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Couple’s vacation cruise turns into life-changing rescue mission after hurricane

For passengers on Royal Caribbean's Majesty of the Seas, a vacation became a first row seat to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Irma.

Student asks to bring dog to class during hurricane — and got this amazing reply

While preparing to evacuate for Hurricane Irma, Jessica Lewis emailed her professor asking for a huge favor: to bring her dog to class.

Meet Frida the Labrador retriever who’s saving lives following Mexico earthquake

The 7-year-old search dog became a social media star after the Mexican navy tweeted out her career-wide accomplishments.

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Renee Zellweger surprises animal rescue group by volunteering to help Harvey pets

As volunteers rushed to care for abandoned pets in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, one Oscar winner quietly stepped up to help.

After life of abuse, a headband-wearing pit bull is named ‘hero dog’ of the year

When Abigail the pit bull was picked up as a stray, nobody knew if she'd survive, much less thrive and go on to win a top honor.

Kerry Sanders helps rescue 2 dolphins stranded on Florida beach

The NBC correspondent came across two dolphins while reporting on Hurricane Irma from Marco Island, Florida.

'Helping After Harvey': Donations boost spirits of Houston hurricane victims

Jeff Rossen brought smiles to Houston families thanks to donations for hurricane victims as part of TODAY's "Helping After Harvey" initiative.

How Florida schoolchildren are pitching in to help Hurricane Harvey victims

TODAY investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen is crisscrossing the country to show the many ways you can contribute to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. In Tampa,...

Helping after Harvey — learn more ways to support hurricane victims

This week, Jeff Rossen will be traveling across the country for to collect donations for hurricane victims.

Meet the woman who refused to abandon 20 dogs to Harvey devastation

Betty Walter thought she might be forgotten as she waited in her Houston, Texas, attic with 20 dogs as the water rose during the storm.

Here's how you can help animals affected by Hurricane Harvey

Support the work of those in Houston and beyond who are making sure pets affected by the hurricane aren't left to fend for themselves.

After losing her husband, woman adopts dying dog that ‘no one wants’

There's no telling how long Melani Andrews and Jake, a senior dog dying of cancer, will have together, but he's living the "good life" now.

Watch Tim Tebow make this grandmother's day with a sweet shout-out

Tim Tebow stepped up to the plate when a fan asked him for a favor — a personal message to the teenager's grandmother, who recently suffered a stroke.

Bus driver crochets toys for 34 kids after boy's unusual dare

Wisconsin bus driver Trudy Serres crocheted toys for 34 of her pint-sized passengers in an amazing act of kindness.

Stranger helps mom soothe baby on a plane after encountering ‘rude’ passengers

Kesha Bernard's small act of kindness on a flight from Seattle to Denver has traveled all around the world.

Courtesy of George Steinbrenner High School's boy's cross country team

High school track team runs with shelter dogs — and everybody’s winning

They spend about an hour together each day, running a couple of miles, resting in the shade, then "sprinting after squirrels."

This cheerful pet adoption center will make you rethink animal shelters

At the Wallis Annenberg PetSpace, there's an education center, a cafe — even a human-sized hamster wheel — and lots of adoptable pets.

Watch Mickey Mouse share magical news of adoption with these foster kids

For Tom and Courtney Gilmour and their foster children, a trip to Disney World turned into an especially magical celebration.

‘Walking Dead’ star adopts sweet puppy, encourages others to ‘rescue a pit bull’

Actor Jon Bernthal of "The Punisher" and "The Walking Dead" has a new starring role: proud papa to a most adorable pit bull puppy.

Boy defies bullies after growing hair long to help kids with cancer: ‘Be yourself’

Joshua Scott-Hill, an 11-year-old boy, is on a mission to help people with cancer — even if it means facing some teasing at school.

Daughter surprises parents who lost wedding pics in fire with photo shoot

This couple lost their wedding photos in a fire 38 years ago. Luckily, their daughter, who's also a photographer, stepped in with an amazing surprise.

Spotted skunks? Woman rescues rare critters — see the stinkin’ cute pics

Wildlife rehabilitator Kris Porter was surprised to discover five rare, orphaned baby skunks that needed her help.

We love what this group did with flowers that were headed for the trash

This nonprofit group brighten patients' days by repurposing unsold flowers into a whopping 40,000 fresh bouquets a year.

This man proposed to 2 sisters at once — for a touching reason

Will Seaton always knew that when he proposed to his girlfriend, he'd get down on one knee not only for his bride-to-be, but her sister, too.

Hilary Swank heard about 2 shelter dogs in need and stepped right in to help

Two puppies have gone from a busy rural animal shelter to living with two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank.

This man traveled the world with $0. Here’s what he learned

Leon Logothetis relied on strangers' generosity in his globe-trotting adventure, documented in the Netflix series "The Kindness Diaries."

Professor’s empathy moves student to tears: Please bring your baby to class

The sweet response from University of Tennessee professor Sally Hunter to student Morgan King, who missed class, has gone viral.

The touching reason this group rescues flowers headed for the trash

This nonprofit brightens patients' days by repurposing unsold flowers into a whopping 40,000 fresh bouquets a year.

‘I’m flabbergasted!’: Will Ferrell surprises student with $100,000 on TODAY

“The House” actor Will Ferrell joins Hoda Kotb on the TODAY plaza to give a deserving college student the surprise of a lifetime: $100,000 for her tuition!...

Frugal 98-year-old vet donates $2 million to wildlife, then adopts elderly Chihuahua

In his late 90s, Russ Gremel decided it was time to donate $2 million to the Illinois Audubon Society. Then he adopted an elderly Chihuahua.

Courtesy of Sharon Lynn, Fur Angel Blessing Blanketeers

When pets are sick or dying, these strangers make prayer blankets to comfort them

A group called Fur Angel Blessing Blanketeers makes blankets full of "love and healing prayers" to sick and dying pets and their owners.

Cat, thrown into garbage after horrible abuse, still ‘loves everybody’

Even through pain, Hiro purred and sought love from the people working to help him live. A year later, he's a beloved part of this family.

Heartbreaking note left with ‘loved and cherished’ abandoned dog

This sweet labradoodle was discovered in a small cage with a note that read, "I hope I can bring joy to my new family."

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Elderly pit bull gets contact lenses, now can't stop staring in the mirror

Gremlin is a pit bull who was fitted for contact lenses. It's changed her life.

‘Fallen Patriots’ ensures that children of late soldiers get a future

The Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation provides college scholarships to kids who have lost a parent in the line of duty. Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb...

Wounded vet gets a new lease on life and home

Zac Rhyner served our nation through six deployments and suffered a traumatic injury on the battlefield. Throughout his recovery, he’s struggled to feel at...

Tim Tebow talks about his faith and his new book, ‘Know Who You Are’

NFL quarterback turned baseball outfielder Tim Tebow sits down with Kathie Lee Gifford to talk about his sports career, his faith and his new book, "Know Who...

Red Nose Day: Learn how you can help end child poverty

It’s the third year of Red Nose Day in the U.S., a massive effort to keep kids and their families from facing hunger and poverty. Hoda Kotb presents the inspiring...

Elderly dogs get sweet senior prom — who will be crowned king and queen?

The Grey Muzzle Organization, a nonprofit dedicated to helping senior shelter dogs find homes, is launching its inaugural Senior Dog Prom.

Operation Song is using country music to help veterans find their rhythm

Doctors at the Department of Veterans Affairs are helping some military veterans return from deployment with an unlikely prescription: country music. In this...