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Newsweek
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Owner Lets Rescue Dog on Bed for First Time—Tears at Reaction: 'Poor Baby'
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 big rescue dog's first experience in their owner's bed has captured the hearts of viewers across TikTok. Steph (@stephr222),35, shared a now-viral video of her helping her sister's Bernese mountain dog, Oakley, 6, climb into bed. The wholesome moment has garnered over 127,000 likes and almost 800,000 views on TikTok. "Oakley had originally been a 'mill mama.' She had lost her most-recent litter and was going to be killed, so, fortunately, the rescue took her in. That was two years ago, so Oakley is now 6 years old. She is super sweet, but still working on coming out her shell. She takes a bit to warm up to new people, but after some time she gets more trusting," Steph told Newsweek. When Oakley's owner, Lindsay, 25, is working at the hospital as a nurse, the big pup gets to stay at their mom's house, where she plays in the backyard with two golden retrievers. Oakley also loves to be dressed up in bows. "When your rescue dog has never been on a bed before," reads the text overlaid on the video. "Meet Oogbus Boogus," Steph captioned the post. In the clip, Lindsay is seen encouraging her large dog onto the bed. She gently tries to guide him by lifting his front paws, but he doesn't seem to understand what to do. Eventually, Steph lifts his back legs and hoists him up successfully. The bewildered pup stands on the bed before Steph gives him a warm snuggle. "Oakley does still prefer the floor; she has a spot next to my sister's bed that she's always sitting in. So, the video is my sister trying to show her she can sit anywhere she wants," Steph said. Bernese mountain dogs are known for being affectionate, gentle giants. The American Kennel Club says that the breed is intelligent, calm-natured, and especially good with families. While the dogs thrive in active homes, they also adore lounging close to their favorite humans—which makes Oakley's hesitation all the more heartwarming. A split image of Oakley the Bernese mountain dog being hoisted onto the bed by his owner Lindsay. A split image of Oakley the Bernese mountain dog being hoisted onto the bed by his owner Lindsay. @stephr222/@stephr222 Helping a rescue dog adjust to a new home can take time and patience. The charity Dogs Trust UK advises that adopters go at their pet's pace, allow them space to explore, and avoid overwhelming them with too many new experiences at once. Positive reinforcement, routines, and consistency can help formerly neglected or traumatized dogs gain confidence and feel safe in their new surroundings. Viewers shared a mix of emotional and practical reactions in the comments. "She is so scared. She may have been punished by the previous owner for it. Spoil that sweet baby rotten, she deserves it," said one user. "Not him thinking you're a bad influence," added Nicole. Another viewer had a different take: "A rescue that has no inclination to get on the bed or couch … BONUS! Sorry, I'm not with you on this one, especially with her size. Why ruin a good thing. She can be loved on off the bed and couch. Also, jumping down, unnecessary pressure on her joints. Just my thoughts." "I swear trying to get a rescue dog to actually act like a dog is hard work. took forever to get mine to play toys because they didn't understand, or getting them to sit with us on the couch," read one comment. "I rescued an Alaskan Malamute. He had never been inside a house, seen carpet or hardwood, full grass orrrr couches/beds. This was his exact reaction. But now he's a couch potato," said Kaitlyn. 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.
Newsweek
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Hysterics As Dog Tries To Protect Owner From Wolf Statue
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. In a viral TikTok video, a New York City pup stands up for his owner against what he thinks is a dangerous predator, and internet users can't cope with the heartwarming footage. The post shared on Thursday under the username @konathelab5, shows the yellow Labrador retriever walking on a leash with his owner as they encounter the statue of a very realistic-looking wolf along the way. The pup is immediately suspicious, and he stares the wolf down and smells it, before finally barking and lunging at him as warning him not to go near his owner. "My dog trying to protect me from the wolf statue," reads layover text in the clip. "Must protect my little mum!!" the caption says. Most pups love their owners unconditionally, but not all of them are able to protect you like the one in the clip. Badger Veterinary Hospital Cambridge says that, when selecting a guard dog for your family, you should consider factors such as compatibility with children, energy levels, trainability, and temperament. The best breeds for this purpose are probably German shepherds. They are loyal, intelligent, and easily trained, making them excellent family guardians. Next on the list are rottweilers, naturally wary and highly intelligent but can be loving with proper training and socialization. Doberman pinschers are loyal, athletic, and protective but need daily exercise and early obedience training. Boxers are playful and friendly with a protective instinct, though they require plenty of activity. Other great guardian pups include Bernese mountain dogs, which are gentle and alert watchdogs, ideal for families with kids but need regular grooming; and giant schnauzers, a large, loyal breed that is good with children if raised alongside them. Great Danes, Great Pyrenees, Saint Bernards, and bullmastiffs are also great choices when it comes to personal protection. For guidance on choosing the right breed for your family, consult your veterinarian or dog trainer. Stock image: A yellow Labrador retriever barks in the park. Stock image: A yellow Labrador retriever barks in the park. getty images The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 687,000 views and more than 90,000 likes on the platform. One user, Thoseinperil, commented: "We all laugh but imagine how freaky uncanny valley must be to dogs who don't even know what that is." Emma Dailey posted: "We don't want any problems sir but I WILL solve one of it arises …" RealKatieWilliams added: "Now give him a pat on the head and tell him he's a good boy for protecting mom." Newsweek reached out to @konathelab5 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.
Newsweek
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Bernese Mountain Dog Tries To Learn New Skill Like Sibling, Fails Miserably
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. Gus the Bernese mountain dog may not be the brightest bulb in the box, but he is quickly becoming one of Instagram's favorite canine underachievers. A video shared to the platform on June 25 by his owner has delighted viewers with the hilarious contrast in skill between Gus and his brother while both learning to catch treats. The viral clip, which has garnered more than 249,000 likes to date, shows the pair's owner throwing a treat to Walter, the elder dog, who snags it midair with ease. Gus, on the other hand, stares blankly as treats bounce off him or land on the ground untouched. Their owner, Meghan McGarry, from Boston, Massachusetts, told Newsweek the video offers a glimpse into the real-life dynamic of her two very different dogs. "Walt is the older brother, he is smart, adventurous and super sweet," McGarry, 30, said. "Gus on the other hand is the younger of the two and not quite as smart. "He is the most lovable, cuddle bug though!" From left: Bernese mountain dog Gus trying to catch a treat in an Instagram video; and with his brother Walter on a walk. From left: Bernese mountain dog Gus trying to catch a treat in an Instagram video; and with his brother Walter on a walk. @waltandgusthebernese The post captioned, "there is truly no hope for him," features an on-screen text that reads: "Teaching my 2-year-old how to catch." While Walter appears to be a quick study when it comes to treat-catching, Gus's charm lies in his complete inability—and apparent disinterest—in mastering the same skill. What has made the clip resonate with so many viewers is not just the slapstick comedy of Gus's failed attempts—it is the innocence in his face, his sheer lack of awareness that anything is amiss. The video has left Instagram users in hysterics, many flooding the comment section with affection for Gus's sweet demeanor. "Not a thought behind those gorgeous eyes," one viewer said. "You don't have to be smart when you're pretty," another added. "He's trying his best ma'am," a third viewer said. "Bet Gus's has a great personality," another added. "We have been working on his catching skills for a while, and he just cannot seem to get it—yet!" McGarry said. "This video is just a fun look into Walt and Gus's personalities as dog brothers—and a small segment of Gus's journey to learning some new tricks!" 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
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Council explains why it 'heavily redacted' grooming files, delaying police probe
Manchester council has responded to accusations that it 'heavily redacted' files the police needed for investigations into grooming. The local authority was criticised in the report commissioned by Andy Burnham which found that issues with information sharing are causing 'significant delays' in investigations and prosecutions of grooming gangs. It comes after GMP whistleblower Maggie Oliver revealed that some victims involved in Operation Green Jacket have been waiting several years for their abusers to be charged. The police operation into historic child sexual exploitation in Manchester was launched in 2019 ahead of the first report in the mayor's independent assurance review which looked into how GMP failed to investigate cases in the early 2000s as part Operation Augusta. READ MORE: M60 traffic LIVE updates as motorway CLOSED both ways with huge delays after eight-vehicle crash READ MORE: Attempted murder investigation launched after man stabbed on street The latest report in Mr Burnham's review praised GMP for getting better in dealing with grooming, but still raised some concerns. Sign up to the MEN Politics newsletter Due North here Among them were issues with information sharing which are now being resolved through new agreements with local authorities. The report, written by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), singled out Manchester council for criticism, revealing that some material provided by the local authority took months to arrive and was 'heavily redacted'. According to the report, Operations Green Jacket and Bernese have been 'particularly affected' by delays caused by these issues. In the report, the inspectors said: "Material provided by Manchester City Council took many months to arrive and was so heavily redacted that some pages contained only a few words. This made it impossible to assess the evidential value of the information." There is now a dedicated point of contact at the council who can review information requests, the report said, and investigators can view unredacted documents remotely, which is 'far more efficient and effective', but means they have had to start the process again. Manchester council chief executive Tom Stannard said the local authority has to abide by 'strict laws' relating to the sharing of personal data but admitted that there were occasions in the past when the town hall had been 'too cautious around redactions'. He also said that staff were searching through paper records dating back decades which 'inevitably' slowed-down the process. He said: "As an active partner in Operation Green Jacket, we are absolutely committed to supporting Greater Manchester Police's efforts to bring grooming perpetrators to justice. This includes giving the police access to all the information they need to conduct investigations. "In doing so, we have to abide by strict laws around sharing the personal data that we hold with others, including the police. At the same time, we want to ensure the police have everything they need to build a case. "This involves a complex legal balancing act and as the HMICFRS report makes clear, navigating the complications of data sharing laws is a national issue. "We had to ensure that information was correctly provided so that it could be used [to] support prosecutions and could not be challenged by defendants' legal representatives "Because we were searching through paper records dating back decades, the process was also inevitably slower than if we had been extracting information from computer files. "Earlier on in this investigation, we accept that there were instances where in trying to do the right thing in the right way we may have been too cautious around redactions. "But, working closely with the police, we've addressed this and developed new information-sharing protocols which we understand are proving effective and are considered model of good practice. "As chief executive, I want to ensure that the council is doing everything we possibly can to support investigations. I will be writing to the Chief Constable to seek assurance that information sharing is working smoothly and there's nothing more we can do to assist. "We continue to commit staffing and other resources to supporting Operation Green Jacket and work closely with the police to this end. "We all want the same thing. To see justice for those children who were so badly let down in the early 2000s and to see perpetrators locked up."
Newsweek
04-07-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Owner Notices Bernese Mountain Dog Changing Color, Reason Goes Viral
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 Bernese mountain dog with vitiligo has melted hearts online with his unusual appearance. With their black-and-brown fur, Bernese mountain dogs have very distinctive markings that make them instantly recognizable. But one adorable pup, named Bauer, certainly stands out after losing his regular markings and developing an almost-entirely white fur coat instead. Bauer has vitiligo, an uncommon skin condition among humans and animals that causes skin to lose its natural pigmentation. As vitiligo develops, it progressively destroys the melanocytes and causes the affected area to turn white or pink. A dog's fur covering the affected skin may also turn white, as in Bauer's case. Although he has a different appearance, Bauer refuses to let his condition get him down. From left: Bauer the Bernese Mountain dog is seen before losing his markings. From left: Bauer the Bernese Mountain dog is seen before losing his markings. @bauerthebmd / TikTok His owner, from Twin Cities, Minnesota, shared an adorable post on the dog's dedicated TikTok account (@bauerthebmd) showing the gradual progression of his vitiligo. The slideshow of images shows Bauer as a puppy with seemingly no signs of the condition. The next image shows him fully grown with minor white patches dotted around his face, which soon developed into a face covered in white fur. As the condition progressed, Bauer was left with a white face, white legs, and a trunk that is a mixture of black-and-white fur. By now, Bauer has lost almost all his pigmentation and is almost entirely white. Parts of his front legs still hold the rich brown color, but he has lost all of his usual markings. Indeed, his owner said that he's "not a Great Pyrenees," despite looking remarkably like one. Since the slideshow was shared online on May 13, it has gone viral with over 472,000 views and more than 64,000 likes on TikTok at the time of writing. There are two types of vitiligo: focal, which affects only one area; and generalized, which causes white patches across the body. The condition will usually spread to its full extent within three to six months of the first appearance, according to PetMD. From left: Bauer the Bernese mountain dog rests outdoors. From left: Bauer the Bernese mountain dog rests outdoors. @bauerthebmd / TikTok It is thought that most cases of vitiligo in pets are hereditary, PetMD suggests, but breeds at a higher risk of developing it include rottweilers, dachshunds, golden retrievers, Labradors, German shepherds, and German shorthaired pointers. Internet users can't get enough of Bauer's extraordinary appearance, which has led to almost 300 comments on the viral TikTok post. One comment reads: "Bro switched up, he's a Great Pyrenees now." Another TikTok user wrote: "Your Bernese identifies as a golden retriever." A third person posted: "He ran out of ink!" A fourth commenter added: "I've never seen vitiligo spread across the whole body before, so cool! He's a stunner!" Newsweek has contacted @bauerthebmd via TikTok for comment. 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? We want to see the best ones! Send them in to life@ and they could appear on our site.
