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It is no secret that Tesla commands a dedicated community of supporters, many of whom are willing to pay it forward. Among the members of the Tesla community, there are those who are passionate about certain causes, and many use Tesla’s electric cars as their vehicles of choice when engaging in activities they care about. […]

Source: Tesla owner spreads ‘pawsitive’ vibes, transports animals from high-kill shelters to forever homes

While a few might drive Teslas, there are armies of dedicated volunteers transporting pets to their forever homes, particularly after the wildfires of recent months.

The bird was unable to fly due to the weights, but took off after it was freed.

Source: YouTube video captures moment a hooked brown pelican is freed from fishing line by two people on North Carolina’s Hatteras Island. The bird was unable to fly due to the weights, but took off after it was freed. | Charlotte Observer

That bird had a story to tell his friends…

After the Washington band went back home after an accident, WSU wanted to do something. “It was let’s play the (fight song),” said WSU band director Troy Bennefield.

Source: WSU band learns Husky fight song to play during Apple Cup after UW bus flips on trip to Pullman | The Seattle Times

Given the rivalry, this is actually very significant, and impressive.

Study results, announced Sunday at a conference in Seattle, may lead to approval of what could be the first oral medication that ameliorates reactions in children with severe peanut allergies.

Source: New peanut-allergy drug shows ‘lifesaving’ potential | The Seattle Times

That’s hope for a lot of people…

A King County sheriff’s deputy surprised a Burien family with a Christmas tree after seeing a plea on a community Facebook page.

Source: ‘So much good in the world’: Deputy surprises Burien family with Christmas tree | king5.com

That’s the spirit…

Volunteers made 1,000 bowls of chicken soup for east London’s homeless.

Source: Jews and Muslims come together to cook soup – BBC News

Clearly it is possible for us to get along…

Cigars, pipes, e-cigarettes, smokeless tobacco are also of decreasing interest to American consumers.

Source: Research Says Tobacco Use in the US Is At an All-Time Low – Goodnet

Pretty awesome.

A Utah police officer is being praised after photos showed him holding a young mother’s baby as she filed a domestic violence report.

Source: Police officer holds baby for hours as mother files domestic violence report | Lifestyle from CTV News

Thank you for your service, indeed.

Toyota has offered to replace Allyn Pierce’s truck after hearing of his rescue efforts in the Camp Fire.

Source: Camp Fire: Toyota offers to replace burned truck of California nurse who helped save lives – The Washington Post

Awesome.

(A note about paywalls.)

‘It’s very important to me that we never forget the sacrifices soldiers and their family members make for our country,’ said Lerynne West of Iowa.

Source: Powerball winner announces big donation to wounded veterans on ‘Ellen’

Sounds like a very deserving winner. I wish her all the best.