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Viralstory

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odd-news2 years ago

"Golden-Doodle's $4,000 Cash Feast Leaves Owners Scrambling to Salvage Savings"

A Pittsburgh couple's Goldendoodle named Cecil ate $4,000 in cash they had saved for a home project. The incident went viral after they posted about it on Instagram. They managed to recover $3,550 by washing and taping the chewed-up bills, which the bank accepted as long as the serial numbers were intact. Despite the costly snack, Cecil was unharmed and the couple learned a valuable lesson about where to keep their money.

odd-news2 years ago

"Family Recovers $4,000 After Pet Dog's Expensive Cash Feast"

In Pennsylvania, a couple's dog named Cecil ate $4,000 in cash intended for a home improvement project. The owners, Clayton and Carrie Law, had to retrieve the money by sifting through the dog's waste, managing to recover $3,550 by washing and piecing together the damaged bills. The bank exchanged the salvaged bills for new ones, and the couple shared their story on social media, where it gained widespread attention. They plan to use the remaining unrecoverable pieces to create art and have yet to complete their original project of building a new fence.

human-interest2 years ago

"Kevin Ford, Burger King Employee, Purchases Home Thanks to Crowdfunding Support"

Kevin Ford, a dedicated Burger King cook who worked for 27 years without missing a day, received a modest gift from his employer, which led to a viral fundraising campaign. The campaign raised over $400,000, allowing Ford to purchase his first home in Pahrump, Nevada, for $177,000. Despite a significant cut taken by GoFundMe, Ford was able to keep around $350,000, which he plans to use for home renovations, helping his daughter, and his retirement. Ford's story gained widespread attention, and he was even featured on NBC's "Today" show, where he was visited by his grandchildren. He continues to work at the same Burger King, now with a sense of security and the ability to see his family more often.