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A former police officer is using a heat-seeking drone to track down missing dogs. So far, he’s reunited 42 dogs with their families. Here’s an adorable clip of a pup lost in the snow. His little tail wags like crazy when he sees his owner. I’m so excited that I’m getting a new puppy. Meet Bella.

Don’t miss ‘Amazon Pet Day’

🐱 Today’s your last chance to fetch more savings.

  • Walk with a no-pull harness (11% off) that won’t choke your pup.
  • Muddy paws? This washable doormat (28% off) catches all that dirt.
  • Snag a pet door (22% off) with three flaps to lock the weather outside.
  • This smart fountain (43% off) tracks if your kitty is drinking enough water.
  • Clean your furball with a vacuum (20% off) that comes with seven tools.
  • And a pet bed (5% off) shaped like ramen. Weird? Yep. Comfy? Totally.

🐾 More pawsome picks: That’s just a taste. Hit this link for more Amazon pet steals your furry friend will bark (or purr) for.

🐕 Ruff, ruff: Sniffspot turns your outdoor space into a private dog park. Some homeowners earn up to $3,000 per month and don’t even have to be home to manage it. I wonder if you have to pick up the poop yourself.

How to geofence your dog

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Worried about your dog running off? There’s a simple tech solution that could give you peace of mind. I’ll explain how it works. 

🧙‍♂️ AI pics on WhatsApp: You can now generate images with ChatGPT right inside your chats. Just save 1-800-ChatGPT (aka 1-800-242-8478) to your contacts, then open WhatsApp and say “Hi.” After the bot replies, try something like “Create a picture of a wizard eating a hot dog.” Wait a few seconds, and boom, it’ll pop up.

$20,000

What some folks are dropping on hand-painted portraits. In an age where AI can remix your face in 0.5 seconds, more Americans are actually paying real humans to immortalize them the analog way. It’s slower, pricier and way more intimate. Also, no filters, just your raw, regal essence (and maybe your dog).

🐶 Happy tails ahead: Dog lovers, check out Nylabone’s Dog Park Locator. Just pop in your ZIP code, and boom, you’ll see all the nearby dog parks. Remember: Always check the rules, make sure it’s securely fenced and keep an eye on your pup around unfamiliar dogs.

“Thank you, God”

After Casey Colvin’s home burned down in the Pacific Palisades fire, he went looking for his rescue dogs. A firefighter found Tika Tika Tika, but little Oreo ran away. Luckily, Casey was smart and had an AirTag on the pup’s collar. He tracked her down near the rubble of his home. Grab some tissues before you watch the heartwarming video.

‘Amazon Pet Day’ starts now

🐶 Don’t miss your chance to snag some barking good deals.

  • Pet hair everywhere? This fur removal tool (15% off) scrapes it all away.
  • Lavender-scented poop bags (23% off) sure make scoop duty easier.
  • Grab a two-pack of containers (10% off) to roll and scoop your pet’s food.
  • These rubber balls (45% off) are way better than your old tennis ones. 
  • Large pups? This back seat extender (33% off) holds up to 400 pounds.
  • Take your cat anywhere in a backpack (14% off) with a built-in fan and light.
  • Btw, no need to pay Apple prices for high-quality earbuds. These give you great sound, noise isolation and are 15% off.*

🦴 More to chew: Click here to see everything Amazon’s got for your furry friend in their full sale.

Pet against the machine: Got a smart vacuum? Set it to clean after your dog or cat’s most active times, like post-breakfast zoomies. Open the app and find the Schedule tab to customize it. If your vacuum has smart mapping, you can tell it to clean the rooms where your furry friend spends the most time.

🧠 How Google keeps its AI talent: DeepMind employees are apparently locked into strict noncompete agreements that bar them from joining rivals like OpenAI for up to a year. Google might even pay you not to work. Nice, right? Until you realize AI years are like dog years. Sit out too long, and you’re obsolete.

🧑🏼‍🎨 New AI image generator: Using ChatGPT’s 4o model, just type something like, “Draw a dog surfing a wave with sunglasses,” and boom, you’ve got an image in seconds. It’s rolling out to both free and paid users, so if you don’t see it yet, hang tight.

$5.7 million

The world’s most expensive and rarest dog. He’s the first wolf and Caucasian shepherd mix called a “wolfdog.” At 8 months old, he already weighs 165 pounds. Speaking of … I can’t take my dog to the park as all the ducks keep trying to bite her. My fault for getting one that’s pure bread.

A snap decision: Remember when Snapchat dog ear and cat filters were the rage? One mom used those filters for every baby photo of her daughter. Now the girl is 8 asking for baby pics showing her face and there are none. Such a shame.

Sunday Funday, indeed

The weekend is almost over. You deserve to treat yourself.

  • Want an ice-cold drink in 60 seconds? Pour anything into this reusable cup (37% off).
  • Grab this LED faucet (20% off) that changes colors with the water temp.
  • Make any night a singalong party with a karaoke mic (7% off).
  • A smart ball ($13) will keep your feline friend entertained for hours.
  • Go hands-free with a dog leash/pouch combo ($25) to stop juggling treats and bags.

🤑 Who doesn’t love a deal? Here’s a whole page full of stuff under $10, just for you.

Clean up your car

🚘🧽 A spotless car makes me wheel-y excited.

  • Ever get pulled over and have to dig through a messy glove box? Save yourself from future embarrassment with a glove box organizer ($12).
  • This car coin holder ($8) is genius. Plus, it’s 43% off right now.
  • I’ll admit it — I’ve absolutely tripped over a phone charging cord while getting out of my car. A retractable car charger ($20) probably would’ve prevented that.
  • Keep your leather seats clean and free of scratch marks with a backseat dog hammock.
  • A road trip isn’t a road trip until someone desperately needs a tissue. A sun visor tissue holder ($14) comes in handy for all snot-related emergencies.

Bonus find: This drink cover looks like a scrunchie you wear on your wrist but stretches to cover your glass so no one can spike it. Buying these for all the college kids in my life …

What a deal: I have AirTags on, well, everything — my cars, my boat, my dog and even my husband. No, seriously! Barry loses everything. Right now, a four-pack is the lowest price I’ve ever seen, at $79.

Do dogs pee in pools? 🐶💧

YOUR dog might pee in the pool, but I know my Abby girl does not.

Thermonator: The flame-throwing dog

How is this legal in 48 out of 50 states? You can purchase one of these robo-dogs for just under $10,000. It’s a pass for me.

One email cost this man $167K

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Pat Lawlor was happy to buy his first home — until he received a fake email from someone he thought was his escrow officer. Plus, closing apps doesn’t save iPhone battery, a flame-throwing robot dog, and Amazon’s new grocery delivery.