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Homeless Woman Rescues Abandoned Cat, Gives Him Second Chance
In a long-term-stay motel just outside Houston, a cat named Enrique was found locked in the bathroom. It happened a few weeks ago after he'd been abandoned there by his previous owners.
A homeless woman staying at the motel heard the cat's cries, broke him free and even bought him a stuffed animal.
But before too long, motel management told the woman that she either had to give up the cat, or give up her room.
About a week and a half ago, the woman brought Enrique, his bear and the rest of his food to the Montgomery County Animal Shelter -- with the aim that shelter staff would help Enrique find the thing she couldn't give him: a permanent home.
"This wonderful lady cared very much about his well being. She provided for him even with having very little herself," Tonya Prudhomme Todd, a shelter employee who spoke with the woman, wrote on Facebook.
Enrique is still available for adoption, and he's a package deal -- coming with his teddy bear.
Minda Emas Harris, the shelter's rescue coordinator, told The Huffington Post that Enrique will find a welcoming new family before too long. She said Enrique is handsome, easygoing, calm and even gets along with dogs.
A somewhat more difficult goal is to track down the woman who cared for and really loved Enrique, saving his life and then getting him to the shelter where he now has this second chance.
"There she was with nothing," Harris said. "There but for the grace of God go I."
The shelter's staff, normally focused on animals' wellbeing, wants to see if there's anything that can now be done to also help out Enrique's rescuer.
An obstacle is that she didn't provide the sort of personal information that would make it easy to locate her. But the shelter says there are some leads and hope that she may be found,and recognized for her lifesaving generosity toward Enrique.
"We need more good people in the world," Todd wrote. "And to show them that kindness is repaid."
Find out more about Enrique -- and the shelter's other adoptable pets -- on the Montgomery County Animal Shelter Facebook page.
And get in touch at arin.greenwood@huffingtonpost.com if you have an animal story to share!
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Runway-Inspired Holiday Décor
SILVER BELLES
Add a touch of sparkle to your holidays this year with this glamorous selection of silvery white décor
Featuring: Inbal Dror F/W 2016
Restoration Hardware - Mini Swirl Finial (Set of 12) - $32.00
Hermes - Tart platter - $500.00
CB2 - Disco Gnome - $179.00
Paperless Post - Tinseltown Silver - Price Upon Request
Hudsosns Bay - Gluckstein Home Colourblocked Metallic Ornament - $4.99
Liberty London - White Matte Glitter Gem Glass Bauble - £3.95
Target - 9' x 58" Silver Tree 2581T - $1,044.69
Tiffany & Co. - William Yeoward Anoushka Decanter - $1,100.00
FROSTBITE PINK
Calm Your Winter Chills With This Soft Pink Décor Sure to Add a Layer of Warmth to Your Home
Featuring: Pascal Millet F/W 2015
West Elm - Feather Peacock Ornament - $16.00
Harrods - Fur Christmas Stocking - $622.13
Kate Spade - Cheers Wine Tag Set - $16.00
Saks Fifth Avenue - De Carlini Pink Swan Feathered Glass Ornament - $40.00
Anthropologie - Sparkling Star Ornament Set - $32.00
Saks Fifth Avenue - Andrey Filatov Glitter Embellished Glass Ball Ornament - $25.14
Bouclair - 4' Decorative Feather Tree - $79.99
West Elm - Fishs Eddy Gilded Side Plates - $14.00
ARTIC TEAL
Icy Jewel Toned Hues Make for Sophisticated, Yet Unexpected Update to Tired & Traditional Forest Green Décor
Featuring: Fendi Pre Fall 2015
One Kings Lane - Hermes Flat Weave Rug - $265.00
Bouclair - Sequin Nutcracker - $79.99
Wayfair - 9' Aqua Tinsel Artificial Christmas Tree - $479.99
Target - Spritz 11 oz. Beverage Cup - $0.89
Harrods - Small Beaded Christmas Stocking - $31.11
CB2 - Two-Tone Mint/Navy Ornament - $7.95
Canadian Tire - CANVAS Arctic Teal Pumpkin Stripe Glitter Ball Ornament - $3.49
One Kings Lane - Moroccan Emerald Pom Pom Blanket - $495.00
BAD KIDS GET COAL
Add a Layer of Drama to This Years Holiday Décor With This Striking Black & Gold Combo
Featuring: Alberto Ferretti F/W 2015
Paperless Post - Kelly Wearstler Ingenue - Gilded Card - Price Upon Request
Treetopia - Obsidian Black Christmas Tree - $238.00
Bergdorf Goodman - Small Courtly Check Moose - $195.00
L'Objet - Leopard Candle - $135.00
Jonathan Adler - Malachite Decanter - $198.00
Kelly Wearstler - Lightning Bowl - $495.00
Calico Wallpaper - Night Slate Wallpaper - Price Upon Request
Canadian Tire - CANVAS Gold Geometric Ball Ornament - $3.00
Canadian Tire - CANVAS Gold Spike Ball Ornament - $5.49
NOIR NOEL
Have Yourself an Unconventional Christmas With This Graphic Black & White Striped Décor
Featuring: Viva Vox S/S 2016
Paperless Post - Expand Patternity - Price Upon Request
Saks Fifth Avenue - Dagmara Bullseye Glass Ball Ornament - $40.00
Treetopia - Zebra Striped Christmas Tree - $198.00
One Kings Lane - 20" Striped Bone and Horn Tray - $109.00
Habitat - KEMBER Set of 4 Black & White Christmas Tree Decorations - £12.00
Saks Fifth Avenue - Dagmara Printed Glass Ball Ornament - $40.00
Waterford Crystal - John Rocha at Waterford Black Cut Champagne Flute - $325.00
Black Rooster Décor - Danish Striped Ceramic Plate - Large - $56.06
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The Most Annoying Pest Infestation In Your State, According To Google
When it gets cold outside, it sure is nice to cuddle up to bae at a fireplace, drink some spiked cider, watch some Netflix, maybe chill.
But it also means there's a greater chance that a big hairy rat is inching up behind you, just staring, waiting for you to drop some popcorn.
Rats are "overwintering pests," according to Andy Linares, president of Bug Off Pest Control in New York City. He defined these as insects and rodents that usually stay outdoors, "but are looking for refuge and harborage in warmer areas while they wait for the weather the change." Think ladybugs, stinkbugs, cluster flies, rats and mice.
Fortunately, colder temps don't necessarily lead to an all-out critter attack on your home. "When the weather gets cold, there's less pest activity because pests such as ants, wasps, hornets and bees tend to become dormant," Linares said. Instead, "we see more activity in the warmer months when breeding kicks up."
Same goes for cockroaches and bedbugs.
We were curious as to which home pest infestations you're concerned about most, so we asked Google. They tallied up search queries from January 1 through November 17 and, understandably, spiders are the most searched, followed by mosquitoes and cockroaches.
No matter which are your uninvited guests, you can keep them at bay by containing your trash in tightly covered trashcans that you empty regularly, caulking and filling in holes and cracks where pests can enter your home, and spending an afternoon decluttering. "Clutter provides places for pests to breed and hide and makes it hard to get rid of them," the Environmental Protection Agency advises.
Check out the full list of critters that most annoy residents in your state, according to Google searches:
| Alabama | Cockroaches |
| Alaska | Spiders |
| Arizona | Mosquitoes |
| Arkansas | Mosquitoes |
| California | Cockroaches |
| Colorado | Spiders |
| Connecticut | Spiders |
| Delaware | Spiders |
| District of Columbia | Bed Bugs |
| Florida | Cockroaches |
| Georgia | Cockroaches |
| Hawaii | Cockroaches |
| Idaho | Spiders |
| Illinois | Spiders |
| Indiana | Spiders |
| Iowa | Spiders |
| Kansas | Mosquitoes |
| Kentucky | Spiders |
| Louisiana | Mosquitoes |
| Maine | Spiders |
| Maryland | Ants |
| Massachusetts | Mice |
| Michigan | Spiders |
| Minnesota | Spiders |
| Mississippi | Mosquitoes |
| Missouri | Spiders |
| Montana | Spiders |
| Nebraska | Spiders |
| Nevada | Cockroaches |
| New Hampshire | Mice |
| New Jersey | Ants |
| New Mexico | Spiders |
| New York | Bed Bugs |
| North Carolina | Spiders |
| North Dakota | Mosquitoes |
| Ohio | Bed Bugs |
| Oklahoma | Mosquitoes |
| Oregon | Ants |
| Pennsylvania | Spiders |
| Rhode Island | Spiders |
| South Carolina | Cockroaches |
| South Dakota | Spiders |
| Tennessee | Spiders |
| Texas | Mosquitoes |
| Utah | Spiders |
| Vermont | Mice |
| Virginia | Ants |
| Washington | Spiders |
| West Virginia | Spiders |
| Wisconsin | Spiders |
| Wyoming | Spiders |
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6 Things You Should Never Ever Put in the Dryer
Knowledge is power, guys. And since you already know all about the settings on your washing machine, we thought we'd up the ante with a handy guide to what can and can't go in the dryer. (Because you'll cry buckets if you shrink just one more shirt).
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What You Should Never (Ever) Put in the Dryer:
1. Bathing suits. Anything Spandex will start to break down and lose it's elasticity as a result of the high heat.
2. Bras. They're too delicate--plus, the heat will cause them to lose their shape.
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3. Rubber-backed bath mats. The rubber that provides extra grip in the bathroom can actually fall apart in the dryer...and potentially cause a fire.
4. Tights. Even if you only put them in for five minutes, you risk tangling, knotting and runs galore. Hang them to dry next to a heater instead. (They're so delicate, they'll dry super fast.)
5. Anything with bling. That striped shirt with the faux crystal beads around the neckline? Don't do it unless you want to risk melting the baubles.
6. Uggs. It's tempting, but the sheepskin will shrink in the dryer's high heat. Stick them in a sunny spot and wait it out.
What's Fine to Tumble Dry:
1. Workout pants. Maybe don't do it every time, but if you're in a rush, it's totally kosher to pop your Lycra capris in the dryer with the heat on low.
2. Tennis shoes. As long as they're not high-performance sneaks, you can totally toss your Converse in. (Again, low heat--and put a couple of dry towels in with them to speed up the process.)
3. Dress shirts. Just be sure to set your dryer to air-dry or low heat.
4. Feather pillows. You'll need about four to six hours to dry these guys, but as long as you use the delicate setting, you should be golden.
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Related: The Best (Most Unexpected) Things to Put in Your Dishwasher
What You Should Never (Ever) Put in the Dryer:
1. Bathing suits. Anything Spandex will start to break down and lose it's elasticity as a result of the high heat.
2. Bras. They're too delicate--plus, the heat will cause them to lose their shape.
Related: A Genius Trick For Washing Your Bra
3. Rubber-backed bath mats. The rubber that provides extra grip in the bathroom can actually fall apart in the dryer...and potentially cause a fire.
4. Tights. Even if you only put them in for five minutes, you risk tangling, knotting and runs galore. Hang them to dry next to a heater instead. (They're so delicate, they'll dry super fast.)
5. Anything with bling. That striped shirt with the faux crystal beads around the neckline? Don't do it unless you want to risk melting the baubles.
6. Uggs. It's tempting, but the sheepskin will shrink in the dryer's high heat. Stick them in a sunny spot and wait it out.
What's Fine to Tumble Dry:
1. Workout pants. Maybe don't do it every time, but if you're in a rush, it's totally kosher to pop your Lycra capris in the dryer with the heat on low.
2. Tennis shoes. As long as they're not high-performance sneaks, you can totally toss your Converse in. (Again, low heat--and put a couple of dry towels in with them to speed up the process.)
3. Dress shirts. Just be sure to set your dryer to air-dry or low heat.
4. Feather pillows. You'll need about four to six hours to dry these guys, but as long as you use the delicate setting, you should be golden.
Related:
WTF Is Permanent Press and When Should I Be Using It?
How to Unclog a Clogged Shower Drain Without Destroying Your Pipes
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News Flash: You Might Not Be Using Paper Towels Correctly
We're accomplished people, and we know you are, too. We're good at our jobs, crush it in the friend department and can refinance our mortgage like nobody's business. We know stuff.
Well, most stuff. One thing we evidently didn't know was how to properly dry our hands.
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We recently stumbled upon a TED Talk during which a lawyer from Oregon opened our eyes to how many public-restroom paper towels we've been wasting. (The number hovers around 571 million pounds per year--in America alone.) And his proposed solution is pretty genius.
Here's what you do: Shake your hands in the sink 12 times before even thinking about reaching for a sheet of paper towel.
That's it. Twelve shakes. (After that you'll only need a single sheet.) You'll rid your skin of excess water and save a tree...or a million. Try it.
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Well, most stuff. One thing we evidently didn't know was how to properly dry our hands.
Related: Why Lemons Are Better Than Xanax
We recently stumbled upon a TED Talk during which a lawyer from Oregon opened our eyes to how many public-restroom paper towels we've been wasting. (The number hovers around 571 million pounds per year--in America alone.) And his proposed solution is pretty genius.
Here's what you do: Shake your hands in the sink 12 times before even thinking about reaching for a sheet of paper towel.
That's it. Twelve shakes. (After that you'll only need a single sheet.) You'll rid your skin of excess water and save a tree...or a million. Try it.
Related:
Quite Possibly the Cleverest Use Ever for a Post-It
Here's How to Re-Cork a Bottle of Wine (Like a Genius)
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The Secret Trick for Making Flowers Last Longer
Your neighbor brought you the loveliest white roses. How thoughtful! Want to stretch their shelf life a teensy bit longer? Here's an easy trick.
Related: The $5 Way to Make Anything Prettier
What you need: A bouquet of fresh flowers and an empty spot in the fridge.
What you do: Slide said flowers (vase and all) in the fridge overnight, every night, until they start to look droopy. Boom: You've bought yourself a couple extra days of floral bliss.
Why it works: The dose of cold temps lets flowers absorb more water, which lengthens their life span. This is especially useful if your home's heat is particularly dry.
What if my fridge is packed? In a pinch, move the arrangement to a cool spot, away from the fireplace, radiator, vents and other hot spots. Or, check out these 13 clever ways to keep your fridge organized during the holidays.
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What you need: A bouquet of fresh flowers and an empty spot in the fridge.
What you do: Slide said flowers (vase and all) in the fridge overnight, every night, until they start to look droopy. Boom: You've bought yourself a couple extra days of floral bliss.
Why it works: The dose of cold temps lets flowers absorb more water, which lengthens their life span. This is especially useful if your home's heat is particularly dry.
What if my fridge is packed? In a pinch, move the arrangement to a cool spot, away from the fireplace, radiator, vents and other hot spots. Or, check out these 13 clever ways to keep your fridge organized during the holidays.
Related:
Gift Wrapping Ideas That Aren't the Same Old Boring Santa Paper
The Easiest Way to Gift Cheap Flowers
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