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Meet Igor: the shelter dog dubbed ‘cursed Victorian child' on the brink of adoption
Igor, a shelter dog in Savannah, Georgia, went viral on social media after a local rescue described him as a 'cursed Victorian child. Image: Renegade Paws Rescue/The Washington Post When animal shelters present their dogs for adoption, they generally boost their best traits: sweet, gentle, playful, good with kids. Then came Igor. 'Ever wanted to adopt a sentient middle finger wrapped in a cloud of fur?' reads a Facebook post from Renegade Paws Rescue in Savannah, Georgia. 'Meet Igor. We have reason to believe he's a cursed Victorian child masquerading as a 10lb stuffed animal.' He wasn't born, the post claims - he simply appeared. 'This dog does not want to go to the dog park or to brunch. He wants your ex-boyfriend's head on a platter,' it reads. 'And that mean girl in high school who said you were ugly? He's putting her soul through a meat grinder.' Igor flashing a look Image: Renegade Paws Rescue/The Washington Post The shelter tried to train him, the post says, but Igor made the trainer cry. 'Igor wants you,' the post continues. 'He'll plan evil schemes with a dog sibling or two. But he doesn't want too many friends and he might need an exorcism if you bring that nice golden retriever from down the street over for a playdate.' Simply put, 'Igor is not a good boy,' the post reads. 'Igor is an experience.' Yet, apparently, many potential adopters are eager to experience all that Igor has to offer. Shortly after the rescue shared Igor's adoption post on Facebook on July 7, it went viral with thousands of likes, comments and shares. Dozens of adoption requests poured in. 'I'm pretty sure I just found my soulmate,' one person commented on Facebook. 'I see no red flags here,' wrote another. 'Nobody expected it to get that big,' said Jennifer Taylor, founder and director of Renegade Paws Rescue. 'It just blew up.' Igor is believed to be about 5 years old. Image: Kerry Farinha/The Washington Post The post was written by the rescue's team of social media volunteers, who often lead with humor in describing their adoptable dogs. 'We have to see a lot of sadness every single day,' Taylor said. 'Sometimes, we just need a laugh.' Plus, she said, the strategy has proved effective. 'We make posts like that all the time to make people laugh and draw attention to the dogs that need it,' Taylor said. Igor's fame quickly spread beyond social media, landing him a feature on Savannah's WSAV News 3 and an appearance on NBC's 'Today' show - which involved a trip to New York City. Igor was mostly behaved during his travels, Taylor said, aside from a minor mishap at the airport, when he growled at a Transportation Security Administration agent. Igor giving side-eye. Image: Kerry Farinha He gave 'side-eye and all the sass,' Taylor said. Although the Facebook post may have taken some liberties, Taylor said that it accurately captures Igor's true essence. 'He is a grouchy old man,' Taylor said. 'He doesn't want anybody on his lawn. He wants to do what he wants to do, and he doesn't want you to tell him what to do.' Igor arrived at the rescue May 13 from a rural county in Georgia. He and five other dogs were removed from a 'hoarding situation,' Taylor said, noting that Igor is probably a Pomeranian-Chihuahua mix and is about 5 years old. 'They were all pretty scared when they came in,' Taylor said. But Igor had no fear. In fact, he was the one who scared people. 'If he doesn't know you, he doesn't want you to touch him,' Taylor said. 'He is a sassy boy.' A few days after Igor arrived at the rescue - which operates its own shelter - Kerry Farinha signed up to be his foster. Right away, Farinha saw his fiery streak and devilish nature. 'I knew from the beginning he had a lot of personality,' Farinha said. 'He gives major side-eye, major attitude and lots of growling, lots of barking.' Igor with Farinha's dogs, Gary and Jenny Image: Kerry Farinha/The Washington Post 'He'll make it known if he's not happy,' Farinha said. While Igor warmed up to Farinha, 'he did not like my husband. He still does not like my husband,' she said. 'Any new stranger that comes into our life, he is not a big fan.' Farinha said the adoption post is 'pretty accurate.' Still, she described Igor as a complex character. While he isn't shy about throwing shade, he's also generous with affection - but only if he likes you. 'When he's with the right person, he's a little sweetheart,' Farinha said. 'He'll kiss me, he'll snuggle with me. He follows me everywhere.' Igor also has a silly side: He often buries himself under blankets and jumps out, seemingly trying to spook people. He enjoys rolling around in the grass on his back. 'He looks like a little gremlin,' said Farinha, who has two other dogs, Gary and Jenny. 'He is very funny.' Farinha contemplated adopting Igor but decided he wasn't the right long-term fit given his deep disdain for her husband. She believes Igor would be best suited to a single owner with one or two other dogs. Or, as the shelter put it, 'his adoption requirements include at least one human who finds small, emotionally stunted men 'intriguing.'' Thankfully, Farinha said, there is no shortage of people who want Igor, or at least want to meet him. Comments continue to pour in on the Facebook post: 'I've never wanted a handsome little man more.' 'I would sell my soul to Igor.' 'Brb, driving across the country to meet this legend.' When he finally is adopted, letting him go is 'going to break my heart,' Farinha said. Renegade Paws Rescue encourages fosters to help choose the adopters of the dogs they take in, as they usually come to know the pups well. Farinha has narrowed down the long list of applications to four and hopes that Igor will settle into his new home in the coming weeks. 'He deserves the best home,' Farinha said. 'I know the person who ends up with him will be in love with him as well.'
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Harry Potter actor talks about shooting DC superhero show in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Actor Freddie Stroma's latest role as the unhinged superhero Vigilante in HBO's Peacemaker may not get him recognized on the street much. That's because his costume covers his face for much of his screentime. But once the mask comes off, you may remember him as Cormac McLaggen in the Harry Potter movies or Luke in Pitch Perfect. Stroma was in town for Epic Cons: Savannah Friday to meet and greet fans. But it wasn't his first visit to the Hostess City. Back in November, the cast of Peacemaker was in the Coastal Empire to shoot part of season 2. Star John Cena was spotted at Leopold's Ice cream and director James Gunn stopped by Odin & Sons Comics and Collectibles. When WSAV News 3 caught up with Stroma at Epic Cons: Savannah, we asked him if he was part of the Savannah production. 'I wasn't filming myself, but I came down anyway. It was amazing. I don't think I can say much,but we had a really good time. I think James [Gunn] is quoted as saying it was the best day of filming he's ever had. I had a great time just checking out Savannah. It's beautiful.' Star of Gilmore Girls reminisces about playing baseball in Savannah And while he spoke to WSAV, Stroma said Gunn shot some of the new Superman movie in Savannah as well. WSAV News 3 asked the Savannah Film Commission to confirm, and they told us that some pickup shots for the movie were done here but it's uncertain whether any of them will be in the final cut. Let WSAV know if you see any Savannah shots when the movie premiers on July 11! Stroma wasn't able to divulge any secrets from season 2 of Peacemaker either. But he did offer this: '[You'll see] a lot of high jinks and a lot of lunacy.' Season 2 of Peacemaker premieres August 21 on HBO. Epic Cons: Savannah continues through Sunday. Get your tickets here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
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LIVE UPDATES: St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway winners
POOLER, Ga. (WSAV) — The 2025 St. Jude Dream Home giveaway campaign is wrapping up right now. There are four prizes that will be drawn by WSAV's Ben Senger live on WSAV News 3 from the Dream Home. Janis Barrett of Hinesville was the lucky winner for the first bonus prize! The first drawing was for a luxury vacation to Montage Palmetto Bluff, which is valued at $10,000. It's a three-night stay in a River View Cottage. It includes breakfast for two daily, one dinner in the River House and after-dinner drinks in Hush. You will also receive a private tour of the nature preserve with a naturalist. The second prize is a new car. Courtesy of Southern Motors, the winner gets to choose between a 2025 Jeep Compass and a 2025 Honda Civic LX. The final bonus prize is tickets to a Savannah Bananas game courtesy of WSAV. One lucky winner will receive WSAV's four club seats for the game on Friday, Aug. 22, at Grayson Stadium. The final drawing is for the St. Jude Dream Home! Landmark24 Homes and its subcontractors built the home at zero cost to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in the Harmony subdivision. It will have three bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms and will be around 2,300 square feet. The estimated value is $580,000. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Tom Llamas takes over the anchor desk on NBC Nightly News
NEW YORK (WSAV) — Monday, Tom Llamas becomes the new face of 'NBC Nightly News.' Taking over as anchor, Tom brings 25 years of reporting and anchoring experience, along with a passion for journalism, to this prestigious role. This is a special moment for Llamas who says the opportunity is the American Dream. 'My parents left communist Cuba in the late 50s and early 60s. They came here with little to no money. They didn't know the language, and this incredible country gave them a second chance. So my parents taught me to always work hard, but to also love this country, and I do. I think it's the greatest place in the world. It's a testament to the American Dream is still alive. I started working in newsrooms when I was 15 years old. I started working at NBC overnights, making very little money. I've worked every single job in this in this business at NBC and now to be anchoring nightly News, it truly is the dream of a lifetime.' You can see Llamas tonight and every weeknight at 6:30 p.m. following WSAV News 3 at 6 with Tina Tyus-Shaw and Ben Senger. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
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Lester Holt's last night as anchor of 'NBC Nightly News'
NEW YORK, N.Y. (WSAV) — On Friday, Lester Holt will step down from 'NBC Nightly News.' On Monday, Tom Llamas takes over anchoring duties. Holt has been a steady presence in the anchor seat for more than a decade. And, while Holt isn't leaving NBC completely — he will continue to host 'Dateline NBC,' he will be missed by those who have turned to him during many major events over the last decade. He reported weeknights during the pandemic, international conflicts and presidential elections, just to name a few. Earlier this month, Holt spoke with 'Variety' about his impending departure and his new role. 'The big buy-in was to be able to do more of the hours,' Holt told Variety. 'I once spent two nights in prison for a Dateline, and I've done heartbreaking stories on the asthma crisis and the economy. I've done a lot of things that are outside of what many would think is a traditional Dateline, but I want to do more of those, and I want to be able to tell a producer, 'Yes, I'll be there for that interview next week,' because I won't be jumping after whatever is happening for Nightly.' During the interview, Holt discussed how his decision didn't come quickly. 'It wasn't like one moment of epiphany. I never saw myself doing this job forever. I decided that I needed to come off the Nightly gig, but I still had gas in the tank.' You can see Lester Holt's final night as anchor of 'NBC Nightly News' Friday following WSAV News 3 at 6. Tom Llamas will take over as anchor of 'NBC Nightly News' on Monday, June 2. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
