Good News Notes: “They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but can you? One shelter dog is proving that maybe you can. If Willa Mae could really speak, she would have quite the story to tell.” “‘Willa Mae is breaking down myths that we have been trying to spread the facts of…
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Whittier Moves Forward on Homeless Navigation Center
Good News Notes: “Earlier this year, the City of Whittier announced both a site and a service provider for a new homeless navigation center that will provide 139 beds for people experiencing homelessness as well as access to resources to help them transition to more permanent housing. In the 2020 Los Angeles County homeless count, Whittier counted 232 individuals…
Boise’s homeless community getting help during the coronavirus pandemic
Good News Notes: “We often hear about how the elderly and those with underlying medical conditions are more susceptible to the novel coronavirus. But there’s another very vulnerable population that is getting a helping hand through this crisis – Idaho’s homeless community. Soon, the Cottonwood Suites in Boise, which has been sitting empty during the…
Rihanna partners with Twitter CEO for $4.2M donation to domestic violence victims amid coronavirus pandemic
Good News Notes: “Rihanna has teamed up with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey to provide relief to domestic violence victims amid the coronavirus pandemic. The ‘Work’ singer’s Clara Lionel Foundation announced the partnership with the social media executive on Twitter. ‘We’re joining forces with Twitter/Square CEO @Jack today by co-funding $4.2 million grant to the @MayorsFundLA to…
A rare sight to celebrate: Tennessee Animal Shelter says it’s empty, as of Friday
Good News Notes: “Workers at the Cleveland, Tennessee Animal Shelter say they will not have much to do this weekend — but in this case, that’s a good thing. The reason? Thanks to adoptions, the shelter is now empty, as of Friday morning. The shelter shared the good news on Facebook Thursday night.” View the…
Shelter of Hope awarded $500,000 state grant
Good News Notes: “The Humane Society of Yates County (HSYC) and their Shelter of Hope have been award a major grant of half a million dollars for improvements at the shelter that will improve the quality of life for the animals, and increase their chances of being adopted. The HSYC is one of 12 shelters…
Before Minnesota animal shelter temporarily halts adoptions, hundreds of pets find new homes
Good News Notes: “As Minnesota residents hunker down for another week of social distancing, some of them will be sharing their home with a new cat or dog — pet adoptions that may benefit other animals in the weeks to come. On Sunday, the Twin Cities’ Animal Humane Society began a temporary closure to the public…
A dog passed over at a shelter for five years has finally found a home
Good News Notes: “It took a billboard, social media campaign and more than five years of searching. But doggo Merrick finally found his furrever home. The six-year-old pup had lived at the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City for most of his life, and was the longest resident there. The shelter had tried everything to…
Calaveras County animal shelter at capacity after nearly 50 animals rescued from home
Good News Notes: “Nearly 50 animals — some living in dirty cages — were seized from a Calaveras County home. Animals Services rescued dozens of dogs, cats, rabbits and reptiles Friday from Uncle Billy Court after receiving a complaint. As a result, the Calaveras County animal shelter is now at capacity.” View the whole story…
Hardin County Animal Shelter reaches ‘No Kill’ status
Good News Notes: “The Hardin County Animal Shelter was classified as a ‘No Kill Shelter’ for the first time in its history this week. A shelter is classified as no-kill by not euthanizing for time and space, or overcrowding. ‘We’ve actually maintained a live release rate of 95-percent, which as far as we’re concerned is…