Category Archives: Animals

Whale Thank You

Posted on November 14, 2011

What would you do if you were out on a boat and a whale swam up close entangled in a fishing net? This is an encounter that Michael Fishbach had with a humpback whale in just such a situation and the surprising display the whale put on when he was freed. It will bring warmth to your heart and a tear to your eyes:

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Welcome Home, Mom

Posted on October 28, 2011

It isn’t just when returning service members see their children that the tears can flow. Here a US Air Force Captain returns from Afghanistan to see her 8 and a half year old pup, Molly, at the airport. The video shows how much Molly missed her and will have you reaching for the tissues.

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Last Minute With Odin

Posted on October 7, 2011

There isn’t a whole lot to say about this video beyond that if you have ever had a dog that you loved (or just have a heart), you are going to need that tissue box (or two). Just watch and then go and hug any pets that you currently have:

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Christian The Lion

Posted on October 1, 2011

I don’t know what it is, but this video seems to find a bag full of onions near me every time I watch it. Christian was the name of a lion that men named John Rendall and Anthony “Ace” Bourke purchased from the Harrods department store in England in 1969. A Christian grew older and got bigger, the two decided to reintroduce Christian back into the African wild. A year after releasing Christian to the wild, the two men decided … Continue reading →

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