Pets have brought so much joy this week, from a Labrador expertly suggesting that dogs should enjoy some cheese, to a sweet cat greeting someone through a security camera.
In addition to pets that have gained online fame through viral videos, we thoroughly enjoy showcasing our readers’ beloved pets in our weekly feature, Pet of the Week, here at Newsweek.
If you want your pet to be showcased, simply follow the instructions provided at the conclusion of this article.
The Winner
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Canelo, a dog rescued from Louisiana, has won this week’s title as the most heartwarming story. After being rescued, Canelo found his forever home in New York, where he now lives happily.
Evelin Portillo, the owner, warmly embraced him as part of their family after adopting him from Port Washington’s North Shore Animal League. He possesses an incredibly friendly and amiable personality.
Portillo shared with Newsweek that whenever they take him for walks, their dog believes that everyone they come across is going to shower him with affectionate pets.
Canelo adores praise even more than he loves food. According to Portillo, the perks of being Canelo’s owner are truly limitless.
“We are now welcoming our second puppy,” she joyfully shared. “Having had the experience of raising a puppy before, thanks to our previous dog, who filled our lives with love and laughter for a remarkable 15 years.”
The Finalists
Meet our first finalist of the week, Scottie, the lovable bulldog residing in Alabama alongside his owner, LaSha’ Page. At nearly 4 years old, Scottie has blossomed into an impressive 120-pound pup.
When he was younger, he underwent surgery on both of his hind legs to repair torn ligaments, which is similar to an ACL injury in humans.
Page, in an interview with Newsweek, explained that the extended period of inactivity following the surgery led to a significant weight gain. This weight gain poses a greater challenge than usual in terms of losing the extra pounds, as it puts a lot of stress on the body.
Scottie is now thriving after his injury has been resolved.
“He is a happy and, despite being overweight, very healthy dog who loves to play,” his owner expressed. “I wish to spread the message that not all bulldogs are bad or mean, regardless of their facial appearance.”
Moving on, we have Cookie the cat, who resides with teacher Aurora Freeman.
Freeman, in an interview with Newsweek, shared her experience of teaching classes from home during the COVID pandemic. She mentioned that her cat, Cookie, would often interrupt her by either crossing over her keyboard or lying on top of it.
The kids were absolutely delighted to have Cookie, the cat, in their classes, despite her owner’s attempts to shoo her away. Her presence brought joy to everyone.
Freeman shared his personal experience of the importance of saving work whenever he had to step away from his laptop.
Lewis, a rescue dog, found his way to Tina Ingram, his owner, through the Stark County dog warden in Ohio just three weeks ago.
In March 2019, the sheriff’s office assumed the responsibility for all aspects of dog control in Stark County, taking over the dog warden duties from the previous dog warden.
As part of the job, the responsibilities entail retrieving stray dogs, keeping them at the dog warden facility, and either reuniting them with their owners or assisting in their adoption if no one claims them.
Lewis, a 10-month-old terrier pit mix, was among the dogs that had been left unclaimed. He has now found a loving family and is happily adjusting to his new home.
“He’s quite the character,” Ingram shared with Newsweek. “Always buzzing around and having a great time playing with his buddy Wynston, who is also a shelter rescue and happens to be a cat.”
