Liz O'Connell
Pets Reporter
Liz O'Connell is a Newsweek Reporter based in North Carolina. Her focus is on pet news and videos. Liz joined Newsweek in 2023 and had previously worked at PetHelpful.com, the Charlotte Business Journal, and The Anson Record. She is a graduate of the University of Arizona.
Languages: English.
You can get in touch with Liz by emailing e.oconnell@newsweek.com.
Wild reason student reschedules meeting gets "10/10" from professor
On her way to meet her professor, Annie Rogovin got sidetracked when she noticed a baby duck.
Exact moment Yorkie spots owner out in public is "how happiness feels"
The Yorkshire terrier was tasked with finding her second owner who just arrived.
How woman taught service dog to help push husband in wheelchair—"Patience"
It took the dog a year to fully learn how to perform this command.
Owner proudly boasts about her dog who helps other pups "sit" at day care
The dog took what she had learned and passed it along to the other pups.
Owner watches pets posing in the window, dog has other plans
The owner was filming her return home when one dog gave her a naughty surprise.
Man on skateboard beats traffic by using dog to speed through streets
"My driver even slowed down a bit because of how cool it was," the poster said as she told Newsweek about filming them.
Owner shares the reality of dog dementia at 3:30am: "Breaks my heart"
Disoriented and confused, the dog paced around the house.
Grandpa watching dog he "doesn't want" has best daily schedule with her
The day was jam-packed with nothing but walks, food, sleep and TV time.
Heartbreaking message left on vet office whiteboard brings "instant tears"
The child's message was a way to honor the family's dog.
Tears as senior dog determined to help carry groceries: "Tries his best"
For the past 11 years, George the Labrador retriever has helped his owner bring groceries into the house.
Husky and Jack Russell have a puppy—internet obsessed with the "short king"
This rare dog mix is known as a Husky Jack.
Woman too sick to get out of bed for water, but she has a dog: "Best nurse"
The Australian shepherd happily obliged, running out of the room to get his owner water.
Watch moment sleeping senior dog realizes owner is home: "Every day I cry"
The dog's wheels were turning as he was processing who came home.
Fosterer has message for adopter who returned dog within 48 "for biting"
The reason for the surrender surprised the foster mom, since she only experienced a cuddly dog.
Tears as dog finally gets own backyard, unsure "what to do" with space
She wouldn't even chase after the ball or frisbee.
Dog realizes hike is almost over, but she has a plan
The four-legged hiker shows determination and cunning in making the most of the outing.
Moment adopted rescue dog steps in new forever home: "Tail just kept going"
He walked around his new home with hopeful eyes, wanting to confirm it was all for him.
Vets transform dog with the most horrific case of matting—"We will fix her"
Removing the dog's matting took six and a half hours.
Owner installs "unescapable fence rollers," cats have other plans
The fence rollers spin when a cat grabs on, forcing them to drop back to the ground, but one owner's pets were too clever for them.
Sweet moment dogs instantly accept the stray owner rescues: "Blessed"
The rescue dog was found outside in the snow, bleeding and hurt.
Dog doused in acid as puppy "knows she'll be loved forever" after adoption
She sat and waited in a shelter in Cairo for over two years to find a forever home.
Little girl plays follow the leader with golden retriever, delights viewers
She mimicked the dog's every move, sniffing the plants and rolling in the grass.
How golden retriever weaseled her way into four helpings of breakfast
The dog's owners miscommunicated and each served breakfast to their two canines.
Owner tests if dog remembers human sibling after a year: "Double take!"
The dog whipped her head around to confirm it was who she thought.
Mini dachshund raised by cats doesn't have single dog "bone in her body"
The dog likes snuggling with the cats, climbing the cat tree, and laying in the hammock with them.
Dog walker rating how pups greet her melts hearts: "Should be a series"
As can sometimes happen with any pet, the dogs needed time to warm up to her.
College roomies get together to say goodbye to furriest member: "Sobbing"
The roommates adopted the cat at the beginning of their senior year.
Woman donates tax refund to humane society: "bought everything"
She purchased "everything" on the shelter's wish list and donated $800.
Cat hilariously warms up engine for maximum zoomie speed
Lola, a 2-year-old, has an unconventional method of warming up before high-speed zoomies.
Owner looks for her cats everywhere, finds them hanging out with reptile
"I don't think they'd ever hurt Tina intentionally, but we separate them for her safety," the pets' owner told Newsweek.
