Have you ever found yourself in a predicament where you were incredibly motivated to take action but lacked authorization? Everybody has been there. And believe me, you will be moved by this endearing tale of a young child discovering kindness!
This young girl’s curiosity overcame her one fine afternoon, and she boldly knocked on her neighbor’s door. Crickets. Nothing at all. Nothing. Did she give up, though? Oh no. No, please! very, she came up with a considerate and very brilliant idea: penning a sincere note and hiding it in their mailbox.
Can she use their basketball hoop to shoot hoops after school? was the straightforward but sincere query she posed in her letter. Now, while this might not seem like much, it meant a lot to her. Uncertain about their reaction, she waited nervously for their reply.
The story becomes more complex. She was pleasantly surprised to see what was in her mailbox when she checked later! Her neighbors, those magnificent creatures, had composed an incredibly polite response. They not only agreed to let her use the basketball hoop, but they also urged her to play with it extensively. What a slam dunk in terms of decency!
In a time when individuals might be overly attached to their belongings, this modest yet impactful gesture of kindness warmed our hearts. With only one act of kindness, the young girl was able to get some exercise and pleasure after school and had her trust in humanity’s inherent goodness restored.
The really interesting part is that this story serves as a subtle reminder of the power of compassion, rather than being solely about basketball hoops or letters. It’s as simple as adding a dash of cinnamon to a steaming cup of coffee—a tiny but crucial addition. Thus, seize the opportunity to make someone happy the next time it presents itself. You never know how much it might matter to them, after all.
Neglected dog arrived at shelter nearly starved to death — now he’s living his best life
Some animals arrive at shelters in heartbreaking condition, but with a little love their lives can totally turn around.
That was the case for one neglected dog, who was found nearly starving to death, but in the weeks since has been making incredible strides.
In September, the South Suburban Humane Society, in Illinois, took in a severely emaciated dog named Pumpkin. He was first found by a local resident who thought he was dying and brought him to the police.
Emily Klehm, CEO of the South Suburban Humane Society, told Newsweek that while they rescue many dogs, Pumpkin’s was an “extreme case” that left them speechless. “He was severely emaciated and unable to walk,” she said.
Photos show how unbelievably thin the dog was — it’s a miracle he survived at all.
Vets administered fluids and shaved his matted fur. Despite the rough start, he started to perk up and went into foster care with one of the shelter employees.
“Thankfully, we got him into foster care, where he is starting to improve and stand on his own again,” the shelter wrote on Facebook. “His journey is still long, but we are incredibly proud of him so far.”
Updates from the shelter show the remarkable improvement Pumpkin has made in just a short time. While he was unable to stand when they first found him, he can now walk around the yard on his own, wagging his tail
“This little man is so strong and getting better every single day,” the shelter wrote.
Though he’s still visibly thin, he has been slowly regaining weight. “This little man is progressing, and we cannot wait to see how much more he continues to improve!” South Suburban Humane Society wrote.
Pumpkin’s backstory is still unclear, but the shelter says he will be placed up for adoption once he gets medical clearance.
“Pumpkin will need a home that understands that he was severely neglected,” Klehm told Newsweek. “He doesn’t know how to be a dog, so everything from leash walking to toys are all new experiences for him. An experienced dog family would be best.”
In the meantime, he’s doing well and loves his foster home.
It’s heartbreaking that Pumpkin was neglected for so long, but we’re so glad he’s doing well and regaining weight — we hope he finds a forever home soon when he’s ready!
Please share this story if you love dogs!
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