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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Daily Mail
Hero dog attacks man who attempted to assault woman on the street
A young woman walking her dog through a Massachusetts park said her loyal pet saved her from being attacked by a creepy man who forcefully grabbed her arm. The victim was strolling with her dog in the Rockland Town Forest when she was approached by a man who attempted to assault her on Wednesday, police said. He allegedly made the woman, who is in her twenties, feel extremely uncomfortable right off the bat. 'During this encounter, they were alone in the woods,' Rockland Police Lieutenant Steven Somers told WCVB. 'He was inquiring if she was alone, then the conversation went inappropriate, started making inappropriate comments to the young female.' As she tried to walk away from the culprit, he aggressively yanked her arm so she was unable to leave, she told police. Thankfully, she was not alone in her fight against her assailant, as her Australian Shepherd promptly leaped into action to protect its owner. The canine reportedly lunged at the suspect, causing him to lose grip of the woman so she could sprint away to her car. She called the police and outlined the distressing encounter with the man, who has yet to be identified. He was described as a white male with a medium build, likely in his fifties. He had short-to-medium length hair with some grey in it and no facial hair. During the alleged attack, he was wearing a light t-shirt, khakis and sneakers. The Rockland Police Department scoured the wooded area, but officers were unable to track down a man who matched this description. In the meantime, the police department has upped its presence in the park. Cops are now asking for the public's help as they continue their investigation into the alarming matter. While the victim and her heroic dog remain anonymous, members of the local community have spoken out about the shocking incident. 'It's very scary to think that something like that could happen right next door,' Gabriel Lisboa, an employee of the nearby Advanced Auto Sales, told WCVB. 'I wish we were able to help a little bit more with more cameras because the cops passed by yesterday. 'We tried looking, find something at least that would give them a lead at least.' Maria Depaule, a Rockland resident who walks her own dog through the trail almost everyday said she had never felt unsafe before. She also said she noticed that there were plenty of police officers in the park on Thursday. The victim was not physically injured after the Wednesday incident, but police said she was left shaken and afraid.
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Brittany Hockley shocks her guests as she suffers epic wardrobe malfunction at second wedding on Sydney Harbour
Brittany Hockley has revealed the wardrobe malfunction moment that stole the show at her second wedding to footballer Ben Siegrist. The KIIS FM radio host, 37, legally tied the knot in front of a few close family friends on Tuesday, after having a destination ceremony in Bali last month. 'For our first wedding, we wrote and practiced our vows and I spent months learning my vows in German... so we decided to take a different approach for our second (legal) wedding,' Brittany said. But even the most impromptu plans for a last-minute boat wedding can go awry. In a hilarious video shared to Instagram on Friday, Brittany shared the moment she lost her veil to the wind. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The footage shows Brittany crouched down beside her Australian Shepherd dog Delilah for a photo in a Steven Khalil strapless gown and long gossamer veil. The Life Uncut podcaster was happily patting Delilah and beaming for the picture when she felt her veil literally fly off the top of her head. 'You're about to walk down the aisle. Nothing can ruin this moment,' she captioned the post. 'Mother nature: Hold my beer.' Brittany reached out to grasp the fabric in her fingertips and screamed in shock. Her former KIIS FM co-host Mitch Churi, who had been scrolling on his phone, glanced up at the chaos and froze. She thought she had held onto the veil, but it slipped from between her fingers and was carried from the rented vessel by a puff of strong wind. Brittany jumped to her stiletto-clad feet in her floor-length gown and chased after it, only to watch the garment become submerged in the harbour. The Life Uncut podcaster was happily beaming for the picture when she felt her veil literally fly off the top of her head and fly into the harbour 'I almost had it,' she continued in her caption. 'Rumour has it a bride in Hawaii is wearing my veil as we speak. I've never laughed harder. I should have expected nothing less. A day we will never forget.' On her Stories, she added the additional remarks: 'You couldn't have scripted this. 'But I will be writing it into my TV show.' Brittany and Ben were unable to be legally wed overseas, and so had a second micro-wedding in her hometown earlier this week. 'Ben's dream was to be able to legally get married on Sydney Harbour, the first place he went when landing in Australia for the very first time, two days before he met me for the very first time,' she explained on Instagram. 'Little did he know his life was about to change forever. He imagined the bridge and the Opera House in the background… 'So with just one week to make this happen, and thanks to some amazing people who helped me put it together in seven days, I got it done and it was just stunning. So imperfectly perfect!' 'We decided to improvise our vows and just look at each other and see what comes out in the moment!' Brittany continued. 'No pressure, just love.' Everything, including the dress, the boat, the cake, and shoes, was 'last-minute'. ''It was tiny and intimate and just simply perfect! We laughed the whole day. It was so relaxed and we were just bursting with all the feelings.' Brittany and Ben's first wedding took place in Bali last month in a romantic clifftop ceremony overlooking the Bukit Peninsula. She was ever the blushing bride on her big day, walking down the aisle in a strapless dress by Steven Khalil featuring a lace corset with a dramatic, long train. Brittany accessorised her dramatic frock with a large flower choker, pearl earrings and a veil that cascaded across the floor. The Life Uncut podcast team announced Brittany's engagement to Ben last year. Brittany, who formerly described herself as 'the perpetually single host', had been dating Ben long-distance for eight months when he popped the question. The duo met in November 2022 on the celebrity dating app Raya. At the time, the goalkeeper's soccer team, the Glasgow-based Celtic FC, was playing in Australia against Sydney FC.
Otago Daily Times
17-07-2025
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
Treat-seeker loved by all
Alyssa Serignese and Antony Le Prevost with Poncho in their Alexandra tattoo shop. PHOTO: ELLA JENKINS Whether you are out for a coffee, visiting the dog daycare or getting a tattoo, chances are you have bumped into Poncho on his quest to find treats in Alexandra. Poncho, a seven-year-old Australian Shepherd and Border Collie mix can often been seen walking around Alexandra looking for treats or out with his owners Alyssa Serignese and Antony Le Prevost, owners of Alexandra Tattoo Co. Ms Serignese adopted Poncho when he was six months old, and the couple bought him with them when they moved from Colorado to Central Otago in 2021. For three years Poncho has been the emotional support dog for those getting piercings or tattoos and some people visit the shop just to pat him. "People will poke their head in and just be like, 'hey, I'm not interested in the tattoo, I just wanted to say hello to the dog'," Mr Le Provost said. Ms Serignese believed that Poncho was better known and more liked than her and Mr Le Provost. "A lot of people will say more people know Poncho than they know us, I would say." Mr Le Provost said Poncho would wait for a chance to escape to the nearby Pet Pit Stop at least once a day, often returning with a treat. To repay the petshop, the couple would put a $5 note and some treats for the shopkeepers for Poncho to take over when he visits. Pet Pit Stop manager Jo Shakespeare said Poncho would come to grab a frisbee with treats in it and return to the tattoo shop. When the frisbee was empty he would come back with lollies for the shopkeepers and occasionally $5 to pay for treats. As well as hunting for treats Poncho was known to find scraps of food that might have been dropped. "He's my vacuum cleaner. If there's any treats dropped, he'll find them." He would even dive under shelves and invade the office to find treats, she said. Another place Poncho frequented was Cafe Rossi popping in at least twice a week manager Krystal Scott said. For the dog-friendly cafe, Poncho is a frequent four-legged visitor, with his picture on a wall with all the other dogs that visit the cafe. Poncho came over for pats, and then returned to the tattoo shop, she said. "We need to get him some treats, but we just give him pats and that, we love all our dogs here." Ms Scott believes Poncho is probably the most famous dog in Alexandra. "Oh, he's just gorgeous," she said.
Business Upturn
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Count on Adventure While Learning to Count in New Children's Book DR. TOAD COUNTS TO TWELVE
By GlobeNewswire Published on July 2, 2025, 20:00 IST Charleston, SC, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Newcomer to the world of children's literature, Myra Wann fell in love with writing while in elementary school. But her story writing would take a back seat to her other great love – teaching. For twenty-five years, she taught in DeKalb, Newton and Rockdale County public school systems in Georgia. Instructing students in the subjects of English, language arts, math, science, social studies, computer skills and art, she was a devoted teacher right up until the day she retired. With newfound time, she returned to her passion for writing and began revising her stories for publication. And it seems even retirement can't keep her from continuing to help shape young minds. In her debut children's book, Ms. Wann introduces little children to the concept of counting with the help of a highly regarded doctor. In 'Dr. Toad Counts to Twelve,' readers are introduced to Dr. Toad, a caring amphibian doctor with a knack for spotting numbers in nature. From one big lily pad to twelve beautiful roses, Dr. Toad discovers just how fun counting can be while on his way to visit Mr. and Mrs. Rabbit and their new baby bunnies. With each number from one to twelve, a new adventure awaits, engaging children's intellectual curiosity and memory recall. The perfect interactive read-aloud for teachers and parents, 'Dr. Toad Counts to Twelve' makes learning numbers exciting for all. Complete with a matching game to help children recognize numbers and number words, this educational adventure is sure to delight fans of 'The Berenstain Bears' or books by Richard Scarry. 'Dr. Toad Counts to Twelve' is available for purchase on and About the Author: Myra D. Wann is a retired public school teacher. She holds a B.A. in English and secondary education, a M.A. in middle grades education and an Ed.S. in middle grades education with specializations in Math and Language Arts. After twenty-five years in the classroom, she rediscovered her passion for writing. When not revising a story, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, volunteering at her church, teaching Children's Church and volunteering with a local Scouting America Pack and Troop (Formerly Boy Scouts of America), and painting. She lives in Conyers, Georgia with her Australian Shepherd, Savannah, and her four cats, Lady Midnight, Simon Tiberius, Spitfire and Panda. Media Contact: Myra D. Wann Email address: [email protected] Facebook: Myra D. Wann, Author Website: Available for interviews: Author, Myra D. Wann Attachments Dr. Toad Counts to Twelve Myra D. Wann Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
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.
