From the reason a dog hides when his owner starts cooking to the reason a dog was acting “strangely” outside one particular neighborhood house, viral pet stories have kept us entertained this week.
But it isn’t just internet stars we like to feature, we also showcase our readers’ pets in our weekly Newsweek Pet of the Week.
If you think your pet could be next week’s Pet of the Week and have cute video or pictures of your pet, follow the instructions at the end of this story to get involved.
Winner
This week’s Newsweek Pet of the Week is 3-year-old border collie Riley who has made an inspiring turnaround after struggling with separation anxiety.
“Before she started going she was going through separation anxiety after loosing her stepmom and best friend,” Riley’s owner Steve Windebank told Newsweek.
Windebank often works 12 hour shifts, meaning that Riley goes to dog daycare, and it is here that she has overcome her anxiety.
In a heartwarming video, Riley was caught on camera joyfully playing with a new canine friend, showing just how far she has come as she wagged her tail and engaged in fun.
“Before she started going, she was going through separation anxiety,” Windebank said. “Now, she comes home, has a pee, eats, and goes to bed—just like us after a long day.”
Finalists
Our first finalist this week is Layla, an 8-year-old chihuahua and miniature Italian greyhound mix with long legs and a big personality.
“I rescued her from a shelter,” owner Debra Perry told Newsweek. “Layla loves people, and is very smart.”
Incredibly cuddly and clever, Layla can even dance on her back legs and makes a great support dog for her owner. While she isn’t always sure about other dogs, she is the perfect companion for her owner who said she is very happy she rescued her.
Next up is Echo, a playful toy poodle who loves mischief and posing for the camera.
Echo’s pet sitter Christina Berthiaume shared some seasonal pictures of her all set for Easter when she organized a festive game for her.
“[We] celebrated Easter last week by attending an egg hunt with treats inside the egg,” Berthiaume told Newsweek. “These games are stimulating for dogs and a great way to help keep them busy throughout the day.”
Of course, no holiday would be complete without a photoshoot, and Echo happily struck a post in her Easter-ready outfit for the camera.
Last but certainly not least is Barney, a loveable beagle pup with a big appetite and lazy streak.
His owners, Jon and Rebecca Shaffer, told Newsweek: “He will eat anything ever. He’s also a lazy boy. We don’t help that cuz we’re lazy too.”
If you think your pet could be next week’s Newsweek “Pet of the Week,” send us your funny and heartwarming videos and pictures of your pet, along with a bit about them to [email protected] and they could appear in our “Pet of the Week” lineup.
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