Little Johnny’s story takes an unexpected turn and we can’t stop laughing

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Little kids are really fun to be around, well, except when they are not revealing things about you in front of others. As you knows, many of them don’t really know how to keep a secret and love to share stories of what’s going on inside the house.

The following story is fictional, but it’s bound to make you burst out laughing. And yes, it will teach you to be careful what you say or do in front of small children.

Little Johnny sees his dad’s car passing the playground and going into the woods. Curious, he follows the car, and sees daddy and aunt Jane passionately kissing and eagerly taking off each others’ clothes.

Johnny finds this so exciting and can barely contain himself as he runs home and starts to tell his mother excitedly.

“Mommy, Mommy, I was at the playground, and daddy and….”

Mommy tells him to slow down, but that she wants to hear the story.

So Johnny tells her. “I was at the playground and I saw daddy’s car go into the woods with aunt Jane. I went to look and daddy was giving aunt Jane a big kiss, then he helped her take off her blouse, then aunt Jane helped daddy take his pants off, then aunt Jane laid down on the seat, then daddy…”

At this point, mommy cuts him off and said, “Johnny, this is such an interesting story, let’s save the rest of it for when we’re having dinner. I want to see the look on daddy’s face when you tell it tonight.”

3 hours later, the whole family is gathered at the dinner table. Finally, mommy asks Johnny to tell his story.

“Well, I was at the playground, and I saw daddy’s car go into the woods with aunt Jane. I followed them to see what they were doing, and then I saw how daddy gave aunt Jane a big kiss, and then he helped her take off her blouse.”

Johnny made a pause where his mom had interrupted him earlier, and looked at her. She smiled and nodded for him to continue.

The little boy said:
“And then aunt Jane helped daddy take off his pants, and then daddy and aunt Jane did that same thing mommy and uncle Jack used to do when daddy was in the Army!”

Senior Dog Adopted After Seven Years at Shelter Is Transformed by Family Life

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She had completely changed!

This is the story of Pirate, a 12.5 years-old senior dog who had spent a great portion of her life not in a loving forever home, but at an animal shelter. Formerly a stray, visitors always walked passed her due to her age – no one gave the senior dog a chance. However, one woman and her husband, did. Once Jennifer Hoyt, with her husband in tow, walked into the doors of the Oahu SPCA shelter, she took notice of the senior canine and requested an appointment to meet Pirate in person almost immediately.

The couple were shocked to find out that Pirate the already senior dog had spent half her life in the shelter being overlooked by potential adopters for 7 years. For Pirate, the hope of a forever home seemed so far away until the couple came. Although Jennifer and her husband did not own a house yet, that did not stop them from adopting Pirate soon after they’ve met.

At first, the couple purchased a dog bed for Pirate for in her kennel, and visited every day for many months to keep her company. When they finally got a house and introduced Pirate to their new home, she was a dog transformed. With the new nickname ‘old lady puppy’, Pirate begun to show many sides of personality which no one else had seen before.

Pirate welcomes the couple home daily from work, is a natural at dog training and is always on her best behavior. Hooray for Pirate!

Watch the story unfold in the video below!

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

— PSD Riso (@ottawapoliceK9) 17 May 2019

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.

Med student survives 6 brain surgeries to become doctor

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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.

Dog Given 8 Weeks to Live Hangs On for Months to See His Dad for the Last Time

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“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.”

K-9 Was Shot While on the Job – His Reaction Is Priceless When the Officer Comes to Visit

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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.”

Stray Dog Steals a Slice of Pizza and Leads to Homeless Puppies’ Rescue

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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.

Amazon Tribe Wins Lawsuit Against Oil Company To Save Half A Million Of Acres Of Rainforest

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The planet, our shared home, is facing real crisis as the global warming starts taking its toll. The long-term rise in the average temperature of the Earth’s climate system leads to heat waves, sea-level rise, flooding, melting glaciers, earlier spring arrival, coral reef bleaching, and the spread of diseases.

The rainforests prevent all this by storing the Earth’s rainwater and releasing it back into the atmosphere.

The fact that the rainforests are in danger of being destroyed for the sake of the profit of the oil companies should be enough concern for all of us to take action.

An Indigenous tribe of people called the Waorani, native of the Ecuadorian Amazon made history when they won a lawsuit that protected more than half a million acres of forest land from being mined for oil drilling.

The Ecuadorian government planned on drilling for oil over an area that spanned seven million acres of rinforest. The Waorani stood for their home and got the support of famous names who are fighting for our planet, among which Leonardo DiCaprio. Before the huge landmark victory for the rainforest, the actor Twitted:

“The Waorani people are one day away from saving half-a-million acres of forest from oil drilling. Watch the video and send a message to Ecuador’s government: protect indigenous rights & the Amazon.”

The Waorani people are one day away from saving half-a-million acres of forest from oil drilling. Watch the video and send a message to Ecuador’s government: protect indigenous rights & the Amazon. https://t.co/EMnWv8Bqng @AFrontlines #WeLoveTheEarth #WaoraniResistance pic.twitter.com/qlv5uY6Pg0

— Leonardo DiCaprio (@LeoDiCaprio) April 25, 2019

Oswando Nenquimo, a spokesperson for the Waorani of Pastaza released a statement saying:

“Today we have protected our forest from oil drilling; we have protected our water from contamination; we have protected our children from sickness. This is a legal precedent for indigenous rights.”

“But the fight is far from over. The government will appeal because they still want the oil beneath our land. Indigenous Nations across the Amazon and the world must band together to protect our homes.”

This story and what the tribe achieved gives humanity a sparkle of hope that things for our planet could still turn for the better. What we should all do is try to keep it as clean as possible and fight for the raisnforests.

Gary Sinise Surprised 1,000 Children Of Fallen U.S. Soldiers With A Trip Of A Lifetime

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Known for his roles in Forrest Gump, Apolo 13, CSI: NY, and many more, it looks like Gary Sinise gave a lot to the public throughout the years. However, his best role is that of an incredible real-life humanitarian whose foundation has helped hundreds of families of fallen soldiers and military members.

Last year, the Gary Sinise Foundation flew around 1,700 people, including 1,000 children of soldiers who lost their life fighting for our country to an unforgettable trip to the magic land of Disney in Orlando, Florida.

The surprise trip was part of the program dubbed “Snowball Express” and involved 15 private planes. The children were able to enjoy the all expenses paid trip around the Holiday season.

The Snowball Express became part of the Gary Sinise Foundation in 2017. “We are committed to maintaining the wonderful traditions while finding new and exciting ways to serve our families of the fallen,” says the foundation.

What a sendoff for families as they board the Snowball Express! @INDairport -> Chicago -> Orlando for a special holiday trip in honor of their loved ones who died while serving our country. @GarySiniseFound @GarySinise @DoubleGee18 @WTHRcom #WTHRSunrise pic.twitter.com/ZWNAfnckBk

— Anna Carrera (@AnnaWTHR) 8 December 2018

“Each one of these children who are going on these airplanes have lost a parent in military services,” said Sinise. “…Either combat related or illness or unfortunately suicide sometimes. We wanna take care of these kids and make sure they know we don’t forget.”

What this man does for these families is simply incredible. Being a veteran himself, he knows what it takes to be part of the military and to put your life on the line every single day although you know your children, parents, spouse, are praying for you and waiting for you to come home safe and sound.

Gary Sinise Foundation’s Snowball Express 2018 at Walt Disney World in Orlando this year! A chance to heal, connect with other Gold Star families, and celebrate! 1,722 family members of our fallen heroes at the happiest place on earth. pic.twitter.com/zdE4gcEwiM

— GarySiniseFoundation (@GarySiniseFound) 10 December 2018

Jen Tringle witnessed the incredible moment the children who were taking the trip were greeted by the staff and the people present at the Nashville airport with an emotional rendition of the Star Spangled Banner.

Along with the video, she wrote. “Most every person standing around, myself included was bawling at the sight of these kids and spouses who have paid so great a price for our country. To see all of this at Christmas time was so humbling,” she said.

Sinise’s devotion is amazing and deserves our respect. You are an incredible man, Lieutenant Dan!

Loyal Dog Mourns His Caregiver By Sitting Vigil Outside His Office

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A person named Demafelix shared a heartbreaking story about Buboy, the dog that refused to let go of the person who fed him and gave him love.

Buboy was spotted standing in front of the faculty office at Mabalacat City College in Pampanga, Philippines. He even tried scratching the door, obviously trying to get the so much anticipated belly rubs from his favorite human. The staff at the faculty described this as the most touching scene they’ve ever witnessed because they knew the person Buboy was looking for will never arrive.

Marcelo, the professor who took care of the stray pup passed away. He was described by his colleagues as a kind-hearted man who offered help to everyone in need and would often stop by at the faculty even if he didn’t have lessons only to feed Buboy.

“[He] considered you family,” Demafelix wrote in a Facebook post. “When he has no classes, sir will go to school to look at you and give you food.”

“You can’t express all the pain because you don’t know what happened,” Demafelix added “Suddenly he didn’t go to school but still you are waiting outside the faculty [room] where you are always waiting for him, you are always waiting for his arrival.”

Knowing how much the professor cared for the dog who was now confused and left wondering where his friend was, Demafelix decided to take Buboy to Marcelo’s wake and let him say the final goodbye.

Buboy was now at ease that he could see his human once again and everyone got emotional when they realized the loving creature refused to leave the coffin’s side.

The school and the rest of the professors are now taking care of Buboy and make sure he is well fed and given the love he deserves. They do it as a tribute to Marcelo.

Enormous humpback whale leaps out of the sea right behind a fishing boat

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Nature never fails to amaze us and take our breath away. All those mesmerizing creatures that we get to share this world with only add to the beauty of our planet, and having close encounters with some of the wild and giant beasts is something we all want to experience.

Recently, whale watchers Douglas Croft and Kate Cummings took a video of one of the most fascinating scenes when it comes to men and nature. During their stay at Monterey Bay, California, they witnessed a Humpback whale leaping out of the water. The best thing of all was that the giant creature decided to get some fresh air right behind a small fishing boat, and it really showed how huge these wales really are compared to a fisherman and his vessel.

Although the place where the video was taken is known as one of the most popular whale-watching spots, no one really expected for such a close encounter to take place.

We believe the person on the boat was as surprised as Croft and Cummings.

Compared to the whale, the boat named Baja Sueno looks like a toy.

We don’t even want to imagine how the captain of that boat must have felt at the moment he realized a whale was getting out of the water so close to him. His feelings were probably a mixture of excitement and fear.

The video is truly amazing and it makes us wish we were on that boat, looking at the magnificent whale having fun right before our eyes.

That had to be a huge and loud splash, don’t you think so? Luckily, it didn’t harm the captain of the boat.

Speaking of that day, Croft told Uniland how there were hundreds od boats there, and before getting out of the water completely, this particular whale was enjoying in front of the curious eyes staring at him.

“That the breach was directly behind the fishing boat really shows the size. Since the boat is closer, it should look bigger, but the whale is huge! If I’d been the fisherman, I’d probably need some new underwear.”

Cummings said that if a whale breaches once, they are likely to it multiple times.

“I figured the next breach would be around the fisherman because the whale was heading that way and sure enough! Though I didn’t expect the whale and the boat to line up so perfectly.”

Take a look at the incredible encounter in the video below. Isn’t this whale impressive?

6-Year-Old ‘Lunch Shamed’ By School, Family Demands A Change In School Policy

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An unpleasant incident that took place at the Southwest Elementary School made family of a 6-year-old ask for the school policy to be changed.

Namely, little Anya Howard was about to have her lunch at the school cafeteria when the employees noticed they couldn’t charge those $2.25 from her school account. That’s when they asked her to return the tray with food and told her to go at the back of the line and wait for a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

Doing so, it made some classmates laugh at her face, saying she was poor and couldn’t afford her lunch. This made Anya sad and ashamed. It was her grandfather Dwight Howard who told the story. He also urges the district administration to review the cafeteria policies and make changes that would help avoid such unpleasant and humiliating situations in the future.

“When she was talking to me about it, she was more than ‘sad,’” he told WFLA.

“I mean, that’s embarrassing for a little 6-year-old.”

The school sent a note saying how the girl’s cafeteria credit was $0.10, but they didn’t bother to inform the parents on the matter earlier.

“They waited until there was a dime left, denied her the opportunity to eat the lunch that she had [been served and tried to pay for] and then she had to go to the end of the line to wait for a PB&J,” Dwight said.

The Greenwood Community Schools superintendent, Dr. Kent DeKoninck, emailed a statement to News 8:

“It is not an uncommon occurrence for multiple students to be served the alternate lunch on any given day. Any time this happens, our staff looks to handle all of these as discreetly as possible… We do allow elementary students to charge two hot meals before receiving the alternate meal.”

He didn’t want to add any additional comments on the case, as he said Anya’s family didn’t contact them directly.

People can’t get enough of this video of “Super Mom” duck towing her 76 ducklings

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Wildlife photographer Brent Cizek thought the day was a nice one, so he decided to visit Minnesota’s Lake Bemidji hoping to make some nice shots. But what he came across was truly unbelievable and way above all his expectations.

Believe it or not, he stumbled upon a mommy duck with 76 ducklings and people can’t get enough of the video of this truly unusual sight.

That a single mother can’t possibly lay so many eggs is something we are all aware of, that’s why this case of a mommy duck with so many ducklings is so special, yet not that uncommon in the ducks’ world.

Actually, not all of these sweet babies belong to the duck, but she’s in fact babysitting, or ducklingsitting in this case. The duck is a “crèche” mother.

Speaking with Jillian Mock of the Audubon Society, Cizek confessed how he never though he would see such a sight of so many ducklings getting out of the water one by one as though they were waiting in line to say hi to the camera. He also said how the equipment he brought with him that day wasn’t his best one. Well, only if he knew he was going to make the best duckling video ever.

Cizek named the common merganser duck species matron “Mama Merganser.”

The ducks were practicing swimming across the lake while their “mommy” was waiting for them on the shore.

Seeing them sprinting in line made it look like they were walking on the surface of the water. Truly breathtaking.

Some of them, however, weren’t feeling that confident and didn’t enter the water. They were just dipping their feet in it every once in a while.

Smithsonian Magazine states that female common mergansers only lay about 12 eggs at a time, which means around that number of babies belonged to this mother duck. The rest belonged to other moms, but this one was in charge of all of them that day.

Bob Duchesne, who writes a birding column for the Bangor Daily News, says that this crèche, “is a form of ducky daycare system which is most typical among birds that breed colonially and whose eggs hatch at roughly the same time.”

It’s obvious this system of bringing up the little ones works, as it allows other moms to get their rest for the day, and their little ones get to be part of a crowd and have some fun time.

However, wildlife experts say that it is still not that common for one mom to take care of so many babies. The numbers reported before are around 50 ducklings, but this brave duck managed to look after 76 of them.

Seeing large groups of animals functioning like this is fascinating. This will help the ducklings learn how to fly in formation later in life.

The video below has to be one of the cutest you have ever seen. Watch it now and you’ll thank us later. Enjoy!

Man Looks Out Window To See Some Unexpected Guests Having A Blast In His Pool

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Being surrounded by nature and bonding with the wild life can’t compare to any other feeling. Unfortunately, not everyone gets to experience that.

Garth Bradley lives in a lovely area of South Africa, and just recently, he got some unexpected visitors who really made his day. Honestly, we enjoyed watching them having fun in his swimming pool, too.

He was working from home that day, when he heard some splashing sounds. Wondering who it could be, he took a look outside and saw the animals jumping in and out of the water.

“It was enjoyable to watch them having fun. Sort of like watching human kids playing around the pool,” Garth told The Dodo.

If you are already guessing, let us tell you who paid Garth a visit on that sunny day; a group of baboons who were looking forward to some refreshment.

This wasn’t the first time for these creatures to hang around Garth’s natural garden, but it was definitely their first encounter with the swimming pool, and it looks like they loved it.

Garth is pleased to have them around and doesn’t mind if they come again and take a full use of his trees and pool.

“We chose to live in this area for its natural beauty,” Garth said. “We have moved into their space, they haven’t moved into ours. It is about tolerance. It would be foolish of us not to expect visitors from the wild.”

Hungry Stray Walks Up To Stranger’s Car, The Driver Makes The Mistake Of Offering Food

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Apparently, all it takes for a dog to welcome itself in someone’s home, or in the case of this lovely stray, in someone’s car, is for the word food to be spoken.

When a man driving his car spotted a lovely black dog approaching his vehicle, he asked the animal whether it wanted something to eat. What the dog did next will amaze you. It liked the idea of having some food and jumped right into the car.

Honestly, it wasn’t something the man and his passenger expected for the dog to do. They were caught by surprise and admitted how they even got scared a little bit. Well, they obviously forgot that cats aren’t the only ones who get to choose their owners, some dogs do it too.

At this point, the man probably thought how offering food wasn’t the best idea, or maybe not, since they had lots of fun laughing.

It’s great the man was able to put everything on tape, because telling people how a dog climbed right into your car getting stuck between the windshield and the steering wheel for a while, I guess you wouldn’t buy it.

The dog’s reaction once at the passenger’s seat is as though it’s asking, “Ok, man, now how about that food you offered?”

This has to be one of the funniest videos out there. It’s a must see!

5-Year-Old Breaks Karate Board After Class Cheers Him On

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In life, we may often fail in accomplishing our goals in the first try, but what is important is to understand that we should never quit pursuing our dreams, no matter what it takes. And yes, asking for help along the way isn’t something we should be embarrassed of because the reality is that everyone needs a little push and a helping hand every now and then.

Phoenix is a 5-year-old boy from Orlando, Florida who is a perfect example of what love, encouragement, and words of praise may do.

He is taking karate lessons at the Bobby Dixon’s American Martial Arts Academy and recently, he and his friends were taking a challenge of breaking a wooden board. However, where his classmates did it on their first go, Phoenix failed.

What he did was get up and try again. But he failed the second time, too. It looked like it was a challenging task for sweet Phoenix to accomplish, but according to his mother Claudia Swinger, he wasn’t about to quit trying anytime soon.

After some time, however, Phoenix felt like it was too much for him and burst in tears. He felt embarrassed because he was the only one who couldn’t break that wooden board.

Seeing him struggle, his peers decided to cheer him up and encourage him to give it a couple more tries. Claudia captured the moment the kids cheer her son’s name as one. This made Phoenix go for it again, this time more determined than ever to break that board that caused him so much trouble.

This time, he did it on the second try. He managed to complete the task all thanks to his friends’ support.

It was a day to remember not only for Phoenix who learned a valuable lesson, but for the rest of the kids too. They knew that offering a helping hand to someone in need and a bit encouragement may lead to success.

Phoenix got a bunch of hugs and everyone knew he was the winner of the event, not because of his kicks, but because he never gave up trying.

Claudia shared the video, writing: “My boy learned one of the most important lessons in his life today! NEVER EVER GIVE UP!”

The confidence boost Phoenix got from those around him was all he needed to complete the task that seemed like an impossible mission at the beginning.

It’s amazing how kids so young can be so compassionate. We are sure they will grow into great human beings and valuable members of the community.

Mom of four dies suddenly of brain aneurysm so doctors urge people to learn the warning signs

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The unfortunate event of a mother’s passing as a result of brain aneurysm now serves as a warning for people to never ignore any sudden and severe headaches they may experience.

The thing is that the brain aneurysm may take place with little to no warning and people often misdiagnose it with migraine.

But for 41-year-old Lee Broadway from North Carolina this condition resulted with a fatal outcome, and now her family is urging others to pay closer attention to the changes they experience in their bodies in order to prevent any serious consequences.

Lee suffered from migraine most of her life and she got used to the pain over time. But that day was different. She was feeling so bad that she had to call her husband and ask him to get home as quickly as he could and bring her to hospital.

Eric, Lee’s husband, later said how his wife described her situation as “the worst headache of her life.”

Eric rushed Lee to the ER, but he was aware something serious was in question.

“I knew this couldn’t be good because I’ve seen her deal with pain before,” he told People Magazine.

Only two days after she was admitted to hospital, Lee passed away and Eric and tiher four children were devastated.

Although identifying the warning signs of brain aneurysm can be challenging, doctors are trying to raise awareness of the consequences by teaching the public about some of the symptoms of this life-threatening condition.

Mayo Clinic states that “A brain aneurysm is a bulge or ballooning in a blood vessel in the brain. It often looks like a berry hanging on a stem.

A brain aneurysm can leak or rupture, causing bleeding into the brain (hemorrhagic stroke). Most often a ruptured brain aneurysm occurs in the space between the brain and the thin tissues covering the brain. This type of hemorrhagic stroke is called a subarachnoid hemorrhage.”

They further list some of the most common symptoms people should be aware of such as:

- Sudden, extremely severe headache
- Nausea and vomiting
- Stiff neck
- Blurred or double vision
- Sensitivity to light
- Seizure
- A drooping eyelid
- Loss of consciousness
- Confusion

Many times, the brain aneurysm may cause problems even before it leaks. In cases like this, seeking medical help may lead to early detection and prevention of rupturing.

If the aneurysm is large it may press the nerves or the brain tissue and cause some of the following symptoms:

Pain above and behind one eye
A dilated pupil
Change in vision or double vision
Numbness of one side of the face

According to the doctors who treated Lee, her condition was initially not considered that serious and after the surgery the family was told she was going to pull through, but she later bled out and was considered brain dead as a result of postoperative complications.

“I ran out and lost it,” said Eric.

The reasons for brain aneurysm to form are still unknown but doctors believe older people and women are at higher risk of developing one. Further, they say how other categories who may develop one over time are heavy smokers, drug and alcohol abusers, and people with high blood pressure.

Brain aneurysm can also occur after a person experiences a head injury or certain blood infections. Some are even born with it.

If you or someone you know experiences severe headaches or any other of the symptoms listed above, urge them to visit a doctor.

The following story is fictional, but it’s bound to make you burst out laughing. And yes, it will teach you to be careful what you say or do in front of small children.

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.

Visiting their father’s grave was a very emotional moment for Mylan and Mason.

Kait was extremely proud of the way her boys reacted to the visit.

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.

The fact that the rainforests are in danger of being destroyed for the sake of the profit of the oil companies should be enough concern for all of us to take action.

An unpleasant incident that took place at the Southwest Elementary School made family of a 6-year-old ask for the school policy to be changed.

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