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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tender Moment Nurse Mare Adopts Orphaned Foal As Her Own Has Us in Tears
Tender Moment Nurse Mare Adopts Orphaned Foal As Her Own Has Us in Tears originally appeared on PetHelpful. Welcoming a new baby into the world can be one of life's greatest gifts, but sadly, birth doesn't always go to plan. Utah hairstylist and horse owner @shelbylockhart witnessed this tragedy firsthand after her new foal's mama sadly passed away shortly after bringing her little one Earthside. The orphaned foal refused milk replacer, but Shelby had another plan. She found a nurse mare, or a lactating female horse with no foal to feed, and hoped that the two would connect despite suffering devastating losses. What happened next brought Shelby and thousands of viewers to tears. This mom and baby couldn't be more perfect for one another! These two were meant to be family! This mama horse accepted the new foal with no hesitation or stress, and once the little one latched, she was just as content. It's hard to believe that both of these beautiful horses suffered massive losses just days before they met one another."So how does it work with a nurse mare?" a commenter asked. "She has to have a baby in order to produce milk. Where is her baby? Are they weaned, and you just keep using her to foster other foals?" Baby horses only nurse for the first 4-6 months of life, so producing milk for even longer could be exhausting to a mare. Sadly, this mama horse lost her foal as well, so she's producing milk to feed a baby who's no longer around. That's why these two are a perfect match despite suffering immense heartbreak. It's such a gift to see this moment unfold, but I can only imagine how Shelby and the other equestrians in this video were feeling. This was the silver lining after two tragedies, but it's also the beginning of a beautiful relationship between this adopted mom and daughter. It's heartwarming to see how quickly and naturally these horses have bonded, even if it wasn't Plan A. Nurse mares like this new mom are an absolute gift to the equine world, though she never would have met her foal if it weren't for selfless horse owners like Shelby. We can't wait to see what's in store for these two! Looking for more PetHelpful updates? Follow us on YouTube for more entertaining videos. Or, share your own adorable pet by submitting a video, and sign up for our newsletter for the latest pet updates and tips. Tender Moment Nurse Mare Adopts Orphaned Foal As Her Own Has Us in Tears first appeared on PetHelpful on Jun 4, 2025 This story was originally reported by PetHelpful on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
CBS News
06-04-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Inspired by late mother, Wisconsin man rides Peloton to fight Parkinson's
A Wisconsin man is cycling towards a cure for Parkinson's disease . Dozens of bikers are set to take off in an annual Wisconsin fundraiser called Peloton4Parkinson's at the end of April. "This all started from, you know, a son who loved his mom," Eric Tostrud, P4P director, said. Tostrud's mom, Judy, battled the chronic neurological disorder for 15 years. It was his love for his mother — and movement — that made him want to do something more for the Parkinson's community. Peloton4Parkinson's was founded in 2016 and started with just one person on a spin bike and has since turned into a powerful movement. In the last decade, it's brought in more than 3,000 bikers and raised $500,000. "What I did is I took this frustration that I had over my mom having to deal with his disease, that I knew was eventually going to take her down, and channeled it somewhere," Tostrud said. While no longer Earthside, Tostrud knows his parents are proud. "I just know that they're looking down on this and are just going, 'What did you do?'" Tostrud said. Tostrud also owns and operates "The Zone" gym in Hudson, Wisconsin. It offers group fitness, personal training and Rock Steady Boxing, which is a boxing fitness class specifically designed for people living with Parkinson's. The class combines movement and muscle work to enhance balance, strength, agility and quality of life. His students keep him fighting the good fight. "I see smiles on their faces, when maybe there wouldn't be. That's what, that's what keeps me moving forward," Tostrud said. Peloton4Parkinson's kicks off with a Research Panel Presentation on Friday, April 25 at Tattersall Distillery + Event Center in River Falls. The main event, featuring 11 spin ride options, is from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 26 at The Zone. There's also a silent auction happening throughout the weekend. One-hundred percent of P4P proceeds go towards Parkinson's research, through both national and local initiatives. Tostrud said riders can even join virtually. Register to ride here.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dad's Unconventional Way of Practicing Diaper Changes Has the Internet Rolling
Preparing for baby takes on many forms. There's just so much to learn and the experience has expecting parents expanding their minds as they wrap their heads around their new role. This dad-to-be is all in when it comes to practicing for when baby arrives. He's got his dog in on it, too. Prepare to be charmed because the way he practices diaper changes is quite amazing. Dad wants to get diaper changes right so he needs to practice. Who better to practice on than their very willing dog. How cute is this pupper?! The scene is adorable. Dad's put on a funny Adam Sandler-esque voice, and he's barefoot. He's over the pack-and-play with the diaper changer attached making all these cute daddy sounds. He's changing someone's diaper ... but baby hasn't arrived yet. Once mom-to-be gets closer it's clear who it is. The cutest dog ever! The most calm dog ever! Her name is Roxy and she is clearly the baby! "She said, 'Well I am a baby so I guess,'" one commenter wrote. It's the way she looks back at the camera with those sweet eyes that really gets know about the baby shower, the baby gear, even the baby classes to prep parents-to-be for their little one once they are Earthside, but there's always more to know. Here are some extra tips to prepare for baby's arrival from seasoned parents. The big one is how to set up your house. It's not exactly about baby proofing as you have a bit of time before baby starts crawling around, but more about making it best for new parents to navigate. Consider where the crib is in relation to your bed. Is there a clear path for sleepy middle of the night feedings? Is the lighting ideal for you and baby? Sorting these details out may make for a smoother transition into parenthood. Talking about finances and child care with your partner is also a solid idea. You'll want to come to an understanding on each of your thoughts on these matters and hatch a plan — and even a backup idea. It's all about creating a game plan with your partner, in particular, regarding what each of your responsibilities may be. Will you be taking turns doing diaper changes in the night? Will your partner help with the feedings? Will the household duties shift? Talking about this ahead of time may be helpful. Just like learning how to change a diaper is. Just ask this dad ... and puppy. They are ready!
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
'You've completed my childhood dream': Kids' letters addressed to Anne McClain reflect hopes, fears, jokes from Spokane and beyond
Mar. 9—Spokesman-Review reporter Nick Gibson is in Orlando, Florida, to report on Anne McClain's and NASA's Space X launch from the Kennedy Space Center. Follow along in print and online at Are you scared to go to space? What does zero gravity feel like? Can you help me understand science? Would you be on my YouTube channel? Thousands of queries addressed to Army Col. Anne McClain, Spokane born and bred and soon bound for the International Space Station, poured in from Spokane and beyond in a letter writing campaign organized by McClain's high school math teacher. Shari Manikowski is perhaps McClain's biggest Earthside cheerleader, though a mass of inquisitive and encouraging kids are giving her a run for her money. Manikowski coordinated the campaign from school kids sharing praise, testimonies of alien encounters and asking questions of the astronaut, scheduled to launch into space her second time on Wednesday. Manikowski rallied her network of former pupils over her 24 years teaching at Gonzaga Prep who have gone on to work at schools around Spokane, as well as Montana and California, who then spread the word at their respective schools. "Some of these kids that had their kids write letters, they were sitting in my class the last time Anne was in space, and now they're teachers," Manikowski said, beaming as she sifted through manila folders overflowing with messages from students. On McClain's first mission to the ISS in 2018, Manikowski was a dedicated observer from the planet below, running outside to catch a glimpse of the ISS each time it was expected to twinkle over Spokane. Her students at the time would keep track of McClain's time in space, marking each of McClain's 204 days aboard the ISS. "We counted the number of days until she went to space on the board, and then once she was in space," Manikowski said. "I was able to keep in contact with her, so I would send emails and stuff with questions." Now, a new generation of space fans is doing the same. A seemingly endless stream of letters were still pouring in the week of McClain's launch, from local schools, including Adams, Hamblin and Roosevelt Elementary, Yasuhara Middle School, Assumption Parish School, Cataldo and All Saints Catholic Schools. Letters came in from as far as Pretty Eagle Catholic Academy on the Crow Reservation in Montana and St. Paul High School, southeast of Los Angeles. Manikowski has connections at each school where students jumped at the chance to write a letter or color a picture for an astronaut. "What I'm touched by in the letters is the number of kids that say, 'I love you,' " Manikowski said. "We can hate people without ever meeting them — these kids love somebody, they feel connected." Greeting cards in envelopes addressed "to space," folded up notebook paper and construction paper artwork fill Manikowski's living room as she continued to collect notes for McClain. She's already sent photos and manila envelopes full of messages to the astronaut and will leave more with her mother while McClain is in space. From silly to encouraging to inquisitive, kids didn't shy away from pouring their hearts and minds out to McClain. "Anne are you scared to go to space? Anne are you planning to go to the moon?" Amara from Adams wrote in loopy pencil script. "I love that your a astronaut and your a girl." "Your the brightest star of all!" Hugo Smith from Hamblen wrote. "I am proud of you and your so sigma," Abdul, from Yasuhara, wrote using internet slang that means "extremely good and also widely used as a nonsense term and meme online," according to Merriam Webster. Many were eager to share their own cosmic discoveries with the astronaut: "I'll get proof aliens are real! I have seen a UFO before ya know! It had aliens!!!" One used the opportunity to invite McClain to be featured on their social media accounts: "Please download and play Brawl Stars on the space station while recording it and send it," a student requested along with detailed instructions for the U.S. Army Colonel and flight engineer to record, download and play the video game from space. Questions largely centered around how typical Earth behaviors may be different on the space station, from sleeping to walking to using the restroom to vomiting. Some asked the astronaut for homework help. Some asked what spacewalks feel like, if she ever gets bored or how it feels to see Earth, "knowing it's so big yet it looks small out there," Los Angeles sixth-grader Indy asked. Some hoped for McClain's reassurance facing their existential concerns. "What can you predict in the future for our planet?" Olivia from California asked. "What happens when our planet dies? Is there any other planet out there that can sustain life as well as Earth can? I think that's pretty unsettling," asked a Yasahura pupil, writing their I's with a heart and signing the letter "from a random flabbergasted kid." Some shared personal fears and experiences in school: bullies, feeling unintelligent or ostracized from their peers. "I love being me, but others stop me from doing that, what advice do you have?" a California sixth-grader asked. Many kids see themselves in McClain, hailing from Spokane with the same lifelong fantasies of space travel. "You've completed my childhood dream, thank you," one letter reads. "You should know that you are helping kids pursue their dreams while you are pursuing your own dreams," Yasuhara's Isabella Turner wrote. "I just want you to know you have made the biggest impact on showing young women and girls they can make their dreams come true," Abbigail White wrote from Yasuhara. Even those outside of Washington feel her inspiration as a female astronaut. "The thought of becoming a professional scientist has always appeared as an unrealistic dream, but after constantly watching and reading about the steps you took and the obstacles you overcame have shown me that an unrealistic dream can become a guaranteed career with a determined mindset like yours," wrote Valentina, a sixth-grader from Mark Twain Middle School in California. "Now, every challenge that I encounter appears as another opportunity to be more like you." The letters included a chorus of support and appeals to safety. Kids sent prayers, reminders to stay smart and sane. Resoundingly, a sense of pride emanated from letters, Yasahura students giddy at the thought that someone who went to school right across the street from them at Gonzaga prep is headed to space for the second time. "Know that everyone at Yasuhara and everyone in Spokane is cheering for you all the way," wrote Elsie King in red colored pencil with a drawing of a NASA spacecraft. "Have fun and return back safe." Elena Perry's work is funded in part by members of the Spokane community via the Community Journalism and Civic Engagement Fund. This story can be republished by other organizations for free under a Creative Commons license. For more information on this, please contact our newspaper's managing editor.
