Volunteering with an animal shelter is one of the most rewarding things you can do. And for one woman, it led to a life-changing decision — on just her first day! Katherine Ellis recently decided to volunteer at her local Humane Society in Charlotte. Though she had no intention of getting a dog of her own, she heard that they had 46 dogs who needed homes immediately, and … [Read more...] about Woman volunteers at shelter — makes a “drastic decision” on her first day after meeting rescue dog
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Uber-wealthy couple makes unprecedented move with $300 million land: ‘To protect nature from being devoured’
In a remarkable display of philanthropy, Kris Tompkins, former CEO of Patagonia, and her late husband Doug Tompkins, co-founder of The North Face Inc. and Esprit, made history with an extraordinary $345 million land donation in South America. Their unprecedented gift, completed in 2019, stands as the largest private land donation ever recorded, reflecting a commitment to … [Read more...] about Uber-wealthy couple makes unprecedented move with $300 million land: ‘To protect nature from being devoured’
Man makes ancient discovery near one of the busiest highways in North America: ‘You have got to be kidding’
In the midst of North America's bustling highways, a 700-year-old forest silently stands, capturing the attention of biologist Doug Larson. Astonishingly, many such tiny ancient havens exist, unnoticed and underappreciated, their very existence threatened by the specter of disappearance. Larson, a professor emeritus in biology at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, … [Read more...] about Man makes ancient discovery near one of the busiest highways in North America: ‘You have got to be kidding’
Drone footage uncovers disturbing scene at a dairy farm in Wisconsin: ‘It makes me very angry’
A recent drone investigation conducted by anti-animal cruelty nonprofit Mercy For Animals has revealed a troubling scene at a dairy farm in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin. The captured footage exposes massive open-air pits filled with animal waste situated perilously close to a residential neighborhood. The organization took to X, previously known as Twitter, to share the alarming … [Read more...] about Drone footage uncovers disturbing scene at a dairy farm in Wisconsin: ‘It makes me very angry’
Police officer finds four-week-old kitten in dumpster — makes “heartwarming decision” to change the cat’s life
Sometimes animals come into our lives in unexpected ways, and we know right away that it’s destined to be. That was the case when one police officer made a surprising, heartbreaking discovery inside a dumpster recently — and made an inspiring decision that changed everything. According to a Facebook post from the North Charleston Police Department, Ptl. Dontavis Jones was … [Read more...] about Police officer finds four-week-old kitten in dumpster — makes “heartwarming decision” to change the cat’s life