Get Premium
Dark mode theme is available exclusively for premium users. Learn more about the benefits of subscribing.
No fees, cancel anytime.
Dark Mode 
No fees, cancel anytime 
We usually expect things to go the worst possible way—whether it’s failing that crucial exam you need to get into uni, or getting painfully rejected by your best friend who you’ve been in love with since childhood. There’s something liberating about expecting the most dreadful scenario, but nothing feels better than when it turns out the opposite.
Luckily, the internet is a magical place and there’s a little corner for everything: the bad and the impossibly good. Like this community on Reddit, r/UnexpectedlyWholesome, which has been sharing incidents and cases that took a U-turn for the wholesome for the past three years since its launch on February 19, 2017.
From a boyfriend praying on Twitter for his girlfriend’s period to come today, to a landlord who said no pets allowed in the property, some things are made to have exceptions and the most wholesome outcomes. No spoilers, but who doesn’t love happily-ever-after endings?
This post may include affiliate links.
RELATED:
#2
This Make Me Happy
Foxxy (The Original) 5 years ago
Omg, that is so beautiful and I love that they got married. That is love.
#3
Wholesome 100
Raine Soo 5 years ago
Thank you for giving your cat another chance. She is a dear friend, and part of the family as well. It was the best decision you could have made. She was not ready to leave you.
Ann Pattinson 5 years ago
Great that you made that decision. But if your cat's life could be saved and it would have quality of life, it was the only decision. No contest.
Wendillon 5 years ago
It seems like kitty was trying to tell her that too. "I'm not ready to give up, please don't give up on me".
Load More Replies...
natie marie 5 years ago
Any pet owner should love them enough that their life is more important than material goods.
Karin Jansen 5 years ago
I'm sorry, but I don't see what's special about this post. Wouldn't any pet owner prioritize its pet over a gaming pc? That's just plain logical to me.
Charlie Kelly 5 years ago
I'm more upset they were going to put the cat down in the first place, imagine if that poor cat's soul wasn't able to crawl onto owner's lap.. that's sad. And I know money can be a problem but they clearly had the money, big shame on owner imo :/ could go on about this all day fking hate people that have pets and don't give them the love and care they deserve, pets give unconditional love and what do some of these prks give back?
Katherine Heasley 4 years ago
They probably thought the cat wouldn't make it and it'd be better to put them down than to let them suffer.
Load More Replies...
Ksenia M 5 years ago
So they chose to save a life of a family member instead of buying a toy and we are celebrating? Isn't it a basic level of human decency?
Tina Hugh 5 years ago
After these last four years, I’ll take human decency where I can find it.
Load More Replies...
Ola Polowczyk 5 years ago
I had a dog. When she was old, her health problems started. Diagnosis took ages. Turned out she had pancreatitis. And she was diagnosed with diabetes. We did not even count how much money it costed. And how many sleepless nights when I was sitting with her on the floor of the vet clinic, holding her drip. The vet told us that after diabetes diagnosis, she would live only 6 months more. It was not true. She lived 3 years more. I would do anything possible to save my pet.
Chelle R. 5 years ago (edited)
@Ola Polowczyk Me & my ex-husband did the same 12 year's ago! Our cat baby Cassie Jo was diagnosed with kidney disease & they gave her less then a week, well it happens her mama was also just diagnosed with kidney disease a year prior so we asked if we could give her daily dialysis like me & they said it won't do any good & its so expensive, we gave her dialysis every nite & got a routine down & my beautiful baby lived 5 more year's with me, worth every penny she was! And I finally got a kidney transplant 6 year's ago & my baby Cassie Jo still is my forever guardian cat angel looking after me & her two baby sister's!
Load More Replies...
Derek Clark 5 years ago
Downvoted. The OP had the money, but wasn't going to use it on his injured pet if the cat hadn't crawled into his lap? Who even doesn't put your badly injured cat in a box or cat carrier? Who even needs a sad little lick to save a life?
Ivana 5 years ago
My sister's cat was incredibly sick and the vet bill was going to cost her $2,500 for the surgery. Everyone told my sister to put him down and that she would be crazy to spend that kind of money on a cat. My sister was going through a real hard time when it happened so when she called me crying I told her I would split the cost with her because it wasn't spending thousands of dollars on a cat, it was spending thousands of dollars on her to have her best friend with her during her time of need.
IlovemydogShilo 5 years ago
I understand how you got your priorities right. I have a dog and I would sell my 4 bedroom house and live in a caravan as long as I could have him with me.
Marnie 5 years ago
Why is everyone bringing up money? He never said that he considered putting her down due to the money. Sounds like the cat was very badly injured. Often people put down a pet in that case.
Load More Replies...
KombatBunni 5 years ago
Sometimes I would go without just to take care of a pet. My cockatiel is a precious companion and I’d spend my last dollar on him if I had to. You sir, are an Angel :)
Lucka Rakowska 5 years ago
when possible, arrange animal insurance. Then you don't have to even think if yes or no
Janine Hunt-Jackson 5 years ago
I cried when I read this; I'd hate to have my cat go through this. Bravo to you for making the best choice.
Nastassja Ficko Soklič 5 years ago
who just decides to put a pet to sleep because it's injured without actually consulting a vet first???
Jillian Beaumia 5 years ago
I would have done the very same thing. I absolutely love cats.🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱
Jillian Beaumia 5 years ago
I am very proud of this person! Please give this person a good long hug!🐯🦁🐱
Load More Replies...
NinjaWolfy94 5 years ago
why is this downvoted -2? Da heck people it's not even a toxic comment.
Load More Replies...
Alejandra Lima 5 years ago
That was the right thing to do. You still can save for a new laptop :-)
NinjaWolfy94 5 years ago
Yet again people are downvoting these comments? Am I missing something?
Load More Replies...
Sue Sanders 5 years ago
You're a mighty good person. Keep it up and your karma will be excellent.
It feels like we’re living in a drought of good news. The past year hasn’t been an easy one and the general emotional state of people around the globe is not the best one. And how could it be otherwise with what we’ve all been dealing with lately?
But it turns out that feel-good news like this wholesome post can bring much-needed health benefits, especially in times of crisis. One study from Brigham Young University proved that sharing positive experiences, events, and stories has immense perks. The researchers invited participants to keep a journal of grateful experiences over four weeks, and share them with a partner twice a week. Those partners who received good news reported being in a better mood overall.
#5
Found This
Foxxy (The Original) 5 years ago
That is so sad that no one would give him the time and patience he needed. So glad he eventually found someone to talk to.
#6
Found This Gem
Moreover, reading bad news is able to stir up the hormones and spark the neurotransmitters that alter our mood. In the same way, exposing ourselves to positive information has a calming effect. According to the positivity advocate and writer Celia Abernethy, human-interest stories not only make us feel happier, they also increase trust and hope in humankind. “Stories about improved living and health conditions are uplifting and encouraging.”
Stories with happy endings, wholesome twists, and wonderful people assure readers that whatever happens, we will be fine because the world is full of great human beings. This hopeful thinking is what we critically need these days.
#8
Reddit Can Be A Great Place
#9
Hearing The Words From Love
#11
Fight For Babies First Word
#12
I'm Not Gonna Spoil Anything, Just Read It And You'll See
#14
"The More You Yell At Her, The More Money She Makes!"
Bardhi's Dad 5 years ago
That was very... how to say... original way to tell somebody to shut the f.ck up. Lol
#15
Landlord Says No Pets Allowed, But An Exception Is Made
#16
An Unexpected Friendship
Foxxy (The Original) 5 years ago
I don’t understand that logic, since when can you only call your friends by their first name. I understand there is an etiquette when it comes to teachers, elders and royalty etc but not every Tom, D**k or Harry.
#17
Goby Saves The Day
Instead of placing garbage cans around this beach, the city made a giant see-through fish out of some barbed wire and meshm and added a sign that says "Goby loves plastic, please feed him". Kids love feeding Goby, who is usually full by the end of the day, and taken away by the city.
#18
Boys Like Flowers, Too
#19
NASA Is Wholesome
#20
She Said Good Morning
Foxxy (The Original) 5 years ago
My heart breaks for this poor girl, hopefully that good morning is a small step to a long recovery.
#21
Found This Unexpectedly Wholesome Response
#22
George Bush Sr's Dog Got Too Fat
#23
Wants To Learn For That Special Someone
#24
I Was Expecting A Nice Guy Story. Although I Was Not Disappointed
#25
Wholesome Story
#26
Straight As Nails
Foxxy (The Original) 5 years ago (edited)
I know what you are, You are in Love. Those are some deep feelings you have, you don’t need to stress/worry about labelling yourself. Just follow your heart. As David Rose on Schitt’s Creek says “I like the wine and not the label”.
#27
I Love This
#28
Beginning And End Of Decade
Bardhi's Dad 5 years ago
It's the greatest achieve and the greatest happiness when the dream come true. Have a good wind in your wings, young man!
#29
Piggyback Sunset
troufaki13 5 years ago
Weird fact about me. I love talking to strangers but I don't like talking to people I know :/
#30
This Gem I Found On Twitter Today
#32
True Love
Foxxy (The Original) 5 years ago (edited)
Awww, my heart is melting, my hubby started crying as I walked down the aisle. Probably crying thinking “what the f**k have I gotten myself into” hahaha.
#33
We Have Much To Learn
#34
Nice
#35
Today Is The Day
#36
Unexpectedly Wholesomeness
Bardhi's Dad 5 years ago
I have similar memories with my dad. He died 42 years ago, I'm 58 now, and I never forget that love and care he show in that subtle and warm way to me, my younger sister and my little brother.
#37
Gordon Ramsey Hood Edition
Foxxy (The Original) 5 years ago
And does he still add a lil something, something to his goodies lol.
#38
It Never Came
#39
Awwwww This Is Absolute Poggers
#40
My Neighbor Almost Had My Mom Worried For His Safety
#41
A Man Trying To Dry The Bird That Is Wet Due To The Downpour And Is About To Freeze From The Cold... With A Hair Dryer
#42
Turned His Life Around
#43
Wholesome Dealer
#44
Do What Makes You Happy
#45
Made Me Smile
#46
Definitely Something I Would Do
#47
#flattenthecurve
#48
Anon Loves His Mother
#49
Thanks Satan
#50
A Message I Received After The Christchurch Terrorist Attack Killing A Family Member
#51
This Man Gave A Boost Of Self-Confidence To These Girls
#52
*5 Gang Members
#53
Completely Out Of The Blue
Foxxy (The Original) 5 years ago
It’s because you are missing an ingredient, Grandmother’s love. Now there are alternatives but they aren’t as pure in quality.
#54
Now This Is A Rare Occurrence
#55
Wholesome And Actually Unexpected
#56
Thank You For Making My Day Brighter
#57
I Was On Amazon Searching For Scrunchies. I Would Have Never Expected To Almost Cry While Reading A Review!
#58
Well Boys, We Did It
#59
Youtube Can Be Nice Sometimes
#60
That Turned Out Wholesome
#61
I Love Daddy
Some Cool Guy 5 years ago
Love and appreciate your parents while you can. Only diamonds are forever.
#62
He’s In La La Land
#63
Wholesome
#64
A Caring Developer
Pamela24 5 years ago
Fairly wholesome but it still should have been made free. I bet there are other extra options that don't help disabled people and could be easily behind a paywall (I understand the creator deserves to be paid). Now it seems like every single disabled person should have to write which seems ridiculous.
#65
I Hope This Is Unexpected, Have A Nice Day!
FurryManiac 5 years ago
If anyone wants more good natured threats and other mildly disturbing facts, this is user @biggestgaudiestpatrounuses(I may have spelled that wrong) on Tumblr
#66
Love Comes In All Colours
#67
Good Things Come To Those Who... Wait
#68
Wholesome Army Recruiter
#69
Made Me Smile
#70
Wife Sending A Message To Her Husband Through A Reddit Post
#71
That's My Cousin
Add New Image
What do you think ?
Foxxy (The Original) 5 years ago
So much oohs, aahs and awws and I absolutely loved it. This post has made my day and I certainly needed this. Thank you 😊
Rainbow Panda 5 years ago
I read through all of them. This so wholesome, that’s a guarantee. ☺️
deanna woods 5 years ago
Since we are telling wholesome stories, I got one: One day, heavy wind knocked a tree branch onto my apartment sidewalk. When I came home expecting to have to walk around it, it was gone. Turns out the short and small elderly lady who lives next door to me moved it all by herself. I plan to do something special for 🎄 for her for doing that.
Lauren Caswell 5 years ago
I love it when neighbours connect :) I used to move a lot and never really knew my neighbours, but I've been in one house since my kid was born, and I've gotten to know my neighbours on either side: we can natter for hours, I come and fix technology things or do computer help, and they can watch my son on the odd occasion I need to pop out to get groceries and my kid is in bed etc. It is nice :)
Load More Replies...
Pamda Panda 5 years ago
My wholesome story: The summer before I went to college, I worked in the same manufacturing plant as my dad. One of the fork truck drivers, Rodney, was a big guy. Six foot six, 270+ pounds. Rodney had a tendency to get angry and yell. What did he tell about so much? He was angry that he was moved to second shift and he couldn't be home with his son in the evenings. His son was 14, had downs syndrome, and Rodney wanted to teach him how to swim.
Foxxy (The Original) 5 years ago
So much oohs, aahs and awws and I absolutely loved it. This post has made my day and I certainly needed this. Thank you 😊
Rainbow Panda 5 years ago
I read through all of them. This so wholesome, that’s a guarantee. ☺️
deanna woods 5 years ago
Since we are telling wholesome stories, I got one: One day, heavy wind knocked a tree branch onto my apartment sidewalk. When I came home expecting to have to walk around it, it was gone. Turns out the short and small elderly lady who lives next door to me moved it all by herself. I plan to do something special for 🎄 for her for doing that.
Lauren Caswell 5 years ago
I love it when neighbours connect :) I used to move a lot and never really knew my neighbours, but I've been in one house since my kid was born, and I've gotten to know my neighbours on either side: we can natter for hours, I come and fix technology things or do computer help, and they can watch my son on the odd occasion I need to pop out to get groceries and my kid is in bed etc. It is nice :)
Load More Replies... Pamda Panda 5 years ago
My wholesome story: The summer before I went to college, I worked in the same manufacturing plant as my dad. One of the fork truck drivers, Rodney, was a big guy. Six foot six, 270+ pounds. Rodney had a tendency to get angry and yell. What did he tell about so much? He was angry that he was moved to second shift and he couldn't be home with his son in the evenings. His son was 14, had downs syndrome, and Rodney wanted to teach him how to swim.
You May Like 107 Wholesome And Heart-Melting Animal Moments To Make Your Day Brighter "Am I Engaged?": Woman Left Stunned After Stranger Reminds Flight Attendant About Her Water “Joaquin Phoenix Escaped A Dangerous Cult”: 50 Inspirational ‘Forgotten Stories’ You Need To Read
Ilona Baliūnaitė
Jonas Žvilius
Rugilė Žemaitytė
Related on Bored Panda
