3 Feel Good Stories

The world of animal rights is often plagued with more bad news than good. As the fight continues, stories like these that I'll share, remind us of what it is we are fighting for. Plus, if they don't induce a smile out of ya's, than I don't know what will!

 1. RETIRING FARMER AND HER COWS
Jill Smith, a farmer from Cork, Ireland, decided it was time to retire and the fate of her cows was grim. Most cows in this situation would likely be sent to be slaughtered but she couldn't let that happen. She stated that the cows had provided for her for years and that she had to get them to a sanctuary to live out the rest of their lives. With the help of animal lovers and a funding page, she managed to raise 9,000 euros, and the cows are now destined to spend the rest of their lives living amongst friends in peace.

Such a great thing for her to do, she definitely has the right mentality about it! They most definitely deserve this after years of providing for her. Such an amazing thing for her and and animal lovers everywhere to do for these cows!
​Check out the whole story below!
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/farmer-saves-cows-slaughter-hillside-animal-sanctuary-norwich-ireland-cork-a7962661.html

 2. ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER PLACE BANNING FUR
​London's historic Old Spitalfield has announced that all stall holders will no longer be allowed to sell fur beginning January 2018. Fur is most definitely on the way out and this is just another place banning the sale. The U.K banned fur farming since 2000 although they import a tremendous amount of furs.

What's great is that these places rooted in tens of hundreds of years of tradition, are coming around to the fact that fur farming is awful. Not only does it have environmental impacts, the animals are often times treated like absolute garbage prior to being killed. Fur is WHOLLY UNNECESSARY and rooted in cruelty! Here's to hoping we see the end of fur farming in the near future!
​See the full story below!
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/fur-sale-banned-old-spitalfields-market-london-january-2018-animal-rights-a8102071.html

 3. OREO AND THE NURSING HOME
Oreo, a local stray cat in a Cleveland, Ohio neighbourhood, has found a new job after wandering into a nursing home. Much like her canine friend, she provides affection to the residents but also gives the residents and children who visit something to look forward to. 

Animals are so special and I've always said, companionship is such a treasure. There's no denying the appeal of a loving pet, so it's no surprise she is putting a smile on the residents face. I especially loved this story because the cat I shared 19 years with was also named Oreo. Struck a nerve for sure!
See the full story below!
​www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/cat-nursing-home-st-augustine_us_58cbff3ee4b0ec9d29db9941