Photo project captures togetherness, even as coronavirus keeps us apart
March 24, 2020, 2:06 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Photographers across the country are capturing families at home during the pandemic for the Front Steps Project.
12-year-old celebrates best birthday ever by volunteering with friends at the local shelter
December 18, 2019, 2:24 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
They made dog treats, played with animals and donated $700 to the shelter.
This blind, deaf puppy was just rescued from the snow by a kind delivery driver
December 17, 2019, 2:21 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Rescue group that specializes in hearing- and vision-impaired puppies steps in.
Dog gear company plays fairy godmother to thousands of animal rescues
December 12, 2019, 8:18 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
When you buy a collar, Max and Neo sends one to an animal rescue.
The truth about why pets get returned
December 10, 2019, 10:52 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Some rescue organizations say don't give pets as gifts, but research shows it's not always a bad idea.
17 great quotes from 'A Christmas Story'
December 7, 2019, 9:16 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Ralphie, his friends and his family make the holidays all the more memorable.
How dogs help kids learn to read
December 6, 2019, 2:43 p.m. by Jenn Savedge
A nonjudgmental pooch is a great solution to a common problem.
Cheering kindergarteners pack courthouse for boy's adoption hearing
December 6, 2019, 11 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
'Family doesn't have to be DNA, because family is support and love.'
The ongoing rehabilitation of Michael Vick
December 5, 2019, 2:01 p.m. by Laura Moss
The football player who served time for dogfighting has spent years advocating for animals, but not everyone thinks he's changed.
Your dog understands more than you think
December 4, 2019, 11:56 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Study finds that dogs can recognize the difference between words and voices.
Hockey fans throw 45,000 stuffed animals on the ice for charity
December 4, 2019, 8:23 a.m. by Ben Bolton
It's a fun and entertaining way to remember why giving is important.
Meet Narwhal, the rescue puppy with a tail on his forehead
December 4, 2019, 8:10 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
'The million dollar question ... Is it connected and does it wag?'
Take a tour of 11 White House Christmas trees
December 3, 2019, 10:31 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
Find out which holiday theme was used by Jackie Kennedy, Barbara Bush and Hillary Clinton.
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10 eye-opening benefits of walking
From your heart to your head, here's why you should lace up your sneakers.
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Self-care matters more in stressful times
From sleeping and eating well to taking deep breaths, self-care is important when times are tough.
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A guide to killing germs the right way
The pros and cons of a variety of germ-busting agents.
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How often do you really need to shower?
Most people think showering once a day is the norm, but there are plenty of people who don't.
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Everything you know about hand-washing is probably wrong
Forget the 'Happy Birthday' song. Get ready to spend way more time washing your hands.
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What is mindfulness?
Defining it can be tricky, but once you have grasped the concept, we've got 5 ways to practice it.
