and warmed the heart of everyone who got to see it.
Words of support came from officer from all across the country. They all made sure Adams knew he was not alone. His friends were there for him.
“If there is anything you need at all you can contact us directly,” one officer offered.
“We are wishing you a speedy and healthy recovery,” an officer with a police department in Des Moines, Iowa, said.
Adam Schaffer of 5ivecanons said that he was “honored” to be a part of the heartwarming project.
“I’ve personally seen a few hundred times,” he told WTVT, referring to the video, “and still to this day it gives me goosebumps and tears.”
“[We] donated all of our time and resources to make this piece, and to help our community when it needed it. It was an honor and a gift to us, to help put this together.”
In order for a canine to become part of a K9 unit, they need to undergo training where they would learn how to assist the police officers and other law-enforcement personnel in solving cases of missing people, detecting narcotics and weapons, chasing suspects, and patrolling sensitive areas.
These dogs are valuable members of the police department and the community where they serve. They put their life on the line when taking part in complex missions and we are grateful for their sacrifice.
Axle, a 14-year-old German Shepherd and a K9 officer passed away and The Ottawa police bid farewell to him. He was part of the unit for nine years.
“Rest easy, Axle. You were a tremendous asset to your city and you will be missed.” The Ottawa police posted on their Twitter.
Yesterday we said goodbye to PSD Axle. He passed away at the age of 14. He served proudly for the @OttawaPolice Canine unit for 9 years. Rest easy big fella. pic.twitter.com/haQWCFUtbl
German Shepherds posses all he qualities of becoming service dogs. They are highly loyal and intelligent. According to the German Shepherd Dog Club of America, “[The first German Shepherd was a] working sheepherder, requiring no training other than direction and finish to become proficient at the task.”
Currently, there are 11 service dogs of this breed working with the Ottawa Sun Unit.
If you ask a little kid what they want to be when they grow up, the answer you are most likely to hear is a doctor. You might be laughing right now because you recall the time you dreamed of becoming one, too. However, as time passes by, only a few really fulfill their childhood wish and pursue a career in the medical field.
Claudia Martinez is one of them. Saving other people’s lives was something she always wanted to do, and she went for it. But things took the wrong turn for this lady when she started experiencing severe headaches and consciousness while at college.
Unfortunately, she was diagnosed with Chiari Malformation, a condition where brain tissue extends into the spinal cord and can cause paralyzes.
“When I got my diagnosis, I was sent to a neurosurgeon,” Martinez said. “He told me that I needed brain surgery as soon as possible. If not, I was going to be paralyzed from the neck down. And so within a week I was undergoing my first brain surgery.”
This all came like a real shock, but it didn’t break Martinez’s spirit. Despite her condition, she graduated from college with a 4.0 GPA and got accepted at the UTHealth McGovern Medical School where she was treated.
“Since I was first diagnosed, I’ve had six major brain surgeries,” she said.
“I thought I’d have one surgery. I knew my life would be a little different, but I thought I would have this surgery and go on to med school. And that would kind of be the end of my story. But it’s been quite the opposite of that.”
In her third year of studies, Martinez had her sixth and last surgery during which she had a stroke. That left her unable to function from the neck down.
“I had to relearn how to do absolutely everything,” said Martinez. “My mom had to shower me, dress me.”
This brave lady continued her rehabilitation at the TIRR Memorial Hermann Rehab Hospital where she learned how to walk again through the use of Exoskeleton. Throughout her ordeal, she never lost the desire of finishing her studies and becoming a doctor. Martinez is currently in her final year and is set to graduate in 2020.
Martinez’s story is incredible. Her case was referred to as a miracle. If you want to see her whole story, check the video below.
“Dogs are the only creatures on earth that love you more than they love themselves” is a saying that proved to be true many times. These amazing animals are gentle, loyal, and love their humans more than their barking and licking can say.
Having a dog by your side means having a friend for life. The sad reality is, however, that the life span of our furry buddies is shorter than ours’ and there comes a time when we have to say that one last goodbye. If you have never gone through the pain of losing a pet, you can’t possibly know how painful that experience might be.
Kermie was a loving dog who was diagnosed with cancer only a month after her human daddy Eric was deployed for eight months. The veterinarians gave Kermie only two to three months to live, but she wouldn’t leave the world without seeing her human for one last time.
This is what Eric’s wife had to say of their sweet pet.
“We were devastated, to say the least. Kermie was our first child, and we did not think Eric would ever get to see her again.”
“Kermie continued to do okay for several months, surpassing the vet’s estimate for survival. As the end of the deployment drew nearer, hopes for a never-expected reunion began to creep into our minds. However, the tumor in her mouth was making it increasingly more difficult for her to eat and drink.”
“November, homecoming month, was very stressful. We truly did not know if she would make it until Eric returned. The boys and I were doing everything we could to ensure she took her medication and kept her weight up. I was making her home-cooked meals, and at times, hand-feeding her. “
“Twelve days before Eric was due home, we received crushing news – the deployment was being extended indefinitely. I just KNEW Kermie would not make it until Christmas.”
“She hung on.”
“A few days before Christmas, after 9 long months, we received the best gift. It is all any of us wanted for Christmas.”
Seeing Eric was all Kermie needed in order for her strength to get back. She started eating and drinking without struggle. But only a few months after she celebrated her 12th birthday, Kermie had to be put down because her tumor made her life very difficult and miserable.
Her family misses her dearly and will never forget all the joys Kermie brought in their life. However, they know she’s now at a better place.
Along with the heartwarming video of the reunion, the family shared a quote from Dr. Seuss that goes, “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.”
In the fight against criminals, K-9 units play very important role. The officers along with their four-legged highly-trained canines make sure the law is respected and everyone stays safe and sound. The intelligent dogs who have strong sense of smell help in pursuing fugitives, searching for missing persons, and detecting narcotics or weapons.
Back in March 2018, officer R.J. Young and Bruno, a K-9 German Shepherd, were on the job when the canine got shot in the face by a suspect he was trying to reach.
The brave dog risked his own life in order to prevent anyone around him getting hurt. His injuries were pretty severe and he had to undergo two surgeries. A bullet was lodged into his chest, but luckily, it missed his heart.
Bruno’s recovery was intense, but he pulled through and was ready to say goodbye to his professional career as an officer. His fellow friend, officer Young, visited Bruno at the hospital for the first time after the incident took place and their reunion was caught on tape. We have to admit that we couldn’t help but shed some tears of joy for these two.
The best part of all is that now Bruno is officially adopted by officer Young’s family. They all love him so much and know he simply belongs there, near his friend’s side.
Officer Young said, “He’s like a son to me. Bruno will be with me for the rest of my life.”
Usually, when something is taken from us, we tend to react in an angry manner. Luckily, the workers who were on their lunch break when a stray dog approached and stole a slice of the mouth-watering pepperoni pizza didn’t get mad. On the contrary, they could see from the way she looked that the poor soul was starving.
However, this kind workers knew a small portion of their lunch wouldn’t be enough food for the malnourished ‘thief’ so they decided to call the Peninsula Humane Society and SPCA and ask whether they could step in and help.
When the rescuers arrived at the scene, they stumbled upon an incredible discovery. It turned out the dog didn’t take the food for herself. She had someone to feed, and she would do anything to do so.
The dog, now named Queen Elizabeth, was a mother of six precious puppies. Unfortunately, when they were first spotted that day, they were all near starvation.
the Peninsula Humane Society said, “This poor little dog was struggling to survive on her own, eating whatever scraps of food she could find and trying to take care of her babies.”
To see what happened to this family of seven take a look at their story in the video below.
