A CAT’S NOSE KNOWS
FROM RESCUE TO RESCUER
PANCHO’S INSPIRING STORY
In a heartwarming story of canine courage, a rescue dog named Pancho has emerged as a hero after putting his life on the line to defend his family during a home invasion. The events unfolded on a fateful night in early June when an intruder broke into Pancho’s home in northern New Mexico. Pancho, an 8-year-old rescue pup, sprang into action the moment the intruder entered the home. Without hesitation, the brave dog leaped at the would-be criminal, determined to protect his family at all costs. In the ensuing struggle, Pancho suffered a deep neck wound that miraculously missed his vital organs. But the attack didn’t stop there — the intruder then proceeded to kick Pancho repeatedly. Undeterred by his injuries, Pancho managed to hold the intruder at bay until others could intervene and restrain the criminal. Pancho’s family then embarked on a desperate two-hour journey to Albuquerque, searching for emergency veterinary care.
Remarkably, the family ended up at the doorstep of Española Humane, the same rescue organization where they had adopted Pancho. The dedicated staff immediately sprang into action, performing extensive surgery to clean and repair Pancho’s traumatic neck wound. The brave pup stopped breathing at one point, but the veterinary team successfully revived him. Despite his severe injuries, Pancho has steadily regained his strength. His tail never stops wagging, and he responds enthusiastically whenever he hears the words “good boy.” Pancho’s dad promised him a lifetime of rib-eye steaks to reward his heroic actions. Pancho’s story is a powerful reminder of the unwavering loyalty and bravery rescue animals can possess. If you’re considering adding a furry friend to your family, consider visiting your local animal shelter or rescue organization. You never know — you might just find your very own guardian angel, just like Pancho’s family did.
THE WELL-EQUIPPED KITCHEN, TRUCK DRIVER STYLE CAB COOKERY
Three essentials for the well-equipped kitchen are becoming hot items for semi-truck cabs. Slow cookers, air fryers, and rice cookers are helping long-haul drivers avoid truckstop fast food and costly sit-down meals. Here are a four techniques professional drivers are using to elevate their diet. The Multitasker. “Throw a slow cooker and a rice cooker into your truck, cook some rice or pasta as you drive, and top it off with a half-can of veggies and a can of tuna or chicken meat,” says a member of a truckers’ subreddit, r/Truckers , on the social website Reddit. A can of beans with rice or pasta also makes a meal. “For breakfast, mix a cup of dry instant oatmeal, a dollop of peanut butter, a banana, and a couple of teaspoons of honey,” writes a driver, posting as NeoAcario. The Spice Maestro. “Use a variety of seasonings and sauces to turn the same food into different meals,” says a poster called Flame5135. “Garlic chicken and rice. Creole chicken and rice. Fiesta chicken and rice. Teriyaki chicken and rice. The options are unlimited,” they write. Or, cook a pork shoulder in your slow cooker, keep leftovers
in your fridge, and use them for a variety of recipes. “One night it can be pork tacos. One night it can be BBQ pork sandwiches. One night it can be loaded mashed potatoes.”
Speed Chef. Another trucker recommends using an air fryer to prepare boneless chicken thighs, which he adds to premade packaged salads. “Chicken in the air fryer for 20 minutes and some salad makes a tasty grill(ed) chicken salad,” writes Successful_Status_23. Smart Snacker. Some traditionalists avoid cooking by dining on yogurt with granola and, as cliche as it sounds, “An apple a day...” says DriverlessPlanet on Reddit. Others add apples, raisins, and pre-cut fruit to oatmeal. If you run out of other options, poster CjBizwy recommends filling the gaps with “plant-based protein powder with oat milk, instead of snacking on junky stuff.”
As cooler temperatures set in, these meal-prep techniques may be a helpful tool for replacing bad eating habits with good ones.
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