Technology is constantly evolving and this presents us with the opportunity to know what is happening all over the world instantaneously. To me this is both good and bad.  It seems that we are becoming hardened to the flood of crime and violence that is presented to us on a daily basis.   Things that would have horrified us only a few years ago, are becoming just everyday news.  Personally,  I seek out the stories about the good things in this world, people that overcome difficulties to achieve their dreams.  Those stories of the kindness and generosity of strangers. Being involved in a rescue affords us the opportunity to witness some of these things firsthand.  The volunteers that run our group give of their personal time and money without a second thought.  We see  complete strangers wishing us well on Facebook, going to our website and reading about our dogs and sending donations, their hard earned money, to help us help these dogs.  I am certain some people have a favorite rescued dog, and while they are unable to foster or adopt they take the time to send a donation so we can continue our work. We even have people from other areas of the country offering their skills to help us promote our cause.  All of this gives me hope that the innate kindness I firmly believe in, is alive and well.