Terrified, emaciated dog comes to life as volunteer sits with him for human connection

May 21, 2024   |   Read Online

Terrified, emaciated dog comes to life as volunteer sits with him for human connection He tries making himself so small in the kennel until he realizes he’s safe. There’s something about dogs that makes people just want to cuddle them. They have some of the sweetest faces with big curious eyes that make them almost look cartoonish at times. But not all dogs get humans that want to snuggle up with them on cold nights; some dogs are neglected or abandoned. That’s where animal shelters come in, and they work diligently to take care of any medical needs and find these animals loving homes. Volunteers are essential to animal shelters running effectively to fill in the gaps employees may not have time for. Rocky Kanaka has been volunteering to sit with dogs to provide comfort. Recently he uploaded a video of an extremely emaciated Vizsla mix that was doing his best to make himself as small as possible in the corner of the kennel. Read the story Jewel makes waves in mental health field with album release ‘The Portal’ and new company “It started with me just sort of dropping to my knees at 40 and saying, ‘I just don’t know how to move forward.'” Mental health is something that is just recently starting to be understood in a different light. In previous years you’d hear the term mental health and think about all the negative stereotypes that came along with it. But as people learn more and become more open about their own mental health challenges, public perception is shifting to a more compassionate response. One person who is no stranger to compassion is the 90s icon, Jewel. When she first stubbled on the scene in the mid 90s she had no intention on becoming a music superstar with music that continues to encourage millions to be compassionate, kind humans. Recently Jewel spoke with Upworthy about the impact her music makes on people and her many projects, including the imprint she’s leaving on the mental health field. Read the story The surprising places you can’t flush toilet paper, even with fully flushing toilets Greece, Thailand and dozens of other countries have fully flushing toilets but “no flushing the TP” rules. In the U.S., it’s normal in women’s restrooms to see signs that say “Do not flush feminine products,” so if you’re traveling internationally and you see a sign that says not to flush paper down the toilet, you might assume it means the same thing. It doesn’t. If you’re traveling abroad and you see a “no paper in the toilet” sign, it usually means all paper—including the toilet paper you use to wipe with. Read the story Trouble falling asleep? Doctor shares mental ‘card trick’ that helps you fall asleep fast. It’s called “cognitive shuffling.” If you’re having trouble catching those elusive zzz’s, you are not alone. Roughly 1 in 3 adults worldwide have insomnia, which we know can lead to a whole slew of things that negatively impact our health. Which is probably why social media is full of various hacks the promise a better night’s sleep. Recently Denver-based board-certified dermatologist Dr. Scott Walter made a video touting the efficacy and benefits of “cognitive shuffling,” which he said was an “absolute game changer” for his own sleep schedule. Read the story

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