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Newsweek
02-07-2025
- General
- Newsweek
Woman Defends 'Hardest Decision' to Euthanize Dog Over Behavior
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. After a year of constant training and exhausting all options for giving a reactive dog the best quality of life, one woman came to the "hardest decision" to perform behavioral euthanasia. Addie and family rescued a dog named Spirit from a shelter and welcomed him home when he was only 6 months old. It took time getting him out of his shell. She told Newsweek via TikTok that he was "very timid and scared," but they worked hard on trying to get him comfortable outside the shelter environment. However, the older he became, the worse his reactivity got to both dogs and unfamiliar humans. This eventually turned into aggression. "Many times these incidents led to us getting bitten when we tried to intervene," she said. "We had a reactive dog in the past, so we did know how to deal with this situation." The family took Spirit to several different trainers; however, each did not have a positive outcome. Then the dog's behavior became unpredictable. Aggression took over at random times, but when it was over, he also looked confused and shaken. "After over a year of continuous work and trying everything we possibly could, he went after my Shepherd mix, River, one day," Addie said. "He had him full grip in his mouth around the throat, and if I hadn't intervened in time, River wouldn't be here." That, along with his quality of life, led Addie to decide it was time for behavioral euthanasia. They felt as if they'd exhausted all options and that his suffering became too great for him to be forced to live. Screenshots from a June 28 TikTok video of an owner explaining her decision to follow through on behavioral euthanasia for her adopted shelter dog. Screenshots from a June 28 TikTok video of an owner explaining her decision to follow through on behavioral euthanasia for her adopted shelter dog. @ "... we couldn't risk rehoming him because of the risk he could get out and seriously injure a child, person, or animal," she said. The American Kennel Club defines behavioral euthanasia as the humane way to end a dog's life due to severe behavioral issues linked with aggression that could cause harm to people or other animals. These dogs are "unsafe," with the key issue being their untrustworthiness due to aggression triggers, which can either be clear or unpredictable. Viewer Reactions The TikTok video, which reached over 1 million views as of Wednesday, left viewers split on the decision to follow through on behavioral euthanasia, with many unaware this was a common crossroads pet parents experience. "Please don't ever feel bad/failed him. They were fighting demons in their heads and you freed them," one defended. Another added: "For everyone in this situation, you did the right thing. Life is too much for some dogs, they don't understand and are scared. You gave him the best life you could, you gave him a peaceful closure to this cruel world." However, others didn't see it that way. Someone wrote: "There should NEVER EVER be any dog euthanized because of behavior, are children euthanized because of behavior." A fourth user commented: "Don't agree with this at all. Any dog's behaviour can be fixed with the correct training..."
Elle
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
‘The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue' Is Finally Inching Closer to the Screen
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. V.E. Schwab's bestselling fantasy novel, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, blew up on BookTok during the height of the COVID pandemic—and is now officially being adapted for the screen. Here's everything we know about the forthcoming film, produced by Schwab herself. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, originally published in October 2020, follows a young woman in 1714 France who makes a deal to become immortal. But she soon discovers that she's been cursed to be forgotten by everyone in her life. That is, until 300 years later, when she meets a man who remembers her. The film adaptation was first announced ahead of the book's release in 2020 by Variety. Although Schwab drafted an earlier version of the script, she will now serve solely as a producer for the adaptation. Augustine Frizzell (Never Goin' Back, Euphoria, Sweetbitter) is set to direct, according to Variety. She'll also be penning the script with her filmmaker husband, David Lowery (The Old Man & the Gun, The Green Knight). Schwab celebrated the writer-director duo on Instagram back in 2021, saying, 'The news is out! The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue has found its director!!! Augustine (Euphoria) is brilliant, and she and her husband David Lowery (The Green Knight) are penning the latest version of the script that she will direct.' In the same caption, she also included a note to fans who may be nervous about how the adaptation might differ from the book. 'I have said this about books I love, and I will say it about my own adaptations in the works: I see so many messages that amount to 'they better not change/ruin/fuck up this thing I love.' And I get it, I do. But please remember, no one can change/ruin/fuck up my book. Because my book is my book. It is not undone. It is not erased. It is not a palimpsest, written over by a new iteration. The book will always be the book. The film will always be the film.' Yes! Back in September 2022, Schwab posted a photo of the script on Instagram with the caption, 'When I read the script, I knew I was in good hands. It's phenomenal. A love letter to the book, and a feat in its own right. I'm beginning to think these two made a deal with Luc, to do this story justice.' Yes, the author provided an update about the much-anticipated film in a recent interview with Variety, saying that, of all her adaptations currently in the works, the Addie film is the furthest along. 'Addie is definitely the closest,' she said. 'It's been a really weird journey because when I first sold [the film rights for] Addie LaRue, I hadn't written the book, and then I spent like five years essentially being a living story Bible at the screenwriters' disposal. And then it went through many, many iterations.' She then mentioned that eOne (the production company that had initially acquired the rights for the film) was then acquired by Lionsgate. 'So now Addie is at Lionsgate,' she said. 'And Lionsgate is so invested in making it the best version of itself. I am really heartened by that, because there is a way to make Addie faster, cheaper, put it on streaming, and be done. And I just went out and met with Lionsgate in LA, and they're so aware of what it is and of what they have. It's one of the reasons they wanted eOne. So they're very, very intentional about, let's move slow and measured and make sure that we have the perfect version of this script so that we can do exactly what we want with it. It's not there yet. I am a deep skeptic of all things Hollywood, but I'm really, really excited by where it's at and how it's moving. And I cannot wait to see the next step of it.' This story will be updated.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Pet of the Addie: Addie would be a welcome addition
STOKESDALE, N.C. (WGHP) — Meet Addie, our FOX8 Pet of the Day! If you're interested in adopting her or any other pets at Red Dog Farm, please call (336) 288-7006 or visit the . Red Dog Farm is based in Stokesdale. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Neufeld siblings stand out in Bay County wrestling
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – North Bay Haven is known for producing some of Bay County's top wrestling talent. Two siblings, Preston and Addie Neufeld, are making sure their family name stands out on the mat. In recent years, the Neufeld name has become a staple in local wrestling. Preston Neufeld, a recent graduate, was named Bay County Wrestler of the Year. He graduated in spring of 2025, a five-time district champion, four-time regional champion, three-time state placer and a state champion. However his younger sister Addie is making a name for herself, too. 'I like to wrestle because I get to be with Preston — and it's fun. Sometimes. Most of the time, it's fun,' Addie said. Addie, who's going into the eighth grade, is already turning heads. Over the weekend, she won four out of six matches and took first place in the 14U Greco-Roman division. 'Lowkey, I always be making fun of the boys,' Preston laughed. 'I'm like, 'You just lost to a little girl.' Just saying.' She knows boys sometimes underestimate her, but she doesn't mind. She has become to enjoy the surprise when she wins. 'Sometimes I beat them. Sometimes it's back and forth. But I like it,' she said. Watching Addie compete motivates Preston to push himself even harder. 'I can only imagine what she's going through,' he said. 'To step on the mat and wrestle guys — it makes me so proud. She's fearless. She works hard through the pain, the excitement, all of it. It's amazing.' Preston recently committed to wrestle at Doane University, and seeing what her brother has accomplished has inspired Addie to believe in her own future in the sport. 'He always helps me at practice,' she said. 'We even have a mat in our living room, so sometimes we go over moves at home.' Until Preston leaves for college, he plans to keep coaching and cheering Addie on, not just as a mentor, but as her biggest fan. 'Especially when she wins,' he said. 'It's my favorite thing in the world. Even if I'm hurt, I'm jumping up and down, screaming, 'Let's go!'' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Taylorsville man accused of threatening landlord in ‘religious rituals,' vandalizing home and church
TAYLORSVILLE, Utah () — A Taylorsville man was taken into custody earlier this week, accused of destroying countless items of property belonging to his landlord, making threats towards him during 'religious rituals,' and vandalizing a church belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Addie Marble Hurst, 25, was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail, where he faces one count of third-degree felony criminal mischief as well as misdemeanor counts of threat of violence and reckless burning. Remains of Utah woman found a mile away from where her 'original remains' were discovered last year According to court documents, Taylorsville Police were called out to a dispute between Hurst and his landlord at a home near 3200 West and Tysonbrook Court. Hurst, who had been renting a basement in the home, was allegedly damaging several items, including cameras, walls, lights, glassware and more. The landlord told police Hurst had also been engaging in 'religious ritualism,' in which he 'stabbed him in proxy and made threats toward him.' BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff named in sexual assault lawsuit When police arrived, Hurst had allegedly left the scene but reportedly turned the next day, performing more 'rituals' and damaging more property. Taylorsville Police responded and attempted to make contact, though he allegedly refused to speak with officers or cooperate. 'Addie began throwing glass items at the front door and inside the residence, further damaging them and other property items,' court documents report. 'Eventually, Addie was talked out of the home and taken into custody.' Police said they found the home to be in a complete disarray, with several items destroyed. During an interview with police, Hurst allegedly admitted to being upset with his landlord, blaming him for a recent commitment to a hospital. The Taylorsville Police Department reported that Hurst appeared to be impaired, and he had allegedly admitted to using marijuana. Officers say he also demonstrated signs of meth abuse, including paranoia and hallucinations among other symptoms. Further investigation also reportedly identified Hurst as a suspect in a May 20 report of a church that had its windows broken. Court records show Hurst has been ordered to be held without bail, pending a pretrial hearing. Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. SCHEDULE | Race day for the Indianapolis 500 Kurt Busch, Ray Hendrick and Harry Gant voted into NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Taylorsville man accused of threatening landlord in 'religious rituals,' vandalizing home and church SWAT arrests Magna man over alleged 'clandestine laboratory' Judge blocks Trump layoffs, order to close Education Department Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
