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Newsweek
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Puppy Tries To Stand Up but Is 'So Tired'—What Happens Next Goes Viral
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 internet's collective hearts have melted over a tiny puppy so tired she can't even stand. TikTok user Raven shared a video to her account @ravenruff on May 13, showing her dog, Bella, now three years old, in a very tired moment back when she was a puppy. She captioned the video: "POV you're so tired you can't stand up." In the clip, viewed a whopping 28 million times, a man picks up the tiny puppy from a bed. But as Raven tells her it's "time to get up," Bella is having none of it: as soon as she's put the right way up on the bed, she immediately flops back down, back to the ultimate sleeping position. The man tries again, picking up the puppy and putting her in a standing position. But as soon as his hands are no longer supporting her, Bella flops back down on her side, making tiny, grumpy, growling noises, as though complaining about having to start the day. At this point, the couple appears to give up for now, as Raven lets out an adoring laugh, and the man plants a kiss on the puppy's face. TikTok users went wild for the sweet video, awarding it more than 4.6 million likes. And while some worried there could be something wrong with Bella, such as an illness, another pointed out: "Guys that's a PUPPY puppy. They sleep like over 15 hours a day at that age." "The way this would have had me at the vet's office," another admitted, but as another put it: "Five minutes later they're running around the house practicing Parkour." Puppies can sleep from between 18 to 20 hours a day, to ensure healthy growth of their brain, immune system, and muscles, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC). When awake, they burn a lot of energy—and may not always want to go for a nap. It's up to the owner to try and guide them to a quiet and comfortable place to fall asleep. Many commenters declared the video showed it was a "No Bones Day," referencing a pug named Noodle who went viral in 2021 for his lazy days as his owners regularly videoed him in the morning. And if Noodle flopped back into bed instead of getting up, it was designated a no-bones day. "It was a No Bones day and you need to respect that," one commenter said—and another pleaded with Raven: "Put him down and give him a blankie asap." Bella gets picked up from the bed where she keeps flopping back down in a sweet viral video. Bella gets picked up from the bed where she keeps flopping back down in a sweet viral video. TikTok @ravenruff In other videos to her account, Raven explained she found Bella as a puppy in a box while in Puerto Rico. Now, Bella goes on plenty of adventures with her new owners, with clips showing her swimming in rivers, on trips to the beach, hiking in the wilderness, and even trying out skateboarding. And while Bella looks very much like a chocolate Labrador Retriever, Raven explained in one comment that she got her tested, and Bella is in fact a major mix of 18 different breeds, including Labrador, Pit Bull, Boxer, Chihuahua and Doberman. Newsweek has contacted @ravenruff via TikTok for comment on this story. 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.
USA Today
7 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Tyler Linderbaum is the Ravens' leading candidate to win the Protector of the Year award
Tyler Linderbaum is the Ravens' leading candidate to win the Protector of the Year award Wednesday saw the National Football League announce a new annual individual award, the Protector of the Year. The new plaudit honors the league's top overall offensive lineman, and it will be decided by a panel that includes former offensive linemen. The most unsung heroes on the gridiron will now be..."sung" I guess. So, who will be the inaugural recipient of the big boy's award? None of the top candidates reside on the Baltimore Ravens roster right now, but you never know how the 2025 season will play out. Last season, the Ravens' offensive line came together as a unit as the season progressed, and some members of the position group played their best ball in the later portions of the campaign. In looking at the Pro Football Focus grades of the Ravens' offensive line, Tyler Linderbaum leads the way, with a 78.1 rating. That's good for fifth among NFL centers, and with that, the former Iowa Hawkeye has the best chances of any Raven to claim the award. If so, he'll certainly reset the market for centers. After Linderbaum, you have left tackle Ronnie Stanley, with an even 71, good for 37th among NFL tackles. The former Fighting Irish star found his top form again this past season. On the other side, Rookie Roger Rosengarten registered a 66.9, which ranked 44th in the league. With the guards, we see a significant drop-off. Daniel Faalele checked in at 49th overall, with a 60.5, while Patrick Mekari is right behind him at 51st, with a 60.0.
STV News
20-05-2025
- STV News
Pair banned from owning dogs after pets found in 'filthy and dangerous' home
A man and a woman have been banned from owning dogs after three pets were discovered living in 'filthy and dangerous' conditions. Anthony and Liz Conway, from Alexandria, have been disqualified from owning or keeping dogs for three years after causing three dogs 'significant mental and physical suffering'. The Scottish SPCA received a complaint from one of the couple's neighbours regarding a smell coming from the property. 'The complaint stated that there were possibly four dogs within the property, that one of the dogs had died and that the remaining dogs were never taken out of the property for exercise,' the SSPCA inspector said. Officers from the charity attended the property and were met by Anthony Conway, who said he was looking after the dogs at the property on behalf of their owner Liz-Anne Conway. Inside the property were three dogs living in 'filthy, hazardous and dangerous living conditions'. SSPCA Anthony and Liz Conway, from Alexandria, have been disqualified from owning or keeping dogs for three years. The dogs included a six-year-old female black French bulldog type dog called Raven as well as two one-year-old fawn cross French Bulldog/Bichon Frise type dogs – a male called Blitz and a female called Gypsy. 'On entering, there was a strong smell of urine and faeces. Opening the door to the kitchen three dogs ran out into the hallway. The kitchen floor was covered in dog urine and faeces,' they said. Officers said there was no clean space available for the dogs to stand or line down. 'A small dog cage contained a soiled blanket, and a plastic dog bed was being used to store a large bag of dog food. An empty water bowl sat on the floor. The kitchen was filled with an overpowering odour,' they added. Following the inspector, officers removed the dogs from property, and transported them to an SSPCA animal rescue centre for further treatment. A SSPCA vet found Raven to be suffering with inflamed and painful ears as well as being slightly underweight, and demonstrating a degree of pain in her back. The vet said Raven had endured 'significant pain and suffering' for at least two months due to her owners' failure to seek veterinary treatment. They added that Raven's condition would have been apparent to any reasonable person in the early stages of the disease. Blitz was found to be slightly underweight and had superficial scrapes on his nose and paw. Gypsy was found to have some scabbing on her head and superficial abrasions on the pads of her left hind paw. Additionally, the vet said confining the dogs to the kitchen, surrounded by accumulated faeces and without access to appropriate food, water, resting areas, or toileting opportunities, would have resulted in 'significant physical and psychological suffering' over a period of at least two weeks. SSPCA said suffering endured by all three dogs was 'unnecessary and avoidable'. Anthony Conway pled guilty to not providing their dog, Raven, with necessary veterinary treatment causing pain and unnecessary suffering over at least a two-month period. Liz Conway pled guilty to failing to provide a suitable living environment. Both were sentenced at Dumbarton Sheriff Court on Monday, May 12, and also received a £250 fine with £20 victim surcharge. A spokesperson for the SSPCA said the charity was 'pleased' with the sentencing saying it recognised the severity of the pet's neglect. 'The suffering endured by all three dogs was both unnecessary and avoidable,' they said. 'Their basic needs -for a consistent diet, clean water, and, in Raven's case, timely veterinary care – were not met.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Glasgow Times
19-05-2025
- Glasgow Times
Alexandria couple banned from owning dogs after neglect
Anthony Conway and Liz Conway from Alexandria also received a £250 fine and a £20 victim surcharge after the dogs' suffering was discovered. In Dumbarton Sheriff Court, Anthony Conway admitted to not giving medical help to their dog, Raven, who had a painful ear disease. READ MORE: Man rushed to hospital after 'assault' at Glasgow Central Station This lack of care caused the dog unnecessary suffering for at least two months. Liz Conway admitted guilt for not providing a suitable living environment. The couple subjected their six-year-old black French Bulldog, Raven, and their two one-year-old French Bulldog/Bichon Frise cross breeds, Blitz and Gypsy, to hazardous, filthy living conditions. The lack of a clean, comfortable environment led to significant mental and physical suffering for the dogs over a period of at least two weeks. Upon visiting the property, an SSPCA inspector was met by the unpleasant sight and smell of dog faeces and urine covering the kitchen floor. All three dogs were confined to the filthy kitchen. A small cage with a soiled blanket and an empty water bowl added to the miserable conditions. READ MORE: Thousands Raised in Memory of teen who died after Irvine beach incident The inspector said: 'In March 2024, we received a call from a member of the public who was raising concerns regarding a smell that was coming from within the neighbouring property. 'The complaint stated that there were possibly four dogs within the property, that one of the dogs had died and that the remaining dogs were never taken out of the property for exercise. 'We attended the property and were met by a man who was opening the front door. We explained there had been a complaint regarding dogs within the property. 'The man was Anthony Conway, and he was looking after the dogs at the property on behalf of their owner, whom he named as Liz-Anne Conway. 'On entering, there was a strong smell of urine and faeces. Opening the door to the kitchen, three dogs ran out into the hallway. The kitchen floor was covered in dog urine and faeces. 'There was no clean space available for the dogs to stand or lie down. A small dog cage contained a soiled blanket, and a plastic dog bed was being used to store a large bag of dog food. An empty water bowl sat on the floor. The kitchen was filled with an overpowering odour. 'We advised Conway that we had immediate and serious concerns regarding the welfare of the three dogs, and we removed them from the property. 'The dogs were transported to one of our animal rescue and rehoming centres for further care and attention.' A veterinary surgeon, after examining the dogs, discovered serious health issues. These included painful ear inflammation in Raven and multiple abrasions and scrapes on Blitz and Gypsy. It was discovered that Raven's condition had been left untreated for at least two months. Immediate treatment was needed, indicated by symptoms such as head shaking, ear rubbing, and a strong odour. The vet determined that the lack of suitable food, water, resting areas, and an opportunity for toileting over a sustained period resulted in significant physical and psychological suffering for all three animals. READ MORE: Can you help? Appeal launched to reunite lost dog with owner A Scottish SPCA spokesperson said: "We are pleased with the sentencing. "The suffering endured by all three dogs was both unnecessary and avoidable. "Their basic needs—for a consistent diet, clean water, and, in Raven's case, timely veterinary care—were not met. "This sentence recognises the seriousness of that neglect." To prevent acts of cruelty like this, the Scottish SPCA has urged people to report any signs of mistreatment of animals on their website. The neglect suffered by the dogs, as indicated by the court sentence, amounts to a serious criminal offence.
The Irish Sun
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Huge new £12m viking land to open at top UK theme park with three new rides
PAULTONS Park has revealed plans for a £12million park opening in 2026. The park, which will be named Valgard – Realm of the Vikings, will be a viking-themed world with 3 The new themed world will include an inverting roller-coaster Credit: Paultons Drakon is set to become the park's most thrilling ride with a vertical lift hill and two twists taking riders upside down. There will also be Vild Swing that swirls riders 12 metres in the air, two brand new The ride will be renamed Raven to complement the Viking village experience. Valgard also features a Read more on theme parks The park has also confirmed that there will be another major thrill ride added to Valgard in 2027 - teasing that it will be a James Mancey, deputy managing director at Paultons Park, said: "We've opened two brand-new rides in the last two years and with the build of Valgard firmly underway, we're excited to open a further three, bigger-and-better-than-ever-before rides, between now and summer 2027. "Valgard promises an immersive, atmospheric, and action-packed experience for families and has been specifically designed to grow with our fans. "The introduction of inversions and a vertical lift hill on Drakon certainly up the adrenaline levels at Paultons Park, but staying true to our roots, we haven't forgotten about the little ones and there is something for all of the family in our new Viking village." Most read in News Travel The addition of Valgard – Realm of the Vikings sees the attraction boast a collection of over 80 Valgard joins Midwestern America themed Tornado Springs famous for its thrilling Cyclonator ride and free-spinning Storm Chaser coaster, and the park's dinosaur themed world, Lost Kingdom. Paulton's Park reveals first look at new £3.5million ride opening next month Families at Paultons Park today were also among the first to try its brand-new The new indoor ride offers five minutes of game play and additional pre-show thrills, suitable for guests from aged five and above – guests can ride unaccompanied from eight years old. The ride features a supernatural world, with many eerie apparitions and haunted artefacts to discover as they journey through the home of paranormal investigator, Dr Kinley. Upon boarding the four-seater ride carriages, guests are armed with their own Phantom Phaser, a device to capture and contain mischievous ghosts and misbehaving spirits. At the end of the adventure, each rider is presented with their ghost-catching score, revealing who has the best ghost hunting skills. 3 Paultons Park also opened a new ride today Credit: Paultons Park James added: "We have worked with the very best technical and theming experts in the attractions business to create Ghostly Manor. "Our teams and partners have done a remarkable job at creating our very own haunted house, brimming with entertaining paranormal "Ghostly Manor really does look like it's always been part of Paultons Park, and I'm sure it's going to be an enormous hit with our guests!" Paultons Park is also the home of UK exclusive, Peppa Pig World and remains one of Britain's top attractions. In March, Plus, it is the 3 The new world will open in 2026 Credit: Paultons
