Welcome to Snacks & Hugs

Whenever you feel sad, you'll find the cure right here. And what can make you feel better than a hug (even if it's just a virtual one) or some yummy snacks you can easily make at home or just drool over?

Following the news can be depressing at times. This is why we will share happy pictures, stories that will restore your faith in humanity, make you giggle or just go "awwww".

You see? Awwww!

And so we jump right in and prove how much power such a hug can have. 

Do you know Kara & Keira? No? Of course not. Two strays on a (literal!) deadline. Their time in the shelter had come if not for one desperate cry for help on the Facebook page of Angels Among Us, a pet rescue foundation. 

(Photo Credit: Etowah County Humane Society)

"I'm Kala. This is Keira. We're so scared in here. The people working in the shelters see how scared we are but just told each other that today is our deadline. We have to have someone rescue us or we'll be “next.” Keira is black and not a “real boxer,” just a mix. She's so brave and tells me it will be okay no matter what happens. She tells me to be brave too but I don't know if I can be. Can you see our faces. Keira knows what will happen. You can see it in her eyes. She's putting on a brave face for sure but I can feel her heart beating fast while I'm clinging to her. If no one saves us, someone will take her away from me. I'll see her as she goes down the hallway. She won't come back and I'll cry. They'll come for me next and I won't be as brave. We've comforted each other while we were here. She gave me hope when I had none. Now it's over. Unless..."

It only took 2 hours and 6 minutes until both dogs were safe and on their way to their new foster home! 2 dogs, one hug. That was all it took to save their lives. 

And if you just fell in love with those two gorgeous buddies, Kala and Keira are still up for adoption.