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PART FIVE:
Though Nelly has since passed away, she remains the heart of their love story — a beloved matchmaker who brought two strangers together and turned a desperate journey into a long-lasting love. (Courtesy SWNS)
August 27, 2025 at 11:08 PM
PART FOUR:
After months of video calls, Adri and Niklas reconnected in person. Their daily chats turned into something more. Just one year after their chance meeting, they got married and began a new life together in Switzerland.
August 27, 2025 at 11:08 PM
PART THREE:
Niklas got Adri and Nelly on board a private jet — completely free of charge. They parted ways afterward, but fate wasn’t finished with their story yet.
August 27, 2025 at 11:07 PM
PART TWO:
In desperation, Adri turned to TikTok for help. That’s when Niklas, a 27-year-old private pilot from Hamburg, Germany, appeared with a solution.
August 27, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Meet Nelly, an elderly Border Collie stranded in the Netherlands with her owner, Adri. After a painful breakup, Adri needed to return to California — but 15-year-old Nelly was too old for cargo and too big for the cabin. (More in thread)
August 27, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Celebrate National Dog Day with these furry superstars! Meet Sailor, a golden retriever who doesn’t live in the building — but always sneaks in just to see his best friend: the doorman.
August 26, 2025 at 3:55 PM
When THE Jalen Hurts makes time just for you. 🏈🦅😭 #sportskind
August 21, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Part five: Now, Scout guards the place – and the people — who give him the home he choose for himself every day.
August 12, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Part four: Scout even mastered door handles to find the people (and treats) he loves most. And he knows which residents keep dog biscuits in their walker. Scout was loved so much, he was crowned Resident of the Month!
August 12, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Part three: Freedom suits Scout. He roams the halls at will, claims every couch, and drops in on his senior friends whenever the mood strikes.
August 12, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Part two: The choice? Give him a forever home … the one he’s already chosen. Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility now has its very first hurry resident — and the human residents couldn’t be happier.
August 12, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Scout the dog wasn’t just escaping the shelter — he was on a mission. Three times, he scaled a 10-foot chain-link fence, braved traffic in the darkness, snuck through automatic doors, just to curl up on a nursing home couch. Now, the staff has a choice to make. (Full story in thread)
August 12, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Who stole the ball? Spoiler...it was hiding in plain sight. 🪄😂 #usatodaypets
August 11, 2025 at 11:37 PM
This grandpa was ready to join everyone to clap and sing, only to realize that everyone was celebrating his birthday! #humankind
August 7, 2025 at 8:59 PM
This toddler hadn't smiled in weeks...until this special guest walked in the hospital room. #usatodaypets
August 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Caught on camera: one of the world's most mysterious creatures takes his first wobbly steps into the world! #animals
July 31, 2025 at 10:38 PM
When your dogs thinks he’s the best babysitter ever (and he’s absolutely right)! #usatodaypets
July 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
When your dog thinks every animal is just a new best friend! 😂🦌 #animals
July 14, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Part three: Tobi's mom says he loves showing off the arm and that it's helping with everyday tasks. The care team also made sure that he felt included every step of the way. Turns out, confidence can really be built brick by brick!
July 9, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Part two: Yes, these are real LEGO bricks! Tobi helped design this arm himself with the help of Portsmouth Enablement Centre and he's incredibly proud.
July 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Say hello to the coolest kid on the block! Tobi, an 8-year-old born with a limb difference, received a unique prosthetic arm made just for him...out of LEGOs! (Full story in thread)
July 9, 2025 at 3:54 PM
She lost her leg, but not her rhythm. At 85, Shirley danced her way back to life. 💃✨ Read more here:

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July 3, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Part six: "It was the proudest moment of my life when I learnt what had happened," said Sullivan, "And I hope it will help people realize how important it is to have access to defibrillators."
June 27, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Part five: Just three weeks later, the defibrillator became a lifesaver, when it was used to revive a young female climber whose heart had stopped.
June 27, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Part five: Just three weeks later, the defibrillator became a lifesaver, when it was used to revive a young female climber whose heart had stopped.
June 27, 2025 at 6:20 PM