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NORA the dog was so badly abused by her previous owners she was turned into a wreck, until she met a baby called Archie.
Source: Rescue dog Nora was scared of people until she met baby Archie and the result is beautiful
It’s wonderful when these connections are made….
A kindhearted bus driver went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure that a distressed girl arrived for her first day of school on time.
Source: Bus Driver’s Wonderful Act Of Kindness For Stranded Schoolgirl Goes Viral | HuffPost
“… it certainly made everyone on the bus smile and he certainly brightened up a very wet and miserable morning,”
Editor’s Note: We’re so glad the pup is okay! Remember, however, it’s never a good idea to go into Colorado’s old mines. They can be very dangerous! (More on that from the experts later)
Source: Colorado climbers rescue dog trapped for weeks in old mine shaft | KING5.com
Also remember: a happy ending in this case, but … microchip your pets!
After moving into a 350-square-foot house, Keith McElvee had to make some sacrifices to fit his new life in a tiny home, developed by Cass Community Social Services (CCSS).
Source: Tiny homes make big difference for new residents of unique Detroit neighborhood | MLive.com
Wonderful program in a city that can really use it.
He’s set to finish in Washington, DC, on Veterans Day
Source: Rob Jones, the Amputee Veteran Doing 31 Marathons in 31 Days | Time.com
One marathon is amazing. 31 is simply beyond words.
Roland Hendel fought back tears as he described leaving behind his beloved family dog Odin as raging wildfires approached his home.
Now there’s a dedicated dog.
Inmates in Texas prisons have donated more than $50,000 to relief efforts following the devastation left by Hurricane Harvey in August.
Source: Texas inmates donate more than $50K to Harvey relief efforts | TheHill
From their commissary accounts. That’s … unexpected. And heartening.
The train featured in the Harry Potter films picked them up after their canoe was swept away.
Source: Hogwarts Express rescues family stranded in Highlands – BBC News
Well, there’s an adventure! Hopefully more people won’t “get lost” expecting the same style of rescue. 🙂
On Thursday around midday, Sacramento large-animal veterinarian Emily Putt and Petaluma horse hauler Hilary Hansen drove past the police barricade to a ranch in Calistoga. Putt, 27, and Hansen, 29, had been strangers before the Wine Country fires struck, but since meeting at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds on Tuesday they have become fast friends by working together throughout the fire zones, rescuing animals that owners had to leave behind during evacuations. They knew that three horses were stranded on the ranch. The two volunteers, along with Hansen’s friend Omid Boostani, 26, have evacuated at least 50 animals themselves, assisted with another 75 evacuations and helped coordinate countless others.
Source: Amid fires, young volunteers team up to rescue horses from evacuated ranches – SFGate
The worst once again brings out the best. I’m sure that this is only the tip of the iceberg of stories of people helping one another (and their animals) in the Sonoma fires.
We came back from the call and found our groceries already bagged, and a handwritten note that said “Paid with Love.”
Source: Richland Fire & Emergency Services Facebook page (no account required)
Small actions. Big impact.