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Newsweek
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Woman Sees Puppy on Euthanasia List, Has Just Hours to Save His Life
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 woman from Oklahoma knew she had to step in after seeing an adorable puppy's face on the euthanasia list, managing to save his life with just hours to spare. Like many people, Taylor Moskalski, 20, loves to scroll social media and read through the latest posts. But she's not as interested in the pictures of people, it's the dogs shared by Oklahoma City Animal Welfare Shelter that she's truly interested in. Moskalski regularly monitors the images of the dogs who are on the euthanasia list, as she told Newsweek that they're "typically posted on Facebook the day before they're put down." This allows them a few hours to a day to find a foster or adopter before the time comes. At first, she saw a photo of a senior dog and offered to foster that one, but (thankfully) she was too late, and she'd already been adopted. Then she came across the adorable CJ, a hound mix who had "no interest" and was due to lose his life on May 7. Copper the rescue dog arriving at his new home and pictured hugging his foster owners. Copper the rescue dog arriving at his new home and pictured hugging his foster owners. @ / TikTok "Typically, puppies get foster commitments first, so we like to pick dogs that get overlooked," Moskalski, of Oklahoma City, said. "At that time, we asked if CJ was still available to foster and he was. I think it was meant to be." CJ, who is 10 months old, had been at the shelter for several days before finding his temporary home with Moskalski. He was due to be put down a matter of hours after she enquired about him, which is why she feels "so lucky" to have saved his life. He has also been given the new name of Copper, due to his likeness to the character from Disney's The Fox and the Hound. "We haven't had him too long yet, but so far, he's settled in great. He's starting to be more comfortable in his kennel, as well as showing us more of his goofy puppy side. He has been very curious about everything and everyone, in a very happy, puppy-like way," Moskalski said. It's been heartwarming for Moskalski to witness Copper experience so many firsts—from his first toy, to seeing his reflection for the first time. He's become incredibly affectionate and loves receiving kisses. Unfortunately, Moskalski believes Copper may have been abused in the past because he tends to flinch with certain movements. She hopes that by giving Copper love and support in the coming weeks and months while she fosters him, she can show him that humans can be good after all. Moskalski told Newsweek: "He's a little awkward with toys since he's just learning how to play with them, but he'll be a pro in no time. He's a super curious puppy who has a lot to learn about the world, and I think with a little bit of training, he will make someone's perfect dog. "He seems like a medium-energy pup that could fit well into a lot of homes. Being a hound mix, they are expected to be a little more independent, so that's something to consider," she continued. Moskalski has been documenting her foster experience on TikTok (@ a page dedicated to her other rescue dog, Elliot, who was also on the euthanasia list. A video showing the moment she collected Copper from the shelter has gone viral with over 187,600 views and more than 31,700 likes at the time of writing. The footage shows Copper's freedom ride, and offering plenty of hugs and kisses to his foster owners when they got him home. Not only does she hope it can lead to interest for Copper, but Moskalski also hopes it will encourage people to consider fostering a dog in need of a home. She said: "Fostering is truly such an important factor in the dog overpopulation crisis, and is one of the most rewarding things I've been able to do. So, if you have the space, open your heart." Copper's rescue story has generated over 360 comments on TikTok so far, as internet users praised his sweet nature. One comment reads: "He's so happy to be with you guys!" Another TikTok user wrote: "He's just excited and confused! Thanks for saving him." While another person added: "Thank you so much! This shelter needs so much love, sooo many perfect dogs need to be saved." Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? We want to see the best ones! Send them in to life@ and they could appear on our site.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Yahoo
A Teddy Bear's Dreams Are Dashed in Sandy Hook Promise's Gut-Punching Ad
A teddy bear is typically a symbol of childhood innocence, comfort, and play. But in a harrowing ad from nonprofit Sandy Hook Promise, the stuffed animal serves as a stark reminder of how the gun violence epidemic is impacting childhoods across the U.S. As the organization's latest public service announcement (PSA) reminds viewers, teddy bears are also often left at memorials in the aftermath of school shootings. The campaign centers around the notion that kids deserve to be kids, and that school shootings are preventable. "A Teddy Bear's Dream," created by agency BBDO New York and directed by Henry-Alex Rubin through production company Smuggler, at first appears to be a sweet story told through the eyes of a teddy bear. After a little girl picks out the toy in a store, the bear imagines a new life with the girl–playing, coloring, and riding bikes–to a light-hearted soundtrack of "Best of Friends" from Disney's classic 1981 film, The Fox and the Hound. The story takes a turn, however, when the true purpose of the teddy bear is revealed. The girl leaves it at a memorial for a school shooting, before images of multiple shrines from numerous tragedies appear on screen. The teddy bear symbol has a direct link to the 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. Following the tragedy, 60,000 bears were sent to Newtown–so many that a storage facility was required. Along with the PSA, Sandy Hook Promise has created a guide about how to recognize the warning signs before school shootings. It is also selling a limited-edition teddy bear called the "Hope Bear," with all proceeds going to gun violence prevention educational programs. Today (March 10), the nonprofit revealed that it recently helped prevent a planned school shooting in Florida after receiving more than 40 tips about threatening social media messages to its Say Something Anonymous Reporting System. Following an investigation, Florida authorities determined the 14-year-old student had a plan for an attack and charged them with threatening communications or threats of a mass shooting, according to Sandy Hook Promise. The organization also said that since its creation in 2018, it has helped prevent at least 18 credible planned school shootings. With this campaign, Sandy Hook Promise wants to raise awareness of its services and educate others about how to prevent violence. "All across this country, there are tragic stories we will never hear about because a brave upstander recognized warning signs and did something to prevent a violent act," said Nicole Hockley, co-founder and co-CEO of Sandy Hook Promise, whose son Dylan was killed in the Sandy Hook shooting. "We all have a role to play in preserving childhood innocence and ensuring a teddy bear stays just that–an enduring symbol of childhood innocence and imagination." Eight in 10 parents feel the threat of school violence has affected childhood today, according to a February survey from KRC Research. BBDO NY has worked with Sandy Hook Promise over the past decade, including on the 2020 Emmy Award-winning PSA, "Back-to-School Essentials." "We're still steadfast in our commitment to educate people to know the signs of school shootings," Chris Beresford-Hill, worldwide chief creative officer of BBDO, said in a statement, adding that the agency's ads for Sandy Hook Promise have engaged millions of viewers and garnered more than 300 industry awards.
Associated Press
10-03-2025
- General
- Associated Press
Sandy Hook Promise's New PSA 'A Teddy Bear's Dream' Takes a Stark Look at the Effect of School Shootings on Childhood in America Today
Public Service Announcement Launches on the Heels of Two Confirmed Averted School Shootings Sandy Hook Promise releases new PSA, 'A Teddy Bear's Dream' The organization confirms it's stopped 18 credible planned school shootings attacks – including two in less than a month in 2025 New study finds 8 in 10 parents feel the threat school violence is affecting childhood today NEWTOWN, Conn., March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A staggering 80% of parents feel that the ongoing threat of school violence has affected the childhood experience in America today.* This growing concern comes as the gun violence epidemic continues to be the leading cause of death for kids in the United States. In its latest public service announcement (PSA) launched today, 'A Teddy Bear's Dream,' Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) uses an iconic symbol of innocence and comfort – a teddy bear – to underscore that childhood doesn't have to be this way – and that school shootings are preventable when you know the signs. This year's PSA centers around the notion that kids deserve to be kids and teddy bears belong in children's arms – not at shrines and memorials in the aftermath of school shootings. The PSA opens with a sweet story told through the eyes of a teddy bear imagining its life with the little girl who carefully picked it out at the store. However, audiences quickly learn that the teddy bear's fate isn't for the life of happiness and cheerful moments that you'd imagine. An impactful reveal shows this teddy bear was instead purchased to be placed at a memorial for a school shooting. This dark image has become synonymous with shootings that happen too often in U.S. schools. Following the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary in 2012, more than 60,000 bears were sent to Newtown, CT – so many that a storage facility was required. These comfort objects, meant for playtime and companionship, have since become a go-to object placed at memorials. In the PSA, the viewer will witness images of multiple shrines from numerous tragedies, including piles of teddy bears outside of Sandy Hook Elementary, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, and Robb Elementary among others. The PSA is set to 'Best of Friends' from the Disney classic film, 'The Fox and the Hound.' The song captures the essence of childhood companionship and offers the perfect narrative to the story highlighted within the spot. Sandy Hook Promise worked with its long-time partners, BBDO New York, SMUGGLER Production, and award-winning director Henry-Alex Rubin, to bring this new PSA to life. Their collaboration over the past few years is responsible for the viral and Emmy Award-winning PSAs 'Teenage Dream' and 'Back-to-School Essentials,' and multiple award-winning 'Evan.' 'Being on this journey to drive change with Sandy Hook Promise has been such an honor for BBDO. It's now been about a decade working together and we're still steadfast in our commitment to educate people to prevent school shootings,' said Chris Beresford-Hill, Worldwide Chief Creative Officer at BBDO. SHP's PSAs have engaged millions of viewers in understanding the importance of recognizing warning signs to prevent school shootings and gun violence and won a combined 29 prestigious Cannes Lion awards, two Emmy awards, and more than 300 other industry awards. Prevention is Possible: Two Planned Shootings Stopped in Less Than a Month Since its inception, Sandy Hook Promise has been at the forefront of educating youth and adults on how to prevent school violence, shootings, and other harmful acts through their innovative Know the Signs programs and have proven that prevention is possible. In fact, Sandy Hook Promise announced today that they recently helped prevent a planned school shooting in Florida after more than 40 tips about threatening social media messages were submitted to the National Crisis Center of the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System, a program of Sandy Hook Promise. Following an investigation, authorities determined the 14-year-old student had access to a weapon, made a threat, and had a plan for carrying out an attack. They have been charged with threatening communications or threats of a mass shooting. The announcement of this most recent averted school shooting in Florida comes just weeks after the organization thwarted a shooting at Mooresville High School in Indiana. Sandy Hook Promise's Know the Signs programs and Say Something Anonymous Reporting System have played a critical role in stopping at least 18 credible planned school shooting attacks to date, as well as countless other acts of violence, suicide, and self-harm. Strict criteria are used to assess a prevented attack, including the presence of a clear threat and plan, access to a weapon, and where the initial information came from. 'All across this country, there are tragic stories we will never hear about because a brave upstander recognized warning signs and did something to prevent a violent act,' said Nicole Hockley, co-founder and co-CEO of Sandy Hook Promise, and mother of Dylan, who was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. 'Each of those stories are young lives saved and a community shielded from the trauma of gun violence.' 'Preventing school shootings and other acts of gun violence is possible when there's the education to recognize warning signs and engage a trusted adult to help. Through our programs and resources, we are building a culture of care, cultivating the next generation of upstanders, and creating safer schools and communities for all children to thrive. We each have a role to play in preserving childhood innocence and ensuring a teddy bear stays just that – an enduring symbol of childhood innocence and imagination,' Hockley continued. A Need for More Education and Awareness Nearly 40% of parents think about the possibility of a school shooting or safety threat at their child's school on a weekly or even daily basis, with almost half considering it monthly.* This highlights the pervasive anxiety school violence creates in families. 'Parents in the U.S. are reporting increased levels of anxiety and fear about the potential for violence happening in their children's school. This fear is based in a very real and saddening reality, with 2023 and 2024 having the highest incidents of school shootings ever recorded,' said Mark Barden , co-founder and co-CEO of Sandy Hook Promise, and father of Daniel, who was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. 'Solutions exist, we just need more people to know how to proactively prevent a devastating tragedy.' To date, more than 31 million people nationwide have participated in Sandy Hook Promise's lifesaving Know the Signs programs. The Know the Signs programs are available to every school and youth organization on-demand and at no cost. A Commitment to Action Sandy Hook Promise is committed to ensuring life-saving programs that educate and empower youth and adults to prevent violence get the attention and support they deserve. To watch the PSA and learn more about Sandy Hook Promise's mission and programs, visit *KRC Research conducted an online survey (n=1,000) of parents of kids 0-17 (all parents aged 18+). The study was fielded between February 4-9, 2025. Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) envisions a future where all children are free from school shootings and other acts of violence. As a national nonprofit organization, SHP's mission is to educate and empower youth and adults to prevent violence in schools, homes, and communities. Creators of the life-saving, evidence-informed 'Know the Signs' prevention programs, SHP teaches the warning signs of someone who may be in crisis, socially isolated, or at-risk of hurting themselves or others and how to get help. SHP also advances school safety, youth mental health, and responsible gun ownership at the state and federal levels through nonpartisan policy and partnerships. SHP is led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012.
Buzz Feed
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
These Disney Villains Are Underrated In My Opinion
1. Amos Slade (The Fox and the Hound) He may not look like it, but he's actually quite a twisted villain. For one thing, he teaches Copper to become a hunting dog, which puts a HUGE strain between him and Tod, and then he goes as far as trespassing onto private property in order to kill the poor fox. Kinda messed up if you ask me... 2. Dawn Bellwether (Zootopia) Disney / Via Don't let those cute looks fool ya.. She's a little lamb with a BIG secret agenda. Her ultimate goal was to supplant the position held by Mayor Lionheart and create a new order where prey animals dominate the predators. She certainly is a wolf in sheep's clothing. 3. Madame Medusa (The Rescuers) This not at all crazy woman kidnapped a young orphan girl and forced her to work in an underground cave for a diamond? Pretty messed up. Oh, and she has crocodiles as pets. So there's that. 4. Ratigan (The Great Mouse Detective) Disney / Via He's the world's greatest criminal mind! And he is voiced by none other than the horror icon himself, Vincent Price. What's not to love about him? 5. Yzma (The Emperor's New Groove) Disney / Via Yzma is a gal who knows what she wants, and will do whatever it takes to do it, even if it means 'poisoning' them to do it. Now if she can just do something about those levers. 6. Charles Muntz (Up) Disney/Pixar / Via He was once a celebrated figure, but now he has become a shell of his former self, over a bird. His search has become an obsession and is willing to kill anyone who is after 'his' bird. 7. Prince John (Robin Hood) Disney / Via Prince John is perhaps the most pathetic Disney villain I've ever seen, but that's what makes him so memorable. Him sucking on his thumb calling for his mommy? Classic. 8. Lady Tremaine (Cinderella) Disney / Via Lady Tremaine could be considered more of a negligent stepparent more than a villain, but she still is quite a cold hearted person. Forcing Cinderella to wait on her and her sisters 24/7, and her just standing and watching her daughters go tear up Cinderella's dress that was her mother's. Has she no soul? 9. Horned King (The Black Cauldron) Disney / Via The Horned King has got to be the most horrifying villain Disney has ever made, which is fitting considering The Black Cauldron is also one of THE darkest films that Disney has ever made. I wonder how many kids had nightmares from watching this guy? 10. Randall (Monsters Inc.) Disney/Pixar / Via Randall is a hardcore competitor with an unforgiving attitude and no regard for anyone else. He even went as far as teaming up with Mr. Waternoose claiming that it would benefit the company. And he also tries to kill Sulley. He's violent as well. 11. Claude Frollo (The Hunchback of Notre Dame) Disney / Via Here we have one of the most twisted Disney villains ever. He is convinced that all his actions are justified because they are God's will, like when he briefly smiles while his ex-captain of the guard is tortured and also takes pleasure in burning Esmeralda at the stake. He also refuses to allow the hunchback to experience freedom, and allows him to be humiliated in public without even bothering to help him, as punishment for disobeying him. 12. Clayton (Tarzan) Disney / Via He's an opportunistic hunter with a ruthless disregard for the natural world, and was initially hired as a protector for Jane and Archimedes on an expedition to study gorillas in Africa, but covertly orchestrated a trafficking ring with an agenda to poach the gorillas and sell them on the black market. He also has one of the most disturbing death scenes in Disney history. 13. Percival C. McLeach (The Rescuers Down Under) Disney / Via There's Madame Medusa, and then there's McLeach, a poacher who captures rare animals and sells them for their hides. He clearly enjoys killing animals, and is also sadistic when he kidnaps Cody and later attempts to feed him to a group of crocodiles. Which one's worse? 14. Lotso (Toy Story 3) Disney/Pixar / Via
Buzz Feed
02-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
How Well Do You Remember These Overlooked '80s Disney Characters?
BuzzFeed Quiz Party! Take this quiz with friends in real time and compare results Check it out! Disney has always been iconic, but I think it's time we finally recognize its most underrated era — the '80s. I'm tired of people overlooking the decade's masterpieces like The Fox and the Hound and The Black Cauldron! But since they're so overlooked, most people have forgotten about them — are you one of them? Let's test how strong your '80s Disney knowledge is today! This post was enhanced using AI-powered creativity tools. Hot Topic Obsessed with all things Disney? Join our fan community where you'll find hot topic discussions, quizzes, movie news, and more! See our Disney Discussions
