joe-welkie – Effects of Anxiety

Jake Was Badly Burned In A Fire As A Pup, But His Story Is So Inspiring

Not many people would even consider abandoning a family member after they were caught in a house fire.

But Jake’s family did just that.

When firefighters managed to pull the tiny pup from the flames, he had already suffered bad burns. His family took the poor boy to the vet…where they promptly abandoned him. But that’s not where his story ends.

Jake was abandoned after a fire left him badly burned.

(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = “//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3”; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, ‘script’, ‘facebook-jssdk’));

Posted by Jakes Page on Wednesday, September 16, 2015

He was estimated to be only a few weeks old at the time.

(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = “//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3”; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, ‘script’, ‘facebook-jssdk’));

Posted by Jakes Page on Wednesday, September 16, 2015

After weeks of rehab, Jake made a full recovery. Sadly, though, his scars from the fire remained.

(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = “//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3”; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, ‘script’, ‘facebook-jssdk’));

Posted by Jakes Page on Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Fortunately for Jake, the firefighter who rescued him took him under his wing and adopted him.

(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = “//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3”; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, ‘script’, ‘facebook-jssdk’));

My Hero/My Daddy
Posted by Jakes Page on Wednesday, September 16, 2015

var OX_ads = OX_ads || []; OX_ads.push({ slot_id: “537251602_56eb95b5b8ad1”, auid: “537251602” });

Since then, he’s been hanging out at the firehouse with his new owner.

(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = “//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3”; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, ‘script’, ‘facebook-jssdk’));

Posted by Jakes Page on Wednesday, September 16, 2015

He’s even become the official mascot of the department, traveling around the city with firefighters when they give fire safety lectures at schools.

(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = “//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3”; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, ‘script’, ‘facebook-jssdk’));

Posted by Jakes Page on Monday, September 28, 2015

He was also officially sworn in by the city as a member of the department.

(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = “//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3”; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, ‘script’, ‘facebook-jssdk’));

Posted by Jakes Page on Thursday, February 4, 2016

Jake plans to become a therapy dog to continue his helping ways!

(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = “//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3”; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, ‘script’, ‘facebook-jssdk’));

Posted by Jakes Page on Tuesday, December 15, 2015

(via Reddit)

For more information about Jake, you should head over to his Facebook page. He’s such an inspiration — even when he was down and out, he never lost his love for humans!

Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/jake-fire-dog/

Everyone Thought It Was A Gender Reveal Party, But They Got A Crazy Surprise Instead

Desiree Fortin and her husband were given plenty of bad news while they tried to become pregnant. It wasn’t until a lucky round of IVF that they finally got some of the good variety. They were pregnant with not one…not two…but three babies!

When it came time for their gender reveal party, they had shared with everyone that they were pregnant with twins. Watch as they unveil the genders of their babies…the third little secret they had up their sleeve had everyone in shock!

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y25JRx5rOD0?autoplay=0]

What an awesome surprise to drop at the party! These triplets are going to be born into such a loving family.

Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/gender-reveal/

‘Dishwasher Cooking’ Is Apparently A Thing That People Are Doing Now…

Dishwashers have been used for one general purpose for a long time now. But people who grew bored of the appliance only accomplishing one task have found a genius way of utilizing it for even more.

Enter: dishwasher cooking.

Yes, it sounds gross and soapy and not very healthy, but if you do it correctly, you can prepare some delicious meals in the dishwasher while your plates and utensils get clean, too!

What you need to do in order for this to work is place your food in an air-tight container. Turn the dishwasher on its highest setting and it’ll do the work for you!

The hot water rushing around the containers means that everything from vegetables to seafood and even poultry is cooked evenly!

Unbelievable!

Yes, you can even cook lobster in the dishwasher.

To see a complete instructional guide on how to cook in the dishwasher, watch this video.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbl874RrDTk?autoplay=0]

(via Daily Edge)

If you are looking for some recipes for dishwasher cooking, click on this link. It has quite a few options. If you’re feeling adventurous, try to make up your own!

Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/dishwasher-cooking/

You’ll Never Believe The Innovative Thing This Guy Did With A Trash Can

Every year, the average American eats nearly 18 pounds of bacon.

And while it’s great to get your bacon fill by buying a package of the smokey meat from the store, why not make it yourself?

If your first thought is that it’s difficult, expensive, and convoluted to smoke meat, think again. All you need is a trash can, a hot plate, some wood chips, and a grill grate. You’re about to make all your friends jealous with this thing…

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUS1jeTGc68?autoplay=0]

That looks absolutely yummy — and so easy to make! I’d love to cut off a slice of that and have it for lunch right now. I know what I’ll be cooking tonight!

Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/trash-can-smoker/

These Babies Were Hilariously Hairy When They Were Born

When you think of babies, you probably picture a little guy or gal with a nice bald head, maybe some peach fuzz. But did you know that some babies are born with full heads of hair? You need to see these ridiculously hairy babies. They’re so adorable…but their ‘dos might also make you jealous.

No product needed.

This baby has Brooklyn hipsters beat.

He may only be two months old, but his blowout is on point.

This lil’ guy is WORKIN’ it!

“Big hair, don’t care.”

I think he’s surprised his little bro has better hair than him.

She’s pretty proud of her ‘do.

She knows the camera loves her…

Okay, someone get this baby an agent…stat!

“I woke up like this.”

Hair game: strong.

“When it comes to my hair, it’s serious business.”

Lincoln loves feeling the wind in his hair.

She slays.

“No photos, please.”

His hair is super freaky.

I wish my bed head looked this good.

He’s a natural.

Look at that pompadour.

That’s one full head of hair.

She knows you’re jealous of her hair…and it’s okay.

(via Bored Panda)

I’m sure there are a lot of bald men that are jealous of these amazing heads of hair. Actually, I’m sure there are men and women with thick, beautiful locks that are envious of these cuties, too!

Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/hairy-baby/

You’ll Think Twice Before You Put These Foods In Your Mouth Again

If you’ve ever watched the Food Network, you know that presentation is key. As those painfully wealthy chefs say, “We eat with our eyes first.”

And that’s why this list of well-loved delicacies is a little bit confusing. We don’t think twice about chowing down on scallops, passionfruit, and chili dogs, but perhaps if we spent more time looking at them before stuffing our faces, we’d be a little more critical.

1. Blue crab

Wikimedia Commons

Nothing like digging into a pile of legs that appear to have been pulled from a giant, alien-faced insect!

2. Rambutan

Wikimedia Commons

It looks awful before you crack it open, and even worse after.

3. Scallops

Scallops look much less terrible by the time they make it to our plates.

4. Passionfruit

Passionfruit is delicious. It’s just a shame that it has to look like lumpy mucus.

5. Squid

Slimy, limp, and full of tentacles, raw squid is truly a sight to behold.

var OX_ads = OX_ads || []; OX_ads.push({ slot_id: “537251602_56f5f58572d4a”, auid: “537251602” });

6. Truffles

As it turns out, one of the most expensive food items on Earth also looks like a turd.

7. Geoduck

Why did anyone think of eating these in the first place?

8. Ginger

One of the most beloved spices around the world also happens to look like a cross between a craggy tree and dog poop.

9. Lobster

Flickr / Louisiana Sea Grant

Most people wouldn’t eat scorpions, but for some reason, none of us have any qualms with eating these.

10. Guacamole

Guac is yummy, good for you, and also looks like boogers.

var OX_ads = OX_ads || []; OX_ads.push({ slot_id: “537251604_56f5f58572ecb”, auid: “537251604” });

11. Oysters

Wikimedia Commons

The first person to suck one of these down was probably a little screwed up.

12. Noni

If you turned strawberries green and then replaced their seeds with tiny eyeballs, you’d get the wonderfully creepy noni.

13. Mussels

Wikimedia Commons

There’s a ton of seafood on this list. I’m sensing a pattern.

14. Chili dogs

Yeah, now that I look at one of these again, I think I’m going to lay off the chili dogs from now on.

15. Shrimp

This shrimp looks like something you’d smash and pick up with a tissue if you saw it in your house.

16. Figs

I feel like this is what you’d see if you did a cross-section of someone’s liver.

17. Octopus

Nothing says “I’m delicious” quite like being slimy and bulbous.

(via The Huffington Post)

Honestly, I haven’t tried a lot of these foods solely based on how they look. Can you really blame me? These things are nasty!

Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/ugly-food/

When You Combine Cats And Balloons, You Get Non-Stop Hilarity

There are more than 70 different cat breeds and many of them have become domesticated for humans to have as pets. They’re valued for their companionship and their ability to hunt vermin such as mice and rats.

But one thing they do not enjoy is being on the receiving end of a prank. (Too bad for them.)

When these humans attached balloons to their cats via static electricity, it naturally made for a pretty hilarious afternoon.

“Hey, how’d this thing get here?! What are you putting on me?!”

YouTube / Suri Noel

“Maybe if I get low enough…”

YouTube / Suri Noel

“You’ve got one, too?!”

YouTube / Suri Noel

http://ox-d.viralnova.com/w/1.0/afr?auid=537251602&cb=56f4a3aacfef5

“Maybe if we sit like the dogs, these demon balls will come off.”

YouTube / Suri Noel

To see a whole video of these cats with balloons on their bodies, have a look right here.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ur3vPwELd_c?autoplay=0]

Oh, cats. This is just payback for all those times you used our legs as scratching posts.

Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/cat-balloon/