You’ve heard of police dogs, but the Kentwood Police Department in Michigan has a cat instead! His qualifications include being super friendly and adorable. Lovingly named “Officer Donut,” this kitty got the job a year ago when he started hanging out at the police department every day. Although he already had a family, they decided he’d be much happier in a new home. His fellow officers loved having him around! Of course, before this police cat could begin working at the department, he had to get chipped and neutered at the vet. Everyone contributed to the kitty’s medical expenses. Once this was taken care of, Officer Donut got right to work! Some of his duties included patrolling the cop cars for treats and climbing onto the computer while his coworkers entered their reports. The Kentwood Police Department in Michigan took in Donut for a year, making him the leader of their "feline unit." Now, he's going to his forever home. https://t.co/UZ6HYLZdeM pic.twitter.com/fFgxn2Grzj— Good Morning America (@GMA) April 24, 2024 After a year of service, this police cat is headed for retirement. Unfortunately, Officer Donut will be handing in his resignation pretty soon. Once the Kentwood Police Department brings in their new dogs, it won’t be as safe for the cat to keep hanging around. “We’re going to have another new officer over here. A new canine program that’s starting up,” Captain Tim Wieringa told WZZM. “We just need to make sure that everybody gets along. And sometimes I think cats and dogs don’t always mix.” Screengrab from X Don’t worry, though: Officer Donut will not be without a home! The police department’s administrative assistant is adopting the cat, and she can’t wait to have him all to herself. However, Captain Wieringa says that everyone expects the employee to take the kitty to visit his old friends now and then. “I don’t think that she’s going to be able to get away without bringing Donut in for a couple of trips every once in a while,” he joked. We’re wishing Officer Donut all the best in his new home! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Cat Dubbed “Officer Donut” Wanders Into Police Department & Immediately Gets A Job! appeared first on InspireMore.

Could there be anything more wholesome than this 91-year-old grandpa’s emails to his family? Granddaughter Madison Taylor treasures her online correspondence with the elderly man. In fact, she thinks Grandpa Norman’s emails are so heartwarming, she just had to share some of her favorites on TikTok. We think they’re pretty cute, too! In this grandpa’s emails to his loved ones, it’s clear to see that he’s an incredibly generous person. Many of his messages are about clothing or food items he wants to offer to his family members. For example, when he had special jackets for his 90th birthday, the elderly man was quick to ask if anyone wanted one. He even included a photo of himself modeling the garment. Screengrab from TikTok In other emails, Grandpa Norman passed along some of his wisdom and life advice. Some of these messages were practical, such as his hot tips on shopping at Costco. “If you live near a Costco, even though many of their items are ‘super-sized,’ they have many good deals, including pharmaceuticals, furniture, and appliances,” he wrote. Screengrab from TikTok Other times, he had something more motivational to share. One of the notes his granddaughter saved included some wise words from his father (her great-grandfather). “As I was growing up, my father told me: 1. Stay humble. 2. Work hard. 3. Remember how lucky we are,” Grandpa Norman said. Screengrab from TikTok Grandpa Norman’s emails may be reaching a wider audience soon! Commenters loved reading the sweet emails Grandpa Norman sent to his family. In fact, some people were eager to get emails like these themselves! “Can I be added to the email chain?” one person joked. Another wrote, “Can he send us emails too? These are so sweet. Maybe a weekly newsletter.” Madison Taylor loved this idea so much, she actually replied to the message! “That is an AMAZING idea!!!” she wrote back. “He can send me them and I can post them for you guys?!” We would definitely sign up to receive Grandpa Norman’s email newsletter! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Woman Shares A Series Of Precious Emails From Her 91-Yr-Old Grandfather appeared first on InspireMore.

Could there be anything more wholesome than this 91-year-old grandpa’s emails to his family? Granddaughter Madison Taylor treasures her online correspondence with the elderly man. In fact, she thinks Grandpa Norman’s emails are so heartwarming, she just had to share some of her favorites on TikTok. We think they’re pretty cute, too! In this grandpa’s emails to his loved ones, it’s clear to see that he’s an incredibly generous person. Many of his messages are about clothing or food items he wants to offer to his family members. For example, when he had special jackets for his 90th birthday, the elderly man was quick to ask if anyone wanted one. He even included a photo of himself modeling the garment. Screengrab from TikTok In other emails, Grandpa Norman passed along some of his wisdom and life advice. Some of these messages were practical, such as his hot tips on shopping at Costco. “If you live near a Costco, even though many of their items are ‘super-sized,’ they have many good deals, including pharmaceuticals, furniture, and appliances,” he wrote. Screengrab from TikTok Other times, he had something more motivational to share. One of the notes his granddaughter saved included some wise words from his father (her great-grandfather). “As I was growing up, my father told me: 1. Stay humble. 2. Work hard. 3. Remember how lucky we are,” Grandpa Norman said. Screengrab from TikTok Grandpa Norman’s emails may be reaching a wider audience soon! Commenters loved reading the sweet emails Grandpa Norman sent to his family. In fact, some people were eager to get emails like these themselves! “Can I be added to the email chain?” one person joked. Another wrote, “Can he send us emails too? These are so sweet. Maybe a weekly newsletter.” Madison Taylor loved this idea so much, she actually replied to the message! “That is an AMAZING idea!!!” she wrote back. “He can send me them and I can post them for you guys?!” We would definitely sign up to receive Grandpa Norman’s email newsletter! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Woman Shares A Series Of Precious Emails From Her 91-Yr-Old Grandfather appeared first on InspireMore.

One dad is going out of his way to make his daughter feel special by bringing her flowers, and the internet is here for it! Brooke Percival shared the sweetest video of her husband surprising their little girl on TikTok. When the child saw her dad approaching with a beautiful bouquet and a stuffed animal, the expression on her face was priceless. She actually had tears in her eyes as she got up to give her father a big hug! “Daughters deserve flowers, too,” Mom wrote in her caption. @brookeepercival daughters deserve flowers too #fyp #daddysgirl #flowers #dadsoftiktok #happiness ♬ Daddy’s Girl – DOPE BAM BAM It’s so important for daughters to feel loved and treasured by their dads, so getting this little girl flowers was such a thoughtful idea! This gesture was especially sweet because Dad appears to have surprised her with them out of the blue. What a wonderful father this man must be! Many commenters were touched by this dad’s lovely gift of flowers for his daughter. “Aww what a good dad,” wrote one user. “Amen that’s a real man right there!” added another. “Sweetest thing ever. All dads should be like you.” Daughters deserve flowers, and so do sons! Screengrab from TikTok A third person commented, “Make sure to give your boy flowers and chocolates too. Most men receive their first flowers at their funeral.” This is great advice. In fact, it’s the reason that one mom decided to buy a bouquet for her young son! When she found out that most men don’t get flowers as a gift in their lifetime, she knew she wanted better for her kid. So, she surprised him with a bright yellow floral arrangement! At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter if you’re a mom or a dad, if you have a son or a daughter, or if you buy them flowers or something else. Just remember to make sure your kids feel loved! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post “Daughters Deserve Flowers Too,” Dad’s Surprise Gift Brings Little Girl To Tears appeared first on InspireMore.

One dad is going out of his way to make his daughter feel special by bringing her flowers, and the internet is here for it! Brooke Percival shared the sweetest video of her husband surprising their little girl on TikTok. When the child saw her dad approaching with a beautiful bouquet and a stuffed animal, the expression on her face was priceless. She actually had tears in her eyes as she got up to give her father a big hug! “Daughters deserve flowers, too,” Mom wrote in her caption. @brookeepercival daughters deserve flowers too #fyp #daddysgirl #flowers #dadsoftiktok #happiness ♬ Daddy’s Girl – DOPE BAM BAM It’s so important for daughters to feel loved and treasured by their dads, so getting this little girl flowers was such a thoughtful idea! This gesture was especially sweet because Dad appears to have surprised her with them out of the blue. What a wonderful father this man must be! Many commenters were touched by this dad’s lovely gift of flowers for his daughter. “Aww what a good dad,” wrote one user. “Amen that’s a real man right there!” added another. “Sweetest thing ever. All dads should be like you.” Daughters deserve flowers, and so do sons! Screengrab from TikTok A third person commented, “Make sure to give your boy flowers and chocolates too. Most men receive their first flowers at their funeral.” This is great advice. In fact, it’s the reason that one mom decided to buy a bouquet for her young son! When she found out that most men don’t get flowers as a gift in their lifetime, she knew she wanted better for her kid. So, she surprised him with a bright yellow floral arrangement! At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter if you’re a mom or a dad, if you have a son or a daughter, or if you buy them flowers or something else. Just remember to make sure your kids feel loved! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post “Daughters Deserve Flowers Too,” Dad’s Surprise Gift Brings Little Girl To Tears appeared first on InspireMore.

Golden retriever Forest is a multi-purpose service dog that belongs to Ashton. She is wheelchair-bound, but having Forest allows her to travel more independently. The duo recently enjoyed a Disney Cruise. Forest is fond of the life-sized characters that roam the ship, but his favorite is Pluto. He even has a small stuffed Pluto that he carries around. In a moment caught on video, the service dog met Pluto in real life! @humankind Disney’s Pluto caught sight of one of his biggest fans, a golden retriever service dog named Forest. Watch what happens next! #animalkind #dogsoftiktok #servicedogs #wholesome @Disney ♬ Curiosity – Danilo Stankovic As soon as the golden retriever saw his hero, his tail began wagging. As a trained service dog, Forest did not leave Ashton’s side until he got a verbal release from her. When permission was granted, the service dog rushed to Pluto’s side. The two immediately went into cuddle-puddle mode with a playful meet-and-greet. It seemed the two were best friends immediately! Image from TikTok. The actor in the Pluto costume did a fantastic job staying in character throughout the exchange. While most of their hugs are probably from children and a few adults, Pluto treats Forest like any other fan. He gets down on the floor, rolls with Forest, and then gives the service dog some belly rubs. Image from TikTok. Employees on Disney Cruise ships are trained to ignore service animals unless their handler grants permission. This exchange was a textbook-perfect example of how to approach a service dog and its handler. Pluto approached Ashton slowly as she explained that he was her dog’s favorite. Once he was close, Ashton gave Forest a verbal release, and he ran right up to Pluto. This is such a wholesome exchange. Even though Forest was on a “working vacation,” we’re glad he got to experience some Disney magic. If you enjoyed this happy puppy love-fest, please share. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Service Dog And Pluto Have The Cutest Freak-Out After Spotting Each Other On Disney Cruise appeared first on InspireMore.

Golden retriever Forest is a multi-purpose service dog that belongs to Ashton. She is wheelchair-bound, but having Forest allows her to travel more independently. The duo recently enjoyed a Disney Cruise. Forest is fond of the life-sized characters that roam the ship, but his favorite is Pluto. He even has a small stuffed Pluto that he carries around. In a moment caught on video, the service dog met Pluto in real life! @humankind Disney’s Pluto caught sight of one of his biggest fans, a golden retriever service dog named Forest. Watch what happens next! #animalkind #dogsoftiktok #servicedogs #wholesome @Disney ♬ Curiosity – Danilo Stankovic As soon as the golden retriever saw his hero, his tail began wagging. As a trained service dog, Forest did not leave Ashton’s side until he got a verbal release from her. When permission was granted, the service dog rushed to Pluto’s side. The two immediately went into cuddle-puddle mode with a playful meet-and-greet. It seemed the two were best friends immediately! Image from TikTok. The actor in the Pluto costume did a fantastic job staying in character throughout the exchange. While most of their hugs are probably from children and a few adults, Pluto treats Forest like any other fan. He gets down on the floor, rolls with Forest, and then gives the service dog some belly rubs. Image from TikTok. Employees on Disney Cruise ships are trained to ignore service animals unless their handler grants permission. This exchange was a textbook-perfect example of how to approach a service dog and its handler. Pluto approached Ashton slowly as she explained that he was her dog’s favorite. Once he was close, Ashton gave Forest a verbal release, and he ran right up to Pluto. This is such a wholesome exchange. Even though Forest was on a “working vacation,” we’re glad he got to experience some Disney magic. If you enjoyed this happy puppy love-fest, please share. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Service Dog And Pluto Have The Cutest Freak-Out After Spotting Each Other On Disney Cruise appeared first on InspireMore.

Jewel has faced a lifetime of psychological and physical abuse as well as homelessness and depression. But at nearly 50, she’s finally found peace and love within herself. “I’m more inspired now than I’ve ever been in my life. The most since I was like 19 or 20 years old,” she told PEOPLE. “I’m just happy.” Jewel has been open about her childhood and adult struggles throughout her career. The Grammy-nominated songstress grew up in “a very traditional Morman family” that fell apart after her mother left her father. Jewel’s father suffered from Vietnam War-related PTSD, and when his wife left, he fell into alcoholism, which caused him to be aggressive and physically abusive. So Jewel’s only option was to leave, which sparked decades of struggles. View this post on Instagram A post shared by roseandivyjournal (@roseandivyjournal) At only 15, the singer was supporting herself. Initially, she lived in a cabin and shoplifted to survive. When she was able to find work, she did. But In her vulnerable state, predatory men targeted her, especially in the workforce. To protect herself, she began jumping from job to job, and everything hit rock bottom after a manager fired her for refusing his romantic advances. She was left completely broke, and her car, which she had been living in, was stolen. So, she had to live on the streets. Jewel Is Focused On Well-Rounded Mental Health Fortunately, Jewel never gave up on a better life, and she pursued her recording dreams. Her road to success was paved with similar trauma, but in 1995, she dropped her first album, Pieces of You, which landed on the Billboard Top 200 and produced several chart-topping singles. Despite finding success and security, Jewel was left with unprocessed emotional trauma, which led to a failed marriage, and depression. The singer admitted that finding peace was a long-uphill battle dotted with hard-hitting blows such as finding her bearings as a single mom and learning her own mother embezzled $100 million from her. Jewel never stopped focusing on her mental health, even when she hit her lowest moments. And she’s thankful for her resilience today because she’s finally experiencing happiness. “For me, mental health and emotional well-being is a side effect of our three spheres working in harmony,” she continued. “And suffering is a side effect if they aren’t.” The Foolish Games artist refused to comment on her romance with Kevin Costner, and she was adamant that relationships would never be her true source of joy. She’s learned to find that within herself. “I found love, and I’m not talking about Kevin’s,” she noted. “I’m so happy, irrelevant of a man. It has nothing to do with being in a relationship or not being in one. I’m good.” This story’s featured image is by Duane Prokop/Getty Images for The Wellness Experience by Kroger. The post Jewel Has Finally Found Love—But Not With The Person You Think appeared first on InspireMore.

Jewel has faced a lifetime of psychological and physical abuse as well as homelessness and depression. But at nearly 50, she’s finally found peace and love within herself. “I’m more inspired now than I’ve ever been in my life. The most since I was like 19 or 20 years old,” she told PEOPLE. “I’m just happy.” Jewel has been open about her childhood and adult struggles throughout her career. The Grammy-nominated songstress grew up in “a very traditional Morman family” that fell apart after her mother left her father. Jewel’s father suffered from Vietnam War-related PTSD, and when his wife left, he fell into alcoholism, which caused him to be aggressive and physically abusive. So Jewel’s only option was to leave, which sparked decades of struggles. View this post on Instagram A post shared by roseandivyjournal (@roseandivyjournal) At only 15, the singer was supporting herself. Initially, she lived in a cabin and shoplifted to survive. When she was able to find work, she did. But In her vulnerable state, predatory men targeted her, especially in the workforce. To protect herself, she began jumping from job to job, and everything hit rock bottom after a manager fired her for refusing his romantic advances. She was left completely broke, and her car, which she had been living in, was stolen. So, she had to live on the streets. Jewel Is Focused On Well-Rounded Mental Health Fortunately, Jewel never gave up on a better life, and she pursued her recording dreams. Her road to success was paved with similar trauma, but in 1995, she dropped her first album, Pieces of You, which landed on the Billboard Top 200 and produced several chart-topping singles. Despite finding success and security, Jewel was left with unprocessed emotional trauma, which led to a failed marriage, and depression. The singer admitted that finding peace was a long-uphill battle dotted with hard-hitting blows such as finding her bearings as a single mom and learning her own mother embezzled $100 million from her. Jewel never stopped focusing on her mental health, even when she hit her lowest moments. And she’s thankful for her resilience today because she’s finally experiencing happiness. “For me, mental health and emotional well-being is a side effect of our three spheres working in harmony,” she continued. “And suffering is a side effect if they aren’t.” The Foolish Games artist refused to comment on her romance with Kevin Costner, and she was adamant that relationships would never be her true source of joy. She’s learned to find that within herself. “I found love, and I’m not talking about Kevin’s,” she noted. “I’m so happy, irrelevant of a man. It has nothing to do with being in a relationship or not being in one. I’m good.” This story’s featured image is by Duane Prokop/Getty Images for The Wellness Experience by Kroger. The post Jewel Has Finally Found Love—But Not With The Person You Think appeared first on InspireMore.

If you’re having a rough day today, we have the cure—a teeny puppy performing the River Dance. In a news world of doom and gloom, one thing always seems to be a bright spot, puppies. Looking at the cute and cuddly fluff balls just makes us melt, but when they can dance, it’s even better. This particular puppy’s River Dance is simply medicine for our souls because not only is it adorable, it’s seriously flawless, and we’re in between laughter and “aww”s. A video of the puppy was featured on CuppaJ0’s TikTok page on April 25, and it’s already amassed nearly 31 million views, 7 million loves, and 25 million comments. The viral clip shows a super tiny black and white pup on an exam table in a vet’s office. Either the vet or vet tech is gently holding him up, and he’s doing the River Dance high steps on his own accord while the Irish Jig plays. @cuppaj0 The best river dancer in town #riverdance #puppy #vetclinic ♬ Irish Jig – Irish Pub Society “What A Distinguished Gentleman” The comment section is filled with impressed fans who admit that the “littlest lad” has loads of talent. “Me, an Irish dancer: I cannot compete with this,” one person admitted. “Lost count of how many times I’ve seen this. It just keeps playing and I’m not stopping it,” laughed another commenter. “I don’t doubt it indeed the best dancer in town ,” someone laughed. “Form is perfect 10/10 to this littlest of lads,” wrote Build-A-Bear. “What a distinguished gentleman ,” said Kiehl’s. River Dance, which is based on traditional Irish dancing, was all the rage in the mid-1990s. If you missed the trend, you can watch it here, and you’ll be convinced that this puppy was formally trained in another life! Remember to share this story to brighten someone’s day! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post This Video Of A Puppy Doing The River Dance Is Exactly What You Needed Today appeared first on InspireMore.