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JMCKUSICK

(6,608 posts)
Mon May 18, 2026, 06:53 AM 10 hrs ago

Good morning my DU family,

I had the pleasure of meeting and helping to find a new home for a kitten that can't be more than eight weeks old yesterday. What makes it such a sad story is that someone dumped him and left him to die when surrendering him to an animal shelter would have been the kindest thing to do.

I'm really glad they called me, the crazy cat dude at church lol, to see if I could help. My purpose in sharing this story is only in the context of being reminded of just how wonderful doing something meaningful can be.

That most of us here would help in a situation like this when we could is without question. What I'm particularly grateful for is the opportunity. It just adds such deep joy to a day when gifted with the chance to do good.

Please give us a day filled with opportunities to make a meaningful contribution to those around us, especially those in need.

Have a deeply satisfying day DU.
Love, John

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Good morning my DU family, (Original Post) JMCKUSICK 10 hrs ago OP
Good morning, John. How wonderful that you were able to help niyad 9 hrs ago #1
He's another adorable cutie, how can one not help? JMCKUSICK 8 hrs ago #4
Good Morning John Emile 9 hrs ago #2
Lol, good morning Emile, JMCKUSICK 8 hrs ago #3
Good morning, John and have a wonderful day. debm55 7 hrs ago #5
Thank you Debbie, you too JMCKUSICK 3 hrs ago #6

niyad

(134,016 posts)
1. Good morning, John. How wonderful that you were able to help
Mon May 18, 2026, 07:48 AM
9 hrs ago

the little kitten. Lady Bast thanks you for caring for Her little one.

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