Good News Notes: “Meows, barks and bleats have been common at yoga sessions in recent years, as animal therapy became a trend to soothe participants as they work out. Recently, a downtown business added clucks into the mix with the launch of chicken yoga. Yes, chickens. But not your average Rhode Island reds. These were…
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17-Year-Old With Rare Condition Performs Acts Of Kindness To Raise Money To Help Disadvantaged Kids
Good News Notes: “A young lad from Staffordshire who was disappointed not to be in contact with his friends during lockdown decided to raise a bit of cash by performing some pretty incredible acts of kindness. Those acts included – but aren’t limited to – feeding around 600 people by collecting pumpkins left over from Halloween, giving out hundreds of packets of Nice…
Amos The Labradoodle Helping Pensacola Sailors Cope During Pandemic
Good News Notes: “With COVID-19 still affecting the world, Sailors have been more restricted in an effort to maintain control of the virus and keep Sailors safe. With new accession students attached to Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) Corry Station, that has meant less socializing, with restrictions to fitness, spiritual services and liberty onboard Naval…
Pets, Especially Dogs, Help During Quarantine
Good News Notes: “Throughout human history, we have used animals for food and for work. But thousands of years ago, we began using them for something else – companionship. They became our pets. Pets are a source of comfort and happiness. They give their owners good feelings and a sense of purpose, especially during stressful or difficult times. And we…
Coronavirus: 9 heartwarming examples of kindness and community spirit during the global outbreak
Good News Notes: “The daily updates on the global spread of the coronavirus are undoubtedly causing many to worry about how it may affect their lives now and in the future. In times of uncertainty, you will always be able to find certain individuals who make it their mission to bolster the morale of those…
Pet Therapy: Therapy animal group now visits hospital patients and caregivers
Good News Notes: “A smile can be the best medicine, and now, four-legged caregivers are providing just that at Covenant Health Plainview. ‘This has been so great for patients and even staff,’ said Med-Surg Registered Nurse Cindy Tye as she knelt down to pet a black lab named Troubles. ‘They give you such a great…
Community art garden helps mum and daughter overcome loneliness
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