#TGIF: 3 Feel-Good Stories To Help You Relax This Weekend

Tired from the hustle and bustle of the work week? The weekend gives us all the opportunity to to slow things down, and browsing uplifting content is the perfect way to unwind after a long week. Here’s a roundup of three feel-good news stories for June 24, 2022 to keep you in high spirits.

1. A Dozen Stray Kittens Flock To This Man After He Tries to Rescue Just One

This story is sure to warm your heart — especially if you like cats. Recently, a man from Louisiana stopped by the side of the road to help a stray kitten. Little did he know, picking up the first kitten would send about a dozen others trotting his way in an adorable stream.

Thankfully, he was able to take them all to his home and care for them. After posting about the moment on social media, he received thousands of adoption offers – and he’s now preparing the kittens for their new homes.

Watch the TODAY Show’s Hoda Kotb describe the sweet moment in the clip below.

2. 94-Year-Old NJ Crossing Guard Receives a Special Retirement Celebration

Cherry Hill, NJ native Claire Bauman began her career as a crossing guard for Horace Mann Elementary School in 1965. For 57 years, she’s kept three generations of the school’s students safe as they walked to and from the building.

After decades of service, she retired earlier this month — and she received a special celebration from the students and faculty members on her last day.

Crossing guard Ms. Claire Bauman arrived in style for her retirement celebration at Mann Elementary this Dr. Meloche thanked Ms. Bauman for her 57 YEARS of service, dedicated to keeping students safe! WE 👏👏 Ms. Bauman and wish her a wonderful retirement! 💜❤️ #WEareCHPS pic.twitter.com/6zQWzbOHuP

— Cherry Hill Schools (@ChpsTweets) June 16, 2022

Bauman was hired as a crossing guard by the Cherry Hill Police Department, who also recognized her hard work and devotion to her job.

We would like to congratulate Crossing Guard Ms. Claire Bauman on her retirement after 57 years of service! Ms. Bauman was hired as a Crossing Guard with the CHPD in 1965, and has been providing safe passage to three generations of Horace Mann students since.#CherryHillPD pic.twitter.com/TcxvPR9yWp

— Cherry Hill Police (@CherryHillPD) June 16, 2022

3. Two Animals Befriend Each Other After One Faces Rejection

A friendship between two animals is usually enough to make anyone say “Aww!” In this case, you’ll be saying it about Beau (a lamb) and Max (a dog).

Beau’s mom rejected him — but fortunately, Max was there to save the day. He took in the little lamb himself, and the two animals have been best friends ever since.

See their unexpected bond in the video below.

We hope you enjoyed this roundup of feel-good news stories for June 24, 2022. Have an inspiring weekend!