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Newsweek
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Owner Rescues 'Pit Bull' From Shelter—DNA Result Stuns Internet
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. When a family welcomed their new puppy, Lieutenant Ripley, into their home, they believed they were adopting an American Pit Bull Terrier. She was rescued from a shelter specializing in pit bulls, but as the weeks passed and Ripley began to grow at an astonishing rate, her features sparked curiosity and a DNA test—which ultimately revealed an unexpected genetic makeup, shocking viewers in a post to Reddit. In the post, the owner shared their story along with a plethora of photos of the pup. A woman holds her Pitbull close to her. A woman holds her Pitbull close to her."Adopted Lt. Ripley at 15 weeks old from a dedicated Pitbull rescue," they wrote. "They listed her as American Pit Bull Terrier. With her long snout and body type and coloration, we figured she was more hound than anything. I was thinking Plott Hound. Some people were saying Greyhound or Whippet." Their initial guesses proved far from the mark when the DNA results came back: Ripley is a striking 50.8 percent Great Dane and 49.2 percent German Shepherd. The revelation immediately captivated Redditors, who found the mix surprising and fascinating. "Okay that is hilarious. I love her," one user commented. Another added, "That is such a neat mix! I'd guessed Sighthound/[German Shepherd] but I guess the lanky-ness I was seeing was the Dane!" The dog's distinctive ears also provided a clue to some. "It's those ears, OP!" one person wrote, adding, "The 'weird/goofball floppy triangle' on top of the head—like they want to stick up, but have a mind of their own, and may just decide to walk off entirely one day' thing is 100 percent a [German Shepherd] thing!" The owners, who were fully intending to adopt a Pitbull, embraced the surprise with open arms. The decision to adopt a new puppy came at a significant time for the family, as their beloved pit bull/Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix had recently passed away from cancer, and they were expecting their first child. "We were hoping [our dog] be here to help raise our son," the owner shared in a comment. "It was a difficult decision to get a new puppy and try to train it in the short amount of time we have, but growing up with a dog is such a beautiful thing." Ripley has already shown incredible progress in her new home. "She has taken to our own training pretty seamlessly and is very intelligent," the owner wrote. Ripley is actively socialized, joining her owner for skateboarding sessions and runs at the local park where she interacts with other dogs. Despite being initially "highly skeptical of other humans," regular park visits have significantly helped her social skills. But ultimately, Ripley's size has become the constant discussion point. She gained "40 pounds in two months and is around 60 pounds now," the owner wrote, leaving them to wonder "how much larger she'll get now that we know her actual breed mix." Despite the initial breed assumption, the family is thrilled with their intelligent and rapidly growing gentle giant. Newsweek reached out to u/pleasedtomichu for comment via Reddit.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Dog dies after being left in dumpster by Rusty's Pizza Parlor
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Animal Shelter says Rose died from blunt force trauma injuries most likely from being run over by a car. Video shows someone wrapping the injured dog in blankets before tossing her in a dumpster behind a locked gate surrounded by razor wire, and jump proof spikes. It happened at 2 a.m., Monday behind Rusty's Pizza Parlor on Niles Street. A worker with Rusty's Pizza Parlor says a homeless man brought their attention to the dog crying in the dumpster and they called animal control. Kern County Animal Services found the dog in the dumpster at 10:41 a.m. on Tuesday, more than eight hours after she was tossed in the trash. The worker thought Rose was dead, until Rose picked her head up and whimpered. Veterinary surgeon Nicole Eller is disgusted by the video. Eller said, 'I've never lived anywhere like this before. It breaks my heart on a daily basis.' Eller said it's a clear case of animal cruelty. 'Picking a dog up, and putting it in a dumpster when it's not dead, I mean, there's nothing right about that,' said Eller. 'There's nothing right here, (as she points to her heart). That's against the law.' KCAS Director Nick Cullen stated in an email to 17 News, 'Rose was deceased upon our arrival, and she appeared to be an American Pit Bull Terrier mix. Significant blunt force trauma, the type of trauma we typically see as a result of an animal being hit by a moving vehicle, was likely what led to her death. Though immediate veterinary care may have saved her if it had been provided promptly.' Cullen said it is not known how Rose' injuries were received. 'The only way to really tell for sure would be to do a full necropsy of the animal which means an autopsy in animal terms,' said Eller. Zach Skow, founder of Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue, announces departure from organization KCAS states, if you find an injured animal in need of immediate care call animal control because officers are on call 24/7. 'I have never lived in a place like Kern County where you see the number of abandoned animals, injured animals, dumped animals, dumped puppies, dumped kittens. People need to step up, and take responsibility for their animals, and realize that they have emotions, they suffer pain…they deserve to be treated with dignity and respect,' said Eller. The worker at Rusty's Pizza Parlor who found Rose said her eyes were popped out of her skull from the impact. Cullen said she had no collar, no microchip, and KCAS named her Rose. If you know something say something, and email animalservices@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Puppy Bowl XXI: Meet the pup from Maine set to tackle your heart
Will you be rooting for Team Ruff or Team Fluff in this year's Super, I mean, Puppy Bowl? Warner Bro's Puppy Bowl XXI is an annual television program similar to the American football championship, the Super Bowl, but featuring puppy players. It is returning for its 21st year on Sunday, February 9 and will feature 142 rescue puppies from 80 shelters across 40 states and two countries. The event will also include 11 "inspiring special needs dogs." While there are no puppies from New Hampshire this year (rude), there is a puppy from Maine and several others from New England. Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland (Westbrook, ME) Tula, Siberian Husky / Great Pyrenees (Team Ruff) Great Dog Rescue New England (Andover, MA) Bark Kent, Shih Tzu / Dachshund (Team Fluff) Lex Woofer, Shih Tzu / Dachshund (Team Ruff) Connecticut Humane Society (Newington, CT) Jubilee, American Staffordshire Terrier / American Pit Bull Terrier (Team Ruff) Danbury Animal Welfare Society (Bethel, CT) Marigold, Chihuahua / Miniature Schnauzer (Team Fluff) Sprinkle, Australian Shepherd / Great Pyrenees with special needs - Blind & Hearing Impaired (Team Ruff) Zoey, American Pit Bull Terrier / American Staffordshire Terrier (Team Fluff) Dog Star Rescue (Bloomfield, CT) Linen, American Staffordshire Terrier / American Pit Bull Terrier (Team Ruff) Suds, American Staffordshire Terrier / American Pit Bull Terrier (Team Ruff) Lucky Dog Refuge (Stamford, CT) Clark, Australian Cattle Dog / Labrador Retriever (Team Ruff) Vivian, Bulldog / Boston Terrier (Team Ruff) Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue (Ridgefield, CT) Huxley, Australian Cattle Dog / American Staffordshire Terrier (Team Fluff) The three-hour event is scheduled to air on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET. The Puppy Bowl XXI will be simulcast across Animal Planet, Discovery, Discovery+, TBS, truTV, and Max. Team Fluff will face off against Team Ruff to take home the Walmart 'Lombarky' trophy and the MVP (Most Valuable Puppy) title. During the game, the event will include 'Adoptables segments' that will feature puppies and kittens available for adoption. "With more puppies than ever before, Puppy Bowl XXI will highlight their inspiring journeys from birth to adoption, as well as the tremendous dedication of the rescues and shelters that help find animals their forever homes," Warner Bros. said in a news release. Contributing: Saman Shafiq This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Puppy Bowl 2025: How to watch Maine puppy compete for Lombarky trophy
