Cats and dogs are, well, two different beasts. One comes from a lineage of solitary hunters, the other is a pack animal. That alone is bound to result in vastly different personalities. And while we kind of know this about the world’s two favorite pets, you’ve probably never seen it in action quite like this before. In a video posted to TikTok by pet tracker company Tractive, a pet owner showed how his cat stealthily followed along while they were taking the dog on a walk. In satellite view, we see the dog (presumably on a leash with the owner) walking a fairly straightforward loop. Meanwhile, the cat’s path is a dizzying series of zig zags and loop de loops, seeming to stay just close enough to keep tabs on its family—while still entertaining its own curiosity. Watch: @tractive.com Cat walk vs Dog walk be like ??? #tractive #tractivegps #catwalk #dogwalk #dogsoftiktok #dogwalking #outdoorcat #catsoftiktok #cattok #dogsandcats ♬ original sound - Tractive Pet GPS The cute clip prompted fun comments as it made its way through several other social media platforms, including X and Reddit. “She is doing side quests!”one person quipped. Another joked that “The cat is me when I tell a story.” A few thought this was the perfect example showing that cats aren’t nearly as aloof as we think they are. “Cat: I miss you, but you don't need to know that,” one person said. Many cat owners were inspired to chime in with their own similar experiences. “My cat does this when we walk around our property! We don’t think she’s nearby & then she pops out in front of us lol.” “Ours often joins us from the start. Peels off if there’s a better offer; rabbiting, rolling in a dust bowl, or ‘challenging’ any other neighborhood cats.” “Back when I was a kid…we would take our two dogs to the field there to run around after dinner. Our two cats would always walk with us…One of those cats was a real wanderer too. It wasn't uncommon for me to be playing in [the] forest, and to all of a sudden have my cat just sort of emerge from the bushes, nuzzle my leg for a minute, then bound off into the woods.”The clip also drew some criticism from viewers, who were concerned that kitty’s natural hunting instinct was a threat to the local wildlife. One solution to this might be giving it a collar with a bell attached, though some sensitive cats might find this too uncomfortable. Another option could be getting a kitty leash. Acclaimed cat expert Jackson Galaxy recommends that first time leash wearers initially get their cat comfortable with a harness using clicker training, attaching a leash only after that is achieved. He also reminds us that “walking a cat is very different than walking a dog.” On his website Galaxy writes: “You might take a few steps, then stop so they can take a few sniffs. A few more steps, a quick dart to explore a bug, followed by more sniffs, etc. From there, you might go into a little bit of a trot, only to stop again for more sniffing. Clearly, this is not the excursion into aerobic exercise that walking a dog can be , so be prepared for the slower, more contemplative experience of cat walking.” If there’s any doubt to the merit of this advice, just watch the video again. By the way, if you'd like to get our own pet tracker, check out Tractive's website here.

Would you be considered human if you haven't locked yourself out of your house at least once? One mom on TikTok found herself in quite the predicament with only her toddler to "mission impossible" his way to unlocking the house door to let his mom, @gesikaaaaaa, inside. The video starts with the camera pointed at a rosy-cheeked toddler on a snow-covered porch.The boy looks to be no older than 2 or 3 but he's an expert at following directions … sort of. It's all still pretty new to him and, as anyone who's ever interacted with a toddler knows, multistep directions are not the way to go. They tend to hear one thing only and even then are apt to be distracted by a stray piece of lint and not be able to finish the task. Everything is new to a toddler and it doesn't take much to distract them. And just about anything can be a toy. So when this mom helped her son through an open window in an effort to guide him through the process of unlocking the door, classic toddler cuteness ensued. The desperate mom explains in the video that she left one window unlocked and you can see immediately that there's no way an adult could fit through the small space without injury. So instead she uses her toddler to do it and once he's inside the house his instructions are to get a chair … he finds a bowl. His mom tells him, "Focus. Focus. Grab the chair and take it to the door."What do you know? That sweet boy did just as he was told. Until he found a rock. Mom quickly refocuses the boy and the chair is back on the move, then he finds the fireplace tongs and takes a break to play with the fireside tools stand. Eventually the little guy succeeds in his mission but the journey there was the cutest maze of side quests you'll ever see. Watch him rescue his mom below: @gesikaaaaaa Thank god for tiny humans #bne #lockedout #tinyhuman #mamashelper #breakingin #DoTheSmartThings #toddlercomedy #kidtok This article originally appeared on 1.4.23

The names we choose to give our children can significantly impact their lives. Multiple studies from across the globe have found that a person’s name can influence their employment, social and economic outcomes.Unfortunately, humans make snap judgments about one another, and having an unusual name can lead people to make unflattering assumptions. “We’re hardwired to try to figure out in a heartbeat whether or not we want to trust somebody, whether we want to run from somebody,” Northwestern University researcher David Figlio said, according to Live Science. However, an increasing number of parents are giving their children non-traditional names to help them stand out. “Parents are trying to be original, almost branding their kids in an era where names are viewed on the same level as Twitter handles or a website URL,” writer Sabrina Rogers-Anderson said.Ruby, a mother on TikTok, took a hard stance on parents giving their children names that sound childish in a post that’s received over 11 million views. Ruby says she named her kids as “adults, not babies” hoping they would never “outgrow” their names. @rubyyvillarreal Visit TikTok to discover videos! “The whole concept when I was trying to look for a name and choose a name for her is I did not want her to outgrow her name,” she said in the viral video. “I wanted the name to fit her as a baby, as a toddler, as a child, and into adulthood. So, it's like I really am happy with what I ended up with naming her and it just fits her so well.”She captioned the video, “love having nicknames as they are younger and it doesn’t mean they will prefer it over their name as they get older. Just gives them options.”People in the comments responded with modern names they think that kids will outgrow."My name is Koazy and I’m here for a job interview," Stalker joked. "Hello sir, I am Bluey Mason Garrison! I was called in for a job interview last Tuesday," Pastel Purr added."I can’t imagine knowing [a] 30-year-old named Emma or Posie," Mikey wrote.However, a lot of people commented that names that seem like they’ll be outgrown will sound fine in the future when those names are popular with the new generation. “Kids grow up with their generation having their own names on trend. They will be normal adult names when they are grown,” Kerry wrote.“Names grow with the generation,” Lauren added. “The name Dennis sounded like a baby name once too. Names grow up just like generations.” @rubyyvillarreal Visit TikTok to discover videos! In a follow-up video, Ruby shared the names she gave her children. Her girl is named Karla Esmerelda and her boy is called Deluca.“I just really liked how simple, how bold, and strong that the name by itself just really kind of is. Doing some research names with the letter K tend to be like very bold and powerful names, so I really wanted it with a K and not with a C,” she said.She named her son Deluca, after a doctor on “Grey’s Anatomy.” She said she chose the name because there was nothing to connect it to, and it sounded “nice.”This article originally appeared on 4.26.23

Warning: The following video contains disturbing imagery.Security camera footage out of Thailand is a warning to people everywhere about the importance of making sure children are safe around pools. It’s also a wonderful story about a toddler being brave and looking out for her younger sister.Kana Kanuengnit, 3, and 2-year-old Kaning were hanging around their family’s pool in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand on Friday, April 1 when the incident happened. Their father, 29-year-old Apisit, was watching the kids while their mother was inside the house."I was sweeping near the pool and my wife was cooking in the kitchen behind the house," he said according to Yahoo. “We weren't planning for any pool activities so I didn't notice what was happening. But after a moment of me sweeping with my back to the pool, my younger daughter fell into the pool.”Kaning fell into the 4-foot-deep pool and immediately struggled to keep her head above water. Her older sister, Kana, realized she was in danger and immediately called out to her father, whose back was still turned while he swept near some patio furniture.The girl screamed to her father that Kaning was in the pool and quickly sprang into action."I didn't know what to do, I forgot to think about my phone and things in my pocket. I threw it all and just jumped in the pool," Apisit said. The father was fast on his feet and pulled his daughter out of the pool before she sank to the bottom. We’re pretty sure the father could care less about his phone knowing that his daughter is safe.Apisit hopes that the harrowing video serves as a warning for parents everywhere. "I think this is a great example to remind people that you cannot take your eyes off even for a split second when there are children and water," he said."I want to stress this to parents with small kids and a pool to put up a barrier around the pool if not, they should always be careful,” he added.The story brings to mind one that Upworthy covered in the 2020. A 3-year-old boy named Henrique in Rio de Janeiro snuck away from his parents and was playing poolside with another child his age named Arthur.In the video, Henrique is seen stretching to grab an inflatable toy and then falls into the pool. For 10 seconds Henqriue struggles to keep his head above water until Arthur bravely extends his hand and pulls the boy up. If Arthur didn't have the strength, he could have fallen into the pool and both boys may have died.Summer is coming up and kids will be playing in or around pools. Every year, around 400 children aged 15 and younger die in a pool or spa incident. Three-quarters of those deaths involve children younger than 5, and 83% of those occur in residential pools.Three rules every parent should follow:1. Never leave a child in or near water unattended.2. Make sure there are barriers around your pool or spa to prevent unsupervised children from getting into the water.3. Learn how to perform CPR on children and adults.This story originally appeared on 04.08.22

A breastfeeding mother's experience at Vienna's Schoenbrunn Zoo is touching people's hearts—but not without a fair amount of controversy.Gemma Copeland shared her story on Facebook, which was then picked up by the Facebook page Boobie Babies. Photos show the mom breastfeeding her baby next to the window of the zoo's orangutan habitat, with a female orangutan sitting close to the glass, gazing at them. "Today I got feeding support from the most unlikely of places, the most surreal moment of my life that had me in tears," Copeland wrote."I visited Schoenbrunn zoo in Vienna whilst on a mini-break with my partner and son. We nipped in to see the orangutans at the end of our day who were happily playing in the enclosure, so I went to the window for a closer look and sat down by the window so my lb could see the orangutan who was roughly 5/6ft away. She then got up, carried a piece of cloth to the window and sat down with me. She looked directly into my eyes then placed her hand up as if to touch my son. I was in awe of this beautiful creature already.""My son wanted feeding and as it was quiet I fed him whilst I sat there. The way the orangutan reacted took my breath away she kept looking at me, then my son then back again," she continued. "She sat with me for approximately half an hour, kept stroking the glass and lay down next to me as if to support and protect me.I had to share this because my mind was blown. We may be a species apart but breastfeeding connected us today in a once in a lifetime moment that will stay with me forever. I'm also incredibly lucky that my partner caught all of this on video ?"The Facebook page added a story about a gorilla being taught to breastfeed by women from La Leche League, an organization dedicated to supporting breastfeeders:"Did you know that women from La Leche League once taught a mother gorilla to breastfeed? The Mamma gorilla had been born and raised in captivity and didn't know what to do with her firstborn, and her baby sadly died. When she next became pregnant, breastfeeding women volunteered to sit beside the gorilla's enclosure and breastfeed their babies, showing the gorilla what to do. When the gorilla gave birth, a volunteer came over and breastfed her baby, showing Mamma gorilla what to do, step by step. Mamma gorilla watched, and then copied, and went on to successfully feed her baby "The story has been shared more than 37,000 times, with many commenters stating how beautiful and moving it was. Others, while appreciating the beauty of the animal encounter, expressed sadness at seeing such a creature in captivity. As with practically every post about animals in zoos, debate broke out over whether or not zoos are helpful or harmful to the animals they house.And like most debates, people's opinions fall along a broad spectrum. Some feel that zoos are the best way for people to learn about animals first-hand, which leads them to care more about protecting them in the wild. Some acknowledge that captivity isn't ideal, but that many animals die individually or go extinct as species without the work they do. Some feel that it's always wrong to keep an animal in captivity, no matter what. Even animal experts don't agree on this front.And not all zoos are created equal. Many zoos have moved more toward a rehabilitation and conservation model, and there's no question that many animals who have been raised in captivity would not survive if they were suddenly released into the wild. There's also the issue of whether trying to limit natural breeding in captivity falls under the ethical treatment of animals, as breeding is a natural animal instinct. And what about the animals that have gone extinct in the wild and can only be found in zoos? There are a million questions with a million unclear answers when it comes to zoos.However there is one thing most can agree on. Whether or not you think zoos are helpful or harmful, necessary or not, they largely exist today because of human activity mucking with nature. The same nature that compels this creature to connect with a human mother, despite her unnatural surroundings. The same nature that humans are destroying to get palm oil for our cookies and soaps, leading orangutans to the brink of extinction. The same nature that we are all responsible for protecting.Whether we find this story sweet or sad or something in between, the reality for orangutans in the wild is worth our attention. Visit www.theorangutanproject.org/ to learn more about how to help.This article originally appeared on 10.04.22

A group of 105 homeless people gathered at St. Paul's Cathedral in London.Each of them was given a disposable camera and told to take pictures that represent "my London." The photos were entered in an annual contest run by London-based nonprofit Cafe Art, which gives homeless artists the chance to have their work displayed around the city and, for some of the photographers who participate in the yearly challenge, in a print calendar."Some people have had experience, and others have never picked up a camera before," said Paul Ryan, co-director of Cafe Art.The program, Ryan explained, includes mentorship and training from professional volunteers at the Royal Photographic Society, including winners of the contest from previous years, many of whom are ultimately inducted into the society.The goal of the challenge is to help participants gain the confidence to get back on the job market, search for housing, re-engage with their social circles, or even activate dormant skills."I really enjoyed it. And I started to get involved in my art again, which I'd left for years," a 2015 participant said in a video for the organization's Kickstarter campaign.These are 11 of the top vote-getters from this year's contest:1. Ella Sullivan — "Heart Bike Rack"2. Alana Del Valle — "London Bus with Sculpture"3. Beatrice — "Out of the Blue"4. Laz Ozerden — "What Now?"5. Leo Shaul — "The Coffee Roaster"6. Christopher McTavish — "St. Paul's in Reflection"7. Hugh Gary — "London Calling"8. Keith Norris — "Watching Mannequin"9. Siliana — "After the Rain"10. Saffron Saidi — "Graffiti Area"11. Jackie Cook — "Underground Exit"Ryan, who has been developing the program for seven years, said that while there's no one-size-fits-all solution for individuals who are homeless, for some who are too used to being "knocked back," the experience of seeing their work on display or in print — and of success — can be invaluable."Everyone is helped in a different way, to get up to the next step in whatever way they need to."This article originally appeared on 08.17.16

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Today we are going to take a look at the top 20 Atari ST run and gun platform games, The primary weapon in these games is a gun of some sort, so we have left the action platformers that use other weapons, magic or hand-to hand combat to other countdown lists To create this list I have taken into account magazine scores, Atarimania scores, reviews from popular Atari ST web sites and my own play throughs. I am sure that other will have different choices for this list, so let’;s first looks at a few games that I think could also be in the top 20 but didn’t quite makes it in