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Newsweek
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Hearts Break as Foster Dog Realizes She Can Finally Be Comfy in New Home
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 months of smelling her bed and then walking away, thinking she wasn't allowed to be comfy, a foster dog named Meadow finally took her first nap on it, and internet users can't cope with the heartwarming footage. A viral TikTok video shared in June by the pup's foster carer, Shelsey Gonzales, under the username @thefatdog, shows the dog making herself comfortable on her bed for the very first time. She is wiggling her tail and rolling over on her back like it is the best day of her life. "POV [point of view]: My foster just realized she's allowed to be comfy," reads layover text in the clip. Gonzales, 29 years old from South Texas, told Newsweek that Meadow is estimated to be a 2-year-old Labrador retriever mix, who, after spending months thinking that she wasn't allowed to sleep on the bed, recently just realized that she actually is. From left: Screenshots of the viral clip show Meadow slowly getting comfortable laying on her bed. From left: Screenshots of the viral clip show Meadow slowly getting comfortable laying on her bed. @thefatdog "For months, she would sniff the dog beds but then just walk away and sleep right in front of them. She finally got the courage to step in a dog bed, but then she immediately jumped right out like she did something wrong," Gonzales said. "After realizing she wasn't in trouble, she attempted again. She started to relax her body and take in the new area. She later got back in the bed with so much more confidence, a pure 'look at me' moment," Gonzales added. Meadow arrived at Saving South Texas last year, after being found homeless and pregnant with 10 puppies. While one sadly passed, the shelter managed to re-home all the nine remaining ones. Meadow, however, didn't find a home, and so she is staying with Gonzales, as a foster. "Meadow has likely spent her entire life on the streets in fight or flight mode. This is her first experience in a real home. She needed time to decompress and learn that she can trust us," Gonzales said. "We've been fostering Meadow since April 13, 2025. She came to us extremely scared and shutdown. She was so scared she didn't use the bathroom for three days. I sat in silence with her and hand-fed her meals so I could start to gain some trust with her. We rewarded her for everything so she knew it was OK. "For example, when she would come out of her crate, we'd give her a reward. Walking on the leash, we'd reward every few steps; going potty outside, walking up to us. There are so many small details that are actually huge milestones for a scared dog." Positive reinforcement, which is the training method above described by Gonzales, is the best way to train your pup, because it is incredibly effective and doesn't ruin the bond with you. Dogs don't understand punishment, and so telling them off for their bad behaviors won't get you anywhere. Instead, they do understand praise and rewards; praising their good behaviors and ignoring the bad ones will make learning a lot easier on them. Meadow is available for adoption now in Texas, and, while she is on heartworm treatment, any interested adopter can finish her course of medication at home, and it will be fully funded by the shelter. Meadow will be available for out-of-state adoptions after her treatment is over in August. She is house- and crate-trained; she likes her space to relax but doesn't mind other animals around; and she is cat- and dog-friendly, although she needs her time to trust anyone, including humans. "[Meadow is] a big foodie who always finishes her meals. She loves cuddling on the couch. She's overall a very mellow and laid back dog. Over these two months, we have never seen her run," Gonzales said. "Even her time alone in the big backyard, she just sunbathes. We cannot wait to meet the person or family that falls madly in love with her." The video quickly went viral on social media and it has so far received over 4.9 million views and more than 752,000 likes on the platform. One user, User67889879, commented: "Sobbing at the tail wags and her rolling onto her back." Galatia Kyriakou posted: "I want to have a calm civilized conversation with the previous owners." Sophie added: "Don't know how people can foster, I'd end up with 50 dogs because I wouldn't want to let them go." 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
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Owner Not Prepared for What Causes Dog's 'Herding Instinct' To Kick In
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. On a farm in Oregon's Willamette Valley, one Australian shepherd dog is redefining what it means to be a working canine by herding the newest member of the farm crew: an automated lawn mower. Four-year-old Australian shepherd Aussie was quick to assign herself a role when the Clery family introduced a robotic mower to their land. In a heartwarming viral video, she was captured when her "herding instincts" kicked in, following the mower like her life depended on it. "We had just gotten the automower when we realized that Meadow had started to see it as maybe one of the other animals on the farm," her owners, who remained anonymous, told Newsweek. "Actually, how the dogs would react to our new robot friend was a big question: would they chase it, bark at it? But it has this very friendly vibe, and everyone, including the cats, likes to watch it slowly and methodically do its thing," the owner said. Meadow the dog taking her herding duties seriously with the automower. Meadow the dog taking her herding duties seriously with the automower. @cleryfarm/TikTok On Instagram, the video has been viewed more than 280,000 times as Meadow followed the machine. After hours of patiently shadowing the mower as it trimmed its route, Meadow even guided it back toward its charging station. "The little head-flick, though, when Meadow seems to be trying to tell the mower, 'Go on, into your charging spot,' was particularly touching and hilarious," her owner said. "Animals are so smart." Australian shepherds, often affectionately called "Aussies," were officially recognized as a breed by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1991, and today, they are the 12th most popular breed in the U.S. Contrary to their name, Australian shepherds were not developed in Australia. They were primarily refined in the American West in the 19th and early 20th centuries when ranchers and farmers needed intelligent, energetic dogs capable of herding livestock across rugged terrain and vast ranch lands. Today, while many Australian shepherds still work on farms and ranches, many others have found roles in agility sports, obedience competitions, search-and-rescue missions, and even therapy work. This isn't the first time Meadow has leaned into her instincts. When the farm first introduced goats, she quickly took on the role of evening wrangler, nudging them gently into their pen at night. And when the younger family dog—a spirited rescue named Maple—snatched a bird from its nest, Meadow swiftly intervened, taking the feathered animal and protecting it until her humans could safely return it. "She's strong, fast, fearless and incredibly intuitive," her owner said. "But more than anything, Meadow just loves having a job to do, even if that job is babysitting the lawn mower."
Fast Company
12-06-2025
- Business
- Fast Company
Why your next bottle of shampoo might come in a soda can
When a Swedish startup set out to make personal care packaging more sustainable, it turned to an unexpected source of inspiration: aluminum cans. Meadow, the company behind the concept, created a refill system that seals shampoo, lotion, and other products inside aluminum cans. Unlike soda, there's no pull tab—the aluminum cartridge, called Kapsul, has a solid lid. But when you insert the can into Meadow's reusable pump and twist on the top, the device pierces the lid with a clean, satisfying pop. When you've used up the product, the aluminum can be easily recycled. 'We knew that we would not be able to develop a totally new packaging solution,' says Victor Ljungberg, Meadow's CEO and cofounder. 'We don't have the time and we can't afford to build totally new infrastructure. We need to look at what we have.' They knew that aluminum beverage cans had a high recycling rate—in Sweden, it's around 90%. In the U.S., it's a much lower 43%. But that's still more than triple the recycling rate for plastic packaging. Aluminum can also be recycled repeatedly without losing any quality, unlike plastic. 'The aluminum beverage can, the most recycled container, already exists on the market,' Ljungberg says. 'But the whole industry around this has been focused on one thing—to use that container for food-grade content. We asked ourselves, okay, what is it that we need to do to take it into new categories such as personal care, pharma, home care, and others?' For safety reasons, they didn't want to put soap in a can that someone might mistake for a drink. That's why the team designed the lid to only open when it's inside the reusable dispenser. The design also makes it easier to use than typical refills that have to be poured into a container, Ljungberg argues. (The company calls the packaging 'prefills' since they're already ready to use.) Many refills also currently come in thin plastic film that ends up in the trash. Of course, there are other ways to ditch plastic packaging. Companies like Kitsch make shampoo in bar form, for example, so it only needs a small paper box. But Ljungberg believes that many consumers aren't quite ready for that much change. 'We need to admit that there is a very established single-use culture among people all over the planet,' he says. 'With what we do, we meet consumers where they are, saying that we are not forcing them to change behavior too much. Instead, they will buy the cans on the shelf just as they buy goods today.' The startup partnered with DRT, the Ohio-based company that invented the first pull-tab cans, as well as Ball Corporation, the world's largest can manufacturer. Ball Corp is also one of the company's minority investors. (The startup has raised around $15 million in seed funding so far.) Because it's possible to make the cans on existing equipment in factories, the packaging can easily scale up. Brands can add their own branding to the cans and dispensers, paying a licensing fee to use the system. Companies like Ikea or Muji could also potentially make universal dispensers. Nuniq, a Swiss personal care company that avoids plastic packaging, recently started using Meadow's system for products like cleanser and body lotion. More brands will soon follow when Meadow launches in the U.K. this fall.
Irish Independent
11-06-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Tánaiste opens new Wicklow school facilities and visits school's Bord Bia Bloom garden
He also dropped into St Mary's and St Gerard's of Enniskerry, where he got to view the pop-up postcard garden that students entered into Bord Bia Bloom 2025. Woodstock ETNS is a developing school located in Newtownmountkennedy and currently has 125 students enrolled. This year one of the school targets was to develop a space for the children to engage in independent reading. This target was supported by the whole school community and the school now has a specified library space with over 2,000 books, comfortable seating, shelving and a digitised record of all library books and borrowings. The Tánaiste also opened the school's new outdoor classroom which has been developed by the school in close partnership with some parents and the wider school community. Acting principal Philip McCarthy said: 'The school really enjoyed the occasion and all staff and children got to engage with the Tánaiste and ask him questions. The school also invited parents to celebrate the opening by attending a coffee morning in the school where parents and guardians got the opportunity to talk to the Tánaiste about the development of our new school. The opening was enjoyed by all who attended and is a significant milestone in the school's development.' The next port of call for the Tánaiste was St Mary's and St Gerards where he was treated to poetry, music and songs from 4th, 5th ad 6th class. He also had a private viewing of the postcard garden designed by 4th class students for Bord Bia Bloom 2025, which was highly commended by Bloom judges. The planting is a mixture of edible, medicinal, and textured plants. All materials used in the garden are upcycled and repurposed as the garden has been designed in line with the school's commitment to protect the environment as a Green School. The Tánaiste also got the opportunity for a chat with renowned lollipop man Ciaron Woodcock, who is a real favourite of all the children attending school in Enniskerry. After the school visit, Cllr Melanie Corrigan brought Tánaiste Harris to the site of Enniskerry FC Soccer in the Meadow mini-word cup, where the final preparations were being put in place..
New York Post
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
East Hampton's LDV at the Maidstone hotel debuts luxe brand partnerships
Last summer, the 150-year-old Maidstone Hotel, located on Main Street in East Hampton, reopened its doors under the leadership of LDV Hospitality, the group behind NYC's Scarpetta restaurant and famed for its Italian luxury. The hotel, since renamed LDV at the Maidstone, introduced a daily aperitivo hour in the garden and rebooted the elegant restaurant to serve scrumptious Italian pastas. This summer, the Maidstone is bringing even more European elegance to East Hampton courtesy of new partnerships with Sézane, the French fashion brand, and Ginori 1735, a luxury Italian dinnerware company. 3 LDV at the Maidstone hotel will host a Sézane fashion pop-up in its back garden this summer. Letizia Cigliutti 'We want to bring this La Dolce Vita lifestyle to the Hamptons,' John Meadow, the founder and president of LDV Hospitality, tells Alexa. Sézane is setting up a pop-up shop in the hotel's back garden, behind the hedges, from June 20 to July 27. Visitors will be able to order a spritz or glass of fine Italian wine at the bar and shop a unique summer capsule collection (including the famous Justine basket bag) along with limited-edition items. 3 The hotel's recently updated restaurant will serve food on Ginori 1735's elegant Oriente Italiano plates. GLEN ALLSOP 'We went with them because they're young, fresh, fun, playful, whimsical,' explains Meadow. Hotel guests will also be surprised by Sézane products in their rooms. In addition, the hotel will be decked out with objects crafted by Ginori 1735, which is known for its colorful porcelain table settings and home decor. 'It's like Bergdorf-caliber, fancy China,' notes Meadow. Chef Jorge Espinoza, who runs the restaurant, has already been serving his famous spaghetti alla nerano on Ginori 1735's Oriente Italiano plates. This summer all food — both indoor and outdoor — will be served on the brand's tableware. 3 A scrumptions meal from the Maidstone. GLEN ALLSOP The company is also creating printed pillows, umbrellas and throws for the garden and setting up a pop-up shop in the hotel lobby for guests coveting the latest Ginori 1735 collection. 'I watched all last summer as guests would sit there and look at the bottom of the plates to see who made them,' recalls Meadow. 'Why not be able to allow them to bring those home, right?'
