Latest news with #Rolo
Newsweek
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Cuddle-Obsessed Cats Wins Pet of the Week
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. From a cat that recently turned 24 (112 in human years) to a dog and cat being hilariously scolded for their "bad report card," viral pet stories have brought smiles to our faces this week. But we also love seeing our readers' pets and sharing their stories in our Newsweek Pet of the Week feature. If you want your pet to be involved next week, don't forget to follow the instructions at the end of this story. Winners Cookie and George cuddling together, something they often do. Cookie and George cuddling together, something they often do. Madeline Katan/ @cookieandgeorge/TikTok This week's Pet of the Week winners are the adorable George and Cookie, who found each other and a home after living on the streets of New Brunswick, New Jersey. "They were rescued from a parking lot in New Brunswick in 2021," owner Madeline Katan told Newsweek. George had lived there for eight years, while Cookie, a chronically ill stray, appeared around 2020. Since then, the two have been inseparable. "They have a love fest every day," she said, laughing about how they even "sneak off for a private tryst." The cats' connection has inspired Katan creatively. As an author, she's now envisioning a new project titled Cathattan: Cookie and George Take NYC by Storm. Though still in its early stages, it's a tribute to what she calls "a great love story—kind of like Cleopatra and Marc Antony, only hopefully with a happier ending." Finalists Dodger the Bassett Hound with his owner. Dodger the Bassett Hound with his owner. Grace Rosales This week's first finalist is Dodger, an 8-year-old basset hound with a big personality and penchant for dancing. "He loves to dance," owner Grace Rosales told Newsweek. But like any star, he has his moods. When he's upset, Dodger puts on his best "Don't look at me" face, a hilarious grumpy expression that captures his sassy nature. Next up this week is Rolo, a 3-year-old Siamese cat with a big frame and even bigger personality. Weighing nearly 20 pounds, he is little brother to 19-year-old Raven and best buds with the neighborhood cat, Rebel. Rolo the 3-year-old cat who has celebrity status. Rolo the 3-year-old cat who has celebrity status. TJ Rolo thrives on attention, whether he's patrolling the garden for pests, charming shoppers at PetSmart, or showing off his tricks—yes, he knows his left from his right and literally jumps through hoops. A bona-fide "celebri-cat," Rolo has been on TV before, including with the local NBC affiliate and radio station WTMJ. "Rolo is a bit of a ham, always needing attention. He loves spending time with his daddies, as well as hanging out in our yard. It is his job to keep the gardens pest free," owner TJ told Newsweek. Marty the cat taking his supervising role seriously. Marty the cat taking his supervising role seriously. Nancy Monicke Last but not least, this week is Marty, a 5-year-old cat often found supervising the goings-on around the house. "In my apartment there is no privacy and you are never alone. Marty insists the bathroom door remain open so he can "observe and supervise" any bathroom activities," owner Nancy Monicke told Newsweek. Behind the shower curtain, Marty watches like a furry little guardian, completely hidden, until you catch his eyes poking through the folds. He often leaves his owner in stitches. If you think your pet could be next week's Newsweek "Pet of the Week," send us your funny and heartwarming videos and pictures of your pet, along with a bit about them to life@ and they could appear in our "Pet of the Week" lineup.
The Print
16-05-2025
- The Print
CRPF canine hero Rolo, who lost her life during anti-Naxal op, awarded DG Commendation Disc posthumously
Rolo, who was part of the CRPF's elite canine squad and trained in infantry patrolling and explosive detection before she joined anti-Naxal ops, had played a crucial role in several missions. The cause of her death was declared as anaphylactic shock after 200 bee stings. The CRPF Director General has paid tribute to Rolo by awarding her the DG's Commendation Disc posthumously. New Delhi: The CRPF Friday bid a solemn farewell to sniffer dog Rolo, a member of the 228 Battalion, in Chhattisgarh's Sukma. The two-year-old Belgian Shepherd lost her life after being attacked by a swarm of bees during a major anti-Naxal operation in the Karegutta hills area, located along the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border. Constable Shubham Gajanan of the 228 Battalion, who was also Rolo's handler, told ANI that there is always an emotional connection between canine and handler. Describing what happened, he said Rolo had gone in to search an area that troops couldn't enter, which is when she came in contact with a swarm of bees. She was given first aid but passed away on the way to a medical facility. He said Rolo had played a significant role in saving troops from IEDs during major operations, and even in the days before her death, did her duty with full alertness. 'When a canine warrior passes away, it feels like a soldier has passed away,' said Gajanan. (Inputs from ANI) (Edited by Gitanjali Das)
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Time of India
In raid on Red fort, Belgian Malinois dies of bee attack
Belgian Malinois dies of bee attack BIJAPUR: A four-legged CRPF soldier, adept at taking the sting out of Maoist attack plans with its infantry patrolling, explosive detection and assault skills and manoeuvres, fell to a sting-assault by 200 honeybees to attain martyrhood in the biggest-ever anti-Naxal operation . K9 Rolo, a handsome Belgian Malinois who got past its second birthday only last month, was part of the 21-day operation by the CRPF and Chhattisgarh police at Karreguttalu Hills on Chhattisgarh-Telangana border. Trained at the CRPF dog breeding and training school (DBTS), Bengaluru, it was drafted into anti-Naxal duties in CRPF 228th battalion in April 2024. During the special operation at KGH, while Rolo and other CRPF troops were in the midst of an intensive search operation, a swarm of bees waylaid the dog, embedding scores of stings into his otherwise combat-trained body. Handlers of the K9 soldier moved fast, shielding it with a polythene sheet to cut off the bee attack . Unfortunately, this did not help as the bees managed to sneak inside the cover to resume their stinging assault with added force. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Seniors Say This $97 Hearing Aid Changed Their Life Prime Sound Learn More Undo Rolo, by then overwhelmed with pain and irritation, went berserk and shook the cover off, making itself vulnerable to even more bites. By the end of the ordeal, it had around 200 bee stings inside him, which rendered it unconscious. An immediate medical evacuation was performed by its human co-soldiers. Emergency treatment was administered by the handlers. However, Rolo succumbed to the pain and suffering while still being evacuated. K9 was declared 'brought dead' by the veterinary doctor. The canine martyr laid its life being a loyal soldier and assisting CRPF in busting hideouts and sniffing out explosives dumps dotting KG Hills. K9 Rolo's sacrifice received a fitting tribute; it was laid to rest with a guard of honour and shall now be posthumously awarded a commendation disk by CRPF director general.
News18
15-05-2025
- News18
Chhattisgarh: CRPF Dog Killed In Bee Attack During Anti-Naxal Operation
Last Updated: Officials said the canine was tasked with sniffing out explosives and improvised explosive devices during the mega 21-day operation that concluded on May 11 Rolo, a two-year-old female sniffer dog of the CRPF, was the only casualty suffered by the security forces during their biggest anti-Naxal operation at the Korgotalu hills as the four-legged soldier was attacked and stung around 200 times by a swarm of bees. Officials told PTI that the canine was tasked with sniffing out explosives and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) during the mega 21-day operation that concluded on May 11. Rolo was killed in action on April 27, they said. The CRPF DG has awarded a commendation medal to the dog posthumously. The security forces led by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Chhattisgarh Police units have claimed to have killed 31 Maoists, a 'deadly blow" to the armed cadres of the Naxalites. A total of 18 troops were injured, including some who underwent leg amputation due to blast injuries, in this operation that the forces said was the 'biggest coordinated" operation against the Maoists till date. The Korgotalu hills lie on the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border (Bijapur and Mulugu districts of the two states respectively) and are home to wild animals, including bears, insects and bees, apart from water bodies and natural caves. The dense jungle makes them an ideal hideout for the Naxals. Rolo, a Belgian Shepherd, was carrying out a search operation when the party was suddenly attacked by the swarm of bees on April 27, a senior CRPF official said. Rolo's handlers covered it with a polythene sheet but the bees slipped inside and bit it. Due to intense pain and irritation, the dog went berserk and came out of the cover, making it vulnerable to more stings, the officials said. The dog was stung around 200 times and fell unconscious. She was evacuated from the spot and emergency treatment was given to her by the handlers, the officials said. However, Rolo succumbed to the pain on the way to a medical facility on April 27 and was declared brought dead by the veterinarians of the force. The dog was deployed for anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh in April last year after being trained at the CRPF canine training centre at Taralu near Bengaluru in Karnataka. First Published: May 15, 2025, 23:52 IST
Indian Express
15-05-2025
- Indian Express
CRPF dog killed in bee attack during Korgotalu hills anti-Naxal operation
Rolo, a two-year-old female sniffer dog of the CRPF, was the only casualty suffered by the security forces during their biggest anti-Naxal operation at the Korgotalu hills as the four-legged soldier was attacked and stung around 200 times by a swarm of bees. Officials told PTI that the canine was tasked with sniffing out explosives and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) during the mega 21-day operation that concluded on May 11. Rolo was killed in action on April 27, they said. The CRPF DG has awarded a commendation medal to the dog posthumously. The security forces led by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Chhattisgarh Police units have claimed to have killed 31 Maoists, a 'deadly blow' to the armed cadres of the Naxalites. A total of 18 troops were injured, including some who underwent leg amputation due to blast injuries, in this operation that the forces said was the 'biggest coordinated' operation against the Maoists till date. The Korgotalu hills lie on the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border (Bijapur and Mulugu districts of the two states respectively) and are home to wild animals, including bears, insects and bees, apart from water bodies and natural caves. The dense jungle makes them an ideal hideout for the Naxals. Rolo, a Belgian Shepherd, was carrying out a search operation when the party was suddenly attacked by the swarm of bees on April 27, a senior CRPF official said. Rolo's handlers covered it with a polythene sheet but the bees slipped inside and bit it. Due to intense pain and irritation, the dog went berserk and came out of the cover, making it vulnerable to more stings, the officials said. The dog was stung around 200 times and fell unconscious. She was evacuated from the spot and emergency treatment was given to her by the handlers, the officials said. However, Rolo succumbed to the pain on the way to a medical facility on April 27 and was declared brought dead by the veterinarians of the force. The dog was deployed for anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh in April last year after being trained at the CRPF canine training centre at Taralu near Bengaluru in Karnataka.
