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Newsweek
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Hysterics As Runt of Dalmatian Litter Shows How He's 'The Bravest of All'
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. Animal lovers' hearts have melted over a tiny Dalmatian puppy proving his courage against a much-bigger adversary. The Stone family, who post to TikTok under the username @thestonestory101, are proud owners of two Dalmatian dogs, who recently had a litter of puppies. The family's page is full of videos of the puppies growing up and getting their spots (and yes, even watching One Hundred and One Dalmatians together), and one video from June 7 has proven particularly popular. Viewed more than 5.2 million times, it shows the two parent dogs in a room with one puppy—the runt of the litter. The term is given to the smallest and weakest puppy, which can mean extra challenges including a higher risk of health issues during the first week of life, according to Rover. In the video, the mother dog stays close to her pup, licking him and standing over him protectively. The father, meanwhile, doesn't seem sure of what to make of him, and walks cautiously over for a sniff. The runt isn't putting up with it, however—and, tiny as he is, he barks and growls at the much-larger dog; the dad jumps back in fright. In the end, the puppy wins the standoff, and dad walks away, with the runt's tiny noises helping him stand his ground. "The runt is the bravest of all," their owner wrote in the caption. TikTok users loved the sweet clip, many rushing to make references to Disney's One Hundred and One Dalmatians. "Where's the other 100 pups?" one asked, with another posting: "I'm sorry all I see is Pongo, Perdita and one of their pups." And a third commented: "PLS BE CAREFUL IF YOU SEE A WOMAN WITH HAIR THATS HALF BLACK AND HALF WHITE." Others laughed at the father Dalmatian's reaction to his feisty son, with one writing, "The dad is like 'what in FREAKING HELL is this thing,'" and their owner replying: "He's no help!" A Dalmatian puppy stands its ground indoors against its father. A Dalmatian puppy stands its ground indoors against its father. TikTok @thestonestory101 While domestic dogs are descended from wolves, and male wolves help with the raising of cubs, male canines have lost this instinct, and may be a hindrance to the mother and human helpers when it comes to caring for puppies, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC). Some dogs may be jealous of the litter, while others who want to play may be too rough with them. The male dog's company could also be a distraction and cause stress to the mother, and it is advised to wait until around six weeks to begin socializing the father with his puppies. Newsweek has contacted @thestonestory101 via TikTok for comment on this story. 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.
New York Post
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
101 dogs rescued from alleged puppy mill in NC home
Over a hundred dogs have been saved from an alleged puppy mill in North Carolina that was so cramped and dirty that it mirrored a scene from the Disney classic, 'One Hundred and One Dalmatians.' The SPCA of Wake County and Raleigh Animal Control rescued the poor pups from a Raleigh home on June 4 after a complaint, according to the SPCA's Facebook page. 'They were housed in egregious conditions, surrounded by their own waste, packed five or six to a cage and stacked floor to ceiling, or free roaming in cramped quarters and filth,' the nonprofit explained. Pomeranians, Yorkies and Doodle mixes were among those rescued, and according to Scripps, some of the hounds were pregnant or nursing as well. Pomeranians, Yorkies and Doodle mixes were among those rescued from the Raleigh home. Facebook/SPCA of Wake County The team at the SPCA of Wake County is giving the canines some much-needed TLC. Facebook/SPCA of Wake County The SPCA shared photos of the fur babies getting much-deserved pampering two days after the rescue. 'These dogs have been getting the spa day of their lives—and their first taste of fresh air, possibly ever. Our medical team is hard at work treating each dog's individual needs (lots of skin and dental issues), and the matted dirty fur is coming off in heaps,' they explained in a Facebook post. 'We're seeing a lot of smiles from these guys—This is the biggest moment in these dogs' lives, and we are feeling so grateful to be a part of their healing.' On June 10, the organization shared the happy news that the first rescue, Jaime, was adopted after they 'removed two pounds of fur, thick with painful mats.' 'His new mom promises to spoil, love, and groom him the way he has always deserved,' they said in the post.
