When a duck named Merlin was born with a defect in his left leg, his prospects in life seemed very bleak. But that was before he was adopted last fall by the caring folks at the Annandale, New Jersey-based Goats of Anarchy Sanctuary. They knew that Merlin couldn’t thrive if sentenced to a life of …
When a couple welcomes their baby to the world, they hope the staff at the hospital will have their infants best interest at heart. They are the experts and have been trained to give the child the ultimate in care. In cases like this, a nurse was negligent to the needs of a baby under …
A United Airlines passenger was unexpectedly booted from a flight for verbally expressing what she thinks of her fellow passengers. She was assigned to a seat in the middle of two other people but she started to complain about getting “squished” since they were too big in size. Norma Rodgers, who works as a nurse …
You would think in a world with a rapidly ageing population, we would do our best to take care of our elderly. After all, not only are they the folks who have gone through suffering and hardship of one (or even two) world wars and the Great Depression, they are the ones who rebuilt the …
We know the saying “never judge a book by its cover”. Unfortunately, it’s something we fail to apply to animals – especially dogs. Bailey, a bright, friendly and adorable pup. But by law, he was ordered to be put down, purely because of how he looks – something he has no control over. According to …
It should go without saying that kids and alcohol should never be mixed. But in a Frederick, Maryland daycare center, these two crossed paths with dangerous results. The owner of the daycare, 50-year-old Doris Marie Ott, runs her center in her own home. One of the children in her care, a young boy, started acting …
Bullying in school has become a common occurrence despite many people’s attempts to spread love, acceptance and tolerance. According to Bullying Statistics, one in four kids are apparently being bullied on a regular basis in the United States. It is a growing problem that requires immediate action. An 11-year-old girl from New Hampshire pleaded with …
We’ve all heard unfortunate stories of social media faux paus that got people into serious trouble. These posts may have led to disciplinary actions at school or work, or they may have had lasting consequences with important relationships. One man was actually fired from his job as a long-time bus driver for his local school …
Pregnancy is highly rewarding for many couples who long to be parents. But even with the help of modern medicine, it is still a journey fraught with many possible mishaps. Having miscarriages and stillborn fetuses, while not talked about, is still an issue many would-be future parents have to contend with. On top of that, …
This article tells the touching story of true friendship between an elephant named Tarra and a dog named Bella. As featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, these two did not let a mere difference in physical size get in the way of befriending one another – they napped, played and even had their meals together! …