The life of the stray animals is harsh. These poor souls are not only forced to look for food every single day, but they are also struggling to find suitable shelter during the cold days in the winter and the unbearable heat during the summer.
One thing we can all do in order to make their days at least a bit easier is to place food and water where we see them staying most often.
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The owners of the Istikbal Mobile furniture shop in Turkey went an extra mile for the strays who are spending their days in front of their store and gained the fondness of a huge number of animal lovers from all over the world.
Namely, a man named Dr. Cem Baykal would often pass by the store and stop by to pet the dogs and even leave some food. One day, however, he noticed a heart-melting sight. Instead on the ground, the dogs were lying on a brand new mattress.
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“The owner of this shop puts one of the beds (with a plastic cover on it) in front of the shop,” Baykal told The Dodo. “This bed may be the one they sell that day or it may be one of the incoming ones.”
“These two stray dogs lay and sleep there every time.”
Baykal added that the store owners always go above and beyond for the strays and leave water outside during the hot days.
“This street is known as a rich area and everyone gives food or water to the local dog and cats, but no one supplies quality bedding to them normally,” Baykal explained. “This shop does.”
What a beautiful and thoughtful thing to do for someone in need of help.
Being a mother takes a lot of sacrifice. From the moment the little bundle of joy is welcomed into the world, they become the center of their parents’ world and everything revolves around them.
However, being a working mother is even harder. Between changing diapers, running errands, doing the laundry, and a bunch of other commitments, many mothers, as well as dads, have to either work or attend college. This is true for a young mom named Karen Cunningham.
Karen is a biology graduate student and lives in student housing with her husband Steve, who is a mathematics teacher, and their baby daughter Katie.
My favorite new equipment purchase for the lab – a travel crib to go in my office so my graduate student can bring her 9-month old little girl to work when necessary and I get to play with her while her mom gets some work done. Win-win!! pic.twitter.com/1R7QKprOLr
Although Steve is in charge of the little one while Karen is at the lab, she is sometimes forced to take her daughter with her at the MIT university that she attends. Speaking to The Washington Post, Karen says: “It really was a little stressful to have the world shut down in the middle of our pregnancy, then give birth knowing we were going on this big adventure without all of the infrastructure we needed.” Because of the pandemic, the school’s day care had to be shut down and that made things even more complicated for these parents.
But, you know what they say, it takes a village to raise a child, and Karen has her own “village” that stepped in for her and baby Katie.
Namely, one of her professors, Troy Littleton, understands just how important school is for Karen and other young moms who attend his classes and he’s going above and beyond to make things easier for them. This time, as they couldn’t throw a baby shower for Karen because of the pandemic, he decided to place a crib inside his office. “We couldn’t have a shower for Karen due to the pandemic, but we all agreed that a portable crib would be the perfect gift,” the thoughtful professor said.
This way, whenever Karen is forced to take Katie with her, she leaves her in the office with professor Littleton so she could work in the lab.
Karen and Katie’s crib made it to NBC Boston News — Katie is the cutest 10 month old movie star I know! pic.twitter.com/LlHO5GzKyO
“Child care in any profession is a challenge, but in science, it can even be more challenging,” Littleton said. “Experiments don’t always fit a 9-to-5 schedule. It just made sense for Karen to bring Katie in.”
Once the story about Karen and professor Littleton went viral after a photo of the crib was posted online, this incredible man received the praise of a huge number of people who couldn’t help but comment. Once person wrote: “So much better than when I was told to bring my baby in a backpack and put the backpack on the floor while I did experiments with carcinogenic agents.”
“Still a postdoc, but will definitely be doing this if I ever make it to your side of the desk! Well done!” someone else added.
“I’m glad it had that effect because we need to be solving these issues, both in academia and on a broader level as well,” Littleton told Good Morning America.
One thing is certain; we need more professors like Mr. Littleton who make a change in the lives of their students.
Although many accuse Meghan for her and Harry’s withdrawal from the royal duties and leaving Britain, it appears that Harry himself has had it enough of the royal life and all the pressure it brings.
During several occasions, Harry has spoken of the impact the press had on his mother, late Princess Diana, and went further to accuse them of her death. He certainly didn’t want the same for his wife and children and it was one of the reasons he and Meghan moved to California.
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Princess Diana herself was very pressured by the media. They followed her every step of the way and were paying huge money for grainy photos of her. It has been revealed that at the time of her tragic death, the Princess was running away from the paparazzi, and that led to the accident which cost her her life.
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One media personality Diana wasn’t fond of in particular was Oprah Winfrey. As revealed in the book Battle of Brothers by author Robert Lacy, the host made the Princess feel “very uncomfortable.” Quoting Simone Simmons, Diana’s friend and confidante, Lacy wrote: “Diana felt very uncomfortable with Oprah. She thought that Oprah was only after sensationalism – like when she interviewed Fergie about her book, and all she wanted to talk about was Diana.
“That laid bare for Diana the basic lack of respect that she felt Oprah had towards her subjects and how she was just manipulating her to garner higher ratings.”
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Oprah has also been the reason why the relationship between the members of the Royal Family sort of broke down after she challenged the Sussexes to open up about the life at the Palace. A lot was revealed during the all-tell interview. Among the rest, Harry and Meghan spoke of her suicidal thoughts and the inability of the family to provide help, as well as about the concerns by one of the royals regarding how dark Archie’s skin could be.
The host, however, said that she was surprised by some of the topics brought up by the couple.
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Speaking of the infamous interview and why the Sussexes appeared to be bitter towards the family, a source told The Sun: “Harry and Meghan were very cross before Oprah because the final Megxit separation had just been signed off which included Harry not keeping military roles.
“That was what made him so angry. He’s very emotional and his military roles were very important to him given that he served.”
Many are still convinced that most of the things brought up during the interview were spoken in a state of anger and that Harry most likely regretted ever taking part in it. A source told Closer Magazine: “Harry was clearly hurt and angry about Meghan’s experience with the royals – and used the interview to get it out.
“But after returning home, I’ve no doubt he’s been feeling embarrassed, regretful and awkward.
“He’s now facing the consequences. I believe he’ll regret that interview – and maybe his decision to leave the Royal Family.”
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The good thing is that the brothers have been reunited for the unveiling of their mother’s statue on what would have been her 60th birthday. They were seen chatting and walking shoulder-to-shoulder so we hope they had the time to talk things through and put all their differences aside.
The 2014 movie Wild was a huge success. Based on the 2012 memoir by Cheryl Strayed, it followed the author’s 1,100 mile solo trek around the Pacific Crest as she tried to recover from a personal tragedy.
The self-discovery journey which was accompanied with past experiences of casual sex and drug use affected lead actress Reese Witherspoon in a personal level. The movie brought her an Oscar nomination, but it also put her in a state she had never found herself in before.
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The Legaly Blonde star opened up about the period during the filming of Wild and told Tracee Ellis Ross in Interview magazine that being all alone in front of the camera triggered panic attacks at her.
“I had hypnosis, I was so scared, I was having panic attacks for three weeks before I started,” Witherspoon recalled. “There was the nudity, sexuality, and drug-use aspect, but also being alone on camera with no other actors. I hadn’t ever been alone in scenes for days and days.
“There were probably 25 days of the shoot where I had no other actor opposite me. It was just me and a camera and a backpack. I was like, ‘Is this going to be so boring?’”
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Despite her personal struggles, Withesrspoon delivered an incredible performance and many believe she was robbed of the Oscar win.
“I don’t know if I’ll ever work that hard again, but it changed me on a cellular level,” Witherspoon added.
Someone as famous and as appreciated as Witherspoon to open up about mental struggles means a lot to a huge number of people who are going through the same.
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Witherspoon is considered the good girl of Hollywood. Despite being a famous actress, she’s also a mother, a producer, and an entrepreneur. She has been married twice. She has daughter Ava, who is a spitting image of her mom, and son Deacon from her marriage to Ryan Philippe, and son Tennessee with her current husband Jim Toth.
The San Francisco Zoo shared the heartbreaking news of the passing of America’s oldest chimpanzee, Cobby. “Our hearts are broken with this devastating loss,” the press release by the CEO and Executive Director of San Francisco Zoological Society, Tanya M. Peterson, read.
The life of this incredible animal was rich and he was surrounded by people and caretakers who loved him unconditionally. Cobby, who was 63 at the time of his death, which is past the life expectancy of male chimpanzees, was a true legend of the zoo.
He was described as a gentle soul and as a leader who helped many new animals of his kind get used to the life at the zoo. “Cobby [was] the respected elder who was able to bring together this newly formed group,” the zoo wrote in their press release.
The beautiful animal was a performing chimp raised by humans before he became part of the zoo during the 1960’s.
“Cobby was both a charismatic and compassionate leader of our chimpanzee troop. For so many years, he was a protective companion, demonstrating patience and resilency. He also was a favorite of visitors and staff, recognizing so many of us.”
His passing left a huge void in the hearts of the caretakers, the visitors, and his two best friends, the female chimps Minnie and Maggie.
“He was one of the first animals whom I personally knew as Director,” Tanya M. Peterson said. “His death will be felt deeply by our staff, many of whom cared for him for decades.”
“Cobby was part of San Francisco,” Peterson added. “He touched so many lives, and people have so many memories of him. He is irreplaceable, and our hearts are broken. We will all miss seeing his handsome grey beard watching over us from the top platform of the yard.”
The exact cause of death remains unknown, but Cobby had health issues and probably died of old age. He was truly one of a kind and will be dearly missed by many. Rest in peace, Cobby!
In the past, the treatment of animals, both wild and stray, was poorer than it is today. While humans didn’t care of the well-being of the creatures we share this planet with, nowadays, with the hard work of animal loves and advocates, as well as numerous animal rights organizations, animals are given all the rights to live the lives they deserve.
A number of countries are passing laws which prevent wild animals from being part of circuses, and the punishments regarding animal abuse and neglect become more severe with each passing year.
Recently, Florida’s governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill which will allow first responders to treat and transport injured K9 officers. It will go into effect starting from June 1, 2021.
Up until now, medics were forbidden from helping K9 dogs, and luckily, that’s about to change.
According to First Coast News, the medical personnel involved in helping and treating K9s will be exempt from criminal or civil liability, and they will be allowed to transport injured canines to nearby hospitals and veterinarian offices.
In his speech, governor DeSantis said: “We all have a soft spot in our hearts for our four-legged friends. They’re really incredible, incredible friends. The police use K9s very effectively. These K9s use their unique capabilities to save lives and protect our communities in Florida. Sometimes, they are the first to put their lives on the line,” as reported by Fox 13 News.
We truly hope other states will follow this example and increase the chances of survival at K9 dogs injured during catching criminals and protecting their human partners.
Our dogs are our world! They are not just pets but members of the family and the only creatures who love us more than they love themselves. Having all this in mind, it’s truly heart-melting to see owners giving back to the dogs the same amount of love, friendship, and dedication.
Tom Antonino from Georgia had no idea that what he and his wife did for their dog, a Chesapeake Bay retriever named Cocoa, would become a story worth sharing with everyone on the Internet.
Namely, Cocoa reached 16 and had troubles walking and doing the things she used to enjoy doing, like taking long walks and running in the park.
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However, her inability to walk didn’t prevent her human mom and dad from taking her with them wherever they went. So, how did they do it?
Well, Tom came up with the idea to construct a mobile bed for Cocoa. All he needed was an old bed, some tires, and a little knowledge on engineering.
“We had rope and a bed, and we’d bring her out,” Tom told WTKR.
The beautiful story of Cocoa and the love she received from her owners during her old days went viral when a woman named Carrie Copenhaver stumbled upon the dog and her family while they were taking her out to “enjoy the smells of the ocean.” Carrie snapped a photo and shared it on Facebook along with the caption: “I had to stop & express my love for his extraordinary care … compassion, kindness, love. I need more people like this in my life.”
In a matter of days, the photo was shared over 55,000 times and people were amazed by the treatment Cocoa received.
Tom, who doesn’t have a Facebook account, was stunned to learn that his pet became famous on the social media.
Sadly, Cocoa died of old age, but she had a life worth living, surrounded by people who went above and beyond to make her days enjoyable. Rest in peace, beautiful creature!
Piers Morgan seems to have a lot more to say about Meghan Markle than he already has. In the past, he described her as a “liar” and said that he doesn’t believe a words she says, referring to the allegations against the British Royal Family brought up by her in the media.
His honesty regarding his feelings towards the Duchess of Sussex cost him his job as the host of Good Morning Britain after he refused to apologize for calling her a liar.
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Weather presenter Alex Beresford challenged Morgan saying: “So I think we all need to take a step back and I understand you don’t like Meghan Markle, you’ve made it so clear a number of times on this program, a number of times.
“And I understand you’ve got a personal relationship with Meghan Markle or you had one and she cut you off. She’s entitled to cut you off if she wants to. Has she said anything about you since she cut you off?
“I don’t think she has and yet you continue to trash her.”
Morgan then got up from the desk and said: “I’m done with this. See you later. Sorry, I can’t do this.”
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It was later reported that Meghan herself made a formal complaint against the host for everything he had said about her on air.
After the infamous all-tell Oprah interview, which Morgan described as “a two-hour trash-a-thon of our royal family,” he said Meghan deserved an Oscar nomination for acting a victim.
He also used the chance to slam her after it was reported that the Sussexes’ newborn baby girl was named Lilibet “Lili” Diana, paying tribute to the Queen and late Princess Diana. Morgan said the choice of the name was ironic, having in mind that the couple dragged the royal family name through the mud.
However, what many don’t know is that Morgan and Markle were sort of friends in the past, but she decided to cut him off once she met Harry.
“Meghan Markle is a ruthless social climbing actress who has landed the role of her life and is determined to milk it for all she can – and that’s why the Palace is beginning to turn on her,” he wrote shorty after Harry and Meghan tied the knot and revealed he had been “ghosted” by her in the past.
In a recent tweet, amid the rumors that Morgan is returning to Good Morning Britain, he wrote: “ITV didn’t get rid of me. I left GMB because I declined to apologize for disbelieving Princess Pinocchio.”
Do you think Piers Morgan has crossed the line when it comes to slamming Meghan?
