“We admire when children have respect and compassion for animals,” GoR commented.  “We are so thankful to you Matthew and your selfless gift. We hope you had an amazing birthday.”

The letter Matthew sent to GoR.

Fans also were blown away by this kid’s maturity and generosity.  Laurie Oakley Desantis said:

You are already helping the animals Matthew. You are an amazing young man and with adulthood you will do wonderful things; I can only imagine how long that list will be. Parents take notice, this is our future. We all strive to raise our children to be productive, caring human beings who are ready when they are sent out into this world and Matthew you are well on your [way] to take it all in. Thank you Matthew, and thank you to your mom, your dad, your family, your extended family and your friends – we all know that it takes a village to raise a child.

Matthew’s mom, Maria, was very appreciative of the praise her son received.

“This is Matthew’s mom… Thank you so much for your kind words. Matthew is sitting here reading this with us and it is just awesome.”

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Shortly before Christmas, a little boy’s beloved dog, Kase, went missing.  He and his family searched the neighborhood for him, but couldn’t find him.  Recently his mom did, and the reunion he has with Kase will completely melt your heart.

Paula Williams of Lubbock, Texas, was devastated for her son, who was dearly missing his dog.  About a month later, she saw Kase at a neighbor’s home.  She asked them to give him back, and discovered that they had been caring for him since he had gotten loose.

“He was found right down the street from our house. A nice family had taken him in and kept him warm and fed,” she said on Facebook.

When Paula arrived to pick up her son from his grandma’s house, she had the best surprise ever.

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Sweet Zayden was already bursting with excitement when Mom took him to the pet store, but as soon as he got to hold a Chihuahua puppy, he was so completely overcome with emotion that tears of joy started pouring down his cheeks.

So heartwarming!

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This dog loves to play fetch and will stop at no cost to retrieve his stick! The playful puppy waits patiently for his young owner to throw the stick and once he does he takes off. Unfortunately for the little boy, the eager puppy did not wait for him to let go of his collar.

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Well, this kid certainly thought he was dreaming when he got the chance to do just that with not one, not two, but 14 Golden Retriever puppies! Sounds too good to be true? well, watch and see for yourself that this lucky boy is having the best day ever by getting totally smothered in sweet puppy love! And look at that, momma dog even comes over to share in the fun, too!

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In February 2015, Coldwell Banker Real Estate joined forces with Adopt-a-Pet.com, the largest nonprofit pet adoption website in North America, to launch the “Homes for Dogs Project”, an initiative aimed at sharing resources to find homes for adoptable dogs.

“We have been so honored to make a difference in these pets’ lives”, said Sean Blankenship, chief marketing officer of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. “There is a saying that you don’t adopt a dog, the dog adopts you. To think of how many families we have touched this year as a result of the campaign is truly humbling”.

Aside from hosting events and drives, the company is helping boost adoptions by showcasing the human-dog bond and all that our four-legged friends do for us.

Like this video, which tells the true story of Owen, a boy with a rare genetic disorder (only 40 other people in the world have it) that causes his muscles to constantly contract, painfully.

Haatachi was beaten, abused and left for dead on a railroad track. He lost his tail and leg from a passing train.

Owen’s in a wheelchair, Haatachi has three-legs.

The pair are inseparable. When Owen starts to have a muscle spams, Haatchi runs to him.

“Before I had Haatachi, I was afraid of strangers and I didn’t want to go out,” Owen says.

But after Haatachi, he wasn’t scared anymore.

“He changed my life and I really wanted to go out more,” Owen says.

The following video shows how adopting a pet can forever change the meaning of home and the lives of those who reside in it.

October is American Humane Association Adopt a Dog Month as well as the ASPCA’s Adopt A Shelter Dog Month. So if you are looking for a new best friend, check your local shelter or rescue   – we are sure he is waiting to go home with you.

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There are many things a nine-year-old kid might be excited to receive for his birthday – Minecraft Legos, video games, a smart balance wheel.  But Ethan Flint is different.  This year he decided to donate nearly $1,300 to his local police department for a bulletproof K-9 vest.

The St. Paul, Minnesota boy told his family that this year for his birthday, he wanted cash.  Sounds a little demanding, but he wasn’t asking for himself – he was asking on behalf of police dogs in his area.

This is not unusual for Ethan.  Since his fourth birthday he has been donating to good causes.  In the past he has helped a giraffe exhibit at the Como Zoo, as well as frogs and snakes at the Minnesota Herpetological Society.

The St. Paul Police K-9 Foundation is striving to have each dog fit with a custom-made vest to help stay safe on the job.  A A GoFundMe page was created by Ethan’s family, and donations flooded in.

He amassed $1,290 (half the cost of one vest), which was presented to officers in the form of homemade check.

“I think it’s outstanding – that a nine-year-old could think of something like that is remarkable,” Sergeant John Linssen told ABC News.

“A vest on a human is like a vest on a dog.  It covers their body.  It protects them from bullets and being stabbed.”

If you would like to donate towards Ethan’s cause, please click here.

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The dog had been missing for nearly a month until one morning, while Khalik’s mom was taking out the trash, she heard barking behind her and when she turned around, Boomer was there; his leash tied to a telephone pole, in their yard. Needless to say, the reunion between a boy and his dog must have been awesome!

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Though Boomer appeared physically normal and in good health, the family insisted on taking him to see the vet. I would too just in case he was used as a bait dog or one for breeding. Whatever the case, it’s just a miracle that he was brought back and truly, Khalik’s 12 year old sister is right; prayers do come true! Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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When Tommy and Bobo met, they became fast friends. But that’s not all. Something amazing happened–after just a few weeks, they both started walking! They took their first steps together–it’s a miracle!

Watch the video below for the full story!

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In the video below, a very affectionate Boxer greets his little human in the most adorable way. When his little humans return home from school, this Boxer cheerfully gives them his best welcome home greeting. Watch the video below and see what this loving Boxer does when the little boy stretches out his arms!

Awwww…now that’s true love! It shows us that dogs are more than just pets, they’re family! And this dog absolutely loves his family!

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Zachary Steinbeiser is eight years old and all he’s wanted his whole little life is a dog to be his best friend.  In December, the Make-a-Wish Foundation and another group called The Seeing Eye came together to make this little boy’s dream come true.

Zachary was born with a neural tube defect, which impaired his brain’s development.  He is autistic and suffers from ADHD and epilepsy, and having Whitley around will greatly improve his life.

The Steinbeiser family was invited to go out to the Seeing Eye in Morristown, Pennsylvania from their home in Lansdale.  This is where Zachary and Whitley first met.  Whitley is a two-year-old Lab/golden retriever mix, and he newest member of their family.

“We’re pleased to be able to match the Steinbeiser family with a bright-eyed, furry new addition to their home,” Seeing Eye Director of Canine Development Peggy Gibbon said. “Whitley is an exceptionally sweet and loving dog who will give Zachary many years of friendship and devotion.”

Dogs that end up training at Seeing Eye are held to the highest of standards.  This is a very important job these dogs do, and just like with all things, not every dog makes the cut.  Whitley may not have made the best Seeing Eye dog for a blind person, but was just what the doctor ordered for Zachary.  Many of the dogs that Seeing Eye takes end up as what they call “career change” dogs.  They’re not suited to the rigors of a full blown service dog, but very suited to be a special best friend to those that need one.

If you’d like more information on The Seeing Eye, you can visit www.SeeingEye.org, call 973-539-4425 or email info@seeingeye.org.

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This sweet pair does everything together…

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