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Newsweek
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Tears at Shelter Dog Realizing He's Back After a Day of 'Adventures'
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 TikTok video showing a shelter dog's heartbroken realization that his day of "adventures" was over has left viewers in tears. In the video, the creator posted footage of Lector, a 5-year-old male dog, whose demeanor visibly shifts as he understands his return to the Broward County Animal Care shelter in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Lector appears to understand suddenly that his day of fun is over, and rests his head sadly on the center console of a car. "Lector realizing he's back at the shelter after a day of adventures," the creator captioned the video. "Lector is looking for love, a quiet place to sleep and an arm he can rest his head on. Please consider adopting this sweet soul … Mellow, walks great on a leash, knows to sit for treats." Stock photo: A golden retriever looks out of a car window. Stock photo: A golden retriever looks out of a car raw emotion displayed by Lector resonated deeply with viewers who urged those close to Fort Lauderdale to adopt him. One TikTok viewer commented: "My heart is broken! Thank you for giving this precious baby a break from the shelter. I pray that someone adopts this baby … It always hurts me to see all the babies needing forever homes. But for some reason this baby has been on my mind and heart." Many users expressed admiration for those who take shelter dogs on these "day out" trips, acknowledging the emotional toll it must take. "I don't know how you are able to do these doggy day out dates, I couldn't go through with it," one wrote. "Thank you so much for taking him out, I hope he finds a forever home soon." Another user offered a supportive perspective to those feeling the sadness: "The people who think they 'couldn't do this' don't understand what it's like for these babies in the shelter," they wrote. "Any break, even for 15 minutes, is a huge deal for them! It's of course sad to bring them back, but you made a huge difference for them during their shelter experience!" @fablinds Lector is looking for love, a quiet place to sleep, and an arm he can rest his head on. Please consider adopting this sweet soul 💔 • Lector #A2417161 • Broward County Animal Care • Fort Lauderdale, FL • 5 years old • Male, neutered • Mellow, walks great on a leash, knows to sit for treats 🤍 @BrowardCountyPetOfTheWeek @BCAC Volunteer @Julie ♬ Stuff We Did - Michael Giacchino Dogs Know When They Return to the Shelter Newsweek previously spoke to Ana Arias, marketing manager at the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia (HSNEGA), about dogs' awareness of their return to the shelter—and if they are really as perceptive as they seem. Her response? They absolutely are. "We have witnessed dogs realizing they are back at the shelter," Arias said. "We need to remember that they are highly sensitive to smells, and they know once they are back, first because they know where they live, and, most probably, they can even smell and recognize where they are." The dogs' reaction to returning is somewhat like "Cinderella after the ball," Arias added. While they might have the most magical day out, their reality is still a life of waiting for safety and connection. Despite the widespread emotional response to Lector's video and numerous comments expressing interest, a second clip from the creator revealed a heartbreaking update: Lector has yet to receive any interest or visits from potential adopters. Newsweek reached out to @fablinds for comment via TikTok.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Lector Mascarenhas, Dempo's new GS, sets top goal for the club
Lector Mascarenhas will be based at the Dempo Academy in Old Goa Panaji: Dempo Sports Club have confirmed the appointment of Lector Mascarenhas as their new general secretary. A former international, Lector played for Dempo between 1985 and 1989, before moving to Customs & Central Excise. He was the assistant commissioner, Central Goods and Service Tax at the Margao divisional office at the time of his retirement in 2021. 'It feels great to be back at Dempo,' said Lector, a member of the Goa squad that won the Santosh Trophy in 1984. 'I am honoured and privileged to be appointed as general secretary. At Dempo, I played my best football. After so many years I am back here.' Lector was also part of the India squad for Super Soccer matches against the visiting Sao Paolo FC from Brazil in 1984 and of Dempo, Shrinivas Dempo, welcomed Lector back to the club. 'Lector is a multifaceted person and his vast experience as a top-class football player as well as his administrative experience will undoubtedly help to raise the standard of the DSC Academy, the Pro-league and I-league teams,' said Shrinivas. Disciplined and organised, Lector is not new to football administration, having served as general secretary at the Goa Football Association (GFA) in 2022-23, after Caitano Fernandes was elected as the president. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch online với TMGM TMGM Đăng ký Undo 'The priority is to see that Dempo is at the top again. Given my experience as a player and secretary and even in my dept (at Customs and Excise), I feel I fit the role,' said Lector. Five-time national champions Dempo returned to the I-League last season. Coached by Samir Naik, Dempo even managed to reach the second spot in the standings after the first five rounds with only three foreign signings instead of the maximum six. However, injuries and transfers saw them go through a rough phase, but they eventually finished strongly in seventh place. Their key focus in the past decade has been the residential academy in Ella, Old Goa, which has produced promising talent. Recently, their very own Jodric Abranches was the only representative from Goa in India's SAFF U-19 winning campaign with Bibiano Fernandes as coach. 'I have to oversee objectives, especially the residential academy. There is nothing better than an academy. The academy is a place where you get everything, technical part, discipline, diet. It's a great opportunity to look into it, so that we can continue producing quality players,' said Lector. Lector has signed a one-year contract with Dempo which can be reviewed and re-signed annually. 'I would need time to see what is happening at the club. But of course, I feel I will be in a position to interact with youngsters and motivate them as well. Having achieved off the field, in that sense I can be of help to them,' said Lector.
