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Pets
Dog’s Blanket-Stealing Habit Melts Hearts Online
A dog owner has shared hilarious videos of her dog Luke repeatedly stealing her blanket from the bed. The videos have gone viral, with the dog's antics melting people's hearts online. Owner Sarina said she hopes the videos will remind people to record their pets' quirks.
Parenting
3-Year-Old Boy Lights Up When He Finally Meets Baby Sister
A 3-year-old boy who had been eagerly awaiting the arrival of his baby sister was finally able to meet her after she spent 12 days in the NICU. The boy's reaction to finally holding his sister was priceless, and his parents said it was a moment of happiness and relief for the whole family.
Health
Cancer-Stricken Mom and Daughter Share Emotional Hug After Both Going Into Remission
Danielle Draper and her mom Kristin both battled cancer at the same time. Danielle was diagnosed with Stage 1 Hodgkin's lymphoma, and her mom was diagnosed with myelofibrosis. After both going into remission, Danielle surprised her mom with the news that she was also in remission.
Pets
Draco the K-9 Sniffs out Blue Box to Reveal Couple’s Baby’s Gender
A couple in Iowa used their police K-9 to find out the gender of their baby. The dog, Draco, was trained to sniff out narcotics, so the couple hid the gender reveal in a box with a scent only Draco could detect. When Draco found the box, he sat down in front of it, revealing that the couple was having a boy.
Funny
Dodgers Fan Bride Surprises Father With Emotional Rendition of 7th Inning Stretch at Wedding
A bride surprised her father with a unique twist on the traditional father-daughter dance at her wedding. Instead of dancing, the bride and her father sang the 7th inning stretch from a Dodgers game, a tradition they shared when she was growing up. The video of the moment has gone viral, with people from all over the world praising the couple for their creativity and love for each other.
Funny
Dad Returns Home to Find Kids Have Coated House in Baby Powder, Makes Them Make Snow Angels
A dad in Rhode Island returned home to find his daughters covered head to toe in baby powder. He was initially taken aback, but then he saw the funny side and let them play in the mess for a while. He eventually cleaned it up, but said it was worth it to see his daughters having fun.
Health
Grandmother With Alzheimer’s Lights up for ‘First-Ever’ Meetings With Baby Granddaughter
A new mom shares heartwarming videos of her mother with Alzheimer's meeting her baby granddaughter for the "first time ever." The videos show the grandmother lighting up and smiling when she sees the baby, even though she doesn't remember her. The mom says these moments are a reminder of the love her grandmother has for her granddaughter, even though she's struggling with the disease.
Health
Inspiring Story of Woman Who Lost Legs in Crash Completes Pull-up, Shows What’s Possible
Sarah Frei, 19, was involved in a head-on collision with a drunk driver in 2020 that left her paralyzed below the waist. She underwent 20 surgeries and eventually had both her legs amputated. But she never gave up hope, and on October 4, 2021, she completed her first pull-up from her wheelchair. Her story is an inspiration to us all.