A 22-year-old Dutch pilot for KLM recently got to share a cockpit with her father for the first time. She was the co-pilot, while her dad was Captain. But here’s the kicker: Her mother was also part of the cabin crew on the same flight, and they had no idea their schedules lined up like that. It was a surprise for all of them. (Here’s a picture.)…………….A horse named Mac was rescued after getting stuck in deep mud in Deerfield, New Hampshire. Luckily, a group of mountain bikers was passing by and jumped in to help by keeping the horse’s head above the mud. After that, a few fire departments and animal groups helped with the rescue. After several hours of work, they were able to pull Mac out of the mud and lead him safely out of the woods.…………….And finally……………….
A senior shelter cat with a cauliflower ear named Merlin is getting a fresh start after a rescue group stepped in to help get him back in good health. When they picked him up, they found a kind note from the elderly woman who had cared for him but could no longer afford the veterinary care he needed. Merlin has since gone through a few procedures but has remained incredibly affectionate through it all. Longleaf Animal Rescue just NW of Durham is now accepting adoption applications for the tabby . . . looking for a home where he can spend plenty of time curled up in someone’s lap.