Category: Inspiring News

Heartbroken Dog Abandoned in Walmart Parking Lot Can’t Stop Hugging the Humans Who Rescued Him

A lonely, abandoned golden retriever mix had taken to living in a Walmart parking lot in rural Georgia. Although his owners knew of his whereabouts from locals, who told them more than once, they said they didn’t want him. He was flee-ridden, his fur matted, but more than anything else, the dog, who was later named…


Granddaughter Re-creates Photos of Her Grandma in Her Youth as a Surprise Birthday Gift

For her grandmother’s 71st birthday, a West Tennessee ceramic artist and vintage shop owner had a bright idea of re-creating photos of her grandma from a young age, with matching outfits and makeup. The sweet, touching result of her hard work has since gone viral. Lakyn Bowman, 26, owner of Lakyn Thrifts, got the idea…


Scottish Researchers Uncover Relic-Like Crystal Jar With Gold Inscription From Viking-Age Treasure Hoard

Nearly nine years after a metal detectorist in Scotland first stumbled on the largest hoard of Viking-age treasure ever unearthed in Britain or Ireland, its contents continue to yield new discoveries in the hands of researchers. The Galloway Hoard, found in 2014 by one Derrick McLennan from Ayrshire, consists of over 100 gold, silver, crystal,…


Crafty Dad Transforms an Old, Run-Down Caravan Into a Stylish Space for Just $2,600

When a 28-year-old father’s family trips to Spain were canceled twice, he was undeterred in making sure they at least had a staycation. Transforming an old, run-down caravan for just 2,000 pounds (approx. US$2,600) into a stylish space, his family are now enjoying their time outdoors. “I was always on caravan holidays when I was a…


Amateur Astrophotographer Shoots Jaw-Dropping Images of Galaxies Millions of Light-Years Away in His Backyard

A keen stargazer in the UK who started photographing the heavens during lockdowns has produced a series of jaw-dropping images of galaxies millions of light-years away. Roger Allpress, 57, has captured the most distant corners of space after he turned to astrophotography to solve his CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus lockdown boredom. His stunning photos show…


‘The Lord Is in Control’: Parents Choose Faith Over Abortion, Saving Baby With Genetic Defect

Two parents from Chatsworth, California, found themselves at a fork in the road when at 21 weeks into the pregnancy they were told that their baby had a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), a genetic defect that leaves a hole in the diaphragm between the chest and abdominal cavity. What looked like a dead end was,…


‘Doing Things Right’: Loving Dad of 2 Shovels Snow for Neighbors Every Time It Snows

Kindness is a choice of the will. A husband and father from Wilmington, Delaware, habitually chooses to demonstrate kindness to those around him. And while he doesn’t do it to be recognized, his bighearted service does not go unnoticed. Every time it snows—which can be quite often in a Delaware winter—Brian Dignen shovels his driveway…


Man’s Dog Leads Him to Skinny Abandoned Foxhound Laying in Mud in Dog Park; He Adopts Her Into Family

On a weekend jog with his dog last fall, a man was surprised when his pet, who usually never leaves his side, suddenly ran off into a nearby dog park. Confused by her strange behavior, he went to investigate what had caused her to rush off in such haste. The 36-year-old dog lover, Will Green, caught…


Taxi Driver Gave Customers Free 400-Mile Ride When Their Flight Got Canceled Due to Bad Weather

When bad weather caused a family’s flight from Glasgow to London to be canceled, their chances of making their connecting flight to the Caribbean plummeted. However, it was their taxi driver who came to the rescue, saving their vacation. John Murphy, 47, of Falkirk in Scotland, owns a taxi company, Elite Central Travel. On Feb. 20,…


5-Month-Old Colt Covered in Feces Saved From Neglectful Keepers, Makes Amazing Transformation After Rescue

Shiraz was one of 137 horses rescued from sever neglect in late 2019 from the Whispering Willows horse sanctuary. Of these equines, 15 of the youngest ponies, including 5-month-old Shiraz, were brought to and cared for by Mare and Foal Sanctuary, just outside of Newton Abbot, UK. This rescue would be a turning point for the young…