Adopting Kratu proved life-changing for U.K. resident Tess Eagle Swan by helping her contend with a painful past, anxiety and autism.
Source: Rescue dog Kratu made the world laugh with his agility runs
Good boy?
Urban forests create birdlife boom in New Zealand’s cities
Wellington’s huge eco-sanctuary is credited with boosting bird populations across the city and fostering a sense of pride in conservation
Source: Urban forests create birdlife boom in New Zealand’s cities
As if New Zealand weren’t already beautiful enough, but this does serve as a great example for others.
Dolly Parton gives $1M to infectious disease research, again
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton is donating $1 million to pediatric infectious disease research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, the organization announced on Wednesday. The new gift is one of several Parton has made to the center over the years, including a $1 million gift in April 2020 for COVID vaccine research.
Source: Dolly Parton gives $1M to infectious disease research, again
She’s a treasure.
How Zoe the police dog sniffed out 2 missing girls in Ontario’s Algonquin Park
16-year-olds had camped in bush for 3 days after failing to meet their group
Source: How Zoe the police dog sniffed out 2 missing girls in Ontario’s Algonquin Park
Good dog!
Coast Guard crew frees entangled 900-pound sea turtle
The female leatherback sea turtle was caught on five orange buoys and was struggling to swim, U.S. Coast Guard petty officers said.
Source: Coast Guard crew frees entangled 900-pound sea turtle
Well done!
Art painted on crosswalks makes streets safer, group says
People drive slower and are more alert at crosswalks decorated with murals, a study finds.
Source: Art painted on crosswalks makes streets safer, group says
Good looks, and safety. Cool!
A new study of 159,255 women reveals that optimists are more likely to live past age 90—here’s why
Recent findings reveal optimists across several racial and socioeconomic groups may a better shot at living past age 90 than their pessimistic counterparts.
Source: A new study of 159,255 women reveals that optimists are more likely to live past age 90—here’s why
This makes me feel … optimistic!
New York woman finds lost dog — in Hilary Swank’s lap
When Chelsea Blackwell lost her dog Monday, she was devastated. She wasn’t sure she’d find him again — and she certainly didn’t think the person who would find her dog would be Hilary Swank.
Source: New York woman finds lost dog — in Hilary Swank’s lap
Cool. 
Breast Cancer Drug Trial Results in ‘Unheard-Of’ Survival
For some patients with metastatic tumors not significantly affected by other forms of chemotherapy, the treatment halted their cancer’s growth.
Source: Breast Cancer Drug Trial Results in ‘Unheard-Of’ Survival
More good cancer news!
NYC Cancer Trial Delivers ‘Unheard-of’ Result: Complete Remission for Everyone
A small NYC-led cancer trial has achieved a result reportedly never before seen – the total remission of cancer in all of its patients. To be sure, the trial — led by doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering and backed by drug maker GlaxoSmithKline — has only completed treatment of 12 patients, with a specific cancer in its early stages and…
Source: NYC Cancer Trial Delivers ‘Unheard-of’ Result: Complete Remission for Everyone
Yes, very small and focused, but still … excited.