I'm wondering if anyone has information about service dog training, and if it would ever require a dog being left outside in a caged area for days on end in this cold? There is a house in South Windsor with a fenced-in area in their front yard and a large black dog in it. He has a dog house but he's never in it, always laying by the gate to be let out or pacing around. During the "polar vortex" when it was 40 below, he was left outside. The owners recently put a sign up on the cage saying "Service dog in training, do not pet, under video surveillance". Just wondering if this could actually be true or if these people just don't want anyone bothering them about being cruel. It breaks my heart every time I go by and see him standing by the gate.

PS - I have contacted the humane society and not heard back from them.

To the garbage men working on George avenue (wednesday feb 5th 11:40am) your absolutely wonderful. I just happened to be walking by my window as they were pulling up to pickup my garbage. I watched him empty my garbage, put my lids back on and walk both my bins up to my sidewalk so they didn't fall over onto the road. I mean in this horrific weather you took the extra time to do that and it means so much to me! As I am 3 months pregnant and not feeling the best I have no words for your kindness. This totally just made my day. Sometimes the smallest things can brighten your day.

You sir have been spotted !
Hopefully you & your employer see this!

I just wanted to give a little recognition to my wonderful neighbours. September 23 2013 my husband fell 18 feet out of a tree and has been unable to walk since. With this being the worst winter I can remember for snow and cold. My wonderful neighbours have taken the time each and every snowfall and through bitter cold weather to come over and make sure our driveway was clear of all snow. So that we wouldn't be stranded and we are so great flu to them for taking the time out of their busy lives to help us out. If the world had more neighbours like that it would be a happier place :) You guys know who you are. But please know you've been spotted!

To all of the wonderful emergency personnel (police, ambulance, fire, tow truck operators, etc.) working through this weather, I salute you. The world needs more selfless, dedicated people like you!
To everyone braving the weather, please drive carefully and allow for extra time!
To everyone who actually shovels and salts the sidewalks and roads, thank you for caring for other people's safety, even though it's not your job!
You have all been spotted! :)

Our Neighbours Ken and Brittany who always shovel our sidewalk before we can get to it! They know we have a snowblower and will get to it but they are so kind to do it for us. Even today on her day off, Brittany is out there in the blowing snow, shoveling away (even after I told her not to! lol) Thanks for always being awesome neighbours!!

SHAME ON YOU ST. CLAIR COLLEGE.
I begged my son not to drive to school in this madness this morning, to which he argued that he had a test and today was very important for attendance. That combined with the fact that he is responsible for getting others in the car pool to school, he was committed.
The teachers advised: 'check the site in the morning to make sure classes are not cancelled'.
So that he did. Since they were not in fact cancelled at the time in which most needed to venture out in this DEADLY weather, they set out for class.
Not until they were at the college, I they realize the instructor was 'late'. Ok, understandable. But then, notice was posted for his 2:00 class to standby as they would make a decision later if the class (and the test) was still on. Luckily my son can read the weather forecast better then the college officials and decided to come home.
On his way home, he received notice that the college was closed.

Get your sh*t together!! You want kids to be committed, then be committed to providing decent communication to those who are paying your wages.

I attempted to bring my children to school this morning in the county as I needed to get to work, however, just before getting there I ended up stuck in the drifting snow because of the high winds. I was stuck there for 10 mins, then two young men stopped and attempted to push me out. Unfortunately this did not work, another gentlemen stopped in his SUV and pulled me out. I am SO appreciative of those who stopped in this nasty weather to help me and my children. You have been spotted!!

From an appreciative mother!

Please help get this mom home for her son's funeral!!

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