Ferndale Cat Shelter awarded $50K grant after 13-year-old's essay
A 13-year-old girl won $50,000 for the Ferndale Cat Shelter after writing an essay about her bond with Mr. Mittens.
It wasn’t all bad: Here are 20 good things that happened in 2020
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, some good things happened in 2020.
87-year-old Troy man continues hauling trash, even through pandemic
Even as he nears 90, Dominic Tringali is still picking your trash - even if you leave 500 bags at the curb and even during a pandemic.
WWII veteran discharged after beating COVID-19, just in time for 104th birthday
A World War II veteran who beat COVID-19 got a heartwarming sendoff and just in time to celebrate his 104th birthday.
Texas high school opens grocery store for students, families — and it accepts good deeds as payment
The grocery store at Linda Tutt High School doesn’t accept cash. It operates on a point system, where students can earn points for good deeds.
FedEx driver gifts boy with new basketball, hoop in random act of kindness
A FedEx driver gifted an Ohio family she saw on her route often with a new basketball and basketball hoop in a random act of kindness.
‘Drools’ the dog finds loving home after spending 729 days in shelter
After spending more than 700 days in a Colorado animal shelter, “Drools” the 4-year-old pit bull-boxer mix has finally found a forever home.
A pumpkin with a purpose: photo prop bringing strangers together in St. Clair Shores
A photo prop is bringing families together during this holiday season in St. Clair Shores.
Adorable toddler mimics inflatable Halloween decoration
One Maryland boy, who is known for his goofy antics, decided to give his mom a laugh by dancing along with an inflatable Jack Skellington Halloween decoration — and the likeness is uncanny.
Cow-hugging is the new animal therapy trend we all need
While therapy animals are not a new concept, hugging cows in the name of wellness is gaining popularity not just in its origin country, but in the U.S. as well.
Family tailgates outside hospital awaiting new baby amid COVID-19 restrictions
A North Carolina family got creative when it came time for their newest member to be born by tailgating in the hospital parking lot, equipped with plenty of encouraging signs for mom and dad.
University of Michigan doctors separate 1-year-old conjoined twins in 11-hour surgery
Doctors at the University of Michigan have separated 1-year-old conjoined twin sisters.
Elderly dog with the ‘cutest shuffle’ rescued from being euthanized after CA wildfires burned home
An elderly dog whose home was burned down in the California wildfires was set to be euthanized before being rescued by a pet sanctuary.
Oldest living Marine, Sgt. Dot Cole, celebrates her 107th birthday
A very happy birthday to the oldest living Marine, Sgt. Dot Cole, who turned 107.
Michigan toddler with leukemia defies odds and is in remission; gets chance to be a real cowboy
Gabriel Crowe has fought and won more health battles than more grown adults. At just 2 years old, he got a chance to ride a real horse during a horsey house call.
Man loses nearly 200 pounds in less than a year to ride new roller coaster
Jared Ream attributes his successful weight loss to focusing on a tangible goal.
High school sweethearts who overcame cancer and strokes beat COVID-19 with help of caring doctor
Robert Beecham and his wife, Janice, overcame COVID-19 thanks to the diligent and empathetic efforts of Dr. Satyam Nayak.
Indiana police officer helps 12-year-old boy run lemonade stand, matches proceeds
An officer helped a 12-year-old boy run his lemonade stand -- and even matched all of his proceeds.
Clarkston 9-year-old saves girl struggling in lake, helps save two other boys
A nine-year-old boy is rightfully being called a hero after he saved one girl and helped save two other boys at an Oakland County lake earlier this month.
7-year-old throws personal prom for babysitter after hers was canceled
You’re never too young to plan, and then throw, a prom.