Humankind

Humankind

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Be human. Be kind.πŸ’š Like warm soup on a rainy day or a cushioned seat after a long walk - this is your spot for that little spark that brightens your moment. The vibes are just right, we promise!

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Meet Nelly, an elderly Border Collie stranded in the Netherlands with her owner, Adri. After a painful breakup, Adri needed to return to California β€” but 15-year-old Nelly was too old for cargo and too big for the cabin. (More in thread)

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PART FOUR: After months of video calls, Adri and Niklas reconnected in person. Their daily chats turned into something more. Just one year after their chance meeting, they got married and began a new life together in Switzerland.

PART FIVE: Though Nelly has since passed away, she remains the heart of their love story β€” a beloved matchmaker who brought two strangers together and turned a desperate journey into a long-lasting love. (Courtesy SWNS)

Meet Nelly, an elderly Border Collie stranded in the Netherlands with her owner, Adri. After a painful breakup, Adri needed to return to California β€” but 15-year-old Nelly was too old for cargo and too big for the cabin. (More in thread)

Celebrate National Dog Day with these furry superstars! Meet Sailor, a golden retriever who doesn’t live in the building β€” but always sneaks in just to see his best friend: the doorman.

Scout the dog wasn’t just escaping the shelter β€” he was on a mission. Three times, he scaled a 10-foot chain-link fence, braved traffic in the darkness, snuck through automatic doors, just to curl up on a nursing home couch. Now, the staff has a choice to make. (Full story in thread)

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Part four: Scout even mastered door handles to find the people (and treats) he loves most. And he knows which residents keep dog biscuits in their walker. Scout was loved so much, he was crowned Resident of the Month!

Scout the dog wasn’t just escaping the shelter β€” he was on a mission. Three times, he scaled a 10-foot chain-link fence, braved traffic in the darkness, snuck through automatic doors, just to curl up on a nursing home couch. Now, the staff has a choice to make. (Full story in thread)

Part two: The choice? Give him a forever home … the one he’s already chosen. Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility now has its very first hurry resident β€” and the human residents couldn’t be happier.

Say hello to the coolest kid on the block! Tobi, an 8-year-old born with a limb difference, received a unique prosthetic arm made just for him...out of LEGOs! (Full story in thread)

Part three: Tobi's mom says he loves showing off the arm and that it's helping with everyday tasks. The care team also made sure that he felt included every step of the way. Turns out, confidence can really be built brick by brick!