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Pets
Viral Video Shows Excitable Dog Unable to Contain Excitement as Elevator Arrives With Her “Best Friend” Human Each Week
A dog’s adorable weekly routine with her human “best friend” has gone viral thanks to a video of her unable to contain her excitement as she waits for the elevator to arrive.
Parenting
Daughter Surprises Dementia-Battling Dad With News He’s Going to Be a Grandpa
Daughter surprises her dementia-battling father with the news that he is going to be a grandfather. The heartwarming video of the moment has gone viral, with many people praising the daughter for her thoughtfulness and compassion.
Pets
Hilarious CCTV Footage Shows Cat’s Nighttime Behavior
A cat owner's CCTV footage of his pet's nightly routine has gone viral, capturing the hilarious and fascinating behavior of the furry creature. The video shows the cat strutting around the apartment, washing, climbing under its owner's arms, and jumping on him at multiple points. At other times, the cat can be seen looking out of the window before heading back to its owner to cuddle up to him once more.
Weddings
Groom Goes Viral Thanks to Tearful Reaction When He Sees Bride Coming Down the Aisle
An emotional groom has gone viral thanks to his tear-filled reaction to his wife coming down the aisle. William Bunns, from Hammond, Louisiana, couldn’t stop bawling at wife Amanda's entrance and at one stage even tried to shake it off – much to the amusement of friends and family in attendance.
Pets
Golden Retriever Who Carried Stuffed Dog Toy for Years as Companion Wags Tail With Joy When He’s Surprised With New Puppy to Play With
A golden retriever named Molson who carried a stuffed dog named Kelsie everywhere he went was surprised with an identical real puppy named Posie by his family. The video of Molson's reaction has gone viral, with people across the world being moved by the heartwarming moment.
Military
Soldier Dad and Daughter Share Hug When He Returns From Deployment to Be There at Her Graduation
Texas girl who thought her soldier dad would miss her graduation was stunned when he returned from deployment to surprise her. Madison Maldonado, 17, had been feeling down about the fact that her father, Ricardo, 39, wouldn’t be able to attend her big day. But thanks to a surprise plan by her family, Ricardo was able to make it home just in time to see his daughter graduate.
Military
6-Year-Old Girl Can’t Believe Eyes When She Wakes From Nap to Reunite With Soldier Dad
Amelia Hornback, 6, was asleep in the back of her mom's car after her kindergarten graduation when she was surprised by her soldier dad, Zachary, who had returned home from deployment.
Pets
Dog Learns to Retrieve Frisbee From Bush by Copying Owner
A dog in Canada has learned a clever trick to retrieve her frisbee after watching her owner do it. Mabel, a two-year-old border collie, would often get her frisbee stuck in a bush in her backyard. Her owner, Jennifer Vieira, would have to walk over to the bush and shake the frisbee down, but one day Mabel decided to copy her owner and shake the bush herself.