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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.
Heartwarming Gestures
Autistic Boy Jumps for Joy When Police Officer Lets Him Tour Car
A five-year-old boy with autism who loves emergency vehicles and the sounds they make was given a special treat when a kindhearted police officer showed him around his vehicle and let him try out the sirens. The boy, Abel Aparicio, was with his mother when they encountered Officer Zandate of the Riverside Police Department. When Flor Aparicio mentioned to the officer that her son loves police vehicles, Officer Zandate went above and beyond, allowing Abel to sit in the car and explore.
Adoption
Mom Reunited With Son After 40 Years in Heartwarming Surprise
Brenda, a mom from Minnesota, was left in complete shock when her son, Ben, walked into her kitchen and introduced himself after 40 years. Ben was adopted by another family when he was a baby, and Brenda lost contact with him over the years. But her daughters, Amanda and Schauna, tracked him down and set up the emotional surprise.
Family
Grandma Who Had Difficult Year Fights Back Tears When She Finds Out Great-granddaughter Has Been Named After Her
A beloved grandma can’t hold back her tears of joy as she discovers her newborn great-granddaughter has been named after her.
Heartwarming Gestures
Veteran With COPD Surprised With New Mobility Scooter, Is Overcome With Emotion
Veteran Tim Serres, who suffers from COPD, was surprised with a new mobility scooter by fellow veterans Kenny Jary and Amanda Kline. The heartwarming gesture left Tim in tears, and he was able to use the scooter to drive around the park with his family for the first time in years.


