Cheryl Walker lived in a dog kennel for one month, which raised $8,000 for the shelter, and helped place 110 dogs into homes. picked by MandolinOrange 8 months ago

The emergency shelter can withstand storms, extreme cold, and even bullets. It can be set up in 40 minutes as a solid concrete structure.The shelter is delivered in a bag, which is ripped open and water added. The material soaks up the moisture, activating the concrete. But the cloth remains flexible and is inflated by a battery-operated pump. picked by 2manyusernames 11 months ago

When Scot Simpson bought his circa 1953 house in Charlottte NC, little did he know that he would find an 8-by-12-foot bunker buried beneath his lawn mower shed.

I'd be keeping this sucker just in case ;) picked by doggylives 7 months ago

Wow, this boy is really an inspiration :) picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

"Dear Paul, Good Samaritan Haven will no longer support individuals volunteering for the Salvation Army. We provide housing for those trying to get their lives in order. You have until Dec. 1st, to find alternative housing." picked by hisidea 11 months ago

made by volunteers. Another makes kitty beds.

This may be a good solution for dolly =^.^= picked by suebe 7 months ago

Alma, Arkansas residents, seeking shelter from a tornado, arrive at the new community tornado shelter only to find the doors locked. Oops!! picked by tigertony 5 months ago

Japanese men make use of an internet cafe in Tokyo. Some young people earning low wages cannot afford apartments in the city and are choosing to live in internet cafes, which are cheaper than a hotel. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

The cover is classic: your average white American family enjoying life as best as they can after an atomic attack. picked by doggylives 7 months ago

When Jim and Kim Giuntoli spotted a confused but friendly dog darting through rush-hour traffic on Pacific Highway South in Federal Way, they were determined to save him.They spent three hours trying to find a shelter or a veterinarian to take the mixed-breed black Labrador retriever. Finally, a veterinary hospital in Issaquah agreed to hold the dog until King County animal control could come get... read full post picked by bingo 4 months ago

i saw this on her show.... i hope the shelter reconsiders and gives the dog back. picked by indisguise 12 months ago

A man wielding a chain saw and a knife attacked residents at a homeless shelter where he was staying, leaving two people in critical condition and injuring two others. picked by MandolinOrange 9 months ago

When Rose Terry finally resolved to leave her abusive boyfriend, she knew she'd have to live in a shelter for a few weeks before she could start life anew. She had no reservations about that. picked by prish 7 months ago

An Upstate animal shelter is sending out mass e-mails of with pictures of animals scheduled for death in hopes of saving some of their lives. picked by dollyllama 7 months ago

A 19-year-old inmate doing community service work was accused of inappropriately touching a female dog while walking it at the animal shelter; now the program is on hold.
This all taking place in "Licking County OH." coincidence? ...I think not. picked by Hoosker 1 year ago

Prison officials in Tennessee say they had no procedure for granting a cop-killer's last request to send a vegetarian pizza to a homeless shelter. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

A mob torched a church sheltering 100's of Kenyans fleeing election violence, killing as many as 50 continuing the bloodshed after the disputed vote that gave the president a second term. The opposition leader accused the government of "genocide".

I'm not usually so moved by a foreign countries political skirmishes, but Kenya is definitely grabbing my attention of late. picked by bevissimo 10 months ago

Just read the article. (It's not what you're thinking.) picked by gnikgnok 1 year ago

The Cat House on the Kings is a no-cage, no-kill cat sanctuary located on 12 acres. They currently have over 700 cats & kittens (and a few dogs) available for adoption. 700. No cages.

My five cats don't get along as well as this huge group! picked by hypnotode 1 month ago

John Stossel digs deep into the poverty industry. Do these people really need help? Will these people actually take a job if offered?

Find out if your generosity is helping or hurting the homeless picked by JoshSF49 6 months ago