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Newsweek
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Pit Bull Becomes a Nanny to Rescue Kitten, Goes Viral—'Love at First Sight'
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 adorable bond between a pit bull and a rescue kitten has melted hearts online, leaving social-media users in awe of the undeniable love they share. The precious moment when Twiggles, the white American Staffordshire and pit bull mix, and the kitten bonded was shared on the dog's dedicated TikTok account (@twigglesaur). During the clip, the dog's owner sat with the small gray kitten named Taco on her lap, while Twiggles sat on the other side and just stared lovingly at the feline. The 2-year-old dog appeared so infatuated by the kitten that she stared lovingly and barely took her eyes off him. Alongside the sweet clip, the TikTok caption reads: "I suppose I can nanny kittens too." The video has gone viral since it was shared on June 20, generating over 474,000 views and more than 100,000 likes at the time of writing. From left: Twiggles the pit bull mix and Taco the rescue kitten lay with a person. From left: Twiggles the pit bull mix and Taco the rescue kitten lay with a person. @twigglesaur / TikTok There's no doubt Twiggles is taking her role as the nanny very seriously, as her owner has continued to share more clips of the inseparable duo spending time together. Throughout the many videos, Twiggles can be seen watching over Taco and following him around as his protector. Indeed, their owner, from San Francisco, California, even caught the duo cuddling up on the sofa together, as Taco curled in the crook of the dog's legs. Needless to say, internet users can't get enough of the bond they have quickly developed and the maternal instinct that Twiggles has displayed. Twiggles's owner found Taco during a walk, and she didn't hesitate to pick up the kitten and take him home to safety. Unfortunately, as the owner is allergic to cats, keeping him permanently isn't an option and she is searching for someone to adopt Taco. That might prove more difficult now after seeing the formidable friendship he has struck up with Twiggles. It is believed that Taco was around 3 to 4 weeks old when he was discovered, and he is said to be "very brave, super curious, and very adventurous." A pit bull and tiny kitten might not be the most conventional of friendships, but Twiggles and Taco don't seem to care about their size (and species) difference. The besties have certainly melted plenty of hearts online, leading to more than 110 comments on the viral TikTok video so far. One comment reads: "Best nanny ever." Another TikTok user wrote: "So sweet, she just wants love that baby." A third person added: "It's love at first sight." One commenter replied: "This is the beginning of a strong friendship and care." Newsweek has contacted @twigglesaur via TikTok for comment. We could not verify the details of the video. 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.
Glasgow Times
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Debut novel by Dutch author wins 2025 Women's Prize for Fiction
Announced at a ceremony held in central London on Thursday, Yael van der Wouden, 38, won the award for her novel, The Safekeep, which explores repressed desire and the unresolved aftermath of the Holocaust in post-Second World War Netherlands. The novel follows Isabel, a young woman whose life in solitude is upended when her brother's girlfriend, Eva, comes to live with her in their family house in what turns into a summer of obsession, suspicion and desire. Writer and chair of judges for the fiction prize, Kit de Waal, said: 'The Safekeep is that rare thing: a masterful blend of history, suspense and historical authenticity. 'Every word is perfectly placed, page after page revealing an aspect of war and the Holocaust that has been, until now, mostly unexplored in fiction. 'It is also a love story with beautifully rendered intimate scenes written with delicacy and compelling eroticism. 'This astonishing debut is a classic in the making, a story to be loved and appreciated for generations to come. Books like this don't come along every day.' The Queen, fourth from right, with the 2025 Women's Prize for Fiction shortlist and chair of judges Kit de Waal (Twiggles/Women's Prize Trust/PA) Van der Wouden will receive £30,000 along with a limited-edition bronze statuette known as the Bessie which was created and donated by the artist Grizel Niven. The judging panel for the Women's Prize for Fiction included novelist and journalist Diana Evans, author, journalist and mental-health campaigner Bryony Gordon, writer and magazine editor Deborah Joseph, and musician and composer Amelia Warner. Also announced at the ceremony was the recipient of the non-fiction award which was won by physician Dr Rachel Clarke for The Story Of A Heart, a book that explores the human experience behind organ donation. The book recounts two family stories, documenting how medical staff take care of nine-year-old Kiera in her final hours following a car accident while offering a new life to also nine-year-old Max who is suffering from heart failure from a viral infection. Journalist, broadcaster and author Kavita Puri who was the chair of judges for the non-fiction prize, said: 'The Story Of A Heart left a deep and long-lasting impression on us. Clarke's writing is authoritative, beautiful and compassionate. 'The research is meticulous, and the storytelling is expertly crafted. She holds this precious story with great care and tells it with dignity, interweaving the history of transplant surgery seamlessly. 'This is a book where humanity shines through on every page, from the selfless act of the parents who gift their daughter's heart in the depths of despair, to the dedication of the NHS workers. It is unforgettable, and will be read for many years to come.' Clarke, who is behind Breathtaking, Dear Life and Your Life In My Hands will receive £30,000 along with a limited-edition piece of art known as the Charlotte which was gifted by the Charlotte Aitken Trust. The Queen, centre, with the 2025 Women's Prize for Non-Fiction shortlist and chair of judges Kavita Puri (Twiggles/Women's Prize Trust/PA) The judging panel for the non-fiction prize included writer and broadcaster Dr Leah Broad, whose work focuses on women's cultural history along with novelist and critic Elizabeth Buchan. The writer and environmental academic, Dr Elizabeth-Jane Burnett was also a judge for the non-fiction award along with the author and writer of The Hyphen newsletter on Substack, Emma Gannon. Previous winners of the fiction prize include Tayari Jones with An American Marriage and The Song Of Achilles by Madeline Miller, while the first winner of the non-fiction prize was awarded last year to Naomi Klein for Doppelganger: A Trip Into The Mirror World. The awards were announced by the Women's Prize Trust, a UK charity that aims to 'create equitable opportunities for women in the world of books and beyond'.
The Herald Scotland
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Debut novel by Dutch author wins 2025 Women's Prize for Fiction
The novel follows Isabel, a young woman whose life in solitude is upended when her brother's girlfriend, Eva, comes to live with her in their family house in what turns into a summer of obsession, suspicion and desire. Writer and chair of judges for the fiction prize, Kit de Waal, said: 'The Safekeep is that rare thing: a masterful blend of history, suspense and historical authenticity. 'Every word is perfectly placed, page after page revealing an aspect of war and the Holocaust that has been, until now, mostly unexplored in fiction. 'It is also a love story with beautifully rendered intimate scenes written with delicacy and compelling eroticism. 'This astonishing debut is a classic in the making, a story to be loved and appreciated for generations to come. Books like this don't come along every day.' The Queen, fourth from right, with the 2025 Women's Prize for Fiction shortlist and chair of judges Kit de Waal (Twiggles/Women's Prize Trust/PA) Van der Wouden will receive £30,000 along with a limited-edition bronze statuette known as the Bessie which was created and donated by the artist Grizel Niven. The judging panel for the Women's Prize for Fiction included novelist and journalist Diana Evans, author, journalist and mental-health campaigner Bryony Gordon, writer and magazine editor Deborah Joseph, and musician and composer Amelia Warner. Also announced at the ceremony was the recipient of the non-fiction award which was won by physician Dr Rachel Clarke for The Story Of A Heart, a book that explores the human experience behind organ donation. The book recounts two family stories, documenting how medical staff take care of nine-year-old Kiera in her final hours following a car accident while offering a new life to also nine-year-old Max who is suffering from heart failure from a viral infection. Journalist, broadcaster and author Kavita Puri who was the chair of judges for the non-fiction prize, said: 'The Story Of A Heart left a deep and long-lasting impression on us. Clarke's writing is authoritative, beautiful and compassionate. 'The research is meticulous, and the storytelling is expertly crafted. She holds this precious story with great care and tells it with dignity, interweaving the history of transplant surgery seamlessly. 'This is a book where humanity shines through on every page, from the selfless act of the parents who gift their daughter's heart in the depths of despair, to the dedication of the NHS workers. It is unforgettable, and will be read for many years to come.' Clarke, who is behind Breathtaking, Dear Life and Your Life In My Hands will receive £30,000 along with a limited-edition piece of art known as the Charlotte which was gifted by the Charlotte Aitken Trust. The Queen, centre, with the 2025 Women's Prize for Non-Fiction shortlist and chair of judges Kavita Puri (Twiggles/Women's Prize Trust/PA) The judging panel for the non-fiction prize included writer and broadcaster Dr Leah Broad, whose work focuses on women's cultural history along with novelist and critic Elizabeth Buchan. The writer and environmental academic, Dr Elizabeth-Jane Burnett was also a judge for the non-fiction award along with the author and writer of The Hyphen newsletter on Substack, Emma Gannon. Previous winners of the fiction prize include Tayari Jones with An American Marriage and The Song Of Achilles by Madeline Miller, while the first winner of the non-fiction prize was awarded last year to Naomi Klein for Doppelganger: A Trip Into The Mirror World. The awards were announced by the Women's Prize Trust, a UK charity that aims to 'create equitable opportunities for women in the world of books and beyond'.
