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It’s a great story! A veterinarian selected as CNN’s Hero of the Year.

His name is Dr. Kwane Stewart and he provides free care for pets of people experiencing homelessness through a charity called Project Street Vet.

“I’ve wanted to be a veterinarian my whole life, since I was a child,” Dr. Stewart said when accepting the award. “I’m so lucky to be doing what I’m doing.”

“Stewart’s outreach on the streets started more than a decade ago. On a whim, the veterinarian stopped to examine the dog of a homeless man outside a 7-11 where he got his coffee.

Stewart treated the dog’s skin condition and the animal was transformed. But for Stewart, the man’s gratitude was a wakeup call: “Thank you for not ignoring me” were the words that Stewart says inspired his next chapter.”

“It doesn’t matter what your situation is or what your background or past is, I see a pet in need, and I see a person who cares for them dearly who just needs some help. … It’s at no cost to them. It’s free.”

Here, listen – but be ready to tear up:

Boy, I think today, especially given our daily news feeds about greed and war and inhumanity, stories of compassion and kindness cannot be shared too often.