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Washington girl with autism shares special bond with rescued donkeys | kgw.com

August 8, 2019 by Leo

Michal Ann Watts has been farming her entire life. But over the past year, she’s watched a special friendship form that’s like nothing she’s seen before.

Source: Washington girl with autism shares special bond with rescued donkeys | kgw.com

A win for everyone.

Firefighters Set Up A Ladder To Help Raccoons Escape Warehouse Fire

August 7, 2019 by Leo

Firefighters in Indiana helped two raccoons safely escape a warehouse fire and it was all captured on video.

Source: Firefighters Set Up A Ladder To Help Raccoons Escape Warehouse Fire

Very cool…

Newlyweds asked guests to bring school supplies to their wedding in place of gifts

August 6, 2019 by Leo

Kelli and Matt Cameron raised supplies for needy children at Booker T. Washington Elementary.

Source: Newlyweds asked guests to bring school supplies to their wedding in place of gifts

Neat idea, I hope it starts a trend.

A New Jersey man with disabilities nearly lost his home. Neighbors raised more than $50,000 so he could keep it – CNN

August 5, 2019 by Leo

Neighbors say that to know Lamar Harris is to love him.

Source: A New Jersey man with disabilities nearly lost his home. Neighbors raised more than $50,000 so he could keep it – CNN

I love it!

Sarah Yerkes published a book of poetry at 101 – The Washington Post

August 4, 2019 by Leo

After decadeslong careers in landscape architecture and sculpture, centenarian finds art in words

Source: Sarah Yerkes published a book of poetry at 101 – The Washington Post

Fantastic. 🙂

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Solar-powered device turns salt water into fresh drinking water – Business Insider

August 3, 2019 by Leo

A new solar-powered system can take the salt out of ocean water. The technology can supply water for 25,000 people per day.

Source: Solar-powered device turns salt water into fresh drinking water – Business Insider

Fresh water access is, I’m convinced, is one of the most important problems to solve.

Animal rescue: “Fospice” program gives senior and terminally ill shelter dogs a home for their final days – CBS News

August 2, 2019 by Leo

“These are dogs that are elderly and/or terminally ill, who don’t deserve to die in a shelter. They need so little, and give so much love in return,” said the nonprofit’s founder

Source: Animal rescue: “Fospice” program gives senior and terminally ill shelter dogs a home for their final days – CBS News

Farmers harvest wheat crop for neighbor battling stage 4 cancer – CBS News

August 1, 2019 by Leo

The neighbors did three weeks worth of work in just six hours

Source: Farmers harvest wheat crop for neighbor battling stage 4 cancer – CBS News

Wonderful.

Lilo the corgi may have short legs but she conquers steep hikes | CBC News

July 30, 2019 by Leo

A little corgi has been happily trekking along Alberta mountain trails for the past year.

Source: Lilo the corgi may have short legs but she conquers steep hikes | CBC News

Ah, ya had me at “Corgi”. 🙂

Metro police officer escorts a mom and her tantruming autistic child home: ‘It wasn’t in his job description’ – The Washington Post

July 29, 2019 by Leo

The transit officer saw the boy having a meltdown and offered to ride the train with him and his mother. “The officer ends up riding the metro THE ENTIRE train home with us!!!” wrote the mom.

Source: Metro police officer escorts a mom and her tantruming autistic child home: ‘It wasn’t in his job description’ – The Washington Post

Well done, officer, well done.

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