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Yahoo
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tiny Calico Kitten's Hilarious Reaction To Being Called ‘Sweet Baby' Is Too Good
Tiny Calico Kitten's Hilarious Reaction To Being Called 'Sweet Baby' Is Too Good originally appeared on Parade Pets. Everybody has cute nicknames for their pets, right? Specifically, most pet parents will have one for when their pet is being sweet and another for when they're not. My dog's "demon time" name is Rhonda. When she's being sweet, I call her a sweet baby and give her some cheese! Apparently, "sweet baby" is pretty common, but it's polarizing. When one cat mom tried out the nickname with her Calico kitten, the reaction she got was not at all what she expected. It was almost like the kitten wanted to prove her wrong or something: Her mom, @undercoverasfkk, says that this is a throwback video. Hopefully she's gotten a little better at taking compliments!This kitten's name is Bean, and she was the cutest, baddest kitten around. Like most other kittens, she had no interest in being gentle about 98% of the time! She was perfecting her pounce, and most often, she could be found pouncing onto her mom's head. Bean was no easy kitten. She would pounce on mom for calling her a "sweet baby." There were a lot of things she despised and would try to do away with whenever she saw them, like: Mom's phone. Mom, when she got too close. Mom's hands. However, there were times when they got along pretty well, too! Bean used to love playing peek-a-boo with her mom, and her mom loved it, too: Kittens are absolutely insane, and anyone who can handle a kitten gets massive props from me! I spend about 20 minutes with a kitten every year, and by the end of it, I realize that that's plenty of time! You can't get too mad at a kitten for being crazy, though. They're just babies: they have a lot of excess energy. Additionally, every single thing they do is something they're learning. They're new to this whole "life" thing. They have a lot of ground to cover! How to Help a Crazy Kitten If you notice that your kitten is clingy and crazy, just know it's par for the course! They're missing their cat families. Most animals aren't used to being alone when they're babies, so they'll be looking for companionship. They'll typically grow out of it as they get older! You might even find yourself missing the kitten crazy. Grown cats can be so aloof sometimes. Bean's mom certainly misses her tiny baby! 🐶🐾🐾 Tiny Calico Kitten's Hilarious Reaction To Being Called 'Sweet Baby' Is Too Good first appeared on Parade Pets on Jul 29, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade Pets on Jul 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Record
15-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Loch Lomond high ropes course reopens under new ownership after sudden closure
Owners Ian and Rhonda Fraser have taken over the high ropes course at Lomond Shores - which was known as TreeZone before its shock closure last year. A popular Loch Lomond aerial adventure course has reopened with new owners following its shock closure last year. Ian and Rhonda Fraser are the new owners of the high ropes course at Lomond Shores, previously known as TreeZone. Now rebranded as Go Wild Loch Lomond, the attraction promises fresh excitement for thrill-seekers. The TreeZone Loch Lomond facility ceased operations last October, while their Aviemore location continues to welcome adventurers. In a statement released last October, TreeZone expressed "with regret" their decision to close the site, citing the complexity and size of their business as reasons for refocusing on other ventures. The new owners are determined to enhance the experience, with Rhonda saying: "We're delighted to be able to once again offer the Adventure Tree Top Experience at Lomond shores both to the local community and visitors to the area. And while the ropes and zip lines are still here with a brand new first course on offer – and even more thrilling, what we're building goes far beyond the trees integrating our passion for coaching and self development, using 'The Hero's Journey' as one of our pillars to build from, but also working with other local businesses." She continued: "This isn't just about reopening an adventure course. It's about connecting people, championing local businesses, and making sure our community is at the centre of what happens here in Loch Lomond - including future proofing the interests of other local, family run adventure businesses by working together. "We both come from backgrounds rooted in this. Ian has spent an active 30 years+ climbing, cycling, and guiding in the outdoors - he's even a former Scottish Madison Champion and has bagged more than 150 Munros, is on the Scottish Cycling Committee and Scottish rep on the British Cycle Committee with a passion for track and road coaching." Rhonda went on: "I have over 25 years experience in small, family run businesses and have a passion for these collaborating together, having spent nearly a decade as Chair of the Queen Margaret Drive Community, helping organise the annual QMD street festival and countless local projects and fundraisers. I was honoured to be awarded the Responsible Business Champion for our constituency." Ian and Rhonda explained their decision to partner with neighbouring enterprises stemmed from recent discussions surrounding local developments. "We know there's been a lot of talk lately about local developments and that is why we've started working with other local businesses to make it easier for visitors to discover and book the amazing things on offer in the Loch Lomond area," Rhonda added. "Keeping the emphasis on the incredible family run businesses that have served the area and visitors for generations using our incredible location at Lomond Shores and plans to add to and develop our website in conjunction with these businesses. "We're not a corporation. We're a local family with an invested interest in the local area and businesses working together. So whether you're running a local business - guiding hikes, renting paddleboards, offering yoga by the loch, or running a lovely B&B - we'd love to hear from you and have a chat about working together. "We're here. We're open. We are excited to get going and we'd love for you to be part of this next chapter for not only us, but Loch Lomond and the surrounding area."
Miami Herald
11-07-2025
- Health
- Miami Herald
Shelter dog ‘almost didn't make it.' She got better — then came ‘happy tears'
A shelter dog who 'almost didn't make it' got better — then came more good news. Nearly one year after Arla the dog received a 'life-saving' blood transfusion, she has been adopted in Florida. 'When her adoption day finally came after more than 300 days in our care, it was exciting but emotional,' Shelby Hicks, public relations and community engagement coordinator for an animal shelter, told McClatchy News in a July 9 email. 'There were definitely a few happy tears from the team who had been cheering and caring for her for so long.' The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Brevard celebrated the emotional adoption after a journey that started in September. Arla was found as a 'stray with infected wounds' before being transferred to the shelter, McClatchy News previously reported. 'When she came to our facility, her wounds had healed and she seemed like just a scared little girl,' the SPCA wrote Sept. 21 in a Facebook post. 'However, after a few days with us it became apparent something else was going on. She became so weak that she would fall over.' It turns out, Arla had Babesia gibsoni, a parasite that can cause anemia. As the shelter waited for medication, a heroic pup stepped in. Rhonda, another adoptable dog, donated blood to save Arla's life, according to the SPCA. The sick dog got better, and she became known for being loyal and shy. Eventually, she had spent more time at the shelter than any other animal. 'Arla was fearful when she first arrived, and it took time for her to open up even with our staff,' Hicks wrote. 'Meeting new people was especially hard for her.' As Arla waited for a dog-free home, she became less timid and stopped tucking her tail between her legs. Then came the good news that she was adopted. 'This sweet girl stole the hearts of our team with her resilience, love of snuggles, and her journey learning to trust again,' the shelter wrote July 8 on Facebook. 'While she waited patiently for a family to call her own, we always knew someone out there would see just how special she is.' As of July 11, the dog who saved Arla's life is now the shelter's longest resident. Rhonda, who was rescued from dog fighting, is known for her energy and resilience, McClatchy News reported. The SPCA is in Titusville, a roughly 40-mile drive east from Orlando.
Daily Mail
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Diana Ross, 81, looks ethereal in custom-made flowing white gown as Motown legend opens the Henley Festival
Diana Ross looked ethereal as she kicked off this year's Henley Festival with a performance on Wednesday evening. The American icon, 81, had been booked to grace the stage at the British festival after performing a series of dates across the UK on her own tour earlier this month. And Diana proved age is just a number as she put on an incredible show featuring some of her greatest Motown records including Stop! In the Name of Love, Chain Reaction and I'm Coming Out. The Detroit-born songstress initially took to the stage in a sensational white dress as she performed in front of thousands of adoring fans. She later changed into an eye-catching glitzy black number, while flailing an extravagant golden cloak around with her on-stage. Diana kicked off her British tour on June 22 at Birmingham 's BP Pulse Live before performing a further five shows, finishing at London's 02 arena last week. Ahead of the tour Diana revealed she was planning a host of dazzling outfit changes in order to wow fans. All of the gowns she's worn on tour, including the two Diana donned at this week's Henley Festival, have been custom-made for the singer, who has personally designed each one with the help of a seamstress. She too collaborated with the designer on the eye-catching gown she wore at the Met Gala earlier this year, which paid tribute to her children. The American singer has eight grandchildren and five children, including her daughter Rhonda, 53, who often travels with her on tour. Diana looked sensational in the floor-grazing white gown complete with a feather-boa-trimmed cape on the evening, which marked her first appearance at the event in 20 years. Determined to pay homage to all her children and grandchildren on fashion's biggest night of the year, Diana had all their names sewn onto the glamorous gown. 'My son Evan and a young designer, Ugo Mozie, and I collaborated on the gown and cloak that I wore, we wanted something meaningful,' she explained. 'The 18-foot train stretches across generations with the names of my adult children and grandchildren beautifully embroidered on it, it's beaded and has crystals— the details celebrate my family and our love.' In a later interview with The Mirror, the 81-year-old gushed about the importance of family. 'My family is really my greatest joy and blessing,' she said. 'Rhonda travels with me on tour. My five children really take care of their mum.' Diana shares Rhonda with Motown legend Berry Geordy, with the pair welcoming her in 1971. Later that same year, she married her first husband, music executive Robert Ellis Silberstein, and they had two more daughters: Tracee, 52, and Chudney, 49. She split from Robert in 1977 and went on to marry Norwegian mountaineer Arne Naess Jr. in 1986. The former couple welcomed sons Ross, 37, and Evan, 36. Born in Detroit's Brewster-Douglass Housing Project, America's first federally funded housing for African Americans, Diana was one of six children and grew up singing at family parties and in a Baptist church gospel choir. But her life changed forever when she met Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson in early 1959. The three girls, along with Betty McGlown, formed The Primettes, an all-girl singing group. The trio auditioned for the fledgling Motown label, and in January 1961, they were eventually signed as The Supremes. By 1965, they had racked up five consecutive number-one hits with popular tunes such as Baby Love and Stop! In the Name of Love. However, in 1967, the band's name changed to Diana Ross and The Supremes before she went solo three years later.
CTV News
30-06-2025
- CTV News
Guelph Police trying to find missing 35-year-old woman
Rhonda, in an undated image from social media, provided by Guelph Police. Guelph Police are trying to locate a missing 35-year-old woman. They said Rhonda was reported missing on June 25. According to Waterloo Regional Police, she was last seen in downtown Kitchener on June 9. Rhonda is described as white, 5'5' and 100 lbs., with dyed red/orange hair and tattoos on her shoulder blades and forearms. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-824-1212, ext. 0.
