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Newsweek
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Woman Goes to PetSmart for Cat Litter, Then She Sees a Rescue Dog
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 has gone viral after revealing how she went into PetSmart to run an errand but ended up leaving with a four-legged best friend instead. In June 2024, Felicia Wells found herself sitting in traffic on her way to pick up some cat litter. She almost didn't go, though, because she knew how busy and chaotic everywhere would be on a Saturday afternoon. But when she pulled into the parking lot, Wells, of Burlington, Vermont, spotted a sign about an adoption event the PetSmart store was hosting that weekend, with multiple dogs from KC Pet Rescue. Indeed, after seeing that, Wells told Newsweek that her first thought was "if there's a shepherd in there, they're coming home." Kratos the rescue dog is seen in a pen inside PetSmart during the adoption event. Kratos the rescue dog is seen in a pen inside PetSmart during the adoption event. @feliciawells666 / TikTok As it turned out, she met an adorable Belgian Malinois and Dutch shepherd mix named Kratos. He was found digging through garbage when KC Pet Rescue saved him. Wells learned that he was merely "skin and bones" back then, and he had spent 10 months waiting for a home. "I had huge reservations about adopting him, and I immediately left the store so I could send the video I took to my mom, expecting her to talk me out of adopting him," Wells said. "But she did the exact opposite, insisting that it was fate. "Another concern was his ability to be adopted into a home with cats. But, as fate would have it, the foster home he was in had cats," Wells added. She adopted Kratos that weekend and was delighted to offer him a second chance. She only went in for cat litter, but she left with a new family member. Watching Kratos adjust to his new normal has been challenging but incredibly rewarding. For the first few weeks, he was "completely shut down" and very nervous. During his first night, Wells said she noticed how he just stood around looking lost and confused. "He had no interest in treats, did not understand toys, tried to escape and run away on walks, and was reluctant to eat the first several meals I offered to him. The first night, I don't think either of us slept a wink," Wells said. As a result, she couldn't resist picking Kratos up and putting him in her bed. He stayed there all night, trembling with fear but cuddling up to her appreciatively. Kratos has come a long way since then. He has been in his home for a year and developed such a strong personality with so much confidence. Wells said she recalls the "breakthrough moment" when she made herself some macaroni and cheese, only to discover that it was also her dog's favorite food, given his reaction. Now, Kratos loves snoozing on the couch with his cat siblings, playing with his toys, and being spoiled by his owner. After reflecting on her impromptu decision to adopt Kratos, Wells shared a video on TikTok (@feliciawells666) showing footage of her pup at the adoption event. The clip went viral with over 342,000 views and more than 63,000 likes on TikTok at the time of writing. The online response is beyond anything Wells expected, although many people misunderstood the viral clip and believed that Kratos was being sold by PetSmart. That, of course, wasn't the case. "The biggest thing I would like to accomplish from sharing his story is to provide support for KC Pet Rescue, who saved him and held onto him for 10 months until I found him," Wells said. She continued: "They are a small, volunteer-based organization that provides rescue for homeless, abused and neglected dogs. He was found just outside of Morrilton, Arkansas, digging through a woman's garbage. "The rescue tested, treated, and paid for his heartworm treatment, which is expensive and lengthy to treat. I am endlessly grateful to KC Pet Rescue for keeping my boy safe and well-cared for." In just a matter of days, the viral TikTok video has generated over 600 comments so far. Plenty of internet users praised Wells for giving Kratos his forever home. One comment reads: "You went home with a best friend." Another TikTok user wrote: "He looks so much healthier now that he's with you." A third person replied: "You'll never regret this save!" 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.
Global News
2 days ago
- Sport
- Global News
Kainai rodeo pays tribute to Jon Wells and Mike White Quills
Two of the Blood Tribe's most respected rodeo cowboys were honoured in a heartfelt way at this year's Kainai Fair and Rodeo. Jon Wells and Mike White Quills, both known for their dedication to the sport and their communities, were commemorated with a special memorial jackpot in their names. The event brought out 38 bulldoggers and 42 calf ropers, many of whom personally knew Wells and White Quills. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'We lost them quite young,' said Clarence Black Water, a rodeo committee member. 'We want to keep their legacy going to encourage our younger competitors to follow suit.' Both men were seen as role models on and off the circuit. 'They were well respected and looked up to,' Black Water added. The rodeo announcer also noted the healing power of the event. Story continues below advertisement 'Seeing the people come out and supporting them, know how much they were loved — I think that really helps the family a lot.' While Wells and White Quills may be gone, their presence is still felt in the arena. Through this tribute, their legacy continues to inspire the next generation of Indigenous rodeo talent. Watch the video above for more.
Chicago Tribune
3 days ago
- Chicago Tribune
Aurora University student earns FAA drone pilot license after taking course
As technologies emerge, college courses are springing up to teach them – something that Alayna Nosalik, a student at Aurora University, knows after becoming the first AU student to earn an FAA Drone Pilot License. Nosalik, 20, of Mendota, is set to graduate next year with a double major in marketing and communications. She said the drone license, which she earned after completing the university's new FAA Drone License Examination Prep Course, was something she was drawn to after learning it was being taught by a previous instructor she had enjoyed. The new course goes in-depth in preparing students to earn their FAA Drone Pilot License. 'The drone class that was being offered – I had Dr. [Christopher] Wells for a previous class. I liked him as an instructor, and it sounded like a cool class and I thought – why not?' Nosalik said. 'I was also part of PREMSA, the PR and Event Management student association on campus, and we had gotten someone who did fly drones for marketing for a living so I had seen what you can do with them and it looked like it might be a fun experience.' Wells, 63, of Belvidere, who currently serves as professor of parks and recreation leadership, said the course has been offered for just a year at AU and that it 'is still in the catching-on stage where it's not tied to any particular major.' 'I teach parks and rec so I started the course primarily for those students so they could use a drone to assess parks and do surveying and those sorts of things, but students in the criminal justice program are also showing interest in the course,' Well said. 'Law enforcement officers and first responders are using drones in their work.' Wells spoke about Nosalik and his impressions of her as a student, noting 'I first had her in an interdisciplinary studies course.' 'It's a first-year student course called 'Discover What Matters' and it introduces students to college and helps them develop a sense of what they want to do with their major,' he said. 'I met her [Nosalik] in that course, and introduced the drone as just kind of an extra topic. Alayna definitely saw it was something that she might be able to apply in marketing and communications. 'When I first offered the drone course, she was one of the first to sign up for it – she definitely took to it and I think she sees the potential for drones in her work and was the first AU student to get her license,' Wells added. Wells acknowledges technology is, in fact, driving some of the curriculum these days. 'Definitely – we have to keep up with the tech and prepare the students to be able to use that tech in their careers,' he said. Nosalik says there is no pressure being the first to own a license and said there has been some additional interest shown from other friends 'who have reached out.' 'They've said, 'Oh, that's so cool – I didn't know AU offered this' and I told them about the class,' she said. 'A lot of people have actually asked about it and I'm hoping a lot more people will take it and have an interest in it.' In yet another turn on the road not taken, Nosalik made a detour earlier in her college career and stepped away from her course work at AU in order to take the Disney College Program, a paid internship that she attended at Walt Disney World in Florida. 'I think it would be really cool to work in marketing or coordinating events for Disney one day – I've always been a fan of Disney and wanted to go down and be a part of the program,' she said. 'I think it was second semester my freshman year. I was in my advisor's office and was asking how could I move my schedule around so I can have an entire semester free and she said we could figure that out.' In the end, Nosalik was one of just 10 individuals selected to be in the program and said her greatest takeaway 'was that I still want to work for Disney – it's one of my goals.' 'You never know if you're going to get tired going to parks or don't like the work anymore but every day there was so much fun going to work and some of my best friends were there,' she said. Wells said there are two ways the FAA allows people to fly drones – recreationally and for professional purposes, from surveillance work compiling statistics. His course description notes that 'Drones (unmanned aircraft systems) are increasingly used in a wide range of careers to accomplish things such as gather pictures and videos, collect environmental data, and assist first responders in managing complex situations. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) remote pilot license is required to fly a drone professionally.' 'The enforcement of this – the analogy I use is how to people enforce things like auto insurance– it's usually when you're caught,' he said. 'You get caught and have to show insurance. With work, it's obvious you're out working. I have a friend who sprays fields with a drone and he's constantly stopped by people driving by asking how do you do this – do you have a license? Nosalik also reflected on her drone license and acknowledged that while there are lot of kids as well as adults flying drones on weekends, her certification brings with it other caveats. 'With the license, you can start to fly in different places and have the ability to do more because you can put in requests to fly in different places, whereas if you're flying for fun – you have to stay below a certain height,' she said. Nosalik said her parents have been very supportive of her choices. 'My dad is really big on trying new things and getting my brother and I to try things and experience things and open opportunities for yourselves,' she said.
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Freida Pinto To Star In Netflix Series ‘Unaccustomed Earth', Deets Inside
Inspired by Jhumpa Lahiri's short story collection of the same name, Unaccustomed Earth is an epic, soapy, and culturally vibrant drama about a tight-knit Indian American community navigating love, desire, and belonging. Rich with nuance, passion, and unforgettable characters, the series invites you into the elite and insular Indian-American community of Cambridge, MA. When a star-crossed romance between a devoted wife and her long-lost love comes to light, a scandalous affair is born and new battle lines are drawn in this intensely interconnected immigrant community. Wells executive produces via John Wells Productions' overall deal with Warner Bros. Television, the show's studio. Ritesh Batra, Jhumpa Lahiri, Nisha Ganatra, Erica Saleh, Erin Jontow, and Celia Costas also executive produce, with Batra directing episodes 101 and 102. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Freida Pinto (@freidapinto) In other news, Freida Pinto recently reacted to criticism over Deepika Padukone's Hollywood Walk of Fame star, urging South Asians to uplift, and not undermine each other's success. Freida Pinto took to her Instagram story to share a post that mentioned Deepika Padukone has made history by becoming the first Bollywood actor to receive a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. Freida congratulated Deepika, and also shared a message for her fellow South Asians. 'To my fellow South Asians- Let's celebrate our own and not bring them down please. News like this should make us feel proud to see a hardworking, talented Indian woman of substance being celebrated on a global platform. This topic doesn't need to lend itself endless debate. Congratulations Deepika, you deserve the recognition!" she wrote. Freida Pinto rose to fame with her film debut in Danny Boyle's 2008 film Slumdog Millionaire, co-starring Dev Patel, Madhur Mittal, Anil Kapoor, Irrfan Khan and others. The film was nominated for 10 Academy Awards in 2009 and won 8. She has also been a part of the science fiction film 'Rose Of The Planet Of The Apes' (2011), in which she played Dr. Caroline Aranha. She was also seen in 'Love Sonia', 'Intrusion', 'Immortals', 'You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger' and many others. On the personal front, Freida Pinto married photographer Cory Tran in 2020. They welcomed their son Rumi Ray in November 2021.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Freida Pinto to Star in ‘Unaccustomed Earth' Series at Netflix
Freida Pinto is set for a major role in Netflix's upcoming series adaptation of the Jhumpa Lahiri short story collection 'Unaccustomed Earth.' Variety has learned that Pinto will play Parul Chaudhury in the series, which was originally announced in April. As previously reported, Netflix has commissioned eight episodes. More from Variety 'XO, Kitty' Season 3 Adds Three New Cast Members, Wraps Production in South Korea Netflix Reality News: Nick Viall to Host Age-Gap Dating Show, Harry Jowsey Gets His Own 'Bachelor,' 'Love Is Blind' Season 9 Release Set and More Netflix, Caracol Series 'Eva Lasting' Season 3 Taps Bogotá's Iconic Spots as Colombia Ramps Up Global Shoots The official logline for the show states that it is 'an epic, soapy, and culturally vibrant drama about a tight-knit Indian American community navigating love, desire, and belonging. Rich with nuance, passion, and unforgettable characters, 'Unaccustomed Earth' invites you into the elite and insular Indian-American community of Cambridge, MA. When a star-crossed romance between a devoted wife and her long lost love comes to light, a scandalous affair is born and new battle lines are drawn in this intensely interconnected immigrant community.' Pinto is perhaps best known for her breakout role in the Oscar-winning film 'Slumdog Millionaire,' which marked her feature debut. She has since starred in films like 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes,' 'Knight of Cups,' 'Hillbilly Elegy,' and 'Mr. Malcolm's List.' In television, Pinto is known for her roles in 'Guerilla,' 'Surface,' and 'The Path.' She is repped by CAA and Principal Entertainment LA. John Wells will co-write the adaptation with Madhuri Shekar . Both will executive produce, with Wells serving as showrunner via John Wells Productions (JWP). Ritesh Batra will direct and executive produce the first and second episodes. Nisha Ganatra, who had originally optioned the book and developed the series, will also executive produce. Lahiri will executive produce as well, along with Erica Saleh, Erin Jontow of JWP, and Celia Costas. Warner Bros. Television, where Wells is under an overall deal, will produce. This is the latest Lahiri book to be adapted for the screen. Her novel 'The Namesake' was made into a film in 2006 starring Kal Penn, Tabu, and Irrfan Khan. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples
