The good guys thread

[Taz_Zoee]

We live on a court of 7 houses. The women that live in the house directly across the court from us have been so kind to our elderly neighbor. They have been raking her leaves the past few weekends after storms make a mess of them. They get out there and do it so darn early, we don't even have a chance.
One morning after a horrible storm they were raking all the leaves away that had gathered in the court so the drains wouldn't get clogged up.
I think I'm going to have to make them some goodies.

[kuhio98]

Take a Shelter Dog for a Walk
I recently saw a poster where a local animal shelter started a program where a volunteer can take a shelter dog for a walk. I thought what a great idea for so many reasons. It can help with adoptions as some volunteers may bond with a dog and adopt them. It is also a way for those who are not able to take care of a pet full time to help out with the shelters!

[cassiesmom]

Take a Shelter Dog for a Walk
I recently saw a poster where a local animal shelter started a program where a volunteer can take a shelter dog for a walk. I thought what a great idea for so many reasons. It can help with adoptions as some volunteers may bond with a dog and adopt them. It is also a way for those who are not able to take care of a pet full time to help out with the shelters!

I would LOVE to do this! Lots of reasons - it is good exercise for me, it's good for the dog. I have gotten acquainted with some of the people in my building by asking about their dogs. I didn't know that such a thing existed. Especially after watching the Westminster dog show when I want to pet, hug, and love on doggies Right Now .

[cassiesmom]

I messed up the address on one of my PT Christmas cards. It came back to me with a little sticky note from the post office explaining what was wrong and how to write the address correctly. I thought that was so nice of somebody to take the time to do for me.

[phesina]

Take a Shelter Dog for a Walk
I recently saw a poster where a local animal shelter started a program where a volunteer can take a shelter dog for a walk. I thought what a great idea for so many reasons. It can help with adoptions as some volunteers may bond with a dog and adopt them. It is also a way for those who are not able to take care of a pet full time to help out with the shelters!

Our excellent local animal shelter/rescue organization, the Humane Society of Huron Valley, has a whole volunteer program of Dog Walkers.. people who regularly take the shelter dogs out for walks around the area. This not only benefits volunteers and other community members as above, it also benefits the dogs in giving them regular exercise and also some time with kind people to become more socialized (which some need badly depending on their lives before arriving at the shelter)... making them more adoptable. Everyone benefits!

I volunteer at the Humane Society but am not a dog walker.. I am in a comparable program for the cats, called Cat Comforters. That's what we do too, give the cats some attention and affection, with similar benefits for the volunteers and the cats.

You can only do one or the other, I think until you rise to a higher level of volunteer than I've gotten to so far. Some time I hope to do some dog walking too.

The Humane Society's web site is hshv.org .. They do all kinds of amazing things!

[kuhio98]

My children and I bought some groceries for a single mom with 3 children and put the bags at their front door, rang the bell and then ran and hid! My kids love doing these types of things. It gives us such a good and happy feeling! We don't have much ourselves but love to help others when we can!!!

[kuhio98]

Rosco the dog
My fiance just amazes me on a daily basis. While picking up our dog after a day at doggie daycare which is also a vet, my fiance noticed a young woman hysterical crying in the parking lot. When he asked what was wrong, she told him how her dog Rosco was hit by a car, the driver just took off. He also overheard her conversation with the vet. She was a young mother with two small children and obviously couldn’t afford the bill. He asked the vet the cost..1,000 dollars.
He is not well off by any means like most of us.....he paid the bill and left with our dog........... I pray Rosco and his family have a wonderful holiday.

[kuhio98]

OKLAHOMA CITY —A Bethany boy got his Christmas wish Thursday night.
It was an emotional reunion for 8-year-old Tristen Ross and his beloved puppy Masen. The tiny Dachsund became Tristen's best friend after his father was deployed overseas for a third time.
"I've just been a little happier than I've been since my dad's left," said Tristen.
Masen disappeared over the weekend and the family said they searched everywhere for him. They posted flyers in their Bethany neighborhood and even offered a reward for his safe return.
Thursday morning, Bethany Animal Welfare contacted the Ross family, telling them Masen had been returned.
"I'm speechless because I'm surprised and I am so thankful," said Alecia Ross. "I prayed for this to happen and there it is."
Thanks to the community's help, Masen is back home and Tristan has a message for whoever made his Christmas wish come true.
"Thank you for whoever brought my dog back," said Tristen. "Thank you very much."
Tristen's mom said they plan to microchip the pup to make sure he doesn't get lost again.

[cassiesmom]

I saw lots of "good guys" stories on the news yesterday. This is a good example...

December 25, 2012 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- Chicagoans celebrated Christmas with their families Tuesday night, and some chose to give rather than receive.


Hundreds of people in shelters around the city enjoyed a hearty meal and Christmas company- including a visit from Santa Claus at the Apostolic Faith Church on Chicago's South Side.

Many left with a donated coat and toys. This year, the 4,000-person congregation collected more than 400 coats and 2,000 toys.

The event has been a tradition for more than two decades.

"I appreciate everything they're doing. Thank you for looking out for me and my kids and all the other kids that's here in the building. You never know what a person's going through," said India Warren.

"We're taking from our bounty and sharing Christmas joy with all those who come through our doors," said Jermaine Anderson, Apostolic Faith Church.

St. Sabina Church also took part in the season of giving,

"We have a safe place to be. We're warm. We're not living on the street. And we're just very thankful for that. We're thankful for the way God's taken care of us," said Greg Stevens.