Maria Azzurra Volpe
Life and Trends Reporter
Maria Azzurra Volpe is a Newsweek Life & Trends reporter based in London, U.K. Her focus is reporting on everyday life topics and trending stories. She has covered Pet Care and Wildlife stories extensively. Maria joined Newsweek in 2022 from Contentive and had previously worked at CityWire Wealth Manager. She is a graduate of Kingston University and London Metropolitan University. You can get in touch with Maria by emailing m.volpe@newsweek.com. Languages: English and Italian.
Dog found paralyzed in trash with 6 broken bones looking for new home
"He is so eager to work and gain strength and all the doctors and physios are amazed by his fast improvement and good spirits," a shelter said of the pup.
Woman "wasn't ready" for a baby so gets a dog—it ends as expected
"I didn't want screaming children so now I have two toy breed dogs that scream when they hear the wind," one user commented.
Woman thinks she's getting romantic surprise, not ready for the truth
"How romantic of him to do that for you," one user said, while another added: "I HAD THIS HAPPEN. Was like the worst proposal."
Dog owner's trick to keep dog off public restroom floor goes viral
"I do the same thing. I feel absolutely Looney Tunes because she goes potty outside on the grass dirt and sidewalk where people walk," one user said.
What arguing in front of your pets does to their mental health-vets explain
Science has found that pets can tell the difference between a happy and an angry face, but what does that mean for them?
Shelter dares people to adopt "chaos gremlin" kitten—Internet delivers
"The naughtiest always have the cutest dang faces, she's like 'who, me?!" one Facebook user commented.
Owner gives beloved dog a special last birthday at 13: "core memory"
"I actually see a smile on her face and in her eyes," one user pointed out.
Tears at how cat who 'thinks he's a dog' looks out for children every day
"He truly does do it for them because look how fast he runs back, that poor baby does not want to be out in the cold," one user commented.
Husband tells wife to "treat" herself—unprepared for what she brings home
"Sometimes it's easier to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission," one user commented.
Couple film moment they enter new home, unaware of who's behind them
As they made their entrance, the pair didn't know they'd picked up a tail, with a tail.
Cat siblings enjoying flight with owner melts hearts
"I would exchange my first class seat for economy any day if it meant sitting next to these two," one user commented.
Hysterics as cat hides during walk so he can jump scare sister
"That cat has been trained by the army," one user said, with another adding: "I swear I didn't see it till it jumped."
Three puppies enjoying first ever car ride with owner, viewers obsessed
"RIP to every furniture in your house and your nerves," one user commented.
Moment "lonely" retriever meets puppy brother for first time melts hearts
"I think he's saying did you really get me a puppy," a TikTok user commented.
Deaf puppy's "love language" leaves internet in tears
"Awwwww she looked up at you like 'do you see me,'" one user commented.
Baby goats stolen two months ago finally reunited with family
"Crying over goats was not on the agenda this morning but some things don't always go to plan," one user commented.
Woman adopts huge Savannah kitten, viewers shocked at his behavior
"He is an F1 Savannah, which means he is the closest generation to the serval," the poster explains.
Tears as 14-year-old dog adopted from shelter: Personality totally changes
"Aww. You can tell he feels loved and safe now. He's aging backward," one user commented on the video.
Tiny dog feels "brave" approaching birds, then she realizes their size
One user said: "Life of a small dog." Another added: "Dang! He didn't look that big from over there!"
Way cat eats ham delights viewers: 'Little nom noms'
"It's the dramatic mews and growling while looking like a cinnamon roll for me. just, adorable," one TikTok user commented.
Deaf cat in "deep cleaning mode," then he realizes owner is watching
"The way I gasped when you touched the spot he was just cleaning," one user commented.
Man's socks kept disappearing for six months—He finally catches the culprit
"Omg if I was hiking in the woods and came across a massive pile of used socks, I'd be fearing for my life," one user commented.
Cat gets his own cat, internet sobbing over bond
"I always wonder if my cats decided they're brother and sister or boyfriend and girlfriend," one TikTok user commented.
Dog born eyeless due to "reckless backyard breeding" hopes for forever home
Ladybug "only knows love when she hears kind words and safety when held close," the shelter said.
Scuba diver stunned as she encounters "critically endangered" animal
"And the best part was she kept coming around you a few more times," one TikTok user commented.
Cat sharing new toy with bestie dog delights internet: "Adorable"
"That's hysterical! The cat is acting like the adult playing with the baby," one user said under the video.
Kitten burrowing under great dane sibling leaves internet in stitches
"She like 'I'm tried of babysitting take your baby," one user wrote, while another added, "Your puppy is a saint!"
Dog who takes himself to bed every night melts hearts
"Mine does that too. If we stay up too late, he'll put himself in his crate," one user said.
Pony gets put on diet, hysterics over what happens next: "No guilt"
"At that point he deserves a snackie snack just for the out of the box thinking," one viewer commented.
How much elderly feline's life changed since adopting young cat goes viral
"Sometimes, he doesn't understand she is older. She doesn't always wanna play, but he knows how to comfort her," the poster said.
