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Tornado Victim Finds Lost Dog During Interview On Live TV

Dave Fenix — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:31:58 +0000

Not all news from Oklahoma on Monday was bad. True, there was devastation the likes they haven’t seen in awhile, perhaps ever. During a live interview with CBS, an elderly woman describes what exactly happened to her home. She seemed to have a detailed plan in place should something ever happen and that more than [...]

Oklahoma Tornado Survivor Reunites with Trapped Dog During Live Interview

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:04:47 +0000

Even in the face of unspeakable tragedy, miracles can occur. While giving an interview after her Moore, Oklahoma home was ravaged by the horrific tornado that touched down on Monday, Barbara Garcia was discussing how her dog, Tito, was somewhere in the rubble. Suddenly in a dramatic moment, the dog emerged in the middle of [...]

Watch These Ducklings Struggling to Follow Their Mom — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:00:31 +0000

[onescreen item="5073572"] Sure, being a baby duck means that you’re undeniably adorable, but that doesn’t make life any easier. You’re expected to do lots of things that most species can’t accomplish when they’re just a few days old. For example, when we adult humans encounter a curb, it isn’t too intimidating. But to a duckling, [...]

'Sad Cat Diary' Offers Hilarious Insight Into the Feline Mind

Emerald Catron — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:00:08 +0000

Internet superstar Ze Frank has made a video documenting the diary entries of sad cats. If cats could write a diary, and their brains followed the same brand of logic that human brains do, we imagine this is exactly what a sad cat's diary would be like.

Clever Dog Gets Frisbee out of Pool Without Getting Wet

Adam West — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:13:30 +0000

Most dogs love jumping into water, whether it’s the pool, the lake, or whatever. Most dogs also love chasing and retrieving items like tennis balls, sticks and frisbees. Check out this dog who desperately wants the frisbee that’s floating in the pool, but is determined to not jump in the water. Smart! You Tube

The Funniest 'First World Dog Problems' Memes

Emerald Catron — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:50:40 +0000

Dog and jokes! Dogs and jokes! Good memes happen when you combine dogs and jokes! With that in mind, we proudly bring you the best of the First World Dog Problems meme. These poor dogs -- they think they have it so rough (ruff? Ugh. sorry).

If Your Dog Could Talk, Who Would It Sound Like?

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:27:29 +0000

All dogs bark, but have you ever stopped to think about who your pooch may sound like if it actually could talk? A new survey has found that 35% of owners with female dogs think their pet would sound like Whoopi Goldberg if it had a human voice. A total of 26% with male dogs [...]

Meet Kia, the Amazing Dog Who Survived Being Trapped in Car for a Month

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 09 May 2013 11:16:09 +0000

They say cats have nine lives, but one pooch in Kansas City is proving dogs can more than hold their own. A three-month-old puppy somehow survived after being locked in a car for almost an entire month. The terrier-schnauzer mix managed to get by eating garbage from McDonald’s that was in the vehicle, although there [...]

14 Animals Who Are Psyched for Cinco de Mayo

Adam West — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:45:31 +0000

We get pretty psyched about Cinco de Mayo here in south Texas, I mean after all, it's another reason to go out and have a cold cerveza, right? There's also nothing wrong with eating tacos and sipping tequila until the sun comes up/you've gone cross-eyed either. So, to get you into the spirit, how about some animals that are ready to party! Not to mention, did you see that photo? That is a capybara wearing a fake mustache. We rest our case.

Emotional Reunion Between Man and His Dying Dog May Leave You in Tears

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:52:43 +0000

There’s nothing like seeing an old friend. In this touching video shot in December, but uploaded this month, Navy Hospital Corpsman Eric Ralston returns home to Colorado from an eight-month tour in Guam to be greeted by the family dog, Kermie. It’s a pretty cool scene, but even more so because a month after Ralston [...]

11 Guilty Pets Who Know What They Did

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:45:51 +0000

There’s nothing surprising about our pets getting into shenanigans when we’re not looking. Sometimes we find the little buggers in the act, and what results is adorably hilarious. But other times, we’re not lucky enough to catch them red-handed, although their guilty expressions totally allude to trouble. Basically, pets are really bad at keeping a [...]

11 Perfectly-Timed Animal Photos

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:40:34 +0000

Achieving a perfectly-timed picture is tricky stuff, because it doesn’t usually happen on purpose. But when these photos are done right, the result is Web G-O-L-D. We already know animals partake in entertaining shenanigans, but capturing it at the right moment doesn’t usually happen. Well guess what– we’ve found those select few pictures that were [...]

The Cutest Dog GIFs Ever

Hannah Gutenplan — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 11:00:29 +0000

It's been a particularly rough week, so we thought we'd try to cheer everyone up with a few of the cutest dog GIFs ever. These dogs are heart-meltingly cute and are sure to brighten up even the darkest days. They'll make you just want to cuddle up and smile! Have a safe weekend everyone!

Attention: This is Not a Dog — This is a Ferret on Steroids

Wes Glinsmann — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 22:00:39 +0000

Dog lovers in Argentina are shelling out hundreds of dollars for loveable toy poodle puppies, only to get them home and discover that they’re actually ferrets on steroids. Known locally as “Brazilian rats,” these um, unique pets are actually ferrets that have been loaded up with steroids at birth to increase their size and then [...]

See What Happens When Sports Balls are Replaced By Cats

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:42:51 +0000

Is the consistent lack of cats in athletics holding you back from being a sports fan? The folks behind a new Tumblr have now solved what we believe to be a fairly widespread issue with folks who would otherwise be all about their local team. The site is called Sports Ball Replaced With Cats. Simple. [...]

10 Adorable Animals Caught in Awkward Moments

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:11:46 +0000

People can be awkward. Missed high fives, cell phone crashing– humans are pretty darn good at making things hilariously embarrassing. Luckily for our own entertainment purposes, we’ve discovered another variety of awkward masters– animals! The thing is, four-legged strangeness comes in different varieties. Cats might hang out in super weird positions or maybe puppy love is [...]

Dogs in Pantyhose Are a Thing Now — Wait, What??

Emerald Catron — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:55:14 +0000

Well, the dogs don't seem particularly unhappy, so we guess this is okay. As long as dogs don't understand what dignity is, they'll probably be fine.

Owners in China have been stuffing their dogs into stocking and high heels, taking pictures of them, and putting them on the internet, because this is the world we live in now. Since you know you secretly want to see more of these, here you go:

TheFW March Madness Brackets Final Round — Best Internet Animal

Christine Gritmon — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:15:17 +0000

It's March Madness, and we're ranking the stuff that really matters -- animals, cartoons, retro snacks and memes.

This is it – the Final Round!

Man Buys Poodles, Discovers They're Actually Ferrets on Steroids

Emerald Catron — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:40:40 +0000

This is not a joke. A man at the largest outdoor bazaar in Buenos Aires bought two toy poodles from a vendor for $150 each. Only he didn't actually buy two poodles. He actually bought two ferrets that were hopped up on steroids and given fancy hairdos so they would look like poodles.

Watch These Lazy Dogs Getting Dragged Across the Floor — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 12:00:18 +0000

[onescreen item="5059780"] Sometimes a dog just doesn’t feel like it. Feel like what, exactly? Anything. So he just lies there, on the ground, and if you want him to move, well, good luck with that. Okay, it’s not always laziness. Sometimes getting dragged can be a really great back-scratcher. And we imagine it can be [...]