Top 5 Pet Stories This Week You Might Have Missed

Amid global news, the latest political twists and turns and celebrity gossip, there is one thing that continues to put a smile on faces—pets.

In case you missed it, here are this week's top five pet stories, from a dog who treated herself to an unexpected snack to a heroic owner who wasted no time saving their canine friend.

1. An Unusual Snack

A chocolate Labrador named Stella was taken to her local vet clinic after feeling unwell, leading veterinarians to perform an X-ray that revealed an unusual find: eight pairs of Lululemon underwear in her stomach.

In a viral video, Stella's owner shared the X-rays, featuring recognizable logos from the underwear inside the pup's stomach. Thankfully, the dog successfully had surgery to remove the clothing and is now kept at a good distance from non-food items. Read more here.

Stella is seen as well as a picture of her X-ray that revealed she had eaten eight pairs of her owner's underwear. Stella is seen as well as a picture of her X-ray that revealed she had eaten eight pairs of her owner's underwear. cochraneanimalclinic/Instagram

2. Taking a Dream Walk

Pani the dog was abandoned on the streets of Iran with a broken back, leaving her paralyzed, but a recent viral video captured the moment she was seen "walking" in her sleep.

Rescuer Tedi Sarah has provided the pup with extensive care, including a wheelchair, enabling Pani to enjoy activities like long walks and swimming. Despite this, Sarah was stunned to see the dog engaging in a dream walk despite her paralysis. Read more here.

Pani the dog is seen who recently stunned her owner by walking in her dream. Pani the dog is seen who recently stunned her owner by walking in her dream. TikTok/Tedisarah

3. One Eyed Wonder Searching for Home

A dog rescued from Afghanistan is on the hunt for her perfect forever home. Clementine only has one eye, but a lot of love to give.

Flown to the United States by Kabul Small Animal Rescue, she was fostered in Maine, where she has begun to show a sweet personality and love for people—despite being shy around new people. As she continues to heal, there are high hopes for Clementine finding the perfect forever home. Read more here.

Clementine was one of 200 dogs and 100 cats flown to the United States from Afghanistan earlier this year. With one eye and a lot of love to give, she is still looking for a... Clementine was one of 200 dogs and 100 cats flown to the United States from Afghanistan earlier this year. With one eye and a lot of love to give, she is still looking for a forever home. Adoptapet/Passion For Pets Rescue

4. Labrador Gets a Mini Me

Cadie melted hearts online when she was surprised with lookalike puppy sister, Nami. In a viral video, Cadie adorably nudged the box open to discover the 10-week-old puppy.

Their owner told Newsweek their bond is already blossoming, while the adorable moment gained millions of views on TikTok. Read more here.

Pictures from the moment Cadie and puppy Nami met for the first time. Pictures from the moment Cadie and puppy Nami met for the first time. @nami_the_chocolate_lab/TikTok

5. A Heroic Dive

A security camera captured the heroic moment Lexi Myerly jumped into the pool to rescue her dog Rubble after he slipped down the waterslide and fell.

Hearing a splash, Lexi quickly realized Rubble was struggling and without hesitation, she jumped in fully clothed to save him. Rubble is now doing fine but is keeping a good distance from the pool after the ordeal. Read more here.

Screenshots from a Vivint Smart Home security camera of Lexi Myerly saving her dog, Rubble. She jumped into the pool fully clothed when she realized he fell in. Screenshots from a Vivint Smart Home security camera of Lexi Myerly saving her dog, Rubble. She jumped into the pool fully clothed when she realized he fell in. Vivint smart home