Maria Azzurra Volpe
Life Reporter
Maria Azzurra Volpe is a Newsweek Lifestyle Reporter based in London. Her focus is reporting on lifestyle and trends-related stories, including stories with high human interest and personal finance. She has covered pet care stories extensively. Maria joined Newsweek in 2022 from Accountancy Age and had previously worked at Citywire Wealth Manager. She is a graduate of London Metropolitan University and Kingston University. Languages: English and Italian.
You can get in touch with Maria by emailing m.volpe@newsweek.com.
Internet obsessed as man converts under-the-stairs into bedroom for his dog
"This is what dads do after saying they don't want the dog," one user said.
Dog's reaction after learning his mom adopted him breaks internet's heart
A pitbull didn't seem to take its owner's news very well and whined as she was speaking to him.
The heartbreaking pet cam moment that almost made owner cancel his vacation
"That's why I got my cat a friend.. then another friend.. then another friend," one user said.
Shock as woman thinks missing pumpkin was stolen, CCTV reveals true culprit
"The dog is like COME BACK!!!! They'll never believe me!!!!" one user said.
Internet in stitches at dog's reaction to unusual gift: 'Best idea ever'
"I was not disappointed cause I knew that was coming," one user said of the funny clip.
Dog stealing from owner's unattended bag goes viral: "Pickpocketing"
"What's problem' 'dis is mines,'" one user wrote, while another added: "I have the same one at home digging in the shopping bag for toys."
Man demanding cousin pays $1,500 after her kids wrecked his home backed
"File a police report and report the loss to your insurance," one user said.
Vet reveals the 5 best at-home enrichment ideas for your dog
If your dog can't stop zooming even after their daily walk, it means they aren't getting enough mental stimulation. Here's what to do.
Shock as couple discover their cat "got rid" of kitten by watching pet cam
"Your cat was like I just need y'all to know that I could," one user wrote under the video with over 6.4 million views.
Tears as stray dog is saved from being shot thanks to kindhearted rescuers
"I will NEVER understand how people can be so cruel!!" one user said.
Hearts melt as 300lb pig has "better life than most humans" at family home
"My 19-year-old pig will only drink water if there's a fresh citrus fruit squeezed into it," one TikTok user wrote.
Cat packing her things to move to college with owner melts hearts
"Omg she packed her stuff too. 'Where we going mom?'" one user wrote.
Internet in stitches as owner shares cat reaction to "mental breakdowns"
"He said girl not today, I didn't even get my snack yet," one user said.
Viral moment dog enjoys hopping in tall grass, until he bumps into coyote
"Coyote was like, [wait] I thought we were gonna do this hopping thing," one user joked.
Hearts break as senior dog accidentally strangles himself with owner's bra
"Tonight I am painting over the door which showed his struggle. I'll feel guilty for the rest of my life," the owner said.
Chihuahua melts hearts for napping spot on 'very warm' Great Dane brother
"That's what big dogs are for. warmth and a cozy bed," one user said.
Bride-to-be slammed for why she's threatening to uninvite groom's family
"You claim to not want drama but it sounds like you're at the center of all of it," a Reddit commenter said.
Reasons cats were returned to Atlanta shelter break hearts: "Please don't"
"The way I'd kill for a clingy cat," one user said.
Cat's way of asking owner for "small bite" of her McDonald's goes viral
"I wish my cats were polite like this...instead they put their face in my food," one TikTok commenter said.
How stray cat became part of dog's family is blowing minds: "Crazy stalker"
"She could smell the safety and love with you both," one user wrote under the heartwarming video.
Shock as man raised with dogs reveals why he prefers cats
"The dilemma of cat owners worldwide: how to go to work when the cat is on you," one TikTok user said.
Dog in "literal tears" after owner took away her ball breaks hearts
"I have never seen a dog cry before, pouty lip, hiccup and all," one TikTok user wrote.
One of world's oldest horses, 45, goes viral for "living her best life"
"We can all only hope they all last this amazingly long, what a Queen," one user said.
Cat threatening sibling without "touching" leaves internet in stitches
"The relationship between the two girls is like [the cartoon] 'Tom and Jerry', Hannah being the instigator and Marla reacts," their owner, Sofia, told Newsweek.
Woman refusing to give mother-in-law $30 for birthday gift backed—"selfish"
"What kind of family did you marry into?" one user said.
The surprising signs your body is allergic or intolerant to alcohol
If you feel physically sick after drinking alcohol, and it's not because you drank too much, you may be intolerant, or even allergic to alcohol.
Dog "so bad" at hiding his guilt over stolen wrapper delights viewers
"There is no thought behind his eyes," one user said on TikTok.
Kitten trained to stop hiding when hearing these 4 words in adorable clip
"Getting two kittens soon, Absolutely doing this," one user wrote.
Pet goat has meltdown because he can't find owner in hilarious clip
"Never knew I wanted a baby goat as my pet, thanks!" one user said.
Hysterics as golden retriever watches scary movie with her "support pillow"
"She has quite the personality, from woofing at me whenever I try to tell her no to sitting down beside me on the couch to watch TV," her owner told Newsweek.
