A Michigan principal's two-week Christmas offer to a foster teen with nowhere to go led to a permanent family and her remarkable transformation. Read this inspiring story of adoption and hope.
Onyx, a nine-year-old dog, has finally found his forever home after spending seven years at an Ohio animal shelter, in what staff are calling a true Christmas miracle. Read his heartwarming story.
South Korea will phase out international adoptions following UN concerns over historic fraud and abuse. The move comes after decades of sending thousands of children abroad.
A Detroit family's Christmas miracle as their dog, missing since 2021, is found via a shelter's social media post. Read the heart-warming reunion story.
John Pattison, 68, survived brutal lymphoma treatment as a teen, only to see his adopted daughter Donna diagnosed with cancer decades later. Read their incredible story of survival and hope.
An adopted woman's at-home DNA test uncovered a painful family truth about her father, contradicting her mother's story. She now seeks answers to put the mystery to rest.
A kitten abandoned near a Costco bin in freezing temperatures has been rescued and is now living a pampered life. The heartwarming story went viral on Reddit, amassing over 57,000 upvotes.
Daily Mail columnist Andrew Pierce reveals the emotional story of how a DNA test led him to his birth mother after six decades. Read his incredible journey of discovery.
Strictly star Vicky Pattinson urges the public to think twice before getting a 'Christmas puppy', highlighting the huge commitment of dog ownership and advocating for adoption.
Peanut the lurcher, found near death weighing just 12kg, has made a full recovery and will spend her first Christmas in a loving new home. Read her incredible rescue story.
A wild polar bear mother's rare adoption of a cub, captured on video in Manitoba, offers a glimmer of hope as climate change threatens the species with extinction by 2050. Discover the heartwarming story.
From a rare polar bear adoption in Canada to Christmas traditions in Jerusalem and a poignant London art installation, explore the world through Thursday's most compelling images. See the full gallery.
A one-eyed rescue dog named Odin, once 'invisible', finds his forever home. See how love transformed this shy pup, leaving pet lovers across the UK in tears. Read his heartwarming story.
Canadian researchers have logged an exceptionally rare case of a female polar bear adopting a cub. Discover the heartwarming story and what it reveals about Arctic survival.
Scientists confirm a rare polar bear adoption in Hudson Bay. This heartwarming conservation story shows how wildlife adapts in the face of climate challenges. Read more.
A woman's first foster dog, Podge, finds a forever home after being nursed back to health. The adopters' incredible gesture of matching her donation to the RSPCA created the perfect festive gift. Discover how fostering saves lives.
A golden retriever-husky cross named Ralph, abandoned in an Oklahoma Walmart car park, now enjoys a blissful new life with his owner in Chicago. Discover his incredible transformation.
Millie Bobby Brown and husband Jake Bongiovi enjoy a rare family walk in Manhattan with their adopted baby girl. Discover their parenting journey and commitment to privacy. Read more.
Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown offers a rare look at motherhood after adopting a baby with husband Jake Bongiovi, and reveals her surprising name change. Discover the intimate family details.
Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown confirms she has dropped her surname Brown, adopting husband Jake Bongiovi's name. The couple also discuss their new adopted daughter and family life.
A UK woman's symbolic koala adoption after Australia's 2020 bushfires led to an unforgettable encounter, reconnecting her with childhood joy and sparking deeper wildlife conservation efforts.
Discover how Americans are embracing turkey adoption programmes, sparing birds from slaughter. Learn about this growing movement and its impact on holiday traditions.
Six puppies and a caring older dog were abandoned in a field. Rescuers share the heartwarming story of their bond and the urgent search for remaining puppies' forever homes.
A woman's holiday in Bali took an unexpected turn when she found two stray kittens. Discover how she saved them and gave them a forever home. Read her touching story.
After nearly 300 days in a shelter, an abandoned pit bull's story went viral, leading to his dream adoption. Discover how Brody found his happy ending.
A 78-year-old man, Grandpa John, adopted the cat who had been at the shelter the longest, finding companionship and purpose. Discover their heartwarming story.
A 12-year-old boy's final moments involved screaming in a locked basement before his death, a Canadian court hears. The lesbian couple accused of his murder have pleaded not guilty.
One-year-old Great Dane cross Goofy urgently needs rehoming in the UK. This affectionate gentle giant loves cuddles and attention but has been overlooked by potential adopters. Can you give him his forever home?
Succession star Brian Cox campaigns against government cuts to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund, sharing his own childhood hardship. Join the call to reverse the 40% funding slash.