When I was younger, to respect others was something that was ingrained in me by my parents. They knew the importance of showing respect in certain situations, and so I grew up with the same sense of purpose. Which is why I was moved when I came across the picture of one U.S. soldier standing to attention in the pouring rain. The taker of the photo rightly knew they had to … [Read more...] about U.S. soldier snapped standing to attention in the pouring rain – let’s pay him tribute
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An autistic boy who can’t be touched has connected with a service dog
An autistic boy who can't be touched or hugged by anyone has connected for the first time - with his new service dog. Five-year-old Kainoa Niehaus travelled to the 4 Paws For Ability centre in Ohio from Japan after two years of waiting for an animal to become available. His mum Shanna shared a photo of her son resting his head on Tornado. "See this moment? I've never … [Read more...] about An autistic boy who can’t be touched has connected with a service dog
Sleep for Pennies: How the Poor of Victorian London Bought a Night’s Rest
Late 19th-century London was not only about grand mansions, clattering carriages, and elegant ladies in hats. It was also a city where thousands struggled every day just to spend the night under a roof instead of beneath cold rain. In the era of late Victorian England, even sleep was a commodity. The poor paid for it as they would for a piece of bread or a mug of beer. And … [Read more...] about Sleep for Pennies: How the Poor of Victorian London Bought a Night’s Rest
Pregnant pig escapes from factory farm, then stuns everyone
In nature, a mother’s love can be the most powerful thing. Animals are extraordinary when it comes to helping their children, and will instinctively do the right thing to protect them. That was the case recently after a female pig escaped from a farm, hoping to save her litter — and it has quickly proved to be the best decision she could’ve made. A dog walker … [Read more...] about Pregnant pig escapes from factory farm, then stuns everyone
Why your dog follows you to the toilet – the reason is more significant than you think
One of the wonderful benefits of having a dog is that you always have company. However, there are times when you just want to be left alone. Like say — when you need to use the restroom. If you have ever taken care of a dog, you know that they are more than happy to follow you along when you need to do a number one or two. What many people don’t know however, is that they … [Read more...] about Why your dog follows you to the toilet – the reason is more significant than you think