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Pets
Girl Surprised With Retiring Military Dog After Pleading With Parents to Get a Pooch
A 10-year-old girl who had wanted her own dog for years could not believe her eyes when her family surprised her with a retired U.S. bomb dog who had served in the Middle East. The Spillane family, from Yardley, Pennsylvania, thought five-year-old cocker spaniel Finn would be the perfect companion for their daughter, Grace.
Friendship
Retired Army Sergeant Stunned by Surprise Reunion With Battle Buddy After 12 Years
A retiring Army sergeant was left stunned when his military battle buddy who he hadn't seen in 12 years travelled across the country to surprise him at his retirement party. The two men met while attending basic training in 2010 and quickly bonded over their shared experiences. They remained close friends even after they were deployed to different parts of the world. The surprise reunion was captured on video and has since gone viral, with people from all over the world sharing their reactions to the heartwarming moment.
Heartwarming Gestures
Teen’s Speech to Stepdad at Wedding Leaves Guests in Tears
A Bride’s son gave an emotional and heartfelt speech to his stepdad during their wedding celebrations, capturing people's hearts online and leaving guests in tears. Jesus Gonzalez, 14, surprised his mother by getting up to deliver the speech, something she says she was not expecting.
Family
Grandpa Drives Across Country to Surprise Grandson, Reveals He’s Moving In
A 6-year-old boy's heartwarming reaction to his grandpa's surprise visit went viral after his mom captured the moment on video. Video shows Carson running out of the house and into his grandpa's arms after his mom told him to close his eyes and wait for a surprise. Grandpa, James Conley, had driven across the country from North Carolina to Dallas, Texas, to surprise his grandson and reveal that he was moving to Dallas permanently.
Funny
Crafty Sea Lions Make Friends With Fishing Group by Visiting Their Returning Boat on Numerous Days to Beg for Their Catches
Clever sea lions in Cabo San Lucas have learned when to time their visits to fishing boats, begging for fish from holidaymakers. The adorable creatures have been spotted hopping on the back of boats and looking into the live wells, hoping to score a tasty treat. The sea lions' antics has amused the fishermen, and some have even been happy to share their catch.
Heartwarming Gestures
Organ Recipient Travels to Donor’s Brother’s Graduation so He Can Be There in Spirit
The organ donor recipient of a boy who tragically died aged 18 attended their donor’s younger sibling’s graduation so their brother “could be there with him”.
Heartwarming Gestures
Dad and Uncles Steal the Show at Six-Year-Old’s Birthday Party Dressed as Superheroes by Getting ‘Super’ Into Character!
A superhero-loving six-year-old experienced the ultimate birthday when his dad and uncles arrived at his party dressed as superheroes – and got ‘super’ into character. Karson, celebrating his birthday in Murrieta, California, loves superheroes, so to make his party extra special dad Braxton suggested the adults dress as his favorite heroes and make a surprise appearance.
School
Boy Bursts Into Tears When He Sees Long-Distance Dad at Graduation
A boy struggled to hold back tears when he was surprised by his father - who traveled 2000 miles to be there - at his fifth-grade graduation.