No One Imagined Stray On Death’s Door Could’ve Ended Up So Gorgeous

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Monica Pop
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Skye was only one year old when animal control officers took her off the streets of Palm Valley, Texas. The emaciated Husky mix was left to fend for herself and was in need of some serious medical assistance. However, instead of rushing her to the vet’s, the officers brought her to a high kill-shelter. 

There, she was immediately placed on the list to be euthanized. Shelters like these have no enough funds to take proper care of the animals that come to them, so they put them down, especially those who suffer from serious medical conditions.

The staff, however, though Skye deserved a chance as they could see sparkles in her eyes. She wanted to live and they were willing to do their best to make that happen. What the kind-hearted people from the shelter did next was to contact the Rescue Dogs Rock NY and ask whether they could take Skye in and pay for her treatments. 

Luckily, they said yes and that’s when Skye got her second chance to live. Now, after she was treated for her mange and the tick-borne disease, all they needed to do was to find her a foster home. 

The first family that took her in helped her recover completely, and Skye was later placed in another foster home. The great news came when her foster parents decided to give her a permanent home. 

The New York woman knew Skye would fit in just perfectly. She’s great with small children and other dogs, and it was all this family asked for in a dog. 

The transformation of Skye is incredible. She doesn’t resemble that scared and sick dog any more. Her fur grew back and it’s whiter than ever. 

People looking at her before and after photos have hard time believing it’s the same dog. She turned into a gorgeous animal thanks to all the good people involved in her rescue and recovery. 

Next time when you see unhealthy stray on the streets think of Skye and know other dogs can have the same fate as her. All we need to do is give them love. 

Woman Missing for 16 Days Found Alive in Forest with Burns to Feet and Ankles

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Monica Pop
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The thought of getting lost in an unknown and scary place is beyond terrifying itself. So when 35-year-old physical therapist and yoga instructor Amanda Eller was reported missing after she wandered into the Hawaii wilderness, everyone was worried sick for her safety and her fate. 

The search was on for 16 days when the woman was spotted from the air. 

The person reporting her missing was Eller’s boyfriend, Benjamin Konkol. He said how he last saw her on May 8 when she went hiking. After she didn’t get home that night, he alerted the authorities. 

“She’s my soulmate, she’s the love of my life and I feel that she’s still out there,” Konkol said during a May 16 interview with ABC News.

“I’d really like to stop spending my evenings alone and have my love back.”

The rescue teams were looking for Eller tirelessly and her family and friends never lost hope that she’s there somewhere, waiting for someone to spot her. 

“We found her in a stream bed, she was waving up at us while we were in the helicopter, and we got her out nice and safe,” Berquist told ABC News Radio on May 24.

“She was not injured. She has a little bit of exposure from the sun, a little bit of sunburn. She lost her shoes a few days in. But no injuries.”

The injuries Eller sustained were minor, knowing how long she was in the wilderness all by herself. 

“She was very alert, she knew her father’s phone number, she knew who she was, where she was, knew exactly how long she had been out there — very surprised to see us,” Berquist, the person who spotted her said.

“I’ve never felt something quite that overpowering.”

Rescuers took her out of that place by air lifting her, after which she was rushed to Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was in a good physical and mental condition. 

“I think she took a good fall. They found her in a deep ravine, basically unable to get out, as I understand it,” John Eller, Amanda’s father, told KGMB/KHNL.

“The rescuers had to be airlifted out as well, because it was so tumultuous.”

WARNING: The following image my be disturbing to some viewers.

Julia, Eller’s mom, couldn’t wait to see and embrace her daughter. She received the news about Amanda’s rescue with excitement. She later told KHON-TV how Amanda survived by eating berries. 

“I felt in my heart she was alive,” Julia Eller said. “I never gave up hope for a minute.”

“Even though at times I would have those moments of despair, I stayed strong for her because I knew we would find her if we just stayed with the program, stayed persistent and that we would eventually find her.”

The Ellers are beyond thankful to everyone who got involved in the search and helped in locating their daughter.

“The Maui community here — caring and helping in the search,” Julia Eller said, “we couldn’t have done it without every person in so many ways.”

Dog Rescued From “Nightmare Mansion” Got a Chance for a Better Life

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Monica Pop
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Rescue stories of vulnerable and neglected animals who can’t fight for themselves remind us that not everyone is heartless towards these poor souls. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has done so much for the animals in need, and this time, they saved a group of 84 Great Danes from a New England mansion that was a headquarter of an illegal puppy mill.

The conditions in which the dogs were kept and bred were inhumane. There were feces all over the place and pieces of food were thrown around the rooms. 

Some of the dogs were caged while the rest were running free. 

After the rescuers stepped foot inside the place, they shared a post explaining what they really stumbled upon, saying, “The first thing that hit [rescuers] was an overpowering rancid and putrid smell, with ammonia levels so high in some room that the rescuers’ eyes teared up.”

“There were feces and debris smeared across all the walls to the point where the windows were opaque.”

“There was no sign of available water, just some remains of raw chicken parts strewn around the dogs.”

While all the rooms were full of dogs, there was one bedroom in which only two Great Danes were placed. One of them was a senior whom they named Wanda.  

Morgan, a rescuer at HSUS, told The Dodo: “We have these really dramatic pictures of [Wanda] in this person’s bed, and it was completely covered in feces.”

The dogs were unhealthy, filthy, and in need of medical assistance. The rescuers from HSUS asked to be given legal custody of the dogs that were placed at a shelter after the rescue. The battle over the custody lasted for 14 months. 

During that time, Morgan and Wanda became best friends. It was obvious that the dog found in her rescuer someone she could love and trust. 

Speaking of that period, Morgan says:

“All the volunteers would say, ‘You know that she’s your dog, right?’ She picked you. That’s your dog.’”

Welcoming the dog in her home didn’t sound like the best idea because of Morgan’s husband’s health condition at the time, but she still did it as her gut feeling was telling her it was the right thing to do. 

“It was probably one of the best decisions I’ve ever made,” she later revealed.

The bond between the two is stronger with each passing day and Wanda loves being around her human mommy so much that she follows her wherever she goes. Morgan admits that Wanda is her “soul mate” and says how neither she, nor her husband can imagine their life without the new addition to their family. 

“I literally spend my whole life caring for animals, and I don’t think I’ve loved an animal on Earth as much as I love her.”

It’s amazing how Morgan helped Wanda put her sad past behind her and start her life over. She now gets to spend her days surrounded with people who love her unconditionally.

We hope each of those 84 dogs trapped at the mansion will find their happy ending, too.

Nearly Extinct Pink Dolphin Gives Birth To Pink Baby

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Monica Pop
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When Captain Eric Rue first spotted the incredibly unusual pink dolphin named Pinky, she became an instant sensation. Everyone wanted to see the unique mammal that spends her time in the Calcasiey river in Louisiana. Her popularity grew so high that there’s even a Facebook page of her where people can see photos of her swimming and playing in the water. 

Although it’s still not completely clear how Pinky got her color, many experts claim it’s due to a rare genetic mutation. Technically, Pinky is an albino, which means her cells don’t produce enough melanin and it leads to discoloration of the body. 

Ever since people learned of this pink river dolphin, they couldn’t help but wonder whether her babies would be of the same color as her. The curiosity is now satisfied as Pinky was recently spotted swimming with her calf, and guess what, it’s pink too. 

This means that the little one inherited its mother’s genetic mutation and their population may increase in the future. 

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) listed river dolphins as endangered. It is estimated that there are currently close to 9000 pink dolphins around the world most of which can be found in Hong Kong and the Amazon rivers.

Because of her very light color, Pinky’s body shouldn’t be exposed to the sun too much. 

Dad Calls Out And A Good Boy Comes Running, But It’s Not A Dog

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Monica Pop
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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. 

Boys of Deceased Army Sergeant Photographed Talking to Daddy at His Grave

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Monica Pop
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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 Across US Share Heartwarming Message for Cop Whose Wife Lost Her Life in Tragic Accident

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Monica Pop
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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.”

Beloved Service Dog Gets a Final Goodbye From The Ottawa Police After 9 Years of Service

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Monica Pop
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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. 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.
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