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Newsweek
20-05-2025
- General
- Newsweek
Shelter Dog Finds New Home and Sibling After Heartbreaking Viral Clip
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 shelter dog who once broke hearts with his sad return to his kennel after an adventure with a volunteer has finally found his forever home, and the emotional moment has delighted social media users. In a newly released TikTok video shared on Sunday by @juliesaraceno2, Delano, a 2-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier/Boston terrier mix, can be seen wagging his tail as he walks out the shelter for the last time, with the people he now calls family. "[Three] days ago I posted bringing shelter dog Delano back from one of my adventures and how sad he was. After going viral, he got a lot of interest. Today he had his first meet and greet with a potential adopter," reads layover text in the clip. "To the surprise of no one... they loved him. And they made it official. He said his goodbyes to staff. And he left the shelter for the last time. He even gets a new sibling. Go live your best life Delano." From right, Delano is sitting in the back of a car with a leash on. He is also pictured saying his goodbyes to staff at the shelter after adoption. From right, Delano is sitting in the back of a car with a leash on. He is also pictured saying his goodbyes to staff at the shelter after adoption. @juliesaraceno2 and Benton-Franklin Humane Society, Kennewick Julie Saraceno told Newsweek that Delano originally arrived to the Benton-Franklin Humane Society, in Kennewick, Washington, in July of 2024, and was then adopted for seven months but sadly it didn't work out and they returned him in March. "A couple weeks ago, I asked one of the staff members who I should take out on an adventure (I do one per week), and they nominated Delano. He's been looking quite sad in his kennel, so I was more than happy to take him out to cheer him up," Saraceno said. "He literally skipped out of the shelter cause he was so happy for a break! But when we got back, he looked visibly sad. It is the reality of these adventures that they love the break, and it helps them to de-stress, but it's also sad when I have to take them back." The number of animals in shelters is slowly beginning to decline, thanks to an increase in owners choosing to adopt their fur-babies instead of buying them. The number of animals entering shelters in 2024 was around 5.8 million, down from 6.3 million the previous year, according to the American Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). Euthanasia rates are also declining, with 607,000 animals euthanized in 2024, compared to 920,000 in 2023. The video quickly went viral on TikTok and it has so far received over 2.9 million views and 562,100 likes on the platform. One user, Kali, commented: "Wait I'm crying at how he was so happy to see a friend in the car his new sibling." Latrice2 said: "Why did I cry when he climbed up there to say good bye." AliceMckenzie wrote: "I'm SOBBING I have been thinking about him since the first video. Him wagging his tail the whole time." 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.
Scottish Sun
16-05-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Boy, 8, mauled in the FACE by vicious ‘Staffy' who pounced on him in street leaving horror injuries
DANGER DOG Boy, 8, mauled in the FACE by vicious 'Staffy' who pounced on him in street leaving horror injuries Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A YOUNG boy was rushed to hospital after being attacked by a dog earlier this week. Weston Keisler, 8, was left needing hours of facial reconstructive surgery following the attack. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Weston Keisler, 8, was attacked by a dog on May 11 Credit: SWNS 3 The attack left him needing five hours of facial reconstruction surgery Credit: SWNS He has now returned home and is "recovering well." Weston Keisler was attacked at around 9:55am on Sunday May 11 while talking to his neighbour in Goole, East Yorkshire. The attack left his lip "hanging off" his face, along with multiple facial lacerations and a fractured arm. After being rushed to hospital, he underwent a five-hour reconstructive operation to repair the facial injuries. His mother, Victoria, 37, said: "It was really distressing when I saw him because I couldn't see how injured he was. "I could just see his face full of blood and the injury to his lip. "It was quite traumatic but I went on autopilot, I was trying to be strong for him." She found out about the attack when someone came to the door. She added: "I remember being really panicky. "I ran across the road and he was sat there, I remember seeing his massive facial injuries and seeing him covered in blood." The dangerous dog attack capital nestled in the Welsh valleys Weston was discharged from Leeds General Infirmary on Monday after successful surgery. He was given a pot on his arm, as well as dissolvable stitches in his face which will come out in ten to 14 days. They will continue to give him antibiotics and pain relief at home, as well as getting his injuries checked for infection. Regarding his recovery, Victoria said: "Weston was in a lot of pain when he first got back home but he's getting a lot better, he's recovering well." Victoria and her husband Luke have five children aged two to 19 who were "a bit scared" after the attack. "Both my daughters got really upset seeing his face," she said. "It hit my 14-year-old particularly hard, she feels really sorry for Weston." The family also own two dogs, a teacup terrier and a Staffordshire bull terrier, which Weston has been wary of since the attack, as Victoria said "I do think this is going to have an impact on him when he's around dogs. "I think he's going to be really nervous, especially around larger breeds" although "he's getting there." 3 He is 'recovering well' according to mum Victoria Credit: MEN Media She added that he also seems nervous about what people are going to think about his face. The local community are helping put him at ease, doing fundraising and bringing cards and gifts while he recovers. Humberside Police are investigating the incident. A 54-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being a person in charge of a dangerously out-of-control dog that caused injury, and has been released on conditional bail. The police believe the dog to be a Staffordshire bull terrier which has also been seized as part of the ongoing investigation. Humberside Police have been approached for comment.
The Irish Sun
16-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Boy, 8, mauled in the FACE by vicious ‘Staffy' who pounced on him in street leaving horror injuries
A YOUNG boy was rushed to hospital after being attacked by a dog earlier this week. Weston Keisler, 8, was left needing hours of facial reconstructive surgery following the attack. 3 Weston Keisler, 8, was attacked by a dog on May 11 Credit: SWNS 3 The attack left him needing five hours of facial reconstruction surgery Credit: SWNS He has now returned home and is "recovering well." The After being rushed to hospital, he underwent a five-hour reconstructive operation to repair the facial injuries. Read more News His mother, Victoria, 37, said: "It was really distressing when I saw him because I couldn't see how injured he was. "I could just see his face full of blood and the injury to his lip. "It was quite traumatic but I went on autopilot, I was trying to be strong for him." She found out about the attack when someone came to the door. Most read in The Sun She added: "I remember being really panicky. "I ran across the road and he was sat there, I remember seeing his massive facial injuries and seeing him covered in blood." The dangerous dog attack capital nestled in the Welsh valleys Weston was discharged from Leeds General Infirmary on Monday after successful surgery. He was given a pot on his arm, as well as dissolvable stitches in his face which will come out in ten to 14 days. They will continue to give him antibiotics and pain relief at home, as well as getting his injuries checked for infection. Regarding his recovery, Victoria said: "Weston was in a lot of pain when he first got back home but he's getting a lot better, he's recovering well." Victoria and her husband Luke have five children aged two to 19 who were "a bit scared" after the attack. "Both my daughters got really upset seeing his face," she said. "It hit my 14-year-old particularly hard, she feels really sorry for Weston." The family also own two dogs, a teacup terrier and a Staffordshire bull terrier, which Weston has been wary of since the attack, as Victoria said "I do think this is going to have an impact on him when he's around dogs. "I think he's going to be really nervous, especially around larger breeds" although "he's getting there." 3 He is 'recovering well' according to mum Victoria Credit: MEN Media She added that he also seems nervous about what people are going to think about his face. The local community are helping put him at ease, doing fundraising and bringing cards and gifts while he recovers. Humberside Police are investigating the incident. A 54-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being a person in charge of a dangerously out-of-control dog that caused injury, and has been released on conditional bail. The police believe the dog to be a Staffordshire bull terrier which has also been seized as part of the ongoing investigation. Humberside Police have been approached for comment.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Decapitated dog found dumped in ditch
A decapitated dog has been found dumped in a ditch in East Yorkshire, the RSPCA said. A member of the public found the decomposing remains, wrapped in a bin bag, on 10 May near Broomfleet, at the junction of Common Road and Wallingfen Lane. The charity said it appeared the brown Staffordshire bull terrier type dog had been deliberately decapitated. RSPCA Inspector Natalie Hill said it looked like an attempt had been made to cut out the dog's microchip. The BBC has seen images of the carcass but they are too graphic to publish. Insp Hill added it has not been possible to establish how the dog died. "It must have been so upsetting to find a dog's body in these distressing circumstances and we're very grateful to the member of the public for reporting the incident," she said. "There were no obvious signs of other injuries but we're extremely concerned about how and why this poor dog was found like this. "We'd appeal to anyone who has first-hand information about this incident to get in touch." Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Spaniels rescued in 'worst case seen in years' Pet neglect rises 26% in East Yorkshire RSPCA
The Irish Sun
13-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Horror as boy, 8, bitten in FACE by Staffordshire Bull Terrier while riding bike along street – with man, 54, arrested
AN eight-year-old boy was bitten in the face by a Staffordshire Bull Terrier while on his bike in a horror attack. The youngster was cycling in Goole, Yorkshire, when he was "mauled" by the dog on May 11. Advertisement 2 A boy was attacked by a dog on May 11 in Goole, Yorkshire 2 The eight-year-old boy was bitten by a Staffordshire Bull Terrier (stock) Credit: Getty The boys terrified father Luke said he witness his son with "blood all over his face." He said: "It's traumatising for an eight-year-old kid to be mauled like that. He's absolutely petrified. "Everyone was screaming in the street. It was terrible." Cops and paramedics raced to Morley Street at around 10am and the boy was rushed to hospital with serious injuries to his face and arm. Advertisement Luke said his boy had to have a five-hour reconstruction operation Leeds General Infirmary. Cops believe the dog was a Staffordshire bull terrier which has now been seized by police. Chief Inspector Rob Danby said: 'This was clearly a very distressing event for the child and their family and the police investigation into the incident continues as we gather information relevant to our enquiries. 'Our Dog Legislation Officer has been involved with the investigation and these discussions continue as we look to take the most appropriate action. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Latest 'We urge anyone who was in the area at the time and may have information that could assist our inquiries to please contact us via our non-emergency number, 101, quoting log number 153 of 11 May.'
