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A compassionate vet paused his exam to give a tiny, terrified dog some much-needed cuddles

“To see a male vet doctor being nurturing and patient with this little fella warms my heart.”

Annie Reneau & Upworthy Staff – 5/6/2026

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After Spirit Airlines’ captain’s retirement flight was canceled, Southwest celebrated him with class

A Golden Retriever puppy side-eyes the camera.

Experts rank the most ‘loyal dog breeds’ and it’s stirring a debate among canine lovers

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Goth woman rescues a flightless carpenter bee and gives it the most heartwarmingly wonderful life

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Pass down the crown, Labradors. America has a new favorite dog breed.

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A pregnant diver jumped in to help a bleeding dolphin. The dolphin rolled over and held still.

Turns out menopause might be an evolutionary trait to ensure the survival of a species

Only a few mammals live beyond child bearing years and human females are one of them.

Jacalyn Wetzel – 01/28/25

Turns out menopause might be an evolutionary trait to ensure the survival of a species — Menopause might be evolutionary for human survival

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Spanish nuns are fighting to preserve a giant rabbit breed in danger of extinction

Emily Shiffer – 4/28/2026

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Cheddar Big Booty Cheeseburger wins Wackiest Cat Name contest, but these 9 runner-ups are clever, too

Tod Perry – 4/28/2026

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Cape May County Zoo welcomes two new capybara pups, and Buttercup is already an amazing mom

Kat Hong – 4/27/2026

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Cats save the day after family accidentally brings home the wrong dog from daycare

Jacalyn Wetzel & Upworthy Staff – 4/27/2026

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Golden Retriever has the absolute sweetest reaction to toddler taking her first steps

Jacalyn Wetzel & Upworthy Staff – 4/26/2026

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Trendy ‘grandma showers’ get a lot of flack online, but when can they be a good thing?

Heather Wake – 9/30/2025

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Diver convinces a tiny octopus to trade a plastic cup for a shell in Pixar-worthy video

Annie Reneau & Upworthy Staff – 4/26/2026

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Couple buys new house and finds abandoned dog tied to a tree

Heather Wake & Upworthy Staff – 4/26/2026

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Florida zoo captures adorable moment when a newborn baby sloth meets his dad

Heather Wake & Upworthy Staff – 4/23/2026