With all of the tragic news about animals out there, it's nice to be able to share this uplifting story that shows the positive side of human nature.
A teacher in Serbia came to the aid of 500 homeless dogs and puppies that had been fending for themselves at an animal shelter after their caretaker died tragically in a house fire.
PETA reported last week that a teacher from the Backa Topola region of Serbia contacted their office in the United States to ask for help for the 500 dogs and puppies that were left alone after the woman who cared for them died.
The teacher was familiar with the shelter because she had taken her students to visit the facility. The animal shelter is the only one in the entire region and the teacher feared the animals would starve to death.
PETA officials put the unnamed teacher in touch with a Serbian animal rights organization called Freedom for Animals and the group went into action contacting the media about the plight of the dogs.
Within a week, the Serbian government reconnected electricity to the animal shelter, donations of food poured in from the public, a veterinarian examined and vaccinated all of the dogs and began the process of spaying and neutering them.
Freedom for Animals is now working to find adopted homes for each of the dogs.
"Never doubt that just one person can make a difference. If you see an animal in trouble, get involved. Your actions can save lives," said Michelle Sherrow, PETA writer.
You don't need to belong to any big group to do heroic deeds for the animals. You can be one single person, but with a big heart to help.