Cats Help Keep City Streets Safe from Rats
By Lisa Guernsey3 min read
Feral cats of New York police the city’s rats in exchange for food and shelter.
Helping others
Petey, a Therapy Dog in Training
In our print series “A Therapy Dog’s Journey,” columnist Peggy Frezon takes All Creatures readers along as her golden retriever Petey trains to become a certified therapy dog. Check out this video of the playful pup working on his skills in training class. Will he eventually pass the test?
Louise the Rooster Helps Others Build Confidence
By Alina Larson2 min read
A rooster in a wheelchair shows us that a little love and kindness goes a long way.
Thistle Farms Is Helping Women Reclaim Their Lives
Becca Stevens discusses the mission of Thistle Farms, a community of women who are healing from prostitution, trafficking, addiction and abuse.
A Miraculous Recovery in Hospice
By Ashley Lateef4 min read
After his stroke, he was not expected to live until he recieved treatment from the Good Samaritan Society to thrive.
This Heartfelt Program Teaches Useful Skills to At-Risk Women in Bangladesh
By Elena Tafone3 min read
Through its Others program, the Salvation Army provides training to women who might otherwise have no way to support themselves or their families.
A Stroke Survivor Finds New Purpose and a New Job
By Rita Ecdao-Lubey8 min read
After a pair of debilitating strokes at 49, she chose to help others recover
Someone Cares: Flower Power
By Stepahnie Thompson1 min read
Every year flowers from the important women in her life bring joy to others around her.
Someone Cares: Park Here
By Ginger Rue1 min read
Parking a care solved a space and safety issue for her neighbor.
Someone Cares: The Great Pumpkin
By Jennie Ivey1 min read
Every October her friend sends a special token to those who need a spiritual lift.
He Created a Website That Organizes Help for Caregivers
By Barry Katz6 min read
He learned firsthand that a medical crisis can throw a family into turmoil, so he developed a simple website to help those in need.
