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Brooke Burns’ journey in the entertainment industry began in the mid-1990s, when she first rose to prominence as a model and actress. Her early years were marked by appearances in commercials and TV shows, with her breakout role coming in 1998 when she starred as a lifeguard on the hit series Baywatch Hawaii*. Burns’ portrayal of the…
When Vienna Shaw, Celine Casey’s daughter, was born with a rare birthmark on her forehead, she and her husband had to make a difficult choice. Vienna’s parents were worried about how her congenital melanocytic nevus, which affects only one in 20,000 newborns, would impact her as she got older. Concerned about the potential emotional and…
Should there be a limit on who can wear a swimsuit? Most would say “Absolutely not!”—except for my daughter-in-law, Janice, who thinks otherwise. After a refreshing trip to Miami Beach with my husband, Donald, I felt rejuvenated and loved. One day, I wore a black two-piece, and Donald couldn’t stop complimenting me. A little girl…
At 4:30 a.m. on a busy road in Orange County, Patrick Hennessey spotted two pit bulls in distress. Injured and trembling, they were dangerously close to traffic. Patrick called the police for help, and when deputies arrived, one of the dogs, despite her fear, curled up in the officer’s lap, seeking comfort. The two pit bulls, wearing pink collars, had likely been abandoned. One dog had a serious leg injury, possibly from being hit by a car. Deputies Boggs and Reed quickly tended to her, applying gauze to stop the bleeding while waiting for animal rescue professionals. A passerby, moved by the officers’ compassion, took photos and shared them, praising the deputies for their kindness. Deputies Boggs and Reed stayed with the dogs, offering comfort and reassurance, despite their long shifts. They knew the dogs had been abandoned before, but they were determined to make sure Liberty and Justice were never left alone again. Officer Reed shared that pit bulls, often misunderstood, are loving animals. The deputies’ dedication showed in their actions. After Animal Services arrived, the dogs were safely taken into care, having finally found the love and safety they deserved.
One night in Colorado, Amy Shelly left her door unlatched so her cat, Meatball, could come inside. He did—but later, an unexpected guest arrived too: a bobcat. Amy woke at 4 a.m. to crashing sounds and found the wild animal perched on a living room shelf. She called for help, and deputies from the Jefferson…
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While spending time outdoors in Sydney, Australia, Jessica placed her diaper bag under a stroller — not realizing a baby ringtail possum had crawled inside for warmth. The joey was discovered only when the stroller was moved. Likely separated from her mother, the tiny possum was cold and alone. Jessica quickly called WIRES, a wildlife…
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him dash into the grass. Refusing to leave him behind, she gently coaxed him out until he finally came to her. “He looked skinny and dirty with a lot of fleas,” Breanna said. She brought the puppy, now named Koa, home and gave him a bath. Though still nervous, he slowly began to relax. It…
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After tornadoes struck St. Louis, Missouri, most people found shelter—but one dog was left chained outside as trees fell around her. Neighbors heard cries from a pile of debris and called Stray Rescue of St. Louis (SRSL). Rescuers found a terrified dog, later named Love Is The Answer (LITA), trapped behind an abandoned house. She’d…
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The Dekalb Humane Society recently took in a tiny, scruffy kitten who stood out from the rest — nicknamed Sewer Rat for his disheveled look. “He’s a kitten. Allegedly,” DHS joked. “He looks like he crawled out of a haunted crawlspace.” Found alone in the middle of a road at a trailer park, the orphaned…
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When a 3-month-old stray puppy arrived at the Kentucky Humane Society, he was covered in scabs and in critical condition. Named Wilbur, after the pig in Charlotte’s Web, he suffered from demodectic mange and giardia, leaving his skin raw and his body weak. “Every touch or movement caused him immense pain,” said Jen Harris of…
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