Officer Turns Girl's Hockey Game Heartbreak Into Joy
When a young girl missed out on a mascot's T-shirt at a Hartford hockey game, Officer Christopher Vanwey noticed her disappointment and stepped in with gifts that transformed her entire night.
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Dog Found 1,000 Miles Away After 2 Years Missing
A Miniature Schnauzer named Koko disappeared in Texas and turned up two years later at a New Jersey mall, thanks to police who refused to send her to a shelter. Officers cared for her with their own money until her shocked family could fly across the country for an emotional reunion.
Dog Missing 2 Years Found 1,300 Miles Away in New Jersey
A Texas family got the shock of their lives when police in New Jersey called to say they'd found their dog Koko, who had been missing for two years and somehow traveled 1,300 miles from home. Officers cared for her like family while waiting for the reunion.
Dog Found 1,000 Miles Away After 2 Years Returns Home
A Texas family's miniature schnauzer disappeared nearly two years ago, only to turn up in New Jersey last week thanks to a microchip. Police cared for Koko like family until her overjoyed owners could fly cross-country for an emotional reunion.
Fiji Officer Shelters Soaked 80-Year-Old During Floods
When Officer EL Tuapati found an elderly woman shivering alone in heavy rain during severe flooding in Ba, Fiji, she didn't just move her to safety. She brought her own clothes after her shift to make sure the woman stayed warm and dry.
Syracuse Cop's Kindness Goes National on CBS This Week
A Syracuse police officer who helped a homeless woman living on her husband's grave just earned a spot on CBS Evening News. Officer Jamie Pastorello's simple offer of a ride sparked a community movement that got Rhea Holmes into a permanent home in less than a month.