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Kick Butt Tip of the Day for Sept. 12 – Don’t Put Limits On You

Eight-time Olympic Gold medalist in 2008 Michael Phelps: “You can’t put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get.” – Don Chase’s Kick Butt Tip of…

2022 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Hall Of Fame Ceremony

(Photo by Ethan Mito/Getty Images for USOPC)

(Photo by Ethan Mito/Getty Images for USOPC)

Eight-time Olympic Gold medalist in 2008 Michael Phelps: “You can’t put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get.”

- Don Chase's Kick Butt Tip of the Day is a daily motivational feature designed to give you the inspiration you need to power through your day. Check out all the Kick Butt Tips here.

Brainless Boneheads: Texas Man Arrested After Leaving Wallet Behind in Animal Shelter Break-in

Welcome to Brainless Boneheads! Every Friday, Don Chase and Sarah find some of the wildest, craziest stories out there to help kick off your weekend with a smile.

- Brainless Boneheads is a regular Friday feature from Don Chase & Sarah. Read more Brainless Boneheads here.

Your Sins Will Find You - Man Arrested After Animal Shelter Breakin

From Abilene, Texas, a man by the name of George Jones - not the deceased Country singer - decided to break the law and break into the local animal shelter.

According to the Abilene Police Department, Jones has admitted to breaking into the shelter, where he unlocked a bunch of the pet holding cages allowing the dogs to run free. With the K-9's enjoying their new freedom, it was now time for Jones to get his freedom back. He did just that by stealing the animal shelter van.

Police noticed a vehicle was missing from the shelter, and it was found a few miles away. Now, here's where your sins will find you out. Inside of the van, police found Jones' wallet complete with identification.

Jones was discovered in a nearby building, and he had the key to the stolen vehicle on him. Jones was charged with animal cruelty, burglary and stealing a motor vehicle.

You Can't Trust Anyone

From the "you can't trust anyone" file, Winnipeg, Canada has a big problem with bicycles being stolen.

So, a man running for mayor of Winnipeg has had enough. Rick Shone, as part of his mayoral platform, unveiled a plan to reduce bike theft in the city.

News reports say that minutes after revealing his plan, someone stole his bicycle. Shone says he parked his bike in front of a local store and bam, the bike was gone.  Police are looking for a suspect.