A kindhearted resident has shared the extra lengths she went to find water for a family of geese shading from extreme heat.
As cat-sitter Julie Nashawaty, 44, from Boston, Massachusetts, was walking from one client to the next, she came across the geese squeezed into a tiny spot of shade, all looking very lethargic.
Right away, Julie said she knew she wanted to help, asking the geese if they were hot and deciding to capture her efforts on video.
The 44-year-old then headed into a nearby business to ask for a plate of water that the geese could share, also spreading some on the sidewalk to see if that worked.
With her phone recording, Julie then watched as the adult and baby geese enjoyed the much-needed water that she had provided for them, later sharing a video on social media.
The clip from June 20 soon went viral, with commenters praising Julie’s act of kindness.
Julie said: “I noticed that the geese were in the shade acting very lethargic, and I watched everyone else walk by without helping and I knew that I needed help.
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“So many people have told me that watching this video has changed them to now look for animals in need and to not wait for someone else to help when they can help themselves.
“I hope it makes others look around a little bit more and find ways that they can help humans and animals as we are all on this planet together.
“I was very lucky that the mom and dad Canadian geese let me help the family as they are known to be fiercely protective.
“So, the fact that they let me get as close as I did to put down a little bit of water without telling me to back up really showed how desperately they needed help.
“As a pet sitter, it’s not just about taking care of other people’s animals – it’s about showing up for any and all animals that need help.”
