When residents in an Idaho neighborhood need some time to unwind, they know the drill. The neighbors in Boise’s Bench neighborhood head over to the Ching family’s home, grab a leash, and take a goat for a walk. Kerry Ching told KIVI that her family uses goats to “help eat the weeds, clear the area, and be something kind of fun and different to have in the neighborhood and also for ourselves.””People come by to the goat area and then just enjoy watching the goats. So we thought about making this as a community engagement,” Tony Ching said, later adding, “So many people will just drive by, they’ll roll down the window and be like baaa.” Noticing how much their neighbors love the animals, the family created Chingóat, which is a free neighborhood activity that allows neighbors to walk, feed, or just spend time with their goats. The family says their free goat walks have become a popular activity, and they’re particularly beloved by Boise State University students who live nearby and cherish a chance to get a mental health break.”You can just like forget everything and just really be present in that moment and just look at these cute little goats and relax,” Kerry told KIVI.And the goats are also providing joy to people who don’t live in town.That’s because Chingóat offers a livestream of the goats. The “goatcam” can be viewed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.The goats have gained popularity far beyond Boise.”Coworkers who are in other states, even other countries … they log on as a mental health break,” Kerry said.To see more, watch the video from KIVI in the player above.
(Video above: KIVI via CNN Newsource) —
When residents in an Idaho neighborhood need some time to unwind, they know the drill.
The neighbors in Boise’s Bench neighborhood head over to the Ching family’s home, grab a leash, and take a goat for a walk.
Kerry Ching told KIVI that her family uses goats to “help eat the weeds, clear the area, and be something kind of fun and different to have in the neighborhood and also for ourselves.”
“People come by to the goat area and then just enjoy watching the goats. So we thought about making this as a community engagement,” Tony Ching said, later adding, “So many people will just drive by, they’ll roll down the window and be like baaa.”
Noticing how much their neighbors love the animals, the family created Chingóat, which is a free neighborhood activity that allows neighbors to walk, feed, or just spend time with their goats.
The family says their free goat walks have become a popular activity, and they’re particularly beloved by Boise State University students who live nearby and cherish a chance to get a mental health break.
“You can just like forget everything and just really be present in that moment and just look at these cute little goats and relax,” Kerry told KIVI.
And the goats are also providing joy to people who don’t live in town.
That’s because Chingóat offers a livestream of the goats. The “goatcam” can be viewed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The goats have gained popularity far beyond Boise.
“Coworkers who are in other states, even other countries … they log on as a mental health break,” Kerry said.
To see more, watch the video from KIVI in the player above.
Welcome to The Hunnies & Funnies! This week’s post is dedicated to a Chiver named ‘Jon2mimic’, who reads the H&F every weekend over breakfast with a friend.
This one’s to you, hope breakfast is particularly amazing this time around. Happy Saturday & Enjoy!
Polar bears cranberry and Kova have long been favorites at the Alaska Zoo. Best buddies, they share an enclosure filled with toys and treats and *** large pool where Kova in particular likes to take her morning swim, but it wasn’t so long ago this normally playful four year old was feeling under the weather. Kova is *** very interactive and busy bear, and she just seemed kind of off. She was pawing at her mouth *** little bit. Good girl. Curator Sam Lavins suspected an issue with *** tooth. Kova open, so she asked Kova to give her *** closer look. We could see that she had broken one of her canines, and there’s any number of ways she could have done that. Just to give you an idea of what we’re talking about, this is *** replica of *** polar bear skull, and the tooth in question is this one. It’s the lower left canine. This one is her broken tooth. X-ray confirmed the diagnosis and what needed to happen next. We did consult with *** uh specialist, *** veterinary specialist outside of Alaska, um, sent him the X-rays, got some good advice, and then we went with *** local doctor to do the work. And endedonist who normally operates on humans was part of the large team that performed. Root canal on the fully sedated 450 pound bear. Everybody knew ahead of time what their role was and what to do and where to be, and it was, it was so well planned out and everybody worked so well together. The procedure, she says, went as smooth as butter, and Kova, she feels so much better, is clearly back to having fun.
‘She feels so much better’: Young polar bear gets a root canal
Polar bears Cranbeary and Kova have long been favorites at the Alaska Zoo. They share an enclosure filled with toys and treats and a large pool where Kova likes to take her morning swim.But it wasn’t so long ago that this normally playful 4-year-old was feeling under the weather.”Kova is a very interactive and busy bear, and she just seemed kind of off. She was pawing at her mouth a little bit,” Alaska Zoo curator Sam Lavin said.Lavin suspected an issue with a tooth, so she asked Kova to give her a closer look.”We could see that she had broken one of her canines, and there’s any number of ways that she could have done that.” An X-ray confirmed the diagnosis and what needed to happen next.”We did consult with a veterinary specialist outside of Alaska, sent him the X-rays, got some good advice, and then we went with a local doctor to do the work,” Lavin said.An endodontist who normally operates on humans was part of the large team that performed the root canal on the fully sedated 450-pound bear.”Everybody knew ahead of time what their role was and what to do and where to be, and it was so well planned out. and everybody worked so well together,” Lavin said.The procedure, she says, went as smoothly as butter — and Kova is back to having fun.
Polar bears Cranbeary and Kova have long been favorites at the Alaska Zoo. They share an enclosure filled with toys and treats and a large pool where Kova likes to take her morning swim.
But it wasn’t so long ago that this normally playful 4-year-old was feeling under the weather.
“Kova is a very interactive and busy bear, and she just seemed kind of off. She was pawing at her mouth a little bit,” Alaska Zoo curator Sam Lavin said.
Lavin suspected an issue with a tooth, so she asked Kova to give her a closer look.
“We could see that she had broken one of her canines, and there’s any number of ways that she could have done that.”
An X-ray confirmed the diagnosis and what needed to happen next.
“We did consult with a veterinary specialist outside of Alaska, sent him the X-rays, got some good advice, and then we went with a local doctor to do the work,” Lavin said.
An endodontist who normally operates on humans was part of the large team that performed the root canal on the fully sedated 450-pound bear.
“Everybody knew ahead of time what their role was and what to do and where to be, and it was so well planned out. and everybody worked so well together,” Lavin said.
The procedure, she says, went as smoothly as butter — and Kova is back to having fun.
Moo Deng is the most powerful being in the world right now. The internet has become completely obsessed with this pygmy hippo and I (thankfully) can’t go online without seeing a picture of her biting, screaming, running, or slipping. It’s glorious. As you know, I’ve been on the Moo Deng train for over a week now and I’m glad everyone else is hopping on. Instead of just precious pics, this time we’re mixing it up with some Moo Deng memes!
A cat owner has shared a picture of the heartbreaking moment his cat appeared to realize he was going on vacation.
San Francisco resident Bilal snapped a picture of Maroon the cat when he noticed she seemed upset that he was packing his suitcase.
With huge wide eyes, the 6-year-old cat was “grabbing onto” the suitcase, as though trying to persuade him to stay put at home, the owner said.
“I wasn’t surprised she knew I was leaving,” Bilal told Newsweek, explaining that he believes animals understand much more than we give them credit for.
A picture of Maroon who seemed upset when she realized her owner was packing for a vacation. A picture of Maroon who seemed upset when she realized her owner was packing for a vacation. u/Specific-Football548/Reddit
Packing for a trip to visit family, Bilal said that he knew Maroon would be fine as she was staying with a trusted friend, but was still touched by her emotions.
“I believe animals have a conscience, maybe not as deep as humans, but they feel similar emotions,” said the owner. “They feel sad and can get depressed; though they are a lot better at recovering from emotional trauma than humans, they aren’t so different.”
“Oh that face, poor baby knows and misses you already,” said one commenter. While another wrote: “So you canceled the trip right??”
While other cat owners shared their own experiences of cats realizing they’re heading out.
“Consider yourself lucky, I had a cat that would pee on my stuff if she saw me packing,” said one commenter.
While another wrote: “I don’t know how they know. Our cats get in the suitcase and refuse to leave.”
Pictures of Maroon the cat relaxing at home. Pictures of Maroon the cat relaxing at home. Bilal
Cats are known to pick up on their owners’ routines, and often react differently when they’ve been apart from their owners, like Phillip the cat who made his feelings clear when he returned from a stay at the cattery.
While cats are generally happy to be left for the day or overnight as long as they have food and water, they shouldn’t be alone for more than 12 hours without supervision.
U.K.-based pet welfare charity Cats Protection recommends leaving your cat in their own home during vacation where possible, but ensuring that a cat sitter stops by at least twice a day to ensure the cat is safe and well fed.
Bilal was amazed by the reaction on Reddit, where he goes by the user name u/Specific-Football548, and pleased that so many people enjoyed the post, which has notched up 4,900 upvotes. “I felt happy for sure,” he said. “I knew the post would get a few hundred upvotes, but I was surprised to see it hit the thousands.”
Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Uncommon Knowledge
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In the world of Pokemon, many different designs hold unique charm and appeal, making them quite adorable in the eyes of fans. Traditionally, Dark Type Pokemon wouldn’t be categorized among these other ‘Mons as cute, but even these edgy little beings can be cute and cuddly.
We’ve rounded up ten of the most adorable Dark Type Pokemon that perfectly combine edgy and endearing below, so what are you waiting for? Grab some Pokeballs and try to catch these critters before they run away!
Galarian Zigzagoon
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Look at this spiky fella, he’s like the panda-fied version of the original Hoenn-native Zigzagoon design. From that zig-zagging mouth, tiny sharp teeth, and the tongue hanging out like a cute puppy dog, this punkish Pokemon has quite an adorable appearance.
First released in Pokemon Sword & Shield, Galarian Zigzagoon arrived with characteristics of a raccoon-dog hybrid, which creates this super lovable balance of ‘total gremlin’ and ‘best friend in the world’. According to the Pokedex, this spiked buddy is known for running in zig-zags, and can be an absolute menace, purposely charging into other Pokemon to start a fight and wreaking havoc. Welp, this little guy sure has the punk rock attitude, that’s for sure!
Zorua
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Zorua is a very beloved Pokemon to many fans, and for good reason. Not only does this Dark Type fox have a very mysterious, shadowy appearance, but it also has endearing, lovable features, and a charming, mischievous personality that add character to the little critter. Zorua has tiny, stubby paws, a cloud of dark fluff around its neck, an edgy tuft of hair with red highlights, big, expressive eyes that add to the tricksterish appearance, and tiny eyebrows to emphasize the chaotic expressions this trickster plasters on its face.
Zorua is the perfect partner for any prankster, as this guy loves to use its illusionary abilities to transform into copies of other Pokemon and even people, enabling it to play tricks on those around it. It may be a tad mischievous, but damn, this fox’s smug smirk is more than enough to tug at my heart.
Maschiff
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Look, Maschiff may not have the big sparkly eyes, or lovable lopsided puppy grin with a big tongue sticking out, but this doesn’t stop this Dark Type doggo from being super adorable. Maschiff looks like that one super chewy, grumpy puppy who just can’t wait to hook those teefs into its next bone or toy, tail waggling the entire time.
Truth be told, Maschiff here is all bark, no bite — always carrying a scowl in an attempt to appear intimidating and make opponents take it seriously. However, according to the Pokedex, even crying children will burst into laughter upon looking at Maschiff’s face. D’aaw, this chonky boi is secretly a big softie at heart; how could one not love that?
Morpeko
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Look, if there’s one Pokemon we can all relate to on a spiritual level, it’s Morpeko. This adorable Electric/Dark Dual-Type rodent usually carries a soft yellow color palette, with friendly eyes, and a big, cheery smile. However, upon getting hungry, Morpeko’s personality switches, changing to its ‘Hangry Form’ — taking on a purple coat with bright red eyes. Much like a Snickers bar, Morpeko here relates to the phrase ‘you’re not you when you’re hungry.’
Honestly? I respect it, Morpeko, because we’ve all entered Hangry mode from time to time. However, despite this being the more feral of the two forms, this critter is adorable even when fuelled by anger. Just look at his little scowl, and balled fists in that stance….someone get that dude some food and cuddles, ASAP!
Poochyena
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Another bitey pupper joins the list with Poochyena, a wolf-like canine puppy Pokemon known for its large, sharp fangs and persistent nature. Poochyena here has big, bright eyes, tiny paws, a cute red nose, and fluffy, spiky fur on its back and tail. It tends to bristle this fur to try and intimidate foes….aw, you’re trying so hard to be a big bad dawg, lil’ guy. I’m sure Poochyena and Maschiff would get along perfectly fine and perhaps even be best buddies, too. Who wouldn’t want an adorable, bitey boi dog duo on their Pokemon team? Dark Type Doggos for the win!
Deino
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Adorable Dark dragon-dino? Check! Deino here is perhaps one of the cutest blue friends you could ever wish for. I mean, just look at these two in the image above — while they may not have big beady eyes or facial features to admire, Deino is rather endearing due to the big black fluff that covers its face and neck, making it the cutest emo dinosaur out there.
In addition to the fluff, deino has cute stubby legs, a stocky body, and a tiny tail that most certainly looks like it could wag when it gets excited. Plus, look at their little mouths and cheeks stuffed full of food as they nom away…that certainly adds some bonus cute points!
Purrloin
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Let’s just ignore those long pointy claws for a second. Look at this adorable fluffy cat Pokemon! Purrloin certainly fits the Dark Type vibe with its deep fur color, smug expression, and pointed sections of fluff on its face, ears, and tail. However, this Pokemon is also undeniably adorable…and Purrloin here uses that to its advantage! That’s right, the cute act is no more than a ruse.
Once Trainers let their guard down, Purrloin is well-known for stealing from them, or even worse — attacking, using those pointed cat claws to slash at their foes. However, due to their cute and cuddly appearance, these Pokemon are often forgiven for their chaotic actions…I mean, I guess I can’t blame them. I’d probably be a total sucker for Purrloin, too.
Umbreon
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Look. Umbreon may have intimidating red eyes and a powerful stance, but as one of several Eeveelutions, this ‘Mon has more than earned its rights to the ‘adorable’ category. Somehow, this design manages to balance elegant, mysterious, edgy, and cute all in one, which is quite impressive. The most endearing characteristic of Umbeon is without a doubt the fact that when this Pokemon is under the moonlight or becomes excited, the yellow markings on its body glow. Aww, who needs a nightlight when you’ve got your buddy Umbeon by your side?
Nickit
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That’s right, there’s another cute fox friend on this list to give Zorua a run for its money! Much like Zorua, Nickit is also quite the mischievous trickster. However, instead of taking an illusionist approach, Nickit here is a cheeky little thief. This adorable fox uses the soft pads of its feet to sneak on by, and steal and horde food from other Pokemon, lastly using swipes of its tail to erase its footsteps as it takes off. Seriously, this ‘Mon is a full-fledged bandit, and honestly? I can’t help but respect the hustle Nickit has.
Pawniard
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Poor Pawniard here so often misses out on opportunities to be recognized as cute, due to those pointy blades it has sticking out all over its body. However, I can’t help but find this little friend to be one of the most charming Dark Type Pokemon of them all. Look at its short body, big, eager eyes, and almost oversized helmet — Pawniard is like an adorable samurai kid.
This guy would make the best buddy for adventure, following you around and training to grow strong together. Plus, despite being small, Pawniard sure looks like it could be fiercely brave and protective, making it a great partner Pokemon.
About the author
Grace Black
Grace is a writer and digital artist from New Zealand with a love for fiction and storytelling. Grace has been writing for Twinfinite for one year and in the games industry for two years. She’s an enthusiast of everything spooky, an occasional anime enjoyer, and a die-hard Ghost-Type Pokemon fangirl. Her favorite video games include Overwatch 2, Life is Strange, The Last of Us, Baldur’s Gate 3, and Pokemon – all of which she will never tire of.
Normal Type Pokemon are often overlooked in favor of other Typings, as they tend to have much more muted color palettes in terms of design, and also don’t always match up to others when it comes to battle potential.
However, one thing can certainly be said for Normal Types, and that is their sheer cuteness. We’ve rounded up 10 of the most adorable, fluffy, cuddly, and cute ‘Mons for you all to admire, to prove that these critters are much more lovable than ordinary.
Eevee
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C’mon, Eevee is a Pokemon classic, earning a spot as one of the top fan-favorite ‘Mons of all time. As if this Pokemon wasn’t already adorable enough from the moment it was first revealed, but in recent depictions of the Pokemon anime and Pokemon Let’s Go: Eevee, this fluffy little friend has even proven itself to be capable of having hair, and wearing it in various styles.
Naturally, this adds to the cuteness factor without a doubt, making this cat-dog-fox creature even more endearing. Need I say more? There’s no way you could turn down a little Eeeve. Not with those eyes.
Skitty
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This may just be the cutest pink kitty anyone’s ever seen. I mean, how could you not love Skitty? From the tiny body, the stubby little limbs, the squinty cat eyes, and the little mouth with fangs — this Pokemon is all about cuteness! Oh, and as if those details weren’t enough on their own, Skitty tends to chase its tail and make itself dizzy, in true kitten fashion.
From beloved companion to household Pokemon pet, I don’t think you could ever go wrong with having Skitty by your side — just remember to give it plenty of cuddles!
Teddiursa
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Adorable little bear cub? Check. This baby Pokemon is one many fans wish they could just pick up and snuggle like a teddy bear, because…well, it’s just so darn cute! Look at those little eyes and happy little face — this fuzzball is absolutely heartwarming in terms of appearance!
From the stumpy little body to the teeny tiny bear claws, Teddiursa is easily the most adorable bear Pokemon in the franchise (well, at least to me. Again, you’ll have to fight me over this opinion), and that crescent moon on the forehead just adds so much charm to the design. Imagine stargazing with this little buddy on a warm night during your adventures. That’s right, I bet you’re on team Teddiursa now too, right?
Furret
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There’s one thing I’ve always said about Furret, and that is the fact that I’d love to have one as my little buddy, wrapping itself around my neck and chilling on my shoulder like a fuzzy scarf. Warm and toasty plus accompanied by an adorable buddy? Sign me up. Seriously though, Furret is a Pokemon that is often overlooked when it comes to cuteness, so I’m bringing this long boi the attention he so very much deserves.
Tell me you don’t wanna hold him up above the ground and watch that slinky little pal do a biiig stretch. Plus, those nubby little paws? All the better for nomming on snacks. Furret is about as adorable as Normal Types get, and no, you can’t change my mind. Fight me.
Cinccino
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Cinccino is not only super cute, but this Pokemon is obsessed with keeping its fur clean too, really upholding some solid beauty standards. I mean, just look at art that shine! This little chinchilla-like creature looks like a perfect friend for Trainers of every age and has so many adorable features that make it stand out as one of the cutest Normal Type Pokemon in existence.
Cinccino has some big ol’ fluffy ears, cute paws, a round lovable face, and best of all, that silky smooth clean white fur that just glistens wherever it goes. Is that enough to make you go Aww at how adorable this fluffy little thing is? I certainly think so!
Spinda
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Spinda is another Normal Type Pokemon that is often forgotten, not just in terms of cuteness, but altogether. As a single-stage Pokemon without any evolutions or being featured in any of the recent Pokemon games, it’s understandable why. However, Spinda remains one of the most adorable bunnies, and dare I say the cuter choice over Buneary.
Spinda has an adorable, dizzy little way of walking, in which they can be found stumbling all over the place. Their mouths and swirly eyes further indicate their dizziness, which adds to their appeal and adorable demeanor. Lastly, Spinda are super unique, because there are thousands of different patterns, meaning each one’s spots will differ from others. Interestingly enough, this was even true in the Pokemon games in which it featured, which made stumbling across Spinda in the wild so much fun.
Zigzagoon
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Look, I get it — this little guy often wouldn’t be the first ‘Mon that pops into your head when you think about the cutest Normal Types out there. However, there’s so much to love about Zigzagoon, which is why it’s disappointing that it’s so often overlooked in favor of a more cute and fuzzy species.
This spiky dude is like a raccoon-dog hybrid, but with the wandering curiosity of a cat. Is that not the most adorable combination in the world? What makes this Pokemon so endearing, other than its adorable beady eyes, small feet, and long spiky ears, is the fact that when it runs, it always does so in a zigzag fashion, hence the name.
Stufful
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Look, even if Stufful does happen to be surprisingly scary despite its appearance, there’s no denying that this Pokemon is anything other than cute on the surface. Stufful here looks like a living breathing red panda plushie, super snuggly and soft (shhh, we can pretend this is the case).
Not only does Stufful have that innocent plush toy appearance with stubby legs and beady little eyes, but it also comes in a soft pink color palette, which adds to the cute and cuddly vibe it has going on. And lastly, there’s that big smiley mouth, beaming with a happy look at the best of times.
Wooloo
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C’mon now, you can’t tell me Wooloo isn’t one of the cutest things you’ve ever seen. This tiny sheep just looks like a big fluffy cloud, with Pikachu proving this point by catching some cozy sleep on the back of this Normal Type ‘Mon. Looking at how fluffy the wool of this creature is, it’s hard not to want to reach out and pet this critter by giving it a big ‘ol cuddle.
Wooloo is also relatively simple in design, which not only points to its Typing, but also adds to the appeal, as this causes its big eyes, tiny pink nose, and mini horns to stand out even more so. I bet Wooloo would make just the cutest little farm friend, too — sitting there nomming away on grass all day like the best sheep ever.
Lillipup
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D’awww… look at this little pupper — even when he’s grumpy, he’s so heckin’ cute! Lillipup here is one of several dog Pokemon within the franchise, yet it still manages to stand out as one of the cutest among them all.
The short stubby legs and oversized ears really help to sell the whole puppy look, and those big eyes are full of such expression it would be hard not to befriend he little guy and tell him what a good boi he is. Plus, while Lillipup has an overall simple design, there’s something about that mega face fluff that is just begging for all of the head pats and chin scratches.
About the author
Grace Black
Grace is a writer and digital artist from New Zealand with a love for fiction and storytelling. Grace has been writing for Twinfinite for one year and in the games industry for two years. She’s an enthusiast of everything spooky, an occasional anime enjoyer, and a die-hard Ghost-Type Pokemon fangirl. Her favorite video games include Overwatch 2, Life is Strange, The Last of Us, Baldur’s Gate 3, and Pokemon – all of which she will never tire of.
As well as viral animal videos, we have been looking at our readers’ amazing submissions for our Pet of the Week line-up.
If you want your pet to be in next week’s line-up, follow the steps at the end of this story to find out how.
Winner
Pictures of Daisy Mae, this week’s Newsweek Pet of the Week. She had a hilarious reaction to her first taste of a new treat. Stephanie Clauson
This week’s Pet of the Week is Daisy Mae, an 11-year-old rescue dog who had an adorable reaction to her first-ever pig-tail treat.
“If she’s not eating, she’s sleeping or barking at absolutely nothing,” owner Stephanie Clauson told Newsweek.
Living in Sacramento, California, Daisy Mae likes short walks and meeting strangers.
“When Daisy is done walking, you will know,” said Clauson. “She will plop down, roll over, scratch her back and buttocks, with a huge smile like, ‘look at me, I’m so cute.’”
Clauson shared the hilarious footage of Daisy Mae’s reaction to her first-ever pig-tail treat, hoping it would put a smile on people’s faces.
“She is a ham, as you can see,” Clauson said. “My little butterball.”
Finalists
Pictures of Duke the dog. His owner told Newsweek he is like a “person personality in a dog’s body.” Amelia A. Betancourt
First up this week is Duke, a 3-year-old dog who loves nothing more than to sleep, eat and play.
Owner Amelia A. Betancourt, who lives in New Jersey, told Newsweek: “He thinks he is royalty. He is very picky with food. If it does not look good, smell good, he won’t eat it. He wants what he wants and he wants it. He is a person personality in a dog’s body.”
Duke is a fan of hugs—but only on his terms. If he’s picked up for a cuddle when he hasn’t asked for it, he’ll let his owners know he’s not interested.
Duke also loves to see birds and animals in the backyard, before coming back inside to get wrapped up and take a nap.
Pictures of brother-and-sister cats Daisy and Dakota, hanging out together in front of the window and on their double bed. “They love me and my home,” their owner told Newsweek. Kristine Bemko
Next up this week is brother-and-sister tabby cats, Daisy and Dakota, who live with their owner Kristine Bemko in Bradenton, Florida.
Now 5 years old, the felines were adopted by their owner in May 2023 and have since settled in perfectly. “They love me and my home,” Bemko told Newsweek.
“Daisy loves food and treats a little too much, and she makes a toy out of anything, not that she needs to. Dakota is a momma’s boy,” Bemko said.
A picture of Marvin the rescue dog. He likes showing off his new look with hat and sunglasses. Jennifer Granko
Last but not least this week is Marvin, a rescue dog that was found in a sorry state, but is now thriving in his home with owner Jennifer Granko.
“Marvin was found dying in a ditch, skin and bones. Look at him now—he loves life and enjoys dressing up to make others smile,” Granko told Newsweek.
This stylish dude often brings a smile to people he meets, and is a perfect example of how rescue dogs can thrive with the right care.
Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Uncommon Knowledge
Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground.
Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground.
A Mississippi woman has found herself with a new frequent guest after the local tomcat began making regular appearances in her home via the doggy door.
Stephanie had observed the elusive tomcat wandering around her neighborhood for approximately a year, often spotted loitering in her carport. However, it wasn’t until the end of October that she realized the feline intruder had made himself at home indoors, too.
“I noticed cat prints on my fridge around the 27th October, but officially saw him on the 31st,” she told Newsweek.
Pictures of the stray tomcat that has made himself a frequent fixture at a home in Mississippi. “I’m starting to think my dog was in on it too,” the homeowner joked. VintageBlazers/Reddit
“I’m starting to think my dog was in on it too because she was way too comfortable with him from the start,” Stephanie laughed. Her dog, it seems, had no qualms about the uninvited guest in the house.
The unnamed black and white tomcat keeps making himself at home, even sitting on top of Stephanie’s knee and curling up near her dog.
Though Stephanie remains uncertain about how to handle the situation, she’s considering some proactive steps. “I mean honestly, I’m not sure what I will do,” she said. “[I’ll] definitely get him neutered and any vaccines, and flea and tick prevention. He seems trusting, but it’s a different game when the cat carrier comes out, so we will see.”
While trying to figure out her next steps, she took to Reddit‘s r/cats community to ask for advice.
“So this big guy has figured out my dog door and has been squatting in my house,” she said on Reddit, alongside two pictures of the adorable culprit. “He’s clearly being fed and is adorable, but I don’t want him hanging in my house.”
“I reached out to Reddit because, well, I’m a big Redditor, so why not,” she explained. “I’ve never dealt with this, and the great thing about the internet is I know someone else has. Responses have been very helpful and also funny and cute.”
The post quickly gained attention, accumulating more than 9,000 upvotes and hundreds of comments from people sharing their feline visitor experiences and offering suggestions for what she can do next.
“First thing I’d do is have words with the dog. The whole ‘protect the house’ things seems to have fallen off his radar,” joked Reddit user Meatrocket_Wargasm. While user Bryllant said it was just time for Stephanie to accept that she had a cat now: “Congratulations, you have been selected by an awesome cat.”
“You’re a guest in his home now,” agreed dxing2.
St2826 advised: “[The first] step is to take him to your vet to see if he is chipped, if not you could then get him neutered so he doesn’t spray your house—it will also be so good for him, no more fighting over the ladies and lots of health benefits.
“You could set him up with a nice little house of his own outside and feed him there in the hope he won’t come inside your house?” she added. “A doggy door with a chip so only pooch can get inside? But your best option would be to accept you have been chosen and let him live a happy comfy life with you.”
With the help of online strangers, Stephanie is determined to find a harmonious solution for herself and her new feline friend, who has gained a place in hearts all over the internet.
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This week we’ve had a howling good time putting together an eerie-sistible Newsweek Pet of the Week lineup for the Halloween weekend.
From canine Hugh Hefner to an excellent take on a Disney classic—we’ve loved seeing spooktacular pets dressed up and ready to go trick of treating.
If you want your pet to join our Newsweek Pet of the Week lineup next week, don’t forget to follow the instructions at the end of this story.
Winner
Pictures of dachshund Cruz dressed up for Halloween. Bethany Price
This week’s Halloween Pet of the Week is Cruz, a year-old miniature dachshund who lives in Milton, Pennsylvania, with owner Bethany Price.
Cruz has become a local sensation for his outfits, donning different styles since he first came home at 8 weeks old.
To celebrate Halloween, Cruz has been taking on a fun challenge—wearing a different costume every day for 31 days of Halloween.
“I started looking at costumes for this year pretty early. We are going to a few events so I wanted to start figuring outfits out,” Price told Newsweek. “I couldn’t decide which one to do so I figured I would just do them all and make a month of it.”
From football player to bumblebee and even a dinosaur—Cruz has been sporting some seriously fun Halloween costumes all month long.
He’s even dressed up as popular figures including former Poison frontman, Bret Michaels, and late founder of Playboy magazine, Hugh Hefner, in a series of hilarious outfits.
Some of his costumes are homemade, while others are purchased from a series of stores.
“He is currently in training to become a therapy dog,” said Price. “I thought it would be fun if he could have different costumes to go see kids in the hospital as well as nursing homes and wherever else we go so the costumes will continue to be used.”
Finalists
Dalmatian Quint, who lives in Boothsville, West Virginia, posing for the camera in her fun “101 Dalmatians”-inspired Halloween outfit. Coty Foster
Our first finalist this week is Quint, another pup with a seriously fun Halloween outfit.
A Dalmatian who lives in Boothsville, West Virginia, Quint loves playing and meeting new people.
Owner Coty Foster told Newsweek: “We actually will spend Halloween at wonderful event at West Virginia Botanical gardens, Morgantown—Howl-O-Ween Doggie Trick or Treat—with wonderful 4.5 miles of walking trails, beautiful fall walk, lots of dressed up pups.”
Her outfit? A fun take on the 101 Dalmatians villain Cruella de Vil. The perfect costume for a Dalmatian of course.
Renzo, a rescue dog whose owner says he “can’t imagine life without him.” Ryann Bruno
Our next finalist this week is Renzo, a rescue dog who brought joy to his owner’s life.
“We saved him, and he mended my broken heart,” Ryann Bruno, who lives in Florida, told Newsweek. “We had two lady dogs when we got him. Mine, the oldest, was on her way to the next stage. We introduced Renzo into our home as our third and our son.”
“He is in love with me as much as I am with him. He brings joy to my days. I can’t imagine life without him,” added the loving owner.
Pictures of Labrador and pit bull mix Chelsea.
Last but not least this week is black Labrador and pit bull mix Chelsea, who lives with owner Deborah Limongelli in northeast Pennsylvania.
“When I first saw her at the animal rescue she looked at me with such love and hope,” Limongelli told Newsweek. “A few days later when I came back to get her.”
Since then, the pair have been almost inseparable.
“Chelsea has shown me true love and friendship in the five years that I’ve had her,” said the owner. “She loves me unconditionally, as I love her.”
Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
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