25 feel-good, heartwarming moments of 2025

From small gestures to big heroes to unforgettable surprises – 2025 was full of moments that warmed hearts.

Meet Aloka, the peace dog winning hearts nationwide during Walk for Peace

If you’ve spotted a calm, confident dog padding along beside a group of Buddhist monks — sometimes dressed better than the humans — you’ve likely met Aloka, better known as the Peace Dog.

Levittown restaurant manager helps spread Christmas cheer to local families in need

While Lance Wolff spends most of the night as the assistant general manager of a local restaurant, on Christmas he transforms into Santa Claus, and his employees into elves.

Man picks up DoorDashing on top of day job to buy engagement ring: “I don’t care how long it takes"

Bradley Cho has actually gotten offers from jewelers and followers to help him reach his goal faster, but has said he'd rather work hard and show his commitment to his girlfriend by continuing his DoorDashing journey.

California dog found in Lincoln Park after 4 years, returned to family

The dog - who was microchipped - was recently found tied to the fence of a small shelter in Lincoln Park four years and seven months later - and 2,289 miles away.

Long Island med student has kidney saved thanks to in-class ultrasound

When Aria Moreno volunteered for a class demonstration, she had no idea the doctor would find something wrong with her kidneys. She said if it wasn't for that class, she wouldn't have known she needed surgery.

'A miracle happened': Lifeguards rescue runaway dog swept out to sea in rip current

A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.

'88 & Still Working': Viral GoFundMe helping Michigan vet retire

The Army veteran would have retired a long time ago, but for the past 13 years, life has not gone according to plan. His story was the substance of a viral video that took flight online this week - raising over a million dollars.

Watch: Michigan woman rescues raccoon stuck inside dumpster

The woman attempted using a metal trashcan and a cardboard box to get the raccoon out, but neither option worked.