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Newsweek
2 days ago
- Health
- Newsweek
Owner Panics as Dog Starts Acting Strangely—Then Vet Discovers the Cause
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 pet owner was left stunned after rushing their dog to the emergency vet believing she had suffered a serious neurological issue—only to discover the pup had accidentally ingested an edible. Janelle Alexander (@ 42, from Redding, California, shared a now-viral TikTok showing their dog Zoey's dazed condition after unknowingly consuming THC. The video, which has racked up more than 29,000 likes and over 1.1 million views, captured Zoey's unusual behavior and sparked widespread conversation among fellow pet owners. Edibles are cannabis-infused food items that contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component of marijuana. While relatively safe for humans in small doses, THC can be toxic for dogs. Alexander told Newsweek: "We were relaxing on the couch when Zoey's dad and I suddenly realized we hadn't seen Zoey in awhile. She typically lays in our lap in the evenings, getting in all the cuddles. Her dad went to find her. He called out for me from the kitchen that something was wrong. Zoey could barely open her eyes. A split image showing the dog on the way to the emergency vet; and waiting. A split image showing the dog on the way to the emergency vet; and waiting. @ "Struggled to stand up, and couldn't bear weight on her hind legs. She had been lying in a puddle of her own urine and continued to lose bladder control as we assessed her. We were terrified. We were convinced she had hurt her spine or had a sudden neurological problem," Alexander said. She added that it was especially distressing because Zoey's dad had lost his previous dog, a chocolate Labrador, to oral bone cancer the year before. The experience triggered a wave of panic and PTSD. While her partner carried Zoey to the car, Alexander contacted emergency veterinary services. They rushed to the only emergency clinic available in nearby Cottonwood, California. Upon examining Zoey's unsteady movements and lack of coordination, vets asked if she might have ingested anything toxic. Alexander and her partner were stumped. "We don't have THC in our home. I don't even drink alcohol," Alexander said. Despite their confusion, blood tests were run, and the results came back positive for THC. The vet said that cases like Zoey's were becoming increasingly common. Many dogs are exposed to cannabis products in public places—parks, neighborhoods, campgrounds—without their owners realizing it. "Sadly, it doesn't stop at THC. They treat dogs for methamphetamines and other toxins people manage to lose in these public places," Alexander said. While the couple still doesn't know exactly where Zoey picked it up, they suspect it happened during one of their recent outdoor adventures. "We take Zoey everywhere with us: walks, hikes, camping trips, dog parks," they said. Fortunately, the vet was optimistic about Zoey's recovery. They administered IV fluids to flush out her system—"dilution is the solution to pollution!"—and sent her home with activated charcoal to reduce further absorption of the THC. Alexander continued: "We got her home, gave her lots of water, some snacks and put her to bed. She was back to her usual, loving, happy, and cuddly self the next morning." She said the experience was so traumatic that she felt compelled to make a video in hopes of helping other pet owners recognize the signs. "This dog is our soul dog, healed a lot of pain for both of us … I thought, 'Gosh, it would have great to know this before! Still would have gotten her into the vet, but maybe it would have saved us the panic and heartbreak of thinking this was fatal?'" The signs the couple wanted to highlight are: loss of coordination, urinary incontinence, sensitivity to light, sound, touch and disorientation. The video struck a chord with many TikTok users who shared their own similar experiences. "Great job taking her in, you never really know what it could be. Better to be safe than sorry," posted Kira. "Put a fan blowing on them and smooth jazz with extra cuddles. They will have the zoomies in approximately 3 hours," commented Britt. "We spent $600 to find out our husky was high. Still have no idea how it was possible though," said Kimberly Kopet. "Happened to my 5 months old pup a few months ago. I was crying but thankfully my bff [best friend forever] is a vet tech so we made a FaceTime and she immediately knew … We think he found a roach in the park on our walk. Poor dude was very confused for a couple of hours," another user wrote. "I thought my 15 year old chihuahua had a stroke or something. nope, just waited till he was an old man to steal a nug [piece of marijuana]. I was so embarrassed at the vet," said Brittany Hooten. 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.
Newsweek
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Woman Adopts Puppy, Who She Thinks Is Her Mom Melts Hearts
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. In a viral TikTok video, a tiny French bulldog puppy claimed her owner's lookalike dog as her new mom, and internet users can't cope with their relationship. The clip shared on Monday under the username @ shows little Lainey, the puppy, lying on the bigger French bulldog, Zoey, who doesn't seem to mind the extra attention at all. "When you get a new puppy and she thinks your dog is her mom," the poster writes in the clip. "Besties," she adds in the caption. We've known for thousands of years that dogs make the best friends ever, at least for humans, but can they bond among each other the way they do with us? Dr. Paige Adams, a veterinarian with Etowah Veterinary Hospital, explains in a Rover article that just like they do with humans, dogs release oxytocin, also known as the love hormone, when they positively interact with other pups too. However, oxytocin levels don't rise from initiating interaction but only when their affection is reciprocated by their peers, which means dogs thrive on mutual companionship. There are several signs that indicate pup love. If you dog enjoys another dog's company, you may notice tail-wagging around them, enthusiastic play, and a general desire to spend time with them. What sets the basis for a loving relationship between two or more canines in one household, is their introduction. Introducing a pup to your existing dog is a process that should be done gradually and in a sensitive way. The first encounter should be outside in a neutral space, out on a walk together, allowing them to get used to each other. Once they look comfortable with each other you can bring your new dog home, giving both dogs separate spaces, toys and food bowls to avoid territorial behaviors. Don't let them play alone without supervision, until you're sure that they're comfortable spending time together. You can read more about introducing puppies and dogs here. A stock image shows two French bulldogs bonding under a blanket. A stock image shows two French bulldogs bonding under a blanket. getty images The video quickly went viral on TikTok and it has so far received over 2.6 million views and 619,700 likes on the platform. One user, Bcandylandgirl, said: "If not mom, why mom shaped?" Nefariousmoongrass wrote: "My girl dog does this to our boy dog (we call them bf and gf) and I'm concerned she thinks he's her mother." Cynthia Donoway added: "My hub's staffy thinks my chihuahua is her mom (chi is 9, staffy is 6)." Newsweek reached out to @ for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case. 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.
Metro
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Netflix viewers 'horrified' after WWE star suffers sickening injury on live TV
WWE superstar Zoey Stark had to be carried out of the arena in the middle of a match on last night's Monday Night Raw. During the live Netflix broadcast, the 31-year-old wrestler was unable to finish her Money In The Bank qualifier against Rhea Ripley and the returning Kairi Sane due to a brutal injury. During the bout, Zoey went for a springboard missile dropkick to Kairi and landed awkwardly, letting out a sickening scream as her knee appeared to buckle. She was immediately removed from the match as a member of the medical staff had to carry her in his arms to get her backstage. The exact nature of the injury is not known, but fans and Zoey's fellow wrestlers have already flooded social media with prayers and messages of support. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. 'That scream Zoey let out was horrifying,'wrote @SuperShinkenRed on X, as @The_SpotFlix added: 'Doctor carries out Zoey Stark after horrifying leg injury – she was screaming in pain while Rhea Ripley looked scared.' Another fan, @PropaneMan92, said: 'I genuinely feel terrible for Zoey Stark. Hearing her scream in pain is so haunting. Praying she hasn't hurt her knee again. Hinting at the possible severity of the injury, plenty of Zoey's peers have sent her well wishes, along with some retired stars. Rhea, who has had injury heartbreak herself, wrote: 'Professional wrestling can be very real and dangerous… Tonight continued to prove that anything can happen. Wishing @ZoeyStarkWWE a speedy recovery!' 'Praying for @ZoeyStarkWWE. Takes serious risk and physical trauma every time she steps in the ring to make the most of her opportunities and entertain the fans. Hoping she'll be ok soon. 🙏🏻,' wrote Dean Muhtadi, formerly known as Mojo Rawley in WWE. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'Prayers & positive vibes for @ZoeyStarkWWE. I'm the biggest StarkMark,' added Tommy Dreamer, while WWE star Bayley simply tweeted: 'ZOEY ❤️' Natalya, who was in another MITB qualifier with Becky Lynch and winner Roxanne Perez earlier in the night, said: 'I love you @ZoeyStarkWWE and I'm keeping you in my prayers. 🙏' Meanwhile, WWE legend and producer Shane 'The Hurricane' Helms pointed out how wrestling as a whole deserves more respect for the risk the performers take. He wrote: 'No matter how much respect Pro Wrestling gets, it'll never be enough. Every bump causes damage if even on a micro level. And some can be life altering. Get well soon @ZoeyStarkWWE. We all ❤️ ya!' More Trending AEW star Thunder Rosa agreed, sending positive vibes to Zoey after the incident. She added: 'Wrestling is a beautiful and dangerous sport. We give our all everytime we step in the ring and we also risk a lot when we do what we love. @ZoeyStarkWWE I love you sister and I hope you recover soon. (sic)' View More » WWE Raw airs weekly at 1am on Netflix. Saturday Night's Main Event will live stream this weekend on YouTube for fans in the UK. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: TV fans binge 'outstanding' true story drama quietly added to Netflix MORE: The Simpsons reveals new actor playing Milhouse…and she's already a famous rock star MORE: Fans thrilled as Netflix 'saves' beloved children's TV show after shock axe
USA Today
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Tracy Morgan talking about his octopus teacher will make you surprisingly emotional
Tracy Morgan talking about his octopus teacher will make you surprisingly emotional Show Caption Hide Caption 'Octopus!' love: Watch Tracy Morgan discuss missing Zoey In this exclusive clip, Tracy Morgan speaks on the Prime series "Octopus!" about why he had to part with his beloved Zoey. This is not a vintage "30 Rock" episode: Tracy Morgan is part of the docuseries "Octopus!" (now streaming on Amazon Prime). Rather than laughter, Morgan's appearance might make you cry as the comic actor talks about Zoey, his 90-pound octopus he gave up after realizing how short the cephalopod's lifespan is. "I got tired of being sad," Morgan, 56, says while tearing up in this exclusive series clip. "I learned so much about them, because I would just sit there and watch my octopus," says Morgan. "The thing that I learned most about them is that they taught me how to survive, no matter how long it's for. They taught me how to live in an environment that can be sometimes hostile. She gave me knowledge. She gave me wisdom and understanding. Thank you, Zoey." Niharika Desai, who directs the docuseries, narrated by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, tells USA TODAY via email that the filmmakers were looking for "unexpected voices" in the science-based series. "You can't think of Tracy Morgan and not think of comedy," Desai says. "His presence serves as a misdirect: You think you know him, but then you see this other side of his personality that is so compelling and thoughtful. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of cephalopods." "Tracy's gonna Tracy, even when he's teaching us about the life cycle of a Giant Pacific Octopus," Desai adds. "I hope that audiences who know and love Tracy will find it profound to hear him open up about his life history and how he developed a love of sea creatures." Morgan doesn't explain what became of Zoey once he gave her up. "We didn't really discuss that, and I can't speak for Tracy," says Desai. "However, I did feel his sense of grief, knowing how attached he feels to these creatures with such short life spans."
The Spinoff
06-05-2025
- Business
- The Spinoff
The rise and rise of fake ‘local' boutiques
The Commerce Commission has received more than 100 enquiries about them this year alone, but the fake storefronts continue to operate. Madeleine Chapman reports. At a glance, it looks like any other clothing website. There's a banner along the top for a 'clearance sale' which ends at 11.59pm. Scroll down and a grid filled with 'bestsellers' appears, showing blouses, shoes, dresses and more being modelled by real people and featuring heavily discounted prices (usually half price). And below that, the story behind the brand. 'From the heart of lovely Tauranga' is the heading. 'Driven by their love for the coast and a passion for beach-inspired collections, sisters Zoey and Sarah founded Tauranga Boutique in 2018.' There are multiple collections, a promise of free shipping, and a prompt to 'join our family' by signing up to receive VIP perks and new collection sneak peeks. There's an 'About us' page and FAQs (like 'are your products sustainably sourced?' The answer: 'Absolutely!') and a contact form. Tauranga Boutique's website looks like any other small retail business making the move from brick and mortar to online. Except it's not real. And neither are sisters Zoey and Sarah. Vicki Kenny is not opposed to overseas manufacturing. A former clothing designer who knows the costly realities of 'Made in New Zealand', Kenny assumes most local businesses will source materials or whole products from overseas. But she still likes to support local distributors where she can. So when a Tauranga Boutique ad for an animal print dress appeared on her Instagram feed, she clicked. 'I was busy trying to organise myself for a holiday to South Africa, and I thought 'oh, that would be a really good dress to wear',' she says. She ordered it, but three weeks later it hadn't arrived at her Auckland home. 'I started thinking it was coming from Asia. You know, it wasn't local at all, but I didn't really think too much about it.' She went on holiday for another three weeks and when she returned, her dress had arrived. Advertised on the Tauranga Boutique website as a New Zealand design made with cotton, the real thing was anything but. 'It was really badly made,' Kenny recalls. 'The sleeve had a top seam going down the front of my arm. No one does that, it's just not what you do. The material was clearly polyester, but a really awful one that was like plastic, like it makes a noise when you put your fingers on it. No label on it, no care instructions, clearly not from New Zealand.' So why did Kenny initially think her dress would be coming from within the country? Well, the name, for one. The 'history' detailing Zoey and Sarah's love of the beach and commitment to the area. Disappointed, Kenny emailed 'Zoey and Sarah' requesting a return and refund. On the Tauranga Boutique website, its returns policy states items can be returned within 90 days so long as they are intact and the buyer pays the return shipping costs. In response to her email, 'Zoey' said, 'We understand you're considering a return, and of course, we're here to help! Before you decide, we want to make sure you're fully aware of the high costs involved: Return shipping: $35–$80 NZD Customs fees: $29–$59 NZD' This would put the possible cost of returning a $79 dress (weighing <1kg) as high as $139. Helpfully, Zoey went on to suggest some alternatives: either a 25% refund or a 50% store credit. 'Most customers find these options much more valuable and stress-free than dealing with return fees and long processing times.' Kenny chose to swallow the cost of the dress, which she couldn't wear, and set out to warn other local consumers of stores like Tauranga Boutique. 'Well, clearly I'm not going to get my money back, which is not really the end of the world, but it is the end of the world to a lot of people. That is a lot of money, and that sort of just got me on the crusade.' As soon as she posted on Tiktok about her experience, Kenny's videos received hundreds of comments from women who had the same experience with similar 'stores'. Such boutique local offerings included Milas Auckland, Raglan Bay Boutique, Ivory Auckland, Pure Auckland, Kiwi Boutique and Wanaka Boutique. Drop-shipping is not a new concept in New Zealand, and has spread to all corners of the marketplace. Search for any generic item on Trade Me – billed as the home of the everyday seller – and the majority of the results will be dozens (often hundreds) of identical images, all being offered by different companies for virtually the same price. None are being sold by an individual, rather they're companies advertising a vast range of goods that will then be ordered from another budget site like AliExpress or Temu. For example, a Trade Me search for 'iPhone charger' returns 5,242 results. But when filtered by 'used only', that number plummets to 48 iPhone chargers (or similar) being sold by individuals in New Zealand. Where these new stores stand out is in their surface-level sophistication. Almost all will feature images of a fake storefront, suggesting there's a physical store somewhere in New Zealand. Most will have an image of a woman or a couple which are AI-generated but at first glance appear to be real. Many will list 'opening hours' as if they're a regular store, but those are apparently just the hours that 'customer service' (read: email) is available. Almost all of them don't have an address or phone number. Misterlamp Auckland did, however. The lamp seller's website looks as normal as any other online store. The products are varied and cheap, but not so cheap as to seem fake (some lamps are as pricey as $2,000). The website lists 'Opening hours', with Saturday and Sunday closed. Unlike others, it lists an Auckland landline number. Call that number, however, and it's disconnected. An email to the info account asking where the lamps are made and who designs them received the following response: 'Hello Madeleine, Thank you for reaching out and for your interest in our lamps! We take great pride in both the craftsmanship and design of our products. Our lamps are made in multiple warehouses, each dedicated to maintaining high standards of quality and design. We collaborate with a variety of talented designers who bring unique perspectives and styles to our collections. Thank you again for considering us for your article! Best regards, Sofia from the Misterlamp Team' Who is Sofia? No one knows. But on first glance, Misterlamp Auckland appears to have a human presence behind it. Misterlamp claims to have four 'web stores' in four countries, each named after the capital city (which Auckland is not). The parent company is registered in the UK but has had complaints from customers in Germany regarding false advertising and faulty products, then exorbitant fees to return the product to a China warehouse. Is it a scam if the product is real? Across dozens of posts in the past 12 months, many 'boutique' stores have been accused of being 'scams' by New Zealand social media users. 'Scammer!! Watch out guys this lady is not a local in Wanaka closing down her shop,' reads one community Facebook post from March, warning shoppers about Wanaka Boutique. A number of commenters said they too were disappointed that they had been duped, but were surprised a product showed up at all, albeit of much lesser quality than advertised. One commenter said they were convinced of a store's legitimacy because of AfterPay being available. Surely a dodgy company wouldn't be allowed to be registered with Afterpay? Wanaka Boutique advertises payment options from all major credit cards, Paypal, Apple Pay and Afterpay. A spokesperson for Afterpay did not address questions relating to these fake 'local' stores specifically, but Wānaka Boutique is a registered merchant. As for dispute resolution? 'For Afterpay orders with a legitimate merchant, customers are encouraged to first contact the merchant to manage refunds or returns and then raise a dispute via the Afterpay App if direct contact with a legitimate merchant has not been effective,' they said. What can be done? The likelihood of being scammed online, or at the very least receiving a product that's worse than you expected, seems to increase with every passing year. It has been well-documented that Meta (which owns Facebook and Instagram, where these companies advertise heavily) does little, if anything, to combat scam ads. For now, the suggestions from the likes of the National Cyber Security Centre and Retail NZ are for New Zealanders to simply keep reporting companies they believe are misleading customers, and be wary of social media advertising. There are suggestions to check the Companies Register or a domain hub for legitimacy, or monitor addresses and phone numbers – simple enough actions that would likely reveal a suspect website but that few consumers are likely to be diligent about. Under the Fair Trading Act, traders in New Zealand are required to provide true information, meaning customers who feel misled by an online store's claims about products, services or 'story' can make a complaint to the Commerce Commission, who may investigate. A spokesperson for the Commerce Commission told The Spinoff that it had received 107 'enquiries' about 'these types of websites', with 28 relating to Tauranga Boutique specifically. 'Any behaviour or marketing that misleads consumers is of concern to the Commission and could be a breach of the Fair Trading Act,' they said. The commission did not say whether it had opened an investigation. The list of potentially misleading stores that Kenny and her followers have compiled is long, though some of the websites have recently been deactivated. Some domains change names after too many complaints or negative reviews, disappearing for a while only to reappear with a near identical website and a different city tagline. And once an ad has garnered a click-through on any platform, they'll appear virtually everywhere. Having visited the website of Misterlamp Auckland once in researching this story, their ads began appearing within NZ Herald articles, on Facebook, and even as a full page takeover ad on Stuff. Still the same business, still not actually based in Auckland. Despite the many 'enquiries' to the Commerce Commission, Tauranga Boutique is still operating. And guess what, there's a 10-year anniversary sale on. But get in quick, it ends tonight.
