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9 News
4 days ago
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- 9 News
Pet dog hailed a hero after couple's home goes up in flames
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here A pet dog has been hailed a hero after helping its elderly owners - the grandparents of Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee's wife - escape their burning home. Little Jack Russell Vivienne alerted elderly couple Helen and Geoff Packer when their fire alarms failed to activate after their home on Glen Avenue in Unley Park went up in flames about 3am. The Packers, who are grandparents of Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee's wife Maisie Packer and members of a prominent Adelaide business family, were reportedly asleep when the fire broke out. Little Jack Russell Vivienne alerted elderly couple Helen and Geoff Packer when their fire alarms failed to activate after their home on Glen Avenue in Unley Park went up in flames about 3am. (9News) According to the Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS), the home's fire alarms did not activate due to the external nature of the fire's origin. It started in the carport before rapidly spreading to the home's roof. The couple's house was extensively damaged by fire, with the estimated cost of damages reaching $2 million dollars. "It's a pretty bad day for them, they've lost most of their house. However, the Jack Russell dog has woken them up and they're unscathed," MFS' Gideon Douglas said. "Hundred per cent that dog needs some treats today," he said. Little Jack Russell Vivienne alerted elderly couple Helen and Geoff Packer when their fire alarms failed to activate after their home on Glen Avenue in Unley Park went up in flames about 3am. (9News) Little Jack Russell Vivienne alerted elderly couple Helen and Geoff Packer when their fire alarms failed to activate after their home on Glen Avenue in Unley Park went up in flames about 3am. (9News) Neighbour Scott Fox tried to contain the fire with a garden house before firefighters were on scene. "I thought if I could get some water on the exterior of the building it might not be able to catch it but it was raging, it was pretty hot," Fox said. The Packers, who have resided at the property for three decades, are insured, but are unsure about rebuilding due to their ages. This article was produced with the assistance of 9ExPress . South Australia Adelaide fires animals CONTACT US Auto news: BYD speaks out about their ongoing battle with Tesla.
News18
5 days ago
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Jack Russell, Ex-England Keeper-Turned-Painter: 'Probably Earned More Money...'
Last Updated: Former England cricketer Jack Russell, now a painter, paints daily, often cricket-themed works, and sells globally. Painting portraits in an upscale area of London, former England wicketkeeper-batter Jack Russell remains as quirky as he was during his cricketing days. Russell maintains a social media presence to promote his paintings globally, but he avoids phones and isn't on WhatsApp. The best way to contact him is via email, and the most likely place for an in-person meeting is the Chris Beetles Gallery in central London. At 61, Russell was known for his unconventional batting stance and wearing sunglasses on the field. Behind the stumps, he donned a worn-out hat like it was part of him, and his quick hands secured his place among England's finest wicketkeepers. Over 20 years after retiring from county cricket, Russell stays connected to the game through his paintings. A visit to the gallery on Ryder Street offers cricket enthusiasts a nostalgic experience. With many of his followers being Indian, Russell recently painted a portrait of Ranjitsinhji, the first Indian to play for England. 'Just every year I try and paint somebody from history. Last year I did ex England captain Douglas Jardine, a very controversial character from the Ashes. 'This year I chose Ranjitsinhji, one reason being the rich history of the man. If you study him and look at his career, he's a colourful character, stroke player, a bit of a trailblazer. It is one of my favourites in the exhibition. 'With India and England playing currently, I thought it was the right time to do it," Russell was quoted as saying to PTI. What Does Jack Russell Like More – Cricket Or Painting? Talking to Russell, one feels that he loves cricket, but painting more. 'I retired from England cricket in 1998 and I retired from County Cricket in 2004, so over 20 years now, it's gone quickly, but very busy just painting. It's the only skill I've got left, so I just paint every day. That's what I do. That's my job. So I just paint, paint, paint. I have been doing it for about 35-36 years now. That is longer than my playing days," Russell said. Growing up, Russell always had an interest in art, but he only started painting seriously during rain breaks in cricket games in England, often frustrating his teammates. Although not motivated by money, some of his work from the 2019 Ashes series has sold for as much as 25,000 pounds. Has he made more money as an artist than a cricketer? 'Yeah, I think so, because in those days, we got pretty well paid, but it's not what they get paid now. These guys now, if you play for England for five or 10 years, then you shouldn't have to work again. If you're careful with your money, you'll be fine. 'But I don't do it for the money. I do it for the addiction and the love. But yeah, I probably earned more money now painting than I did playing. I'm just so lucky to have two jobs that I love doing. 'And even if I had to have another job and paint pictures, I would do it. But luckily, because people buy my pictures all over the world, it allows me to keep painting and I don't have to get a proper job." Russell toured India twice, first for the Nehru Cup in 1989 and again for the 1996 World Cup. He hasn't returned since. He considers his painting of the Brabourne Stadium during an exhibition game among his best work. 'I loved India and Pakistan. I had such great time on the days off. You know, we could go off then and do your own thing. I'd go down to the local market and sketch local people. 'At various points, I had people knocking on my hotel room door asking to be painted. And I used to sit in a restaurant at night and get my canvases out and paint people sitting in restaurants, and musicians and things, and the local landscape. 'I used to pain on the street with my England shirt but got moved on by the police which is fair enough as it caused bit of a problem. 'I could spend the rest of my life there. I just had such a great time painting in India and Pakistan. And I did some nice stuff in South Africa," Russell said, fondly recalling interactions with Sachin Tendulkar and Javagal Srinath, his teammate at Gloucestershire. 'He could bowl quick," Russell remarked about Srinath. Is Jack Russell Still Following Cricket? Russell likes to stay updated on cricket. If he's not at the ground, he follows live scores. Despite painting daily, he visited Lord's for the third Test between India and England. 'I have probably watched more of this series than I should have done because I should have been painting pictures of people. But it's been quite enthralling." As a wicketkeeper, he enjoys discussing his peers and has advice for Jamie Smith and Rishabh Pant. 'There's been so many good wicketkeepers out there. I would say in my time, Alan Knott and Bob Taylor were my two heroes. 'But I used to like watching Syed Kirmani. I watched him a lot when I was younger. I thought he was a good keeper." Regarding current wicketkeepers, Russell said, 'Rishabh Pant, you've got to watch him play. You've got to, whether he's batting or keeping wicket, you've just got to watch the guy. So he's an entertainer. 'And it's great to see that he's back playing cricket too (after the car accident). I think the young lad, Jamie Smith, I think he will end up being England's greatest ever batsman wicketkeeper of all time because the guy has got a lot of skill. 'He's a big guy, but he's quite agile. And his batting is so strong. I mean, you could put him into Gilchrist bracket, the way he hits the ball." Does Pant have any weaknesses in wicketkeeping? 'He's going to make mistakes because there are technically things that need to iron out. But he'll do brilliant things and he'll make mistakes as well, but most keepers do. 'But keeping in England is quite a difficult place to get wickets. So he's not going to be perfect here, but his batting is so strong. 'There's some work he needs to do (in wicket-keeping), standing up to the stumps, only minor adjustments. I'm going to tell him if he asks me. But they're small things and they're probably just small mental things about vision and what balls to expect where," Russell concluded before returning to his passion for painting. Get latest Cricket news, live score and match results on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : India vs England Jack Russell Off The Field view comments Location : London, United Kingdom (UK) First Published: July 16, 2025, 19:34 IST News cricket Jack Russell, Ex-England Keeper-Turned-Painter: 'Probably Earned More Money...' Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. 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Time Out
6 days ago
- Time Out
This oceanfront California hotel has a stick library for dogs to choose from
Picture a place so attuned to dogs' needs that there's even a library for them—a dog stick library, that is, where they can choose a stick to trot to the beach with. Along the lines of the Little Free Library, the dog stick library offers the chance for a dog to browse, select the best stick and run off with it—with the thought that later they will put a stick they no longer want there for another dog to choose. That's the case at the Sanctuary Beach Resort in Marina, California, located roughly two hours south of San Francisco and less than 15 minutes from Monterey. My family chose to go there for a few nights with our Jack Russell terrier after seeing the cute stick library on Instagram. As you can guess, however, the sticks are most often replenished by humans. 'Dogs have a tendency to take them, but they don't bring them back,' says resort general manager Sylvain Briens wryly. The stick library is just the start at Sanctuary. The moment you enter the lobby, you see a sandwich board welcoming guests' dogs by name, with a little buffet at their level that holds water and Milk-Bones. When you check into the room, you'll find a complimentary dog bowl with your pup's name on it, plus Milk-Bones and poop bags. You can also order room service for your four-legged buddy: a bowl of puppuccino whipped cream, for instance, or the barkuterie board, which is a bone-shaped platter holding more treats. In the backyard off the lobby, a lush grassy area proves inviting to dogs, including several wicker dog beds for them to chill while their humans have a beverage or just sit and relax. Dogs are welcome on the beach (though they need to be leashed) and across 16 out of the resort's 19 acres of sand dunes. Some areas are cordoned off as a sensitive habitat, where snowy plovers lay their fragile eggs. (You might also encounter a ton of velella velella creatures washed up on the beach.) Our dog was a little frightened of the loud surf but insisted on getting her paws wet, only to race away when water swirled around her legs. Swimming isn't recommended here according to a sign at the beach entry because of powerful ocean currents, but you'll see surfers in their wet suits trying to catch the waves. Luckily, a heated outdoor pool and hot tub (for humans) make swimming easier than in the ocean. The hotel's on-site restaurant Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette has a dog-friendly patio with a 'pawtio menu' for your dog including the 'ultimutt breakfast' and 'throw me a bone'—smoked bone marrow. Salt Wood offers incredible cuisine because of ready access to seafood fresh from the ocean, plus fruits and vegetables from nearby orchards and farms. (We drove through Watsonville and Gilroy to get there, home to an annual strawberry and garlic festival, respectively, while Monterey hosts an annual artichoke festival—all three happen over the summer). I loved the fresh steamed clams with Gilroy garlic confit butter and leeks; my husband blissed out on the Monterey Bay clam chowder with surf clams and bakers bacon; and we all 'helped' our daughter manage the massive and delicious 12-ounce dry-aged New York steak with wood-grilled greens and chimichurri. Salt Wood is open daily for dinner and seasonal happy hour and open Saturday and Sunday for weekend brunch. Guests receive a card for a complimentary glass of sparkling wine in their welcome package upon check-in. One afternoon, we took the ocean immersion yoga flow class at the resort, taking a tip from our dog to do 'downward dog.' The class is held in a room where the walls flicker with projected ocean waves and a large screen at the front shows live cam footage of the actual surf. We were guided through a relaxing and fortifying practice by Andrea. There are also yoga classes on the beach and other experiences like sound baths, guided meditation, journaling and Pilates at various reasonable price points. The yoga class we took costs $22 for a 50-minute session. The Renewal Studio & Spa at Sanctuary has a relaxation room and three treatment rooms for facials and massages. The resort also offers seasonal classes for a slight upcharge, like making a decoupage craft with oyster shells left over from Salt Wood (other shells go to the Wild Oyster Project to fortify San Francisco Bay reefs or to local farms to be ground up and used in compost). The team does a lot of work to create fun for guests. If you come in June, the resort is offering a Smith's Blue Butterfly Guided Experience with local butterfly experts. The endangered Smith's Blue Butterfly is drawn to the Marina Dunes Preserve, where intentionally-planted native seacliff and coast buckwheat support the creature's fragile habitat. The second night we had a s'mores 'bondfire'— bonding at the bonfire. Along with a wood-filled cauldron set ablaze by resort staff and encircled by Adirondack chairs on the beach, you get a branded lunchbox filled with the s'mores ingredients, plus long sticks for roasting. You can also book this as a fondue and wine experience. At sunset, the beach was absolutely beautiful as squadrons of pelicans passed overhead and kids and dogs enjoyed roaming the dunes. It was chilly but we had brought hats and sweaters and enjoyed staying out past the time that darkness fell. The bonfires are available for all guests, lit nightly. We loved our oceanfront suite with a king bed and pullout sofa, and a private back patio to sip coffee and watch the surf about 60 feet away. Housing at the resort consists of 20 bungalows and villas, either single or double storied. There are eight room categories for the 60 units. The resort was built in 1999, and in October 2023, it embarked on an eight-month renovation of all the rooms, and the decor is inviting with tones of earth and dark blue, with binoculars and books on local flora and fauna to be found inside. I especially liked the Grown Alchemist lightly fragranced bath amenities. While we loved being so close to the water, beachcombers made our dog give warning barks very early in the morning, so if your dog is similar and you're not morning people, you might opt for a coastal view suite instead to sleep in. On the other hand, the chance to potentially see whales from your patio—Briens says they see them several times a week—is too exciting to pass up. Rooms are available for $329 to $1,500. Because of the parking configuration, guests usually leave their cars at the front and are taken to their room via golf cart. As for that adorable dog stick library, since our dog is a terrier (cool fact I learned: 'terrier' comes from the French 'terre' for 'earth,' meaning that they like to tunnel down to chase rabbits and other burrowing creatures) and not a retriever, she was initially uninterested. My husband ingeniously bound a Pupperoni treat to one of the sticks with a hair tie, and thus we were able to get the image at the top of the story. Even if a dog doesn't particular care for sticks, it still makes for a fun photo!
New York Post
14-07-2025
- New York Post
Gruesome video captures NYC pit bull mauling Percy the Jack Russell: ‘So much pain'
A Queens pit bull suspected of routinely attacking local pups just mauled a Jack Russell mix named Percy after jumping through a broken fence, the injured dogs' owners told The Post. Percy's traumatized owner, David Baldwin, 48, said he was walking his beloved little pooch the morning of July 3 by Broadway Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria when a tan and white pit bull who slipped through a nearby yard's damaged fence 'jumped in the air' and 'clamped down' on his pup's ribcage. Surveillance video shows Baldwin screaming, 'Help! Help!' as he fought and kicked the four-legged attacker off his 17-pound pet. 4 Surveillance video shows David Baldwin screaming, 'Help! Help!' as he fights off a pit bull attacking his Jack Russell mix Percy. Provided by David Baldwin A neighbor eventually bolted from his home to help fend off the pit bull and another female pit bull from the same yard who tried to join in on the melee, the video shows. 'Eventually, I got away, and my dog was bleeding, and I was scratched up and bleeding and crying and screaming,' Baldwin recalled. 'So then I ran off, and my dog spent three days in the ICU after getting stitches and a lot of medication, and the list of treatments that they did for him is three pages long,' he said. The fence that the pit bulls escaped from bears a sign that reads, 'You may be in danger of losing your teeth and not realize it!' The attack left Percy with multiple broken ribs and other injuries — costing Baldwin more than $8,000 in veterinary bills, he said. 4 The attack left Percy with multiple broken ribs and other injures — costing more than $8,000 in veterinary bills. David Baldwin Percy, who Baldwin described as 'a cuddler and a lover,' still trembles when he hears sounds from the video of his attack, his owner said. Baldwin said he went to his local precinct to file a police report but that cops told him they'd be unable to do anything about a dog-on-dog incident. 'They tossed the paper in the can and sent me on my way and said all you can do is sue the guy, and I was like, 'Are you serious?' ' Baldwin said. A bill pending in the state's legislature aims to close the loophole that only makes dog-on-human attacks a crime. It's been dubbed 'Penny's Law,' after a 16-pound 'happy little' Chihuahua pup Penny who was attacked by a pair of pit bulls on the Upper West Side in May. Baldwin eventually filmed a now-viral TikTok video outside of the Astoria home that houses the pit bulls, warning dog walkers to stay far away. The video led NYPD Officer Sarah Frankel, an 'animal-cruelty liaison' in the 24th Precinct, to reach out and take a report on the incident to at least officially document the attack, Baldwin said. 4 The tan and white pit bull is believed to have attacked other dogs, too. Provided by David Baldwin The same tan and white pit bull that attacked Percy is believed to have wounded more dogs during at least three separate attacks in recent months, according to other pet owners. Samuel Gutierrez said he was walking his Shiba Inu, Stella, on April 15 when the dog leaped over the fence and bit his dog in the groin. Stella was 'bleeding out' as he was forced to tackle the pit bull to the ground. 'I was scared because anything could happen to me,' Gutierrez said. 'The dog could have bitten my face, could have attacked me. These pit bulls are very strong, so he could have easily just gotten out of my arms to continue to attack my dog.' As Stella escaped, the pit bull's owner emerged from the home to pick up his dog but 'refused to acknowledge' the attack, Gutierrez said. Stella was left with a 7-inch wound to her groin and another bite on her back, requiring stitches and antibiotics, her owner said. The injuries left her unable to walk for weeks and cost Guitierrez roughly $3,000 in vet bills, he claimed. 'At this point, I'm traumatized. My dog is traumatized. I don't walk her around the streets anymore. But even though I walk her on different streets, she's traumatized … She starts shaking,' he said. Guitierrez also filed a 'dangerous bite' report through Officer Frankel. Twelve 311 complaints have been made since September 2024 to report unleashed dogs and animal neglect at the home, according to city records. 4 The pit bull was able to escape through a dilapidated, gaping fence with a sign that read 'You may be in danger of losing your teeth and not realize it!' Brigitte Stelzer A citation was issued by the city Department of Health to repair the fence roughly a year ago, but repairs were never done, a Big Apple official told the Post near the home. Baldwin ultimately wishes repairs could be made to fix the fence once and for all to keep pets and people safe. 'My vet bill was $8,000, and this is resulting in so much pain for my dog and for me, money and heartbreak for people who shouldn't have to go through this because we know where the dog is, and we know it can get out of its fence,' he said. 'It could be a toddler's face next time. … If the fence was secure. I wouldn't worry about walking by,' he said. The Department of Health did not respond to a Post request for official comment.
North Wales Chronicle
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Camilla smitten with Battersea puppy as she opens dog-friendly garden
Camilla declared 'I'd have taken him' when told the once homeless tiny Jack Russell cross had found an owner during a visit to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. The Queen officially launched the garden, co-designed for dogs by TV gardener and author Monty Don, at the charity in south London after it was first unveiled at the Chelsea Flower Show before moving to its new site. She told guests who included celebrity supporters Amanda Holden, Sue Perkins, David Gandy and Dame Jacqueline Wilson she had followed the garden's progress. She said: 'I feel like I've watched it grow up. 'I saw it at the planning stage, I saw it at Chelsea, and I've seen it here, where it's going to be so wonderful for all the dogs to roam around.' Camilla has taken in three rescue dogs from the famous animal sanctuary over the years, with her latest pet called Moley, but she said the animal was left at home because of the hot weather. An image of the Queen cuddling Moley was later released with some tips from Battersea, the charity she supports as patron, on keeping dogs cool in hot weather. The photograph on the official royal family X account had the words: 'Whilst Moley was keeping cool at home, he wishes he could have been reunited with some of his old friends!' When the Queen first arrived, she was greeted by some of Battersea's more cuddly resident dogs, including seven-week-old Dipsy who she tickled behind the ear. It was a fantastic afternoon at @Battersea – we are so grateful for all that you do! 🐾 Whilst Moley was keeping cool at home, she wishes she could have been reunited with some of her old friends! Check out some of Battersea's top tips for keeping pets cool in the heat… 👉… — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) July 14, 2025 When told by Nake Florin, the charity's behaviour manager responsible for animal wellbeing who held the diminutive puppy in one hand, the dog had been adopted by one of the charity's staff she made the group laugh with her comment about missing out on the dog. Broadcaster Holden later said she made Camilla laugh when she told her about her husband's response to their rescue dog Mini rolling onto its back for its stomach to be tickled whenever he sees the pet. The TV presenter, a Battersea ambassador for 12 years, said of her partner: 'My husband said why can't you be more like that.' She said about the Queen: 'She's just one of those people that's genuinely nuts about dogs.' During the visit Camilla toured the dog-friendly garden, which features a lawn, trees and shrubs, and saw one of the pets jump into a small pond and run about the borders. Don said later: 'It wasn't about relocating a Chelsea garden, Chelsea was a stage of the journey to here and I quite like the fact it's changed. 'We haven't just plonked down a Chelsea garden, we've changed the site and made it work for the dogs. 'We wanted the dogs to run and leap and jump and roll and sniff, whereas at the Chelsea garden it was too precious.'
