These Awesome Acts Of Kindness Saved The Lives Of Duck Families Across Australia

Since 1980, the kind folks over at Animals Australia have been working hard to make sure all of the furry, feathery, and scaly friends in nature have protection and are treated with the respect and compassion they deserve. 

The organization aims to inspire everyone to treat the animals they see with generosity and good will. And their mission seems to have worked, judging by this compilation of life-saving heroes they’ve observed over the years giving assistance to various duck families across the country.

This guy who went head-first into a sewer drain for one little duckling.

This driver who stopped traffic for this a feathered family.

This man who braved highway traffic for this small family.

These strangers who worked together to block off a route for this family.

This man who helped a group of ducklings make a soft landing.

This group who scooped up a lost little guy for his nearby mama duck.

You can watch each incredible rescue in action in this video: 

(via Design Taxi.)

These heroes definitely restore my faith in the kindness of humans. No matter how small the life may seem, we can all chip in to keep animals safe, happy, and healthy. 

These Awesome Acts Of Kindness Saved The Lives Of Duck Families Across Australia

A Puppy Had A Hard, Plastic Container Stuck On His Head For Two Months

When an animal is homeless, they have to fend for themselves on the streets or in the wild. That means digging through trash to find food and burrowing into garbage to find shelter. Sometimes, during that struggle to live, tragedy can strike.

This German Shepherd mix had been wandering the streets for two months with a plastic jug stuck on his head. Luckily, kind strangers stepped in to save him. He is now appropriately named Bucket, and has exchanged the constricting container it had on its head for a loving home, but that doesn’t make their story any less harrowing.  

Bucket being freed from his personal plastic Hell. His savior Audra Bohannon used metal shears to cut the jug open.

This poor puppy looks so shaken. I can’t say that I blame them. I don’t know what I’d do if I had to walk around with a jug like that on my head for two months. I definitely wouldn’t be this calm and collected, that’s for sure.

Watch the puppy get freed from the plastic pet feeder below.

(via Metro)

I’m glad the poor puppy is free and living with a nice family, but I still feel so bad for Bucket. It’s a good thing people like Audra Bohannon exist or else this dog would probably still be trapped. What a tragedy that would have been.

A Puppy Had A Hard, Plastic Container Stuck On His Head For Two Months

This Cheap And Easy Cat Shelter Can Help Save Homeless Kitties Lives This Winter

Winter is rough on strays. Cats are often found seeking shelter in garages, gutters, and inside car hoods or on top of tires. The latter can become dangerous for them when we find ourselves rushing to make it to work in the morning and they go unnoticed…Until it’s too late.

This Reddit user was inspired by a couple of homeless cats found wandering around her neighborhood looking for a place to stay warm as the temperature starts dropping. Instead of forcing them to fend for themselves, they decided to build this inexpensive and easy to assemble shelter. They even uploaded the steps for anyone who wants to help out their own neighborhood felines.

Start by cutting a cat-sized hole in the front of the tub.

Add a layer of straw at the base.

Measure and cut insulation.

And add that on top of the straw.

Line the sides with more insulation.

Tape the walls together and add more straw around that, creating a cozy box.

Then the front, making sure to include the hole, and back.

Line the hole with duct tape to keep from scratching the cats.

Make sure to also line the insulation hole, and add more straw to the bottom for comfort.

Top with more insulation.

Add the lid, and voila!

A perfect cat habitat.

(via Reddit.)

The comments suggest also providing a second entry/exit in case other, more aggressive animals attempt to box the helpless cats inside. The user also explained how they always attempt to bring the strays in for spaying or neutering in order to keep from creating new generations of homeless animals. It’s an amazing way to help these poor things even if you’re unable to take on adopting them into your life permanently. 

This Cheap And Easy Cat Shelter Can Help Save Homeless Kitties Lives This Winter

Impressive Life Hacks From The 1950s You Can Still Use In Your Home Today

There are websites, TV shows, magazine, books, and entire channels on cable dedicated to finding ways to make your household life a little bit easier with simple tips. Though you might think the trendy “life hacks” you find on Pinterest are a modern development in problem solving, there’s really nothing new about it.

These old photos from vintage 1950s issues of Popular Mechanics show how homeowners have always been discovering clever ways to make life simple. And some of them still hold up today!

1.) Sturdy Tree Stand

2.) Grease Spatter Control

3.) Organize Your Drawers

4.) Stick A Cork In It

5.) Get A Grip

6.) Boot Storage

7.) Radiator Warmth

8.) Heat Up

9.) Table Mats

10.) Suction Cups

11.) Fireplace Poker

(via All Day.)

Next time you rack your brain for a solution to your daily household chores, you should probably start with a look to the past. Even the ones that don’t exactly fit with today’s homes, they still might be adaptable in a way you would have never guessed.

Impressive Life Hacks From The 1950s You Can Still Use In Your Home Today