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Newsweek
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Nightmare Unfolds As Dogsitter Tries To Put Puppy to Bed: 'Help Me'
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 woman who agreed to look after her sister's puppy never expected how chaotic the night would become. Roberta Burton, 56 and from Nottinghamshire in the U.K., recently spent time at her sister's home in Surrey after agreeing to look after her home and Maltipoo puppy, Paddy, while she was away. "Paddy has lots of energy," Burton told Newsweek of the 6-month-old pup. "When I say a lot of energy, I mean the zoomie type." "At 11 o'clock at night, I was absolutely shattered, and said, 'Right, Paddy, it's time for bed'," Burton added. "It had been a long day. But Paddy had other ideas; he thought it was play time, and thought it was a game." Zoomies, also known as the frenetic random activity period, is a way for dogs to release excess energy, and often happens at night, according to the American Kennel Club. It is completely normal behavior, particularly for puppies, who take plenty of naps throughout the day along with huge bursts of activity—which, unfortunately for Burton, happened to Paddy when she was trying to go to bed herself. In a video to her TikTok account @burtysblog on June 2, viewed over 413,000 times, Burton pleads with Paddy to get into bed. But the pup clearly isn't ready, as he's sprinting all around the room, jumping on the sofa and flying off again, so fast he comes across in the video as almost a blur. "As I tried to pick him up to put him in, he jumped over my hands," Burton told Newsweek, "jumping over me, under me, on top of me." Roberta Burton tries to catch Paddy, left, who sprints around the room through her arms and legs, right. Roberta Burton tries to catch Paddy, left, who sprints around the room through her arms and legs, right. TikTok @burtysblog Burton tries her best to catch the pup, but it just adds to Paddy's fun, as he expertly dodges out of her grasp and in between her legs—even as she tries throwing a blanket over him to trap him. Burton resorts to getting on her knees and begging Paddy to relax and go to bed. At one point, Burton lies across a footrest in despair. And, adding insult to injury, Paddy then lies on the footrest beside her—only to sprint away again when she raises her head, leading Burton to plead: "Help me, Jesus." In the end, Burton gives up, and sits quietly on the floor trying to calm herself—and Paddy then jumps on her repeatedly, trying to get the game going again. "I'm not playing," Burton tells him, refusing at this point to even look at him. And in response, he gives out a high-pitched bark. The video ends with the battle finally won, as Burton approaches the camera with a finally tired-out Paddy in her arms. And she told Newsweek that it was all thanks to her 84-year-old father, who had been in the next room. Her dad walked in, said, "Don't be so dramatic," called Paddy a good boy, and had him in his crate asleep almost immediately. Left, Burton despairs as Paddy waits for the game to begin again, and right, the moment she captured the pup. Left, Burton despairs as Paddy waits for the game to begin again, and right, the moment she captured the pup. TikTok @burtysblog TikTok users were in stitches, with one commenting: "In the dog's defense, it does look like a really fun game." "This had me crying with laughter, I can't stop watching it," another posted, as a third wrote: "When I say I laughed I LAUGHED. Your sister owes you a spa weekend for this!" And one comment read: "I've watched this about 10 times, possibly the funniest thing on here." Burton told Newsweek her sister was also "crying with laughter" when she saw the video of Paddy's "shenanigans"—and told Burton, "Next time, give him cheese." "Why didn't you tell me that before?" Burton asked, awarding the pup the ultimate nickname: Paddy the baddie. 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.
Miami Herald
08-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Target's move into this massive market will delight customers
Pets aren't just animals anymore - they're family. And for millions of Americans, that means treating them like one. Outfits, birthdays, premium food, spa days - you name it. Retailers have noticed. According to the American Pet Products Association, pet spending in the U.S. hit $151.9 billion in 2024, and analysts project that number will keep climbing. Related: What you need to know about Target's self-checkout Trust me when I say I get it. When people ask me if I live alone, I always say, "Nope-I live with my son." Then I proceed to show them a picture of Bentley, my fluffy, 10-year-old Maltipoo, in a ridiculously cute hoodie. Now one major player is making a bold push into that space, and fans are already buzzing. Image source: Target Target has officially overhauled its pet brand, Boots & Barkley, with a massive relaunch designed to take on competitors like Chewy, Amazon, and even Walmart. The private-label refresh introduces more than 150 new products across treats, toys, apparel, and accessories. While Boots & Barkley has been around since 2009, this is its biggest reinvention to date. It comes at a moment when shoppers are willing to splurge on their pets, even as they cut back elsewhere. Related: Here's what the average American spends on their pets each year "Pets are part of the family, and our team went all in to create the refreshed Boots & Barkley brand to bring joy to pets and their parents," said Amanda Nusz, Target's senior vice president of merchandising, essentials, and beauty. Target says around 70% of its shoppers are pet owners, so when the team spotted a major gap between basic pet gear and the more premium, design-forward stuff, they saw an opportunity to elevate their offering - without jacking up prices. Boots & Barkley now leans hard into style, function, and value, all while keeping over half the items under $10. While Target is no stranger to private-label dominance (think: Good & Gather and Threshold), this move is about much more than merchandising. It's a strategic play to grab a larger share of the booming pet care economy. Competitors like Walmart have expanded their offerings and even launched in-house brands. Meanwhile, Chewy continues to dominate in convenience and autoship services. Target's refresh aims to blend both - offering premium design and value, with the ease of in-store pickup and same-day delivery. The company has also subtly expanded shelf space for pet products in many of its remodeled stores and is highlighting the new line in its app and weekly circulars -suggesting this isn't a seasonal bet, but a long-term category push. With pet spending projected to hit $157 billion in 2025, this category could be one of the most lucrative growth areas in retail. My pup Bentley's already eyeing the new collection - and I have a feeling a full-blown shopping spree is in his very near future. Someone hide my Target app. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
A 4-foot, 2-inch giant fights against NIH cuts that affect her
NEW YORK (PIX11) – In the past three months, the Trump administration has cut the National Institutes of Health's 60,000 research grants by about 800, and counting. While that represents just over one percent of all NIH research grants, the financial value of those grants far outweighs their number. Community CloseUp: We're in your neighborhood So far, more than $2.3 billion in research has been discontinued, or nearly 5% of the NIH's yearly research budget of $47 billion. The Trump administration this month also proposed slashing the NIH budget for next year by nearly half. This year, meanwhile, it's worth noting that nearly one-third of discontinued grants were for research being carried out in New York. One New Yorker who's taking an active stance to prevent further cuts points out that the value of the research goes far beyond each project's price tag. Lauren Ruotolo, 48, has been a direct recipient of NIH research, as well as a participant. 'I never thought that I was that different,' Ruotolo said in a recent interview at her apartment, with her Maltipoo, Dutchie, sitting beside her on the sofa. In many ways, Ruotolo isn't particularly different from any other author, content creator, public speaker or influencer. She did, however, talk about one way in which she stands out. 'I have McCune-Albright syndrome,' she said. 'It's a very rare disease.' The disease strongly affects bones as they grow, beginning at birth. It creates cysts on bones, which fill with blood. 'At the age of eight, I actually stopped growing,' said Ruotolo about the effect of her condition. That has not kept her from going anywhere or doing anything. Still, she said that she's fully aware of the challenges that she, and other people with disabilities, face. It's transformed her from being only a bone disease patient to also becoming an advocate for people with disabilities. She said that one issue in particular is front and center in her advocacy. 'America's crown jewel is biomedical research,' she said, as she pointed out that most of that research is funded by the NIH, which is the largest funder of biomedical research in the world. 'The amount of cuts that have been made is a significant issue,' said Ruotolo. 'At the end of the day, it affects patient care.' She speaks from personal experience. 'I go and I get poked and prodded in every single test that you can imagine,' she said, describing a process in which she's been involved for more than 15 years. Ruotolo has been one of a variety of patients in studies and treatment of her rare bone disease at NIH headquarters, in Maryland. She said that while it's extremely thorough and time-consuming, it's time well spent – all of the time. 'I got to meet children with [McCune-Albright Syndrome],' she said, 'and they got to see me, and I got to tell them that it's going to be okay,' among the many benefits she said that participating in NIH research on her condition has given her and others. However, during a recent visit to Capitol Hill to advocate for fellow differently-abled Americans, she said, one major development occurred which showed her how under attack many programs are. '[At] the agency at the NIH that my study is in,' Ruotolo said, '17% of the staff was cut that day.' It was part of an effort to cut up to 20,000 jobs ordered by Kennedy, whose department, HHS, oversees the NIH. In explaining the cuts recently, Kennedy said that the point of them is simple. 'We're eliminating redundancies,' he said. 'We're streamlining the agency.' Most of the grants HHS has cut are related to HIV / AIDS; transgender health; diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare; and COVID. Also, while more than two-thirds of the cuts are in states that voted blue in the 2024 election, red states are by no means immune, with the remaining one-third of the reductions. 'It seems like this is just the start,' said Noam Ross, executive director of rOpenSci, a data-science non-profit that has collected and analyzed details from scientists directly affected by the grants' cuts. 'This is going to have huge impacts in the long term,' Ross said about the reductions in research funding. 'These grants are planned out for years, and then can take five years, six years, seven years, to complete this research because it's difficult, complex scientific work.' 'And they can only do that [work],' he continued, 'if the government is going to make a commitment, and keep its promises.' When the Trump administration does not keep the promises that the federal government made to back research, Ross said, the result is something that affects patients like Ruotolo, as well as the rest of Americans who'll need high-quality healthcare at various points in their lives. Ruotolo, who describes herself as being no different than anyone else, is able to be no different – despite her rare disease – because of treatments and innovations made through the NIH. That point is not at all lost on Ruotolo. She said that it's motivated her to increase the number and frequency of her trips to Washington, D.C. to lobby legislators and policymakers, and to try to prevent more cuts. She said that she's also been speaking out on social media, and on other platforms, as well as writing letters and other content, about preserving and restoring NIH research. She's also encouraging as many people as possible to do the same. 'Because I don't want to just sit at home and be upset and be angry and scream at the TV or just scroll on Instagram,' Ruotolo said. 'I can't just sit down, and not do anything.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to PIX11.
USA Today
19-04-2025
- Health
- USA Today
Watch Tyrion the Maltipoo 'doing zoomies' in a custom wheelchair a year after paralysis
Watch Tyrion the Maltipoo 'doing zoomies' in a custom wheelchair a year after paralysis At first, Tyrion's owner was devastated with her dog's diagnosis. But the pooch's positive attitude and adaptability to his wheelchair changed everything. She says he 'comes to life in his wheels.' Show Caption Hide Caption Watch this paralyzed dog on the move thanks to a custom wheelchair Tyrion, a dog from Boise, Idaho, who became paralyzed due to a rare autoimmune disease, gets a second chance to run again thanks to a custom wheelchair. One day last March, Dagmar Gudmundsson and her 7-year-old dog Tyrion were relaxing at home in Idaho when she noticed something was off: Tyrion was walking weirdly. At first she thought it was in her head but soon she knew something wasn't right with the Maltipoo (a cross between a poodle and a Maltese) "I wasn't freaking out, but it was just off," Gudmundsson told USA TODAY from Boise. "I'm cautious (so) I took him to vet anyways, and I'm glad I did, because within four hours, he lost all function in his back legs." Gudmundsson, who has had Tyroin since he was 8 weeks old in 2017, said the dog had been healthy all his life and that his vaccines were up to date, so the incident came out of nowhere. "It happened so fast," she said. "Like we were literally playing fetch, and four hours later, he was paralyzed. It's not like he had a fall or slip or anything. It was really scary and confusing." A plethora of tests later, the vets concluded that Tyrion has an autoimmune disease. "It's likely he had it his whole life, but it was lying dormant," Gudmundsson said. 'Ready to do anything' While the incident shattered Gudmundsson, she decided you would give it her all to help Tyrion heal. "It was so scary, and I was devastated," Gudmundsson said. "I got this dog when I was 20 years old, and he's been with me through break-ups and job changes and moving and everything that comes in your 20s. He means everything to me, so I was ready to do anything." Once the diagnosis came in, Tyrion's treatment started. He started taking medication to get the inflammation in the spinal cord settled down. Fortunately, that did not take too long, and Tyrion soon started physical therapy and red light therapy. He was put in a wheelchair about two months later. Tyrion loves his wheels Tyrion, named after the infamous "Game of Thrones" character Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage), has been paralyzed for a little more than a year but his diagnosis had not deterred his spirit. "He really does come to life when he's in his wheels," Gudmundsson said. She explained that Tyrion is not in his wheels 24/7 but wears them for about an hour or two every day when he goes for walks and to socialize with other pups. "The reason being is that he can drag himself around the house and in our backyard really easily," Gudmundsson said. "He's only really in the wheelchair when we're going outside or going for a walk on concrete or gravel where it wouldn't be safe for him to drag himself around." Videos of Tyrion zooming around in his wheelchair have garnered immense popularity on social media, and Gudmundsson said he loves his wheels. "His favorite activity is being in his wheelchair and doing zoomies," she said. "Especially around other dogs because when he's in his wheelchair, he can actually keep up and zoom around with everybody and you can just see how happy he is doing that." While other dogs and pups initially get scared around Tyrion and his wheelchair, they eventually warm up to him, Gudmundsson said. "Other dogs are typically a little standoffish at first and it'll take maybe 15 or 20 minutes of us being at the park for everybody to finally warm up to him and be like, 'OK, you're cool," Gudmundsson said. Humans, on the other hand, are quick to respond to Tyrion. "Everybody thinks he's the cutest thing, especially in his wheelchair," Gudmundsson said. "It's a pretty cute sight and with his custom license plate, people love that." Advice for pet owners in similar predicaments Tyrion and Gudmundsson are now happily settled into their lives. Tyrion still has therapy sessions and goes for hydrotherapy on an underwater treadmill once a week. But the journey has been filled ups and downs. "I was pretty depressed those first few months because I just felt like I had lost this," Gudmundsson said. "It was a huge, huge shock. But it was actually Tyrion, who while I was crying, would drag his little butt over to me and be like, 'Are we gonna play?' Are we gonna go for a walk?'" For people in similar situations, Gudmundsson said the best way to start the healing process would be to "admit it is terrifying and heartbreaking." "He adapted so quickly so I had to get over the fact that he's not sad (and) I don't have to be sad," she continued. "It is so devastating and that's OK to feel all of that, but it really does get so much better with time. Things just fall into a routine, and it gets easier. You get used to this new version of your dog." She added that documenting her journey on TikTok helped her connect with pet owners in similar situations. Wag & Wheel Gudmundsson now hopes to raise more awareness about pets with disabilities. She has started her own line of products with images of wheelchair dogs on them. "In the early few months, I felt really proud of myself for putting in the work and effort, so I would try to find a shirt or a hat or something with a little wheelchair dog on it that I could wear proudly," Gudmundsson said. When she didn't come across anything appealing, she decided to start her own line of Tyrion-inspired products, Wag & Wheel, and is aiming to launch a collection of hats, T-shirts, sweatshirts and tote bags. "I can't be the only one who wants to be proud of their pet and wear a shirt or a hat with something that represents their pet," Gudmundsson said. "I'm excited to make sure other people can have the opportunity to have these things, too." Gudmundsson said she plans on giving a portion of profit away to rescues and sanctuaries that focus on disabled animals. "I feel really fortunate," Gudmundsson says. "I mean Tyrion has just the best attitude and is so go with the flow. He brings me back down to Earth most days because he's just happy and chill and just happy to be here." This story was updated to fix a typo. Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
The National
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
My Own Home: Kanupriya Saraf's two-bedroom apartment in Dubai Marina
The TV area of the apartment, where Ms Saraf lives with her Maltipoo puppy and a house helper
