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Newsweek
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Woman Not Prepared for What Mama Dog Did With Her Puppies: 'Put Him Down'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A mother dog repeatedly tried to bring her puppies to her owner so they could all be together, resulting in a hilarious montage. Savanah Pierce, 27, lives in Knoxville, Tennessee, and is the proud owner of Australian Shepherd dog, Ginger. On April 12, Pierce shared a throwback video from three years ago to her TikTok account, @savkaypierce, showing how Ginger acted after giving birth to her second litter of puppies—namely, trying to give her babies to her owner. "With her first litter, she used to try to bring her puppies to me in bed all the time so the second time around I knew that this was just part of her personality," Pierce told Newsweek. "She really feels like she's 'part of the pack' when it comes to me and my husband, so she really wanted the babies to be close to us and wanted to share them with us the entire time we had them." In the video, viewed more than 1.4 million times, Pierce showed the multiple times Ginger tried to bring her puppies to her owner so they could all hang out together. Ginger the Australian shepherd brings her owner her puppies. Ginger the Australian shepherd brings her owner her puppies. TikTok @savkaypierce It begins with Pierce relaxing on the sofa when Ginger walks through the door, a tiny puppy in her mouth, and places it on the ground by Pierce's feet. She then picks a puppy up from their shared bed and hands it to Pierce, who is standing in the doorway. It turns into a battle of wills, with the video montage continuing to show Ginger approaching Pierce with a puppy in her mouth, and Pierce telling her to "put it back." "Remembering that Ginger used to love bringing us her puppies," Pierce wrote over the video. "All day every day." She added in the caption: "And she created an army of snugglers." TikTok users has a huge reaction to the video, one joking: "She said take these damn kids," another adding: "She's a herding dog. Can't herd em if they're not moving yet." "She needs a babysitter for a mental health day," another agreed. Other commenters were concerned something was wrong, and perhaps Ginger was trying to tell Pierce that one of the puppies was sick. Speaking to Newsweek, Pierce confirmed the litter was "completely healthy," but "when she first started bringing us puppies, we had the same initial reaction." "But we quickly realized [it] had way more to do with her wanting to be around us than anything to do with the puppies themselves!" Ginger takes the puppy in her mouth and brings it to Savanah Pierce and her husband. Ginger takes the puppy in her mouth and brings it to Savanah Pierce and her husband. TikTok @savkaypierce A dog bringing you their puppies is a form of affection, showing they are comfortable around you, according to a vet-reviewed report from Wag!. The mother dog may also be proudly showing off the puppies, or requesting a break from the litter. Pierce and her husband ended up keeping a puppy from the litter, naming him Frank, and describing him as "the perfect addition to our family," adding "it's so fun for them to get to be together." And while Ginger may have spent the early days trying to bring her puppies to Pierce, she and Frank now have a "really special relationship, because he's literally been with her since the day he was born." Some of Frank's siblings were also taken in by Pierce's neighbor, parents-in-law and sister-in-law, Pierce added—"so she gets to see lots of her babies all the time." Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Recognize her? Yakima sheriff looks to ID woman seen dumping dog
The Yakima County Sheriff's Office is asking for help identifying a woman caught on video dumping a dog at the Cowiche Canyon trailhead. In the video, a silver-colored hatchback pulls up, and a woman is seen taking a dog out of the trunk, dropping it on the ground, and driving off without it. It appears to be a smaller Australian Shepherd. 'Animal abandonment is a crime and a significant issue in our County. We urge you to be responsible pet owners and not resort to dumping dogs. Find a new owner who will provide a loving home for a dog,' the department said online. The sheriff's office noted that the dog is now being cared for by someone 'who likes animals.' The department is continuing to work on the case and collect necessary evidence 'for a successful prosecution.'
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Scotsman
29-05-2025
- General
- Scotsman
Guard Dogs 2025: Here are 18 of the best - and worse - breeds of dog to protect your home - from brave Rottweiler to useless Labrador 🐶
We're a nation of dog lovers, with around one-in-three households including at least one four-legged friend . By far the most popular pet in the UK, they make for wonderful companions, all the while improving both our mental and physical health - and that's a scientific fact. The army of dog owners continues to grow, with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds . Choosing the right breed is absolutely essential – for example opting for a small dog if you don't have much room at home, or a hypoallergenic dog if you suffer from allergies. There's also always the option of adopting a dog from a dog shelter for a minimal fee - for example from the Dogs Trust . One thing you might like to consider when it comes to picking a pup is what roles you want them to carry out. While some potential owners are happy just to have a friendly pet that will curl up next to them on the couch, some want them to help make themselves feel safe in their own home (although the two are not necessarily mutually exclusive). Certain dogs have literally been bred to guard humans and their properties from threats - while others will easily be distracted by a sausage. Here are 18 of the best - and worst - guard dog breeds. 1 . German Shepherd Starting with the best dogs to guard your home and family - and the brest breed for the job. When most people think of a guard dog they are probably picturing a German Shepherd - and for good reason. Popular with the army and police, if one of these dogs don't want you around, you'll quickly know about it. On the flip side, they are also very affectionate dogs who are great with kids. | Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales 2 . Tibetan Mastiff A lion would be a great animal to guard a house, but the authorities take a dim view of postmen being eaten. The next best thing is the luxuriantly-maned Tibetan Mastiff, with their distinctive thick coat designed for cold mountainous climates. Used to guard Tibetan temples in their native country, they will repel unwanted guests with extreme ferocity before cuddling up next to you on the couch. | Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales 3 . Chihuahua Don't tell the Chihuahua that it's a tiny dog - they THINK they're enormous. Incredibly alert, these cracking watch dogs will be instantly vocal if they feel threatened and can be surprisingly ferocious. This is a dog whose bark is probably as bad as its bite in the right circumstances. | Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales 4 . Australian Shepherd An interesting fact about the Australian Shepherd is that it's not from Australia - having been originally bred in the USA. Wherever it's from, it makes a similarly good guard dog as its German counterpart. It was traditionally bred to herd and protect livestock from predators. That instinct is easily transferred to its home and human family. | Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales
Axios
28-05-2025
- Axios
Why Americans are camping alone more than ever
Americans are taking more solo camping trips to get away from it all. Why it matters: Depending on who you ask, it's either another symptom of America's loneliness epidemic or it's healthy YOLO move for people who just need a break from the craziness of daily life. 🏕️ The big picture: About 31% of campers went solo at least one night in 2024, according to a survey of more than 4,000 campers by The Dyrt, an app that helps people snag camping spots. That's up from 30% in 2023, 24% in 2022 and 19% in 2021. "We just keep seeing this go up, up, up," The Dyrt CEO Kevin Long tells Axios. Between the lines: The pandemic may have sparked the solo camping boom. "During the pandemic, we all got good at doing things by ourselves and got good at getting creative at how to go have experiences," Long says. "I think that has just moved forward since then and has become a permanent thing in the ecosystem." 🌳 For campers like Colorado resident Kris Angelo, the freedom to go wherever you want, whenever you want, do what you want and spend what you want is a huge draw. It's "the freedom of making all the decisions yourself and being able to choose your location," he says. "You can make it as cheap or expensive as you'd like." "I certainly wouldn't have been able to afford four vacations last year if I was staying at hotels," he adds. The intrigue: The solo camping trend looks like the latest evolution in what political scientist Robert Putnam famously chronicled in his book " Bowling Alone" — America's steady decline of togetherness and collective experiences. In some ways, Americans are more isolated than ever. For example, solo living is on the rise. Then-Surgeon General Vivek Murthy flagged loneliness as a public health issue in 2023. But Angelo argues that solo camping leads to more social interaction than you would expect: "You end up talking to the locals a lot more when you're out there by yourself than when you're traveling with people." 🐶 Reality check: Many solo campers are traveling with a four-legged friend: About half brought their dog with them in 2024, according to The Dyrt's research. That includes Angelo, who brings his Australian Shepherd mix Chappelle with him on his camping excursions, such as his trip last year to the Black Hills of South Dakota. "Are you really camping solo — you're out there with your best friend," The Dyrt's Long says.
Newsweek
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Senior Dogs Enjoying Their 'Ball Chase' Together Melts Hearts
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A pair of senior Staffordshire bull terriers have won over the internet with their slow but determined ball chase around the house. In a viral TikTok video shared on Friday under the username @kaseyej13, the two pups, Ava and Alfie, can be seen chasing each other to play with the same ball, despite having one each, before a tense altercation leads them to part ways. "Senior citizens ball chase", the poster writes in the clip, as she explains in the comments that they always want to steal each other's toys. As they age, dogs become significantly slower, their will suffer from stiffness in their limbs, grow more impatient, and often go gray around the muzzle. The age at which a dog is considered a senior varies greatly depending on their size and breed, with smaller breeds generally living longer than their larger counterparts. Pet MD says that while it is still not fully understood why large dogs don't live as long as smaller breeds, experts believe it's due to smaller dogs having less stress on their bodies, particularly their hearts. Because of this, larger dogs are considered seniors much sooner. Small breeds like the Dachshund are usually labeled as seniors around 10 to 12 years, and medium breeds, like Australian Shepherd, at 8 to 10 years. Larger breeds like the boxer have a shorter lifespan, and thus, they are considered seniors at around age 8 to 9, while for giant breeds, like the Great Dane, the number goes down to around 6 to 7 years. A stock image shows two Staffordshire bull terriers on a walk. A stock image shows two Staffordshire bull terriers on a walk. getty images The video quickly went viral on social media, having received over 1.8 million views and 384,400 likes on the platform so far. One user, Elly B, said in the comments: "I'm disabled this is how my Labrador runs when I play chasey, anyone else he goes full speed but he pities me." SylviaR wrote: "Did they nap for a couple hours after that exhausting ball chase?" Another user, KiwiMel14, commented: "At one point I was worried they would send the furniture flying they were going so fast. Such cuties." Windchijmes187 added: "I think it's wonderful they have each other to play with even in their older years. Such privilege and fortune to be able to grow old together." Newsweek reached out to @kaseyej13 for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
