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Newsweek
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Woman Receives Message From Robot Vacuum, Not Prepared for What It Says
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 notification a robot vacuum sent to the owners of a potential new rug in the bathroom left the couple in stitches after they saw what caused the alert. Aubrey Fetté shared a video on her TikTok account @zeebatheibizan earlier this week about how her husband received a notification on his phone from their vacuum. The vacuum detected a new carpet in the bathroom and wanted to check whether or not to begin cleaning it. "We get all of the usual alerts from our vacuum, like getting stuck, or the dust needs to be emptied," Fetté told Newsweek. "But this was the first time that it had identified a rug in our house." Red flags went up for the couple as they knew full well there was no new rug. Her husband looked at the app, which gave a very distinct outline of the rug in question. He immediately knew the culprit: the couple's 1-year-old dog, Leo. Screenshots from a July 14 TikTok video of a woman realizing what the vacuum detected as new rug was the dog. Screenshots from a July 14 TikTok video of a woman realizing what the vacuum detected as new rug was the dog. @zeebatheibizan/TikTok The Borzoi spends about 90 percent of the day sleeping, Fetté said. He'll lounge on his side, looking "flat as a pancake." And given the dog's long hair that mimics a shaggy rug, it is no wonder the vacuum got confused. "When the vacuum asked if we wanted to try carpet cleaning, my husband immediately said 'no,'" she said. "Can you imagine the chaos of a vacuum trying to 'carpet clean' long, silky Borzoi fur?" Fetté couldn't stop laughing at the vacuum's confusion. In the clip, she added a cut-out picture of Leo sleeping on his side and placed it on top of the detected "rug," showing viewers the vacuum's perfect outline. Leo stayed in his spot, unafraid of the vacuum. Nothing could disrupt him from his nap, which is pretty typical. Fetté said he's the "epitome of unbothered." "He does not bark at people who walk past the house," she said. "He doesn't worry about his barky, bossy little Chihuahua sister. In fact, this morning, his brother, Argos the Ibizan hound, sat directly on his head. And Leo did nothing." 'Unbothered King' The TikTok video instantly went viral, bringing in over 3.4 million views and 656,000 likes within two days. People obsessed over both the dog being an "unbothered king" and the precision in the outline. "It's crazy how perfectly dog-shaped it is," wrote a viewer, while a second commenter echoed: "It drew such a good picture of a dog." Another person joked: "It said, 'Ma'am, this carpet is dirty.'" 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
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Doggy Day-Care Worker Soon Learns Great Dane 'Doesn't Realize' How Big He Is
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 giant canine, unaware of his size, hilariously took the doggy day-care worker by surprise when he didn't shy away from getting close. Despite Great Dane dogs usually standing anywhere between 28 and 36 inches, they often think of themselves as lapdogs. This affectionate breed of canine always wants to be by their owner's side. Or, as a recent TikTok video from @andysdoggydaycare showed, these gentle giants will happily be near any human willing to give them attention, even if it oversteps boundaries. In a July 10 TikTok video, a doggy day-care worker stood in the middle of the room surrounded by pups, trying to give them all love and attention. Buckley, the Great Dane, started rubbing up against her for pets. Then he started to walk under her legs to ensure she scratched his entire back. However, he didn't calculate that his tall stature would prevent him from fitting. He proceeded anyway. Buckley's walk swept the employee off her feet; in the clip, the canine "doesn't realize" that his large body would catch her. Buckley took the woman for a quick ride around the room. Laughing the entire way, the employee couldn't believe what just happened. But, it didn't end there. Buckley managed to give her a ride a second time. He looked unfazed about the situation, gladly stepping into the role of a horse, as the caption called this day care a "rodeo show." Newsweek reached out to @andysdoggydaycare via TikTok for additional information and comment. Buckley the Great Dane is unaware of his size as he gives the doggy day-care employee a ride. Buckley the Great Dane is unaware of his size as he gives the doggy day-care employee a ride. @andysdoggydaycare/TikTok Meanwhile, all the other dogs parted ways when Buckley began carrying the employee on his back. The pups didn't want to get in the way of this horse ride. As it turns out, this is a common occurrence for Buckley. His owner posted in the comment section: "As Buckley's Dad, I can say that he does this as soon as you get home—it's his way of saying hello. He will also keep doing it until he throws you into a wall or takes you for a ride. I am also not tall." Viewer Reactions The TikTok video has amassed over 777,000 views, more than 141,300 likes and 273 comments. "The way he can just so casually do it has me in stitches," wrote one viewer. Another posted: "His name is Buckley 'cause you need to buckle up when around him." A third person commented: "Dog: I am taking you with ME!!" 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
9 hours ago
- General
- Newsweek
Woman Leaves Cats Alone for One Night—What She Sees on Pet Cam Says It 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. A pet parent who left the cats at home for one night used the security camera to check in on them, but what she found put her at ease. The owner, known on TikTok as @the_feisty_feline, runs a sanctuary home for cats with medical and behavioral needs. She needed to go out of town for a family emergency, the woman told Newsweek via TikTok. She left the cats at home with her adult son to keep an eye on them. But, being a concerned pet parent, she needed to check in. She used the security camera to see what the felines were up to. Much to her surprise, she found that her bed had been taken over by not one or two cats, but eight. Plus, a few others were scattered throughout the room. "I thought it was adorable, and it made me feel so much better about having to be gone for the night," the owner said. Her April 28 TikTok video showed the view of her room with all the cats sleeping together. This picture-perfect moment kept her at ease about having to leave them for the night. She took a moment before speaking through the microphone, soaking up the cuteness of them bonding. As soon as the woman said "Hi, babies," all the cats' heads lifted and turned in unison. They scanned the room to find where the voice came from. Some even came out from their hiding spots, hoping their rescue mom returned home. Screenshot from an April 28 TikTok video of an owner checking the security camera and discovering the cats all sleeping together. Screenshot from an April 28 TikTok video of an owner checking the security camera and discovering the cats all sleeping together. @the_feisty_feline/TikTok Seeing the cats on the bed like this wasn't too surprising. The owner said that there is always a big group of felines taking over the bed. "Most of them are from feral colonies, and we have quite a few sibling and family groups," she added. "They are happiest hanging out and cuddling together." With over 6 million views and more than 1.3 million likes as of Wednesday, TikTok users couldn't stop watching. They were stunned not by the number of cats, but by how peaceful they remained. "Every time I look I find another. I'm up to 13," wrote one person. Some guessed there were 15 cats, with people unsure if one was hiding behind the curtain or not. Another added: "I LOVE how they popped out of everywhere." A third person said: "I see my future and it's freaking awesome." 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
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Home Security Cam Captures Moment Stray Cat Gets His First-Ever Scratcher
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 black cat named Ollie has captured the hearts of social-media users after a home security camera recorded him reacting to his very first scratching post. The video, posted on TikTok in July by user @ladyandbugs, shows Ollie approaching the cat scratcher before it is even fully assembled, immediately putting it to good use. As soon as Ollie sees his new present from the edge of the door, he immediately walks up to it, before beginning to scratch it enthusiastically as if he already knows what it is and what it's used for. "POV [point of view]: you're a stray cat seeing your very own cat scratcher for the first time," reads layover text in the clip. The caption says: "He was in disbelief. You deserve the world and more Ollie cat." Cats love dipping their claws into anything they possibly can; furniture, curtains, and even sometimes walls. That's why it is important to get them a scratching post if you care about the condition of your furniture. Felines scratching their nails onto surfaces is not a behavior that can be tamed, because they have very valid reasons for it. It helps them sharpen their claws and shed their outer sheaths, which become dull over time, says Englishtown Vet MD. There are different types of scratching posts for all personalities. Generally, vertical ones are perfect for cats that are long and lanky and love to stretch their paws high. Horizontal ones are for those who tend to enter a room and immediately claw the carpet. Scratchers should be positioned strategically, near the places they already like to scratch. Having both a vertical and an horizontal scratcher can help to satisfy the feline's changing desires and behaviors. Stock image: A black cat plays with a scratcher. Stock image: A black cat plays with a scratcher. getty images The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 755,000 views and more than 127,200 likes on the platform. One user, Hannah, commented: "[You] should invest in a cat scratcher lounger i buy the XL one on amazon [because] my cats are fat but they love running to it and laying on it." LadybugLife posted: "He was like, 'DUDE, a scratch poll!?!?! No friggin way!!! Thanks mom!" Cece added: "That jump was a jump of joy of seeing something familiar and it breaks my heart. I'm so happy he has you." Newsweek reached out to @ladyandbugs for comment via email. We could not verify the details of the case. 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
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Cat Jumps on Owner's Walking Pad, Hysterics at 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. A black cat named Howie has become an unexpected internet sensation after a video of him sprinting on his owner's walking pad went viral. The clip, shared on TikTok in June under the username @meowyhowie, shows the feline from Austin, Texas, running at a steady 3.2 miles per hour on the walking pad, meowing loudly as his owner reassures him that he can stop, which he soon does. Felines can be incredibly fast; the best example is the cheetah, renowned for its ability to run at 60 miles per hour. While their domestic counterparts cannot reach this speed, they can however reach peaks of 30 miles per hour. The fastest breeds of all are the Abyssinian and Bengal, known for their athleticism and ability to navigate their surroundings at speed. When it comes to exercising, there is no set amount of exercise that should be carried out specifically for cats and kittens, but Warren House Veterinary Group suggests having at least two play sessions per day for 15 to 20 minutes. This short exercise will help reduce boredom, avoiding the famous "night zoomies" that cats often display, and keep them active. The best way to exercise for a cat include: pouncing; using toys that can be pounced on; climbing; having safe areas for felines to climb on, such as scratching posts; chasing; and long, feather-type toys. Batting is also another great choice, and rolling toys such as balls are good for this; and, last but not least, exploring, showing them new areas of the house or providing objects such as cardboard boxes or cat activity stands. Stock image: A cat sits on a home treadmill. Stock image: A cat sits on a home treadmill. getty images The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 9 million views and more than 1.5 million likes on the platform. One user, Maassgirl, commented: "He wants you to slow it down, cats are smarter than we think, he knows you control the speed." Sipuli91 posted: "Cats can actually get addicted to these and running wheels. That's how one of ours sounded like when she truly kicked into the running gear. Now she's busy protecting the wheel as her territory and p***** all over the living room while on SSRIs to try to stop the negative behavior caused by the wheel." Jay added: "This isn't safe for them. He could train too much and become an Olympic champion and never return home." Newsweek reached out to @meowyhowie for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case. 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.
