Dog 'badly abused' finally finds forever home after nearly 500 days in shelter

After enduring nearly 500 days in an Arkansas animal shelter, Neo, an abused dog rescued by local police in 2022, has found a loving forever home.

It's official: Guinness confirms 92-year-old man's world record Grand Canyon hike

It’s official: Alfredo Aliaga, a delightful 92-year-old man, broke the Guinness World Record in October as the oldest person to ever hike the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim.

Organizations offer diabetic alert dogs for those in need

A pair of Minnesota-based nonprofits, “Wishes and More" and “Picnics With A Pup," are delivering a Christmas bonus to 16-year-old Abby and her diabetic alert dog, Finley.

23 feel-good, heartwarming things that happened in 2023

From awe-inspiring, world-record feats to incredible acts of kindness, there’s no shortage of joy to be found in 2023.

Missing dog back home after community search in St. Joseph

A 2-year-old Yorkie mix was back with his family in time for Christmas after they spent seven days searching for the lost dog near St. Cloud.

Primp our Tree recipients holiday surprise
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The Continenza family got a special delivery from FOX 9?s 18th annual Primp Our Tree after smoke damage from a kitchen fire forced them out of their St. Paul home and into a hotel. However, a FOX 9 viewer took things a step further to help the family feel extra festive this holiday season.

Texas mother surprised by US Marine daughter's unannounced return for the holidays

A heartwarming holiday surprise unfolded at 407BBQ in Denton County, Texas, as Lydia Calderon, a hardworking mother, received an unexpected visit from her daughter, a US Marine.

Elk River mom makes holiday care packages for patients at Maple Grove NICU

An Elk River woman is bringing the spirit of Christmas to her local hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit, eleven years after her son was delivered prematurely.

10-year-old boy receives 'Iron Man'-themed bionic arm in early Christmas miracle

A 10-year-old boy named Harry from Lancashire, England, born without the lower part of his arm, received a remarkable early Christmas gift—a bionic arm.

Oklahoma man puts up Christmas lights for his entire neighborhood

When Stephen Dunkelberg put up his Christmas lights this year, he noticed his was the only house lit up in his dark neighborhood. That's when he decided to spread his own form of holiday cheer.

Nurse takes stuffed animal on hospital adventure after young patient leaves toy behind

A heartwarming incident unfolded at a Maine hospital when a 6-year-old girl left behind her stuffed pig, "Piggy," after undergoing tonsil surgery. To alleviate the stress, a nurse embarked on a creative endeavor, taking Piggy on a hospital adventure

Video: 'Spunky' husky rescued from storm drain

“Sebastian, had always wanted to meet the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but instead, found himself face to face with a couple of Animal Control Officers!"

Want to donate to charity this holiday season? Try one of these vending machines

“Giving Machines" have opened up in 41 U.S. cities for the holiday season, as well as in 14 different international cities. Here’s how they work and where to find them.