Good News Notes: “NYPD divers rescued a 59-year-old kitesurfer tangled in his own netting — and struggling in the ocean Saturday afternoon in Queens, police said.” “The man was spotted by a passerby who saw him flailing in the waters near Breezy Point in Rockaway at about 1:30 p.m. and called 911, police said.” “‘He…
Charleston County emergency crews rescue boater with medical issue
Good News Notes: “The Charleston County Volunteer Rescue Squad responded to a call in the Awendaw area Saturday night.” “They received a report that a person was experiencing a medical issue and was unable to drive their own boat back to shore.” “Squad Chief Hinton says they launched their landing craft vessel from the Garris…
Charlotte Animal Shelter Waiving Adoption Fees
Good News Notes: “Right now all adoption fees are waived. Those costs are usually a $100 or higher” “They are offering this special early because if these animals aren’t adopted euthanization may be the next option” “The shelter has both big and small dogs available, as well as, kittens and larger cats” View the whole…
Dancers & Dogs Teamed Up With a Local Animal Shelter for the Second Annual “Muttcracker”
Good News Notes: “The holiday season is coming our way, and with it good cheer, a giving spirit and, of course, The Nutcracker. Our favorite photography duo, Dancers & Dogs, has found a way to garner that energy for a good cause: pet adoption.” “In choosing which pets would get their moment in the limelight, Stray Rescue…
Vegan Kitchen: Maine farms and animal sanctuaries are hosting kinder, gentler Thanksgivings
Good News Notes: “An alternative Thanksgiving celebration is growing in popularity in Maine: the Gentle Thanksgiving. This year, at least three all-vegan, Gentle Thanksgivings are taking place on farms across the state in the lead-up to Thanksgiving day.” “These public dinners serve the season’s classic foods, with ingredients made exclusively from plants. And they’ve been…
Magnificent Egyptian Catacomb Reveals Carvings of a ‘Worthy’ Woman and Her Pet
Good News Notes: “Almost 2,000 years ago, at a time when the Romans ruled Egypt, a woman named “Demetria” was laid to rest in a magnificently decorated catacomb at Saqqara in Egypt.” “A carving found in the underground tomb appears to depict Demetria wearing an elaborate dress while carrying grapes. Some sort of pet looks…
Santa makes an early visit to the Northstate with generous Stuff the Bus donation
Good News Notes: “Santa Claus had a little help spreading Christmas cheer Friday when one generous woman dropped off her Stuff the Bus donation at the barrel at the KRCR studios. Jan Sullivan brought enough toys to fill her car and overload the barrel as a way to help families in need this holiday season.”…
Generosity abounds in wake of charity theft in Canton
Good News Notes: “Thieves might have dealt a blow to Canton’s Church and Community Giving Tree program by stealing holiday gifts meant for local children, but it has been more than met by the generosity of the community.” “Since the burglary was reported, the response by members of the community has been almost overwhelming.” “While…
Springfield families receive generous food donation
Good News Notes: “On Thursday, Big E President Eugene Cassidy donated 250 pounds of beef to the Springfield Open Pantry.” “The meat came from a steer Cassidy purchased at a 4-H auction during this year’s run of the Big E. Friday, the first of 140 families received their portion of the beef donated by The…
Paralyzed dog finds new way to get around thanks to wheelchair donation
Good News Notes: “A dog surrendered to a humane society in Wisconsin is showing absolute resilience with her new way to get around.” “Once her story was shared on facebook, it got the attention of Melissa Maluegge.” “She turned her grief into giving back by donating Riley’s wheelchair to Kira.” View the whole story here:…