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2 Dead, 2 Wounded in Shooting at Kentucky Homeless Shelter

HENDERSON, Ky.—Two people were killed and two were wounded in a shooting at a homeless shelter for men in western Kentucky, and a suspect has been arrested, authorities said. Officers responded Thursday evening to a report of an active shooter at the Harbor House Christian Center, the Henderson Police Department said in a statement on…


VIDEO: Man Builds Impressive Dugout Wooden Shelter in the Forest—’Life Is Unity With Nature’

A Sweden-born furniture seller, inspired by a hut he stumbled across while walking in nature, has built himself a dugout wooden shelter in the forest. From start to finish he worked alone, and the impressive solo project has become his private haven. Alex Wild, 36, owns his own business selling furniture for homes and offices….


Homeless Dog Gets Makeover That Saves His Life

The transformation is amazing. So glad this handsome pup is given a second chance!


Missing Cat Reunited With Owner After 6 Years Thanks to Relentless Efforts of Animal Shelter

Six years had passed since Amanda Flores had lost her cat, Monkey Face. Flores, who had given up on finding her missing pet, was skeptical when she received a phone call from San Antonio Animal Care Services, Texas. The shelter informed her that Monkey Face had been found. She didn’t believe it. It had been so…


‘So Difficult’: Northwest Cold Forces Some Into Shelters

SEATTLE—With temperatures in normally mild Seattle dropping well below freezing, Kaety West walked a short distance in the snow from the tent where she usually stays to find refuge at a small warming center at an American Legion hall. “I’m not even willing to stay in it right now. It’s just so difficult,” she said…


Navy Veteran Falls Into Drugs and Depression, Loses Everything—Until Service Dog Saves His Life

For one military veteran from Maine, joining the Navy was a life-changing experience for the better. But life took a downward turn after getting out—until a service dog saved him. “I had a blast in the military, I got to sight-see different things. It definitely helped me grow up and gave me purpose in life—structure,”…


Firefighter Adopts Cat Rescued from Burning Shelter: ‘I Signed Papers Right Then and There’

A story of love has risen from the ashes of a devastating fire at a Florida animal shelter. One of the firefighters who responded to the emergency went home with more than his call of duty served: he adopted one of the survivors. The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando’s Conroy Road shelter premises went up…


Federal Judge Blocks Eviction of Orange Homeless Services Provider

SANTA ANA, Calif.—A hearing on a request for an injunction to block Orange from shutting down the Mary’s Kitchen homeless services provider is scheduled for Sept. 30 in a Santa Ana federal courtroom. U.S. District Judge David O. Carter approved a request for a temporary restraining order Friday, noting that Mary’s Kitchen is the “sole…


Federal Judge Blocks Eviction of Homeless Services Provider Mary’s Kitchen

SANTA ANA, Calif.—A hearing on a request for an injunction to block Orange from shutting down the Mary’s Kitchen homeless services provider is scheduled for Sept. 30 in a Santa Ana federal courtroom. U.S. District Judge David O. Carter approved a request for a temporary restraining order Friday, noting that Mary’s Kitchen is the “sole…


Doomsday Bunker Builders Say Orders Going Through the Roof Over Fears of Violence, Social Unrest

Years ago, the neighbors next door would have thought it strange if they saw you building an underground survival shelter in your backyard. Fast forward to 2021, and it’s not so fringe any more. “Doomsday bunkers” are a booming business, as society as we’ve known it seems to be on the verge of upheaval and…