A Daily Antidote to Everything Else
Animal shelter employees were enjoying a rare quiet moment in the lobby when a yell came from a room designated for small animals: “Shut the f— up.”
Source: Bird lovers flock to adopt parrot who is ‘rated R, parental advisory required’
Ha! He’ll fit right in, in certain homes.
Meet Kiki, the Glasgow cat who walks children to school daily and is now a finalist in the Cats Protection National Cat Awards 2025. Her loyal behaviour may be a rare case of feline imprinting—following young Sonny as if he were her parent.
Sweet.
In a small cell therapy trial, 10 out of 12 people with type 1 diabetes no longer needed supplemental insulin, even a year after treatment.
Source: A new diabetes treatment could free people from insulin injections
Fascinating.
An Ottawa firefighter is recovering after receiving a lifesaving liver transplant from a colleague.
Source: Ottawa firefighter recovering after lifesaving liver transplant donated by colleague
A living donation. Very cool.
An ultra-thin spinal implant has restored movement in injured rats, offering a real shot at reversing paralysis.
Source: Tiny spinal implant revives nerves in rats, hints at paralysis cure
Interesting.
Tommy Chan knows he ran five kilometres on Tuesday, May 20. He just doesn’t remember it.
Source: An Ottawa runner posted online asking ‘Did you save my life?’ Then he got an answer
Great story.
After a long adoption journey, a senior dog from Maui has found her happily ever after. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol shares the heartwarming story.
Source: Aging Maui dog named Princess gets her fairy-tail ending
Heartwarming.
Don’t throw it out.
Source: Scientists Figured Out How to Extract Gold From Old Phones And Laptops
Positive progress on an important problem to solve.
A picture was taken of the shared moment and has since gone viral on social media, and people are sharing their own stories of kindness from deputies.
Source: Deputy’s act of kindness during speeding stop goes viral
Simple kindness.
The Nichelle Nichols Space Camp will launch for teen girls in January in Huntsville, Ala.
Source: Nichelle Nichols Space Camp for Teen Girls to Open in 2026, Honoring Late Star Trek Icon’s Legacy
How fitting.