Lindsey Coplin / Facebook Survivor Tells Harrowing Tale of the 'Living Nightmare and Miracle' Her Family Experienced During Devastating Flood There was no way out. The family was surrounded by water. Many of their possessions had been lost or damaged. By Amanda Thomason August 27, 2021
Prayers for Meyer / Facebook 5-Year-Old Fighting Cancer Makes Friends with Hospital Staff Across Street Using Sticky Note Art Sticky notes depicting Mario, Iron Man, Batman, Minions and more appeared one after the other on the windows as the days passed. By Amanda Thomason July 24, 2021
Robert Nickelsberg / Getty ImagesCommentary Study Confirms Telling Difference in Way Conservatives and Liberals Treat Friends Democrats are more likely to cut out a friend over their political views in comparison to their Republican counterparts, a new study reveals. By Cameron Arcand June 11, 2021
Rolling Oaks Goldens / Facebook screen shot Boy Whose Foot Had to Be Amputated Forms Bond with Puppy Born Without Paw: 'She's Like Me' Paxton and Marvel especially have hit it off, and the puppy seems to have given Paxton a boost of confidence. By Amanda Thomason May 15, 2021
Emily Beineman / Facebook screen shot Grieving Little Girl Befriends Jogger and Dog During Dad's Funeral, Invites Them Into Chapel to Meet Him On the day of the visitation, as Raelynn sat on the steps at the funeral home, she saw a dog passing with its owner and called out. By Amanda Thomason May 3, 2021
Geauga County Sheriff / Facebook screen shot After Lengthy Battle with Cancer, Retired Sheriff Dies Just Hours Before Beloved K9 Partner Starting out as a road deputy and moving his way up to sheriff, McClelland was a staple in his community, and his dog Midge was, too. By Amanda Thomason April 20, 2021
Rochester Catholic Schools / Facebook 6-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Receives 'Powerful' School-Wide Welcome Back A kindergarten boy received a heartwarming welcome from his schoolmates and teachers after beating cancer. By Amanda Thomason April 15, 2021
Basak Gurbuz Derman / Getty Images Socially Distanced Friendships: Mental Health Experts Examine the Cost of Remote Socialization During COVID-19 Mental health experts are concerned about the impact social distancing guidelines have had on people's health and personal relationships. By Samantha Kamman April 4, 2021
Wendy Albright / Facebook screen shot Puppy and Parrot Become Online Sensations After Forming an Unlikely Friendship The video has racked up over 22 million views, and people are eager for more totally adorable and wholesome puppy and bird content. By Amanda Thomason April 3, 2021
Fox 17 / Video screen shot Michigan Community Comes Together to Help Down and Out Ex-Firefighter People offered to wash his clothes, give him gym passes to shower, feed him and even pay for a hotel so he wouldn't have to sleep in his car. By Amanda Thomason March 17, 2021