Animal lover wins $4 million from lottery scratch-off — and donates to local shelter

Should one win the lotto, how would one proceed? Many of us have grandiose ideas of what we would buy with the money, such as a brand-new automobile or home.

However, one Massachusetts man who loved animals and won millions of dollars from a scratch-off was quick to donate his winnings to animals that were in need.

Paul Riley, a resident of Peabody, Massachusetts, bought an instant ticket game for the Massachusetts State Lottery called “100X Cash” from a nearby retailer. According to a news release, he scraped it off and was shocked to learn he had won the $4 million prize in the game.

Paul, who was described as “an animal lover,” arrived to pick up his reward with his small puppy, Raven:


In response to a question about his future plans, he generously stated that he would be donating a portion of his profits to the Animal Rescue League.

Seeing people give so freely of their riches is always encouraging, especially when it’s done to aid needy animals. Naturally, Paul intends to lavish himself and his family with money as well. He mentioned that he wants to get his wife a new car.

Paul received $2,600,000 as a one-time payment before taxes, according to the press release. The retailer from whence he purchased the fortunate scratch-off, Summit Variety, will also get a bonus of $40,000.

Congratulations to Paul on his incredible lottery victory! We appreciate your decision to donate to support animals in shelters!

20 Times Life Confounded People When They Least Expected It

The best part of being alive is that the strangest things can happen when you least expect them. But even when things get bad, you can always take comfort in knowing you can look back and laugh at yourself.

1. He can always pretend he’s listening to the radio.

2. Let’s hope the school didn’t hire their own students to make this sign.

3. Everything has its limits.

4. You shouldn’t give away your bakery’s secrets so easily…

5. It’s like an endless cycle.

6. To be fair, what better material is there to keep the scissors inside?

7. “This is why you should always hide a spare key…”

8. Headphones break off all the time…but so perfectly?

9. At this point, you’re just throwing money at it.

10. “I almost had a heart attack this morning…”

11. The job is well done, indeed.

12. The common doorbell…the mechanic’s one weakness!

13. If we can put a man on the moon, we can teach snowmen how to drive.

14. This puppy is leaving its schooling days behind.

15. You always hear about people eating wax fruit by accident but never think it could be you.

Do you have any photos of times you or someone you knew was less than lucky? Let us know!

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