A Daily Antidote to Everything Else
The nonprofit is expanding to offer not just discounted adoption fees but financial assistance with veterinary care, food, grooming and other expenses.
Source: Pets for the Elderly ramps up efforts to help seniors adopt and keep pets – Today
An excellent idea, especially these days.
When a little boy in Maine was reunited with his lost plush toy last week, it arrived in his arms wearing a shiny new bow.
Source: Dog Groomers Treat Plush Toy to ‘Relaxing Spa Day’ Before Reuniting it With Little Boy
Very cute. Love these kinds of stories.
A first-grade teacher at a Michigan elementary school is being hailed as a hero after alerting the school principal that her online student’s grandmother was having a stroke.
Well done!
Like many travelers around the world, Jesse Katayama found his dream trip thwarted by the spread of Covid-19. But after an unexpected seven month stay in Peru, Katayama is finally crossing “visit Machu Picchu” off of his bucket list — and he got to enjoy being the only tourist there.
Souce: Machu Picchu reopens for a single tourist who’s been stranded in Peru for seven months
This is one of the more complete versions of this story making the rounds of late. Very cool.
… four miles into the 26.2-mile trek Kelley found herself struggling and thought about tapping out. It was at that moment, however, when Kelley heard some footsteps behind her.
Source: Woman finishes 68th marathon with the help of prison inmate on work release
Inspiring on several levels.
They’re helping the restaurants now relying on delivery orders stay afloat.
Source: Ghost Kitchens Are Saving Restaurants During the Pandemic
Fascinating. I’ve mentioned before I’m worried about local eateries, and I love that this might help some, and keep people employed.
So far, seven cats from the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society have stayed in the teen lounge.
Source: Animal Tales: Shelter cats make themselves at home in Auburn library – Sun Journal
Seems like a neat idea, pandemic or not.
Less than a week after the far-right group the Proud Boys were mentioned at the presidential debate, the group’s name is being taken over on Twitter by gay men.
Source: Gay men take over Proud Boys hashtag on Twitter ‘to reclaim our pride’ – USA Today
Honestly, as soon as I heard this I laughed. Best. Response. Ever.
“If it wasn’t for finding that little desk and the timing of that refund check, this project probably wouldn’t have happened,” said Marra. “
Source: Youngstown teacher makes desks for long-distance students – WFMJ
Lovely.
Quite a delivery
Source: Teen disguised as FedEx driver surprises childhood best friend
Ha! Pretty cute. Well done.