The Top 5 feel-good stories of 2012

While news cycles typically focus on tragedies and scandals, this year also saw many optimistic and heartwarming stories across the U.S.: A dedicated Minnesota man and his ailing dog; an elderly food reviewer's rise to fame; a Secret Santa helping superstorm Sandy victims; a congresswoman who rose against the odds; a generous cop. Here are our favorite feel-good stories of 2012.

In my OPINION this amounts to animal abuse. As a responsible pet OWNER you should be prepared for the eventuality of ending the animals life due to illness or injury. If I met someone like that I would have toask why the animal has to suffer so much to alleviate somones unwillingness to be responsible.He litteraly forced this animal to suffer through years of pain that naturally would have ended much much sooner. If you are not willing to make the decision to end an animals life if necessary , then you should not own an animal.


BocaRio replies:: linkicon reporticon emailicon; Bill you're an idiot ! :)


BocaRio replies:: linkicon reporticon emailicon; Bill you're an idiot ! :)

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djseavy says:: It's unfortunate people have to get snarky (The Olive Garden Reviewer) We need far more positive stories about real people, and far less about violence, other crime and politicians holding us hostage to their whims. It is the people like those in these stories that keeps us going; they are everyday folks doing their very best in life to help their fellow human. Whether it's writing a review; giving so those who've been through a disaster can enjoy Christmas; inspiring us by making strides in recovery from a shooting. It's easy to become cynical when you consider Sandy Hook and other horrific incidents, but there are plenty of good folks. Without their selflessness, our society would collapse.; reply

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lindamarie5 says:: Great stories, but what a shame only 5 could be found, someday maybe more 'good news' stories!; reply

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joesapper says:: The pic of the American couple on top of the world , is a victory story over all the evil below them .; reply

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Habibi-Matrimonials says:: Boy what a nice story! Its so cold in NYC too!; reply