46 Years Later, a Heartwarming Father-Son Reunion
He’d long thought nothing good had come from his Vietnam experience. Forty-six years later, an e-mail proved him wrong.
Friends and Family
10 Memorial Day Quotes That Honor America’s Fallen Heroes
By Ashley Lateef2 min read
Memorial Day is a time of remembrance for those who bravely sacrificed their lives serving our country and protecting our freedom. Here are ten of our favorite quotes to help honor and remember these heroes on this important day.
Why a Veteran and His Remarkable Dog Traveled Across the Country
By Alikay Wood3 min read
When his dog was diagnosed with cancer, Veteran Rob Kugler took her on the roadtrip of a lifetime.
Al Roker on How Parenting a Child with Special Needs Inspires Him
By Al Roker8 min read
The Today show weatherman and co-host shares the joys and lessons he’s learned from his son, Nick.
These Volunteers Help Shelter Animals Find New Homes
By Pat Butler Dyson4 min read
They drive long distances to bring the animals to rescue partners across the country.
A Professional Diver’s Mission to Help Sharks
By Alina Larson3 min read
This underwater scuba ranger does it all—even removing hooks from sharks’ mouths.
6 Ways to Include Pets in Your Wedding
By Peggy Frezon4 min read
Be mindful, realistic and prepared—and other tips to help you share the big day with your pet.
6 Animals from the National Geographic Photo Ark Project
By Jim Hinch5 min read
For nearly three decades, photographer Joel Sartore has traveled the globe for National Geographic magazine. Joel has embarked on a new project: The National Geographic Photo Ark, a photographic archive of 12,000-plus animal species currently in human care. So far, he has captured images of 9,000 species.
Exactly the Cat This Military Family Needed
By Cody Koerwitz6 min read
Several deployments later, and still mourning the loss of a cat, this family found the love of a pet again.
Guideposts Classics: Joe Buck on His Hero, His Father
By Joe Buck8 min read
In this story from November 2003, sports announcer Joe Buck recalls how a shared love of baseball allowed him to grow even closer to his father, Hall of Fame baseball announcer Jack Buck, in Jack’s final years.
Meet the Young Boss Behind This Dog Treat Business
By Diane Stark2 min read
Gracie Jagler turned her love for dogs into a successful start-up.
Praying for a Pet
By Kathryn Slattery3 min read
Prayer helped this first-time dog mom and her pug through many challenges in life.
