Imagine this: a gentle giant, known for her ability to speak over 1,000 words in sign language, embraces a kind-hearted television icon. This wasn't a scene from a sci-fi movie, but a real-life encounter between the legendary Koko the gorilla and the beloved Mister Rogers. Beyond Words: A Shared Love for Kindness Koko, who could understand roughly 2,000 words in English, … [Read more...] about Sign Language, Sneakers & Kindness: The Unforgettable Meeting Between Koko the Gorilla and Mister Rogers
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After dog gets hit by car, brutal sign has entire neighborhood talking
We spend so much time with our dogs and often care about them as much as we would a family member. It’s hard to imagine what any of us would do if someone hurt this almost-family member in our lives, accident or not. Picture a loyal and joyful pup, bounding with innocence and trust, exploring the world with wagging tail and gleaming eyes. In the blink of an eye, a … [Read more...] about After dog gets hit by car, brutal sign has entire neighborhood talking
People Spot The Strangest Sight Wandering Around Their Neighborhood
They saved her life 💗🦌 Residents of Rocky Point on Long Island, New York, noticed a very weird critter roaming the neighborhood in November 2018. The critter in issue was quickly identified as a deer, according to the animal website The Dodo. The enormous, orange plastic jar that was trapped on the unfortunate deer's head made it clear that she was in desperate need of … [Read more...] about People Spot The Strangest Sight Wandering Around Their Neighborhood
A Study Suggests That Having More Dogs in a Neighborhood May Help Reduce Crime
Dogs make wonderful friends. Our canine buddies have long provided us with devotion, affection, and steadfast friendship, but there may now be even another advantage. Neighborhoods with more dogs have lower rates of violent crime, including homicide, robbery, and, to a lesser extent, aggravated assaults, according to Ohio State University researchers. The study, which was just … [Read more...] about A Study Suggests That Having More Dogs in a Neighborhood May Help Reduce Crime
A Woman Grows Catnip in Her Yard and Attracts Every Stray Cat in the Neighborhood
"I didn't realize that some of them find catnip irresistible." 😂 Nikki Byrne was a touch late in landscaping her backyard last year. She went to the nursery, intending to fill her terra-cotta pots with herbs, but the only plant that seemed healthy was the catnip. She planted a few pots of it with no expectations of anything happening. Then the cats appeared. "I … [Read more...] about A Woman Grows Catnip in Her Yard and Attracts Every Stray Cat in the Neighborhood