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Need a break from election investigations and the latest food item you are now allowed to eat (we're looking at you, romaine lettuce and cookie dough)? Here are some headlines to help soothe your soul.
A family returned to their home destroyed by a wildfire. Their dog was waiting for them.
Andrea Gaylord was among several residents of Paradise, Calif., who lost their homes to the Camp Fire wildfire last month. Gaylord was surprised to learn not only had her dog, Madison, survived the wildfire, but was waiting for weeks at their home for their family to return.
"You could never ask for a better animal," said Gaylord.
How a mom and sick child got to fly first class
A generous traveler reminded all of us this is the season of giving after offering his first-class seat to a mother and 11-month-old daughter. Kelsey Zwick's daughter, Lucy, receives treatment for a chronic lung disease, which means carrying an oxygen machine when they travel. After boarding, an American Airlines flight attendant told Zwick a man in first class asked to switch seats. Zwick turned to Facebook to say thanks. "It reminded me how much good there is in this world."
This is one way to get your goat
Rescuers in India had to perform a careful retrieval of a goat stranded on the side of a mountain for a week. The goat was eating grass when she slipped and fell, trapped on a small ledge. Rescuers had to watch for falling rocks that could potentially knock the goat down.
Where to find free bagels
Want to save money on bagels the rest of the year? Panera Bread said it is giving customers free bagels through the rest of 2018. There's a catch though: you have to join the chain's MyPanera Rewards program. Also, the cream cheese is extra.
A dog's best friend? This singing 10-year-old
Shelters can be a stressful place for dogs and cats. Nancy, a 10-year-old volunteer at an animal shelter, helps the animals relax by singing. Not only are the animals calmer, but their peaceful demeanors make them more adoptable.
Teaching military kids to love ballet
Meet Yukari Brown, the wife of a U.S. Air Force service member who started her own ballet school for kids in military families.
Follow Brett Molina on Twitter: @brettmolina23.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Loyal pups, rescued goats, free bagels: This week in good news
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