YOUR dog might pee in the pool, but I know my Abby girl does not.
Neighbors bashing you online? Check Nextdoor's top trending discussions
The web is chock full of hilarious snippets and screenshots of neighbors gone wild across the country, all documented in the Nextdoor app.
Like the house blasting “Sweet Child O’ Mine” for three days straight. Hey, there are worse songs. Or how about those friendly people around the corner offering free (already cut open) avocados and expired salad dressing? Umm, pass.
Millions of Americans take to Nextdoor to keep up with neighborhood news and log their complaints. What’s bugging people the most?
Talk of the town
A recent survey dove into 58,735 Nextdoor posts and 354,972 comments in 50 of America’s largest cities to see what people care about most.
Anything dogs, cats, and parking ranks No. 1 on the hot topic list. Location matters, too. Raleigh, Oakland and Virginia Beach have it the ruff-est when it comes to barking complaints.
Mesa, Arizona and Phoenix are in the top three stinkiest cities. Listen, bad things happen when it’s 120 degrees. No surprise here: California has the highest number of traffic complaints.
The pet peeve next door
So, what are your neighbors gabbing about most on Nextdoor? Here’s a list of the most popular words contained in message threads:
- Street, police, found, dogs, cats, parking, cameras, traffic, noise, construction, kittens, smells, poop, barking, feral cats, creepers.
Dogs were discussed the most in Dallas, San Antonio and Washington, D.C. Fresno, Oklahoma City and Sacramento chat about kitties more than anywhere else — though it’s mostly about feral cats in the first two.
In Albuquerque, Tulsa and Omaha, creepers and cameras are the hottest topics. Citizens of Oakland, Louisville and Sacramento seem to watch each other the most on doorbell cameras. Steal a package and they’ll be on you in two seconds.
9 simple ways to protect your home from burglars
You might not have a criminal mind, but think how a crook finds the perfect houses to target. An empty home in a neighborhood where people keep to themselves, no cameras or alarms, and dark or dimly lit structures, right?
Podiatrist-recommended kicks for your barkin’ dogs
- Women’s Vionic Gemma slippers for lounging around the house.
- If you want a more luxurious slipper, try these.
- Guys, I didn’t forget about slippers for you.
- Slip-on sneakers for when you’re on the go.
- Recovery feels better in Oofos sandals. Lots of colors, too!
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🐶 Your best friend’s best friend: Content Queen Allie was telling me about how much her pup, Nova, loves her BarkBox subscription. It shows up in the mail monthly (or however often you want), packed with treats and toys. There’s a standard option or the Super Chewer box if your pup tears up soft toys.
How to watch the Super Bowl online
Are you a cord cutter? Get out your hot dogs, here’s how to stream the big game.
🐶 The 2024 Dog Photography Awards are here: Cuteness overload! A white shepherd named Kooki is first place in the “Portrait” category, but the pups in “Action” stole my heart. There were thousands of entries from over 60 countries. Don’t forget to check out the honorable mentions tab. If you need another reason to smile, check out my Abby ready for Halloween.
$40,000 selling price
For art created by robot dogs. Artist Agnieszka Pilat is teaching Boston Dynamics’ bots Basia, Vanya and Bunny to paint by holding brushes in their “mouths.” He just sits back and watches. Pretty farfetched, eh?
3 adorable optical illusions that will train your brain and make you say 'Aww!'
Optical illusions are a great way to test your eyes, train your brain and even honor those who are gone. If the last one sounds surprising, wait until you see the adorable corgi-themed brainteaser made for Queen Elizabeth II. It’s one of the most adorable optical illusions the internet offers.
The best way to keep an eye on your pets inside and out
Pets are notorious for causing a stir when their owners are away. When you drive off, dogs might bark so loudly they bother the neighbors. Cats might scratch the sofa to punish you for leaving.
Animals have many methods for messing up the house when you’re away. Sometimes, you may return home and walk into such an outrageous mess you can’t help but wonder, “How on Earth did that happen?”
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.
🥩 7 million pounds of meat recalled: A third person has died after eating listeria-contaminated Boar’s Head meats (deli, bacon, hot dogs and sausage) made between May 10 and July 29, 2024. Here’s a full list of recalled products you need to throw out right now. This version has label photos.
Sit, shoot, roll over: The U.S. Marines’ special ops division is testing armed robot dogs. Seriously. For now, they’ll still need a human to pull the trigger. The “Terminator”-like pups rely on AI to identify targets before asking their human operators whether to fire.
11 must-have pet products dog and cat owners swear by
Fluffy and Fido aren’t just pets. They’re family. So why not treat them to a few new toys and maybe even some tech now and then?
Our furry friends only get about a decade with us, so it just makes sense to shower them with all the love, toys and treats we can. They love us unconditionally, so the least we can do is spoil them, right?
The best puzzles and toys to get your dog's mind working
Dogs love their humans unconditionally. You can see it in their eyes as they gaze up at you and in the excited wag of their tails. Since the average lifespan of your furry friend is only about a decade, don’t you owe them the best life has to offer?
Pro tips to capture the best pictures of your pets
Anyone with a pet knows how much fun they can be. Excited tail wagging when you get home, purring in your lap when you’re relaxing in front of the TV, and stealing bags of Cheetos out of the pantry when you’re not looking (OK, maybe that’s just my dog).