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Horse-powered painting to benefit Tallahassee rescue this Saturday
Rovy, a 24-year-old Lipizzan–Andalusian–Thoroughbred cross, paints with brushes fitted by his owner and will perform at the Have Heart for Horses Gala. One of his paintings will be auctioned Saturday in Monticello to raise funds for Triple R Horse Rescue.
K1 Speed mascot Jolie helps raise nearly $250,000 for SPCAs
K1 Speed donated $235,236.67 to ten independent SPCA organizations after raising almost $250,000 in 2025, and the company highlighted Jolie, its 19-year-old mascot dog believed to be the world's oldest Coton de Tulear.
Canine units support public safety and community engagement.
Canine units are trained for patrol, detection and search-and-rescue roles, and their presence is reported to support public safety and community engagement.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 861-870Cold weather shelter opens in Walton County, Florida Sunday night.
Walton County Emergency Management announced a cold weather shelter will open Sunday, Jan. 11, at the DeFuniak Springs Community Center from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m.; staff can be reached at (850) 865-6760.
Greer Blitzer soft launches new relationship during Mexico trip
Greer Blitzer posted Instagram photos from a Tulum vacation on Jan. 7 that included images of her with a mystery man and showing activities like swimming and kayaking; fans reacted enthusiastically in the comments.
Kiwanis Club and Youth Villages collect luggage for foster children
The Northeast Shelby County Kiwanis Club and Youth Villages are collecting gently used suitcases, backpacks and duffel bags for children in foster care through Monday, Jan. 19; the drive expanded to more drop-off locations after receiving more than 200 donations in 2025.
Warming centers open as cold temperatures move in
Nighttime warming centers in Augusta are open as temperatures are expected to fall, and Augusta Transit is providing complimentary transport to shelters between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
XRP Ledger may add tokenized gold, Web3 founder reveals
XRPL developers and industry figures say the ledger can support tokenized gold with 24/7 access and DeFi integration, and reports note Meld partnered with Ripple in June 2024 and launched gold and silver tokens in Q3 2024 backed by one gram of metal each.
San Marcos rescues nine newborn puppies left in 'Free Puppies' bin
Nine newborn puppies left in a bin labeled "Free Puppies" were brought to the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter on Jan. 4 and are receiving care; the shelter said the mother’s whereabouts are unknown.
Oyo police rescue two abducted minors and arrest four suspects in Iwéré-Ìlè
Oyo State Police say they rescued two abducted minors in Iwéré-Ìlè and arrested four suspects; the children were reunited with their family and the suspects will be transferred for further investigation.
Community and Care Are Equally Important in Supportive Living, Melissa Fields Says
Melissa Fields of Columbia County Independent Living told HelloNation that social connection and belonging in supportive living communities can be as important as medical care; the article highlights group meals, walking clubs and shared activities as ways to reduce isolation and support mental and physical health.
Firefighters rescue dog trapped in drain pipe in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue crews lifted a dog named Stormy from a drain pipe Saturday; HCFR said the dog was not injured and has been reunited with its owners.
Idahoans invited to complete 250,000 acts of service for America's 250th anniversary
Idahoans are invited to complete 250,000 acts of service through July 4 as part of the America250 in Idaho initiative, and Rep. Brandon Mitchell will introduce a supporting resolution on Jan. 22; participants are asked to log activities via JustServe.