Happy Headlines: Mini Stairs Save Drowning Cats, “Lego Grandma” Builds Wheelchair Ramps
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Cat ladder in the Amersfoort canal: Following this example, Amsterdam now also wants to install rescue ramps for animals in its canals.
Mini-Stairs to Rescue Amsterdam's Cats
Amsterdam is making its famous canals safer. But not for people, for cats. Hundreds of small wooden stairs are being installed along selected canal banks to help animals climb out of the water if they fall in. While cats are good swimmers, they often can't get out of the steep-sided canals on their own. The idea comes from the city of Amersfoort, where these "animal ladders" have already saved many lives. Other small creatures like hedgehogs, mice, and squirrels will also benefit from the ladders.
Source: Optimist Daily
Boy Finds 50-Year-Old Wedding Ring, Returns It to Owner
In Missouri, 10-year-old Kal Blank discovered a diamond wedding ring in a supermarket parking lot. The owner, Mae Pratzel, had lost it shortly before her 50th wedding anniversary, but she didn't know where. The boy showed the ring to his mother, who then informed the supermarket. Kal, who collects shiny objects, cleaned the ring, placed it in a small box, and added a handwritten note. The owner was overwhelmed when she got her valuable keepsake back. Mae later met Kal in person to thank him.
Source: Sunny Skyz
'Lego Grandma' Builds Ramps for Accessibility
In Hanau, Germany, 67-year-old Rita Ebel is turning donated Lego bricks into colorful wheelchair ramps for shops, cafés, and doctor's offices. After an accident left her dependent on a wheelchair, she found a creative solution that is both practical and eye-catching. Each ramp is made from hundreds of Lego bricks, sealed with a special coating to make them weather-resistant and non-slip. The ramps also help parents with strollers and their bright colors and unique construction often spark conversations about accessibility.
Source: Hello Care
