Robberies Thwarted, Loneliness Conquered, & Jedi Dogs Saving Lives

Young Lady Defends Store from Robbery

Though this is NEVER recommended as no amount of money is worth your life, this girl is the store's owner and refused to let this robbery be a successful one.


Neighbors (big & small) Fill the Gap

This elderly man recently lost his wife and his kids are grown and gone. Though lonely the neighbors do what they can to pay him visits and bring joy to his life.


Showing Up Matters At Every Age

You always see the videos of little kids at their Elementary School performance anxiously scanning the crowd for their mom & dad. Turns out that is pretty universal even when those kids are much bigger.


His Opponent Gets A Shout of Love From the Crowd

This pro tennis player, slightly jealous of the demonstrated affinity for his opponent hilariously asks the crowd a question in response.


Sea Lion Adopted by Coastal Village

The fisherman who rescued his as a cub assumed he would be rehabilitated and let back go into the wild. But this sea lion had other plans.


Accurately Named Dog (Jedi) Keeps Boy (Luke) Alive

They have been buds since Luke was just two and diagnosed with Diabetes. Jedi can sense when Luke is in danger with his blood sugar and alerts the parents accordingly.



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