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Yahoo
a day ago
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Singer Jahiem charged with animal cruelty for the second time in 4 years
R&B singer Jaheim was charged with six counts of animal cruelty and booked into a Georgia jail earlier this month, according to Fulton County Police Department records. Fulton County Animal Control Officers first responded to a call on April 27 about a large, copper-red dog roaming through a shopping mall parking lot looking malnourished, according to the arrest affidavit. Officers found the dog tied up to the back of an RV and left unattended. An unknown male approached officers in an aggressive manner saying, "We not taking the dog," and explained he was outside doing work on the RV, the affidavit states. Animal control left without any further incident. The following day, police accompanied animal control workers to the site, where they encountered the man. He became "irate" and initially refused to identify himself, according to the affidavit; then he stated he was the singer Jaheim, whose legal name is Jaheim Hoagland, the court papers say. Jaheim took the dog out of the kennel for officers to see, and the animal appeared "severely emaciated and his rib cage was protruding through the skin," the affidavit stated. The singer was given a written warning and the officers said they would return to obtain the dog's veterinarian records and do a reassessment. On April 29, animal control received an additional complaint about another of Jaheim's dogs that looked emaciated, the affidavit read. The singer allegedly moved his RV to different locations in the Atlanta area until a search warrant was executed and he was found on May 1. The "Just in Case" singer from Tucker, Georgia, was arrested that day and released on May 2 after posting a $35,000 bond, records show. Six of his dogs found in the RV — named Tweet, Tip, Taka, Tink, Timber and Tanger — were found to not have "adequate food, water, sanitary conditions and ventilation," court documents stated. There were four American pit bull terriers, one French bulldog and one hound type mixed breed found. Three of the dogs were puppies, according to the court records. The puppies were found in kennels with urine and feces covering the floor in an RV with no air circulating, according to the affidavit. They had overgrown nails and some had feces on their paws. The Frenchie canine was found missing patches of hair from its rear end, the affidavit stated. Jaheim is scheduled to appear in court on June 2. It is not clear if the 47-year-old singer has an attorney. Jaheim was previously charged with third-degree animal cruelty in 2021 after officials found multiple emaciated dogs at his New Jersey home, including one that was in such poor condition that it had to be euthanized. Officers found six dogs in crates in separate animal crates in Jaheim's driveway and an additional nine dogs in "in varying stages of emaciation," according to a September 2021 press release from the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office. This article was originally published on
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Millennial Pet Parents Will Love This Classic ‘90s Throwback Dog Plush — ‘It Was Too Cute To Give to My Dog'
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. More from SheKnows How Do You Raise Good Kids in a Terrifying World? Author Melinda Wenner Moyer Has Ideas Today's Top Deals How Do You Raise Good Kids in Terrifying Times? 'Hello, Cruel World' Author Melinda Wenner Moyer Has Ideas Think Spring! Target Just Added Tons of Gorgeous New Patio Items Target Is Having a Can't-Miss Spring Sandal Sale for Circle Members Remember waking up on Saturday morning and eating breakfast in front of the TV, flipping through your favorite cartoons? That is nostalgia at its finest, and now your dog can enjoy your favorite childhood cartoons, too. The Nickelodeon for Pets store on Amazon has Rocko's Modern Life plush toys and millennial pet parents agree that these toys are a shared favorite in their households. The Spunky Plush Toy from Nickelodeon for Pets comes in either a six-inch or nine-inch size and is an adorable plush rendition of the pup from the '90s cartoon. Spunky features embroidered details and comes with a squeaker inside to keep your pup entertained. And Spunky isn't alone — you can also pick up Rocko himself, his best friend Heffer, or a three-piece set of all three character plushies. $9 Buy Now 'Adorable little Spunky that squeaks!' one five-star reviewer wrote in their review. 'My little Frenchie loves him! Great quality and very durable so he won't get destroyed too fast.' Another pet parent wrote, 'Adorable 90's throwback dog toy. I used him as my Halloween companion as I went as Rocko. I don't intend to give him to either of my dogs lol. They have enough toys this guy is my own little plush keepsake.' 'Very durable and a fun nostalgia for me as a millennial,' another person wrote, with someone else adding, 'It was too cute to give to my dog. This ended up being mommy's toy instead.' Okay, fair enough. Pet parents need plush toys sometimes, too! So if you want to feel a little bit nostalgic, check out the full spread of Rocko's Modern Life plush toys and grab one (or all three!) for your dog — and yes, maybe one for yourself, too — and give your dog the same kid of joy you experienced watching Saturday morning cartoons back in the Top Deals from SheKnows Is Walmart+ Worth It? Giada De Laurentiis' Newest Cookbook Is Packed With Italian Super Food Recipes Stanley Tumblers Now Come With New Leakproof Lids & Customers Are Raving About Them Best of SheKnows 20 Best Cat-Approved Toys on Amazon to Treat Your Fur Baby — All Under $30 We Did the Research & These Are the Best Flower Delivery Services for Mother's Day 10 Affordable Lookalikes of the Clinique Black Honey Lipstick, According to TikTok
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
FedEx driver spots woman's dogs, doorbell cam captures what happens next
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. TikTok viewers instantly became obsessed with a Ring doorbell camera perfectly capturing a delivery driver's reaction after spotting dogs sitting at the front door. Dog owner Jen told Newsweek via TikTok that she was sitting on her couch when she heard the doorbell sound go off. Curious as to who was there, she pulled out her phone to check the Ring camera. "I brought it up on my phone and saw her and could hear Louise, she's the Frenchie in the video, I babysit her for a friend of mine," she said. "But she was so excited." The Ring camera footage, which was shared in an April 28 TikTok video under the account @hiimjennifer20, showed the driver bending down in disbelief. She started laughing at the sight of the dogs, admiring their precious faces. Meanwhile, you could hear the French Bulldog scratching at the door in a desperate attempt to say hello. Jen realized both the driver and the dogs needed more than a quick glance at each other. They needed to meet. "I saw the FedEx driver so excited and seemed to want to meet her, so I got up to let her meet my dogs," she said. "It made her whole day." Screenshots from an April 28 TikTok video of a FedEx delivery driver stopping and admiring the dogs waiting at the front door. Screenshots from an April 28 TikTok video of a FedEx delivery driver stopping and admiring the dogs waiting at the front door. @hiimjennifer20/TikTok The first dog ran out to greet the driver, sniffing and inspecting her. Jenn held the other dog as she stepped outside. The driver immediately went to give the dogs pets, obsessing over their smushed faces, a distinguishing characteristic in these canines. Jenn shared in the caption of the video that the driver's reaction also made her whole day. FedEx provided Newsweek with the following statement regarding the video: "What a heart-warming interaction! We're proud of the hard work of our team members, and we're thankful when customers, fur-covered and otherwise, show their appreciation." As of Tuesday, the clip reached 125,200 views and 10,300 likes on TikTok, with viewers falling in love with the genuine joy the delivery driver had when meeting the dogs. "Omg you can hear the tappy toes!!" wrote one user. Another pointed out: "When she tucked the tag in so she could enjoy the full experience." A third person said: "I would be the worst FedEx driver wanting to pet all the puppies!" 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
6 days ago
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- Newsweek
Hearts Melt at How Puppy Picked Owners: 'When You Know You Know'
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. The moment a French Bulldog puppy "chose" her owner has melted hearts on social media in a viral video. Megan Lasuzzo, 35, from north Texas, posted the now-viral clip to TikTok earlier this month of her dog Olive as a puppy making a beeline toward her amidst a pile of dozing littermates. "Olive is a French Bulldog, and she's 5 years old," Lasuzzo told Newsweek. "We got her during COVID and when we first met, she walked right over her brothers and sisters to get to me. At that moment, I knew she was my puppy." In the video, a baby Olive pushed her way over a cozy pile of sleeping pups, climbing across to reach Lasuzzo, her head popping up with immediate interest. The video's text overlay reads: "When you know you know." The love affair only continued when Lasuzzo held Olive in her arms, receiving lots of joyful licks and love. While puppies aren't fully developed, studies have shown their behavior can indicate their personalities when they grow up. A 2022 study found that puppies who show more boldness and curiosity and are willing to approach new objects and people are generally less fearful as adults and grow into more confident dogs. "She's been with me ever since—five wonderful years now," Lasuzzo said. "I shared the video on TikTok because it's one of those small, sweet memories that still makes me smile. I never expected the response it got, but it's been so lovely seeing how many people connected with it." This isn't the first time a dog has "picked" their owner. Earlier this year, a golden retriever puppy melted hearts when he made it clear who he was going home with, while an adorable Cocker Spaniel puppy made his interest in his new owner clear in another sweet viral video. TikTok footage from the moment Olive chose her owners. TikTok footage from the moment Olive chose her owners. @olivetheadorabull/TikTok TikTok Users React With 153,000 views and 16,000 likes on TikTok, users couldn't get enough of the puppy-human meeting. "I feel like she recognized you from another life," wrote Chelle. While Cat posted: "Omg she said there is my mom!" "Brought tears to my eyes. What a beautiful baby you have there," wrote user Mrsalias. Some shared similar experiences from picking their own pets. "My Frenchie did the same thing," ljubicayee wrote, while Morgan commented: "This is exactly what mine did... and it's been 5 years.. Can confirm its a soulmate." 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
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lilo & Stitch team share behind the scenes secret to filming beloved alien
Lilo and Stitch has been brought to life in live-action, which proved an interesting challenge for the creative team when it came to the Disney film's loveable blue alien Stitch. The remake tells a familiar story. Exiled to Earth, the unruly alien forms an unlikely bond with lonely Hawaiian girl Lilo (Maia Kealoha) while also contending with the alien forces sent to retrieve him. Director Dean Fleischer Camp shared with Yahoo UK the innovative ways that they created the character on set, which ranged from a puppet to a real-life dog. "Actually, there's a really funny story [about Stitch on set]," the director says. "So to answer your question: we had a ton of different solutions to that. I think each shot is kind of its own problem to solve so we had a plushie, we had this amazing puppet. Seth Hayes, who would be operating it. Sometimes it was Maia's acting coach Sarah Errington would be in a Luma key hoodie in a corner or whatever. Sometimes Stitch was a dog named Dale, a Frenchie. "But the puppet, which is the most lifelike one of those options, Maia actually grew such an attachment to this Stitch that even in scenes where they were not acting together at the end of the night Maia would insist on giving him a kiss goodnight. "We'd have to go to the truck, the puppeteers would get him out and she'd say goodnight to him." Sydney Agudong, who plays Lilo's sister Nani, said it was a real "collaboration" on set when it came to Stitch's recreation. At the end of the night Maia would insist on giving [Stitch] a kiss Fleischer Camp "From the start, Dean and the VFX team were all like, 'OK, so look, this is going to be a collaboration. We also don't know what we're going to be using and what stuff because everything was so chaotic.' "There's so many different dynamics that went into it. We had a puppeteer and Seth was incredible, and then we had my acting coach, who wore a grey suit sometimes, and Maia's acting coach, and then we had the tennis ball and the X, and then there was a bulldog at some point in time, so we could get the chaos of running back and forth with our eyeline. "Which is funny, it was a whole bunch of different things so it's hilarious. But it worked out really well, I hope." When the original came out in 2002 it helped redefine what it means to be a family, showing that not only is family not perfect but it can also mean more than just being linked together by blood. This sentiment is reflected in the remake because for the creative team it felt just as relevant now as it did two decades ago. "The original sets such a beautiful theme with that," Agudong says. "And I think that because we're doing a live action we get to go deeper because there's humans involved. So we're having this human connection between Stitch and Maia, and they really, really do love each other. "I think that the family that we created on set and everybody, cast and crew, we all were a family and I think it showed through the film in that sort of way. It's just the through line with Lilo and Stitch, that nobody gets forgotten whether you're by blood or you're not, everybody's family if you want it to be. And that's Hawaii in general." Producer Jonathan Eirich shared this sentiment, as he adds: "The most beautiful story [is] this idea of Ohana and the family you're born with and the family you choose. "I think this notion of a found family, and that they can get you through anything and can accept you with your flaws and everything else [is beautiful]. In this lonely world that we're in, you want to believe that there's someone out here that can accept you for who you are, and I think that's a beautiful message. "And in some ways, I think the original animated movie was almost ahead of its time and it was so progressive at that moment, so it's so nice to be able to bring this back for a new generation right now and sort of find a way to explore that message even further in a live action environment." "I think with [live-action] actors you kind of create even more of that empathy," he adds. "I think you can really feel that and that notion of how much everyone in the story is longing for something and how beautiful it is when they find each other at the end." What helped them recreate this magic was, of course, Maia Kealoha who plays the live-action half of Lilo and Stitch. The actor was five when she was cast, but even at such a young age she led the production in impressive ways. "She was a dream," Agudong says of her co-star. "She really was a pro and she was always open to imagining everything. She kept me on my toes, this was her first job and she was consistently excited, open and ready to just imagine and create. You can't ask for a better partner than that. "And to know that she loves what she does so much and has worked hard to grow that way, she was teaching me a lot too, so it was wonderful." "Our hearts melted from the second we met her," Camp adds. "She really did add so much to this with her enthusiasm and imagination. "I feel like a lot of times movies that have a really young kid in the cast, they're often playing themselves, Maia actually crafted a performance — she's not Lilo. Even though she's an amazing Lilo, she doesn't share anything in common, they'd be like pals but from across the cafeteria. It's a real crafted performance, and she's actually using the acting tools that we helped her refine in preparation, and she's incredible." Eirich went on: "I do think Maia is just so herself. Like she is more confident in herself than I am as an adult, and I do think that's what Lilo is too. "Lilo so singularly herself, and I just think that's such a beautiful thing and it was that thing that we felt the first time we saw her. She sent us her casting tape when she was five years old, we cast her when she was 6, so it's incredible to find someone that young who could do what she did in this movie. "I do remember my first impression was like 'oh it's so clear that this kid is dragging her parents to the audition, and not the other way around.'" Lilo & Stitch is out now in cinemas.
