This homing pigeon proved the meaning of her name “dear friend” by saving hundreds of American troops during World War 1.She saved more than 500 men who were trapped without food or ammunition, behind enemy lines.

Thousands of people from around the nation and other countries gathered at Gobbler’s Knob as members of Punxsutawney Phil’s “inner circle” summoned him from his tree stump at dawn to learn if he had seen his shadow, a message they said Phil communicated in “groundhogese.” After Phil’s prediction was announced, the crowd repeatedly chanted “six more weeks!”.

Aly Raisman is asking her followers in the Boston area to be on the lookout for her beloved dog Mylo , who ran off over the July Fourth weekend after he was spooked by fireworks .The former gymnast and two-time Olympian, 27, said she's "completely heartbroken" about her missing dog and is offering a reward for anyone who can provide information leading to his safe return.

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Most dogs sleep in their bellies, but perhaps the super pups are the most lovely of all.Generally, dogs who hold this pose of sleep tend to be very laid back and have an independent streak.

A prankster threatened to behead Waffle (Picture: Facebook)An emotional Ms Hussain said her Christmas had been ‘a washout’ and branded those responsible for the prank message as ‘sick’.

The survey also listed the genres people enjoy when it comes to films about cats or dogs.And what an inspiring message to aspiring film-makers: if you want to be popular, you should make a cartoon about a brown cat.

CCTV footage captures the cruel owner taking a white and black Staffordshire bull terrier from a car and leading it to the other side of the road.