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Deputies rescue ‘squealing’ puppy from dangerously hot vehicle

How hot is too hot for your pets?

Coming to America: A day in the life of a refugee teen

In many ways, Sorayya Rezai is a typical teenager — but as a refugee from Afghanistan, she’s...

Bride's bouquet toss helps her brother pull off surprise engagement

A bride used her bouquet toss to help her younger brother surprise his girlfriend with an engagement...

'Thankful' shelter dog saved from euthanasia snuggles rescuer during car ride home

Gregory, a 2-year-old beagle who had been scheduled to be put down, couldn't keep his paws off...

Nobody wanted this dog with an unusual face until she saw him (and fell in love)

Beau Tox, a sweet yellow Lab with a sunken cranium and close-set eyes, has a new lease on life...

DNA Day: He found his long-lost brother at school — then took the trip of a lifetime

Kieron Graham discovered his long-lost brother Vincent Ghant lived incredibly close by. (By TODAY...

Cat walked 12 miles to get back to his family, and they tried to euthanize him

Toby the cat walked 12 miles back to his original family after they gave him away, but they still...

103-year-old woman gets sweet birthday surprise: a cat in need of a home

Lillian Grant received a precious gift for her 103rd birthday after losing her beloved cat, Sammy,...

Pet chicken helps man heal after death of his dog — and the internet adores them

Dave Cox says he adopted the chicken after his beloved pet dog died. Now, his adventures with...

Grandma gets surprise Justin Timberlake tickets — and she couldn't be more excited

Sarah Watson posted a video of her grandmother opening her Easter basket to reveal tickets to...

'I wanted to help': Girl collects thousands of crayons for pediatric hospitals

The "crayon girl" has collected more nearly 30,000 boxes of crayons for children in pediatric...

Missing cat reunites with owner after 14 years in ‘fairy tale’ ending

When Perry Martin received a phone call from his veterinarian telling him that his missing cat...

Shelter workers slow dance with dogs and cats waking up from surgery

The dancing, singing and cuddling help shelter animals feel safe, loved and calm as they wake...

Smiley the blind therapy dog may be gone, but here's how his legacy lives on

Smiley died in October after battling cancer, but his family is doing all they can to keep his...

‘Stranger Things’ stars cheer up kid after classmates fail to attend birthday party

Millie Bobby Brown and Gaten Matarazzo tweeted support for Aaron Alambat after his classmates...

Want to surprise a volunteer and support their cause? Tell us about them!

TODAY is looking to shine a light on a dedicated volunteer whose work is making a difference...

Puppy whose snout was tied up is ‘still wagging, trying to kiss everybody’

Despite the cruelty inflicted on her, Emerald is a happy dog who loves people. Law enforcement...

This man dressed as Elsa kept his cool while pushing police wagon out of snow

Dressed as the "Frozen" character Elsa, attorney Jason Triplett rescued a Boston police wagon...

This corgi was fat-shamed, but here's the truth behind his sad story

Pax the corgi attracted some internet fat-shamers. Morgan Moffitt, the dog's owner, would like...

After heartbreaking separation, man and pit bull have joyous reunion

Lewis Jimenez adopted Titus from a shelter but had to return the dog as his breed became increasingly...

'Lollipops for Lockdowns': Helping kids stay calm during active-shooter drills

The TODAY Parenting Team's Kristen Hewitt describes a growing effort to get lollipops donated...

‘Heartbroken’ man is giving away engagement ring in touching contest

Steven Crocker is turning a broken engagement into something positive, by offering a free engagement...

Shelter provides dogs with big, comfy chairs to make them feel at home

Chairs that would otherwise end up in the trash are getting a second life helping shelter dogs...

This dog, once considered unadoptable, is now 1st deaf K-9 in Washington state

After a tough start in life, Ghost is now a successful narcotic K-9 with the Washington State...

Find out how you can help families with heart disease

The American Heart Association has a legacy of helping families. Find out how you can help them...

Michelle Obama meets 2-year-old who admired her portrait — and dances with her!

Michelle Obama shared a video of her dancing with Parker Curry, the 2-year-old who went viral...

This dog was returned to the shelter for being ‘too nice.’ We think she’s perfect

Helena is what's known as a "Velcro dog" who always wants to be close to the ones she loves....

This dog’s beloved toy was discontinued, but a caring stranger saved the day

Jaxon only loves one toy: a green plush alligator with big eyes and two pointed teeth. When PetSmart...

Baby chimpanzee snuggles up to pilot after being rescued from poachers

Baby Mussa and his high-flying friend are quite a pair!

‘Heartbroken’ dog owners warn of pet danger from everyday snack bags

Christina Young kissed her dog, Petey, goodbye last week as she left for work, with no idea it...

Parents' inspiring paint job helps students 'look for joy' in school

Students at an Arlington, Texas, school were surprised and excited to find their bathrooms decorated...

These rats nap with tiny teddy bears, and ‘just want to be loved’

Anisah Grace Hanna knows a lot of people dislike rats. So she's showing the world the creatures...

This dog could no longer eat normally — so her family built a special high chair

Daisy's family worried she'd never adjust to eating and drinking in the dog-shaped high chair...

9-year-old student pens heart-melting letter to teacher grieving loss of dog

Scottish primary school teacher Gemma Dunne was grieving the loss of her beloved family dog when...

Man wrongfully incarcerated for 38 years leaves prison with puppy he raised

Malcolm Alexander spent decades in prison for a crime he didn't commit. With the Innocence Project's...

Woman finds her corgi comforting grieving stranger in the airport

Madison Palm worried her dog Cora was bothering the fellow traveler. Then he told her that he'd...

‘Grateful’ shelter dog holds hands with woman during car ride to foster home

Kim Mozena Rezac decided to take Regan home from the shelter after the dog's previous owner died....

Born after Hurricane Harvey, this cow found a loving family (and dog BFFs)

What do you do with a 400-pound cow who survived death as a baby and now thinks she's a dog?...

Watch these shelter dogs beautifully transform when an officer sings to them

Chad Olds, an animal control officer, used to be a professional musician. Now, he's using his...

Cop adopts pit bull dumped on frigid day: ‘She's never going to be freezing again’

River the puppy now lives with police officer Kera Cantrell, who dresses the dog warmly in onesies,...

Michelle Obama made Barack Obama a V-Day playlist! See what songs made the cut

Just when you thought Valentine’s Day couldn’t get any sweeter, former President Barack Obama...

Soldier takes daughter of fallen serviceman to daddy-daughter dance

A 5-year-old girl whose military father died in an accident last year was accompanied to her...