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Newsweek
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Shelter Cat Born With a 'Fluffy' Nose Finally Meets Her Family After Appeal
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 rescue cat with very quirky features has finally found a loving home, as internet users praise her for giving "Nanny McPhee vibes." Winifred the rescue feline, who is thought to be around 3 years old, was discovered outside by a cat caregiver in Chicago, Illinois. That individual, who works on Trap-Neuter-Return efforts in the local area, fostered Winifred until she could be added to the PAWS Chicago adoption program. Allison Wunder, the senior digital media manager at PAWS Chicago, a no-kill humane organization, told Newsweek that Winifred is "very affectionate and loving." However, the cat certainly has some distinctive features that make her stand out from the crowd. Winifred isn't like other felines, as she has "a fluffy nose" due to a dermoid on that part of her face, and she also has an extra canine tooth right in the middle of her upper gums that protrudes out. They are certainly adorable features and simply add to Winifred's individuality. From left: Winifred the rescue cat rests at PAWS Chicago. From left: Winifred the rescue cat rests at PAWS Chicago. @pawschicago / TikTok Indeed, Winifred bears a strong resemblance to Nanny McPhee, played by actress Emma Thompson in the 2005 children's movie. Wunder said: "She has a benign lump on top of her nose that is growing hair and even a couple of whiskers. This is cosmetic only and doesn't cause her any problems. Similar to her tooth, removing it would put her through unnecessary surgery and recovery. "She will roll around for pets, and her favorite toys are Ping-Pong balls. She is a really sweet, calm companion," Wunder added. The dermoid and the extra tooth don't impact Winifred in any way. She can still eat like normal, and she has a strong sense of smell. A video of the 'Nanny McPheeline' was shared on the PAWS Chicago TikTok account (@pawschicago) and it went viral with over 1.3 million views and more than 219,000 likes at the time of writing. The clip encouraged people to consider rescuing Winifred and to give her a second chance at life. In the days since the video was shared online, Winifred's furry nose and extra tooth have melted plenty of hearts. Internet users have become so obsessed with her, and the appeal has even helped her get adopted. Winifred is now in her forever home, and it is delightful that her quirky features didn't get in the way of her being truly loved. "The response on social was incredible; so many people commented to express their love for Winifred. A lot of people compared her to Nanny McPhee, too," Wunder said. The social-media attention has led to more than 2,100 comments on the viral TikTok post already. One comment reads: "she's giving Nanny McPhee, I'm sobbing." Another TikTok user wrote: "she's perfect & I hope her future family treats her like the queen she is." A third person replied: "extra tooth for extra treats." Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? We want to see the best ones! Send them in to life@ and they could appear on our site.
Miami Herald
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
‘Adorable' cat with quirky features finds love. ‘Would die for this creature'
If you look up the word 'cuties' in the dictionary, you might just see a picture of Winifred … and probably some mandarin oranges. The Illinois cat with the quirky facial features has been stealing hearts all over the internet. 'Winifred was born with some unique features, including a dermoid on her nose that makes it fluffy (there's even a couple whiskers growing from it) and an extra canine tooth right in the middle,' PAWSChicago said in a July 19 Instagram post. 'She's downright adorable.' The shelter also posted a video of probably the cutest black and white cat in the galaxy, who not only sported fierce looks but also stole some precious cuddles, which clearly she appreciated. Her facial features only heightened her snuggly nature. Of course, people in the comment section were obsessed. 'I would die for this creature,' one person wrote. 'That's a unicorn,' another observed. 'I will be waiting patiently for her Instagram to be created…' someone commented. 'She's so adorable, how (much) cuter a cat can even be omg,' one person said. The shelter wanted to make sure that these features did not affect Winifred's health in any way. 'These unexpected things don't impact Winifred's life, and are purely cosmetic. Removing them would make her go through an unnecessary surgery and recovery, and she's already perfect just the way she is,' the shelter said. It didn't take long for the beautiful girl to find a home. 'Update: Adopted!' the shelter noted in the post. For information on other adoptable pets, visit the shelter's website.
Chicago Tribune
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Afternoon Briefing: Puppies from flood-stricken Texas arrive at Chicago shelter
Good afternoon, Chicago. City Inspector General Deborah Witzburg, who has regularly butted heads with Mayor Brandon Johnson in recent months, will not seek appointment to a second term, her office announced last night. Witzburg had previously said she was pursuing another four-year term, teeing up a tough choice for Johnson, who would have had to make a decision on her future by late October. But she backed off the push late Thursday after successfully supporting ethics reforms aimed at City Hall's mayor-controlled top attorney earlier this week. Here's what else is happening today. And remember, for the latest breaking news in Chicago, visit and sign up to get our alerts on all your devices. Subscribe to more newsletters | Asking Eric | Horoscopes | Puzzles & Games | Today in History Nine puppies from parts of Texas submerged by catastrophic flooding that killed at least 132 people arrived Wednesday at the no-kill shelter PAWS Chicago, joining dozens of puppies that were already here. Read more here. More top news stories: The four stations — Argyle, Bryn Mawr, Lawrence and Berwyn — were renovated as part of a $2.1 billion Red and Purple line modernization project paid for by a combination of grants, federal money, transit tax increment financing dollars and CTA funds. Read more here. More top business stories: On the field, the Sox look to be in position to avoid repeating history following last year's record-setting 121-loss season. The Colorado Rockies (22-74) are on pace to shatter that mark. Read more here. More top sports stories: The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry recently unveiled a new interactive 'Beyond the Surface: The Art of X-rays' exhibit by photographer Andrei Duman, allowing museum guests to examine the interior of everyday objects. Read more here. More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories: An explosion early today at a law enforcement training facility in Los Angeles that left three people dead was being investigated as a possible training accident, officials said. Read more here. More top stories from around the world:
CNN
17-07-2025
- General
- CNN
Rescue pups from Texas flood zone arrive in Chicago to find new homes
More than two dozen dogs and puppies rescued from the deadly Texas flood zone are ready for forever homes after being flown to a Chicago shelter. PAWS Chicago received 31 pups this week from no-kill organizations that coordinated to move the animals out of the flood-stricken region, including Austin Pets Alive! and Choncho Valley PAWS. All the pups were in shelters in Texas at the time of the floods, and 'by bringing them to Chicago, those shelters now have more room to help the pets who were displaced by the storms and reunite lost pets with their families,' PAWS Chicago wrote on social media. Superman, a brown mixed breed dog, was one of the dogs rescued in the disaster, CNN previously reported. Likely saved by his family during the flooding, his owner ultimately died. Rescuers got the rest of the family out, but Superman stayed behind. A team found him sitting in the wasted remnants of what used to be his home. Superman was placed with a foster family as his own grappled with their loss. Rescuing pets in disasters has become a major, multi-organizational effort as extreme weather has become more intense and frequent. Agencies coordinate across the country to relocate animals who have lost their homes, families or shelters. PAWS Chicago's disaster relief program began in 2005 when the organization took in more than 200 pets in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, according to the shelter. Since then, PAWS has rescued pets from areas impacted by Hurricane Helene last year and rescued 33 dogs from Houston shelters after storms in 2023. Gourd, one of the dogs delivered to Chicago from Texas, is ready to be adopted 'and is currently available at the PAWS Chicago Lincoln Park Adoption Center (1997 N. Clybourn Ave.),' according to the organization's spokesperson. The rest of the pups will be available for adoption from PAWS Chicago after receiving exams, vaccinations and veterinary care, the spokesperson said. 'In the meantime, many will be eligible for foster while they await medical clearance and surgery — along with many other pets in our program.'
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Texas Floods Left These Puppies Homeless, But A Chicago Shelter Took Them In
CHICAGO (AP) — Nine puppies from parts of Texas submerged by catastrophic flooding that killed at least 132 people arrived Wednesday at the no-kill shelter PAWS Chicago, joining dozens of puppies that had already arrived. The critters landed by plane at Waukesha Airport in Wisconsin then made a three-hour journey by van to Chicago. (MORE: Mother Reflects On The Devastation Of Texas Floods) This is the second batch of pets to arrive in Chicago from Texas. The group Austin Pets Alive!, which has been on the ground in the flood-stricken region since the flooding began, has coordinated the effort with PAWS Chicago. The animals were in shelters in Texas before the floods began. Organizers say the transfers help those shelters focus on rescuing and reunifying animals separated from their humans by the disaster. 'We're really happy to be able to support the area by freeing up really needed space in their shelters so they are able to open their shelters to displaced pets," said Celene Mielcarek, PAWS Chicago head of program operations. PAWS Chicago's disaster relief program began in 2005 when the organization took in more than 200 pets in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, according to the shelter. Since then, PAWS has rescued pets from areas impacted by Hurricane Helene last year and rescued 33 dogs from Houston shelters after storms in 2023. Peter Brown, a PAWS volunteer who drove to collect the dogs in Waukesha, said they were anxious on the trip but settled in quickly. He is hopeful the dogs will be quickly adopted. 'They'll find good homes here," he said. "And then some family who lost their dog in the floods will get it back.' On Monday night, 22 dogs arrived in Chicago from Concho Valley PAWS, a rescue organization in San Angelo, Texas. A total of 31 dogs, ranging from six weeks old to adult dogs, have been relocated to Chicago. The dogs began receiving medical attention immediately after arriving at PAWS, including being vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed or neutered. They may be ready for adoption and fostering within a few days, according to PAWS. But for now, they'll get some well-deserved rest, Mielcarek said. 'They're all pretty tired," she said. "They're all ready for their dinner.' Solve the daily Crossword
