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Team in Hampshire ties sausage to drone as ‘last resort’ to rescue Millie the jack russell from mudflats

Source: Stranded dog saved from rising tide after rescuers attach sausage to drone

Great thinking!

Animal rescue organizations across Canada have received thousands of dollars in honour of the late Betty White, the much-loved actor and animal-rights advocate.

Source: Canadians donate thousands to animal-rescue organizations in honour of Betty White

In the U.S. as well. I hope it becomes an annual event.

While a number of activities were cancelled due to winter weather throughout the Pittsburgh region, one local high school football coach found the snowfall as an opportunity to allow his players to give back.

Source: Bethel Park Football Coach Cancels Weightlifting, Tells Players To Shovel Neighbors’ Driveways Instead

Nice!

A new ’tissue scaffold’ that holds the potential for a bioengineering breakthrough

Source: Regrowing Cartilage in a Damaged Knee Gets Closer to Fixing Arthritis – UConn Today

Could I get this sooner, please?

“It blew our minds,” Patrick Mitchell’s daughter said. “I was so overwhelmed by people’s generosity.”

Source: This man was at the end of his life. Strangers stepped up to take him on bucket-list adventures.

Ekow Nimako builds elaborate sculptures using only black Lego bricks.

Source: Meet the Ghanaian Canadian Lego sculptor building a Black universe

I love LEGO, but this is amazing.

A man from the Houston area who dealt with homelessness was reunited with his family after they saw him on television following a deadly car crash.

Source: ‘We thought he had passed away’: Homeless man reunites with family after helping save deputy’s life

Cool story.

A cat burglar known for leaving little treasures, including odd socks and children’s toys, across Ferny Hills is settling into a new forever indoor home after becoming a “local celebrity”.

Source: How a thieving ginger cat brought joy to a Brisbane neighbourhood

Fun.

A slip during the Olympic speedskating trials left Erin Jackson just short of automatic inclusion in the women’s 500 meters field, leading to Brittany Bowe giving up her spot.

Source: A speedskater’s generous gesture gave her friend a spot on the U.S. Olympic team

Sportsmanship defined.

Three children survived after falling through an icy pond, thanks to a couple of bystanders.

Source: Bystander Rescues 3 Kids From Icy Pond, Deputies Bring One Back To Life With CPR

Wow!