A CAT’S NOSE KNOWS
A Determined Cat Finds His Way Home
Cats are known for many things: their independence, impeccable balancing skills, and endless fascination with shoelaces. However, who would have guessed that our beloved feline friends have an innate GPS built into their brains? This furry tale all started when a California couple, Benny and Susanne Anguiano, decided to take their two cats, Rayne Beau and Starr Jasmyn, on their first trip to Yellowstone National Park. The couple says this wasn’t the cats’ first rodeo. In fact, they loved looking out the big windows of the RV at the different wildlife. However, their epic park adventure turned into a nightmare on this particular trip. Shortly after arriving at Yellowstone, something startled Rayne Beau, and he ran into the forest. The couple searched for him for four days, leaving out some of his favorite treats and toys to lure him back to them. Unfortunately, Benny and Susanne’s efforts were short-lived, and they had to return home to Salinas, California.
Susanne never lost hope and recalls a moment during their trek home when she saw a double rainbow in the sky. “That’s a sign for our Rayne Beau that he’s going to be okay,” she said. The Anguianos finally got the call they had been waiting for about two months after their Yellowstone trip. Their microchip enrollment company called and said Rayne Beau had been found and turned in to the Placer SPCA in Roseville, California (over 800 miles from Yellowstone and 200 miles from their home)! The next day, Benny and Susanne drove to Roseville to pick up Rayne Beau. Upon arrival, they discovered he had lost 6 pounds, had minor paw injuries, and was malnourished. While seeing their beloved fur baby in such a condition wasn't easy, the Anguianos made it a point to fit their cats with AirTags and Rayne Beau with a GPS tracker. Rayne Beau's ability to find his way back home remains a mystery. However, it proves that love (and feline internal GPS) can overcome any obstacle, no matter the distance.
Stay Chill Truck Drivers Offer Tips on Beating Stress
Change your expectations. “I rarely get stressed out or upset when driving,” says BBL24L. “I expect people to do stupid stuff, so I’m not surprised when they do.” Aquaholic adds that they, “Expect the worst from everyone.” Heed the basics. A poster called Geneticdeadender lists practices that would make any mother proud. Exercise in the morning. Don’t eat junk food, sodas, or energy drinks. Do eat vegetables and fruits and water. See your doctor and get your blood sugar and blood pressure checked. And listen to audiobooks to reduce boredom, which can easily lead to stress. Ignore critics. New truckers complain about other drivers who honk when they’re backing slowly into a difficult unloading area. “For every person that honks, there are 10 who appreciate your taking your time,“ says Jday112. Kuzinarium adds, “You owe no apologies for being careful. Mind over matter. I don’t mind and they don’t matter.” Have a little faith. “I used to get upset when I got detained at a shipper, or something … made me late,” writes Functional_moron. “Now I just consider it an act of God that protected me from something bad that would have happened if I had been on time!”
Distracted drivers. Bumper-to-bumper traffic. Tight deadlines. Rushing to deliver loads on time, only to sit in line for hours waiting to unload. Nearly 3 in 4 truck drivers say their jobs are physically and emotionally stressful, according to a 2023 survey of 504 drivers by DAT Freight & Analytics, a provider of data analytics and services. The biggest reasons, truck drivers say, are difficulty managing sleep, exercise, and nutrition, as well as lost time with family and friends. To beat the stress, some professional drivers share tips on social media. From a popular subreddit, r/Truckers, here are a few suggestions. Build in some fun. A poster named Aquaholic recommends using an app called TruckerPath to find cool places to stop. “Enjoy the country!” he writes. He recently cut through Yellowstone National Park for a one-hour hike, then took a 45-minute swim in Montana. “These were my 30-minute breaks. It was so refreshing,” he writes. Also, “look for independent truck stops that are cool or unique to park up for the night,” he adds.
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