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11 Guilty Pets Who Know What They Did

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:45:51 +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 [...]

Capybara Playing With Puppies May Be the Cutest Thing You'll See Today

Emerald Catron — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 01:33:30 +0000

Okay, maybe we shouldn't say "playing with puppies." Maybe we should say "tolerating being pestered by puppies." Regardless ... SQUEEEE!! It's no secret that we love capybaras (proof), and Cheesecake likes to foster puppies at the animal rescue where she lives. Capybara + Puppies = day made. For more information on the Rocky Ridge Refu

Dog Eats 111 Pennies, Proves Dogs Will Eat Anything

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:30:08 +0000

People aren’t the only ones who can be money hungry. A dog in New York City somehow managed to eat 111 pennies. Jack, a 13-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, ate the currency which he found in the home of his New York City owner. His owner promptly rushed Jack to the vet, where X-rays revealed a [...]

Why You Shouldn't Get a Roomba If You Own a Dog [VIDEO]

Ian Delap — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:38:10 +0000

The Roomba robotic vacuum is a great tool for families on the go, who don't have a lot of time to clean house. The Roomba will leave it's docking station and go on a dirt patrol around the house while you are at work or out and about. When you arrive home you will have clean floors without any effort. How great is that! However, if you own a dog you may find out the hard way how not great it can be.

11 Guilty Dogs Caught in the Act

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 02:13:08 +0000

We have some beef with dogs. How is it that they can get into loads of trouble, and we still can't get mad at them due ridiculous amounts of cuteness? It's sort of annoying, especially because most times pups know they're getting into shenanigans, but they do mischievous stuff anyway. Even then we still can't bear to punish the little buggers.

Banana Joe Wins at the Westminster Dog Show

Sarah Shahzad — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 03:45:29 +0000

Banana Joe is a painfully cute black affenpinscher, a Dutch breed known for perfectly engineered fluffiness. He's been compared to an Ewok, a teddy bear and is being called a "monkey dog." At five-years-old, Joe is a veteran of shows like this, and his win at the Westminster Dog Show is his 86th (!) time achieving a Best in Show title.

See 'Best in Show' Highlights From the Westminster Dog Show

Amanda Ferris — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:26:51 +0000

The Westminster Dog show, which is a lot like the Super Bowl for dog owners and possibly their pets too, already has its list of who could win the coveted title of “Best in Show.” To start off our canine contenders recap, the first pooch to win in the 2013 Westminster Dog Show was an [...]

Dog With Human Face Available for Adoption

Emerald Catron — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:46:20 +0000

If you’re looking for a pet, but want something that your friends might find slightly disturbing, put down that ferret catalog, because this is the animal for you! Tonik is a Poodle/Shih Tzu mix who somehow got the face of a person. Look at his face. It’s like you simultaneously want to give him a [...]

Dog Person or Cat Person? [POLL]

Jeff Easterling — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 06:18:10 +0000

I was once told there are Elvis people, and there are Beatle people… you can like both, but you know that you like one more than the other… same with Cats and Dogs. So, just curious of the listening audience and would like to do a quick poll…

12 Dogs Who Are Ready for the Super Bowl

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 04:51:21 +0000

One of the best parts about the Super Bowl is that everyone becomes football fans when it rolls around. It doesn't matter where you're from, whether or not you know what's going on or if you're just watching the game for the commercials (guilty)-- it's just a fun ol' time!

Dog Scheduled to Be Put Down for Being 'Gay' Rescued By Internet Campaign

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 03:06:07 +0000

Talk about saving the gay – err, we mean the day. A dog who was scheduled to be euthanized after its owner gave it up because he thought the pooch was gay has been rescued. The owner of the pit bill-American bulldog mix gave the animal to the Jackson Rabies Control Animal Shelter in Tennessee [...]

The Feast of Lennox – A Loving Dog's Last Meal [VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:20:18 +0000

Here is a sad but sweet story that hits close to home for me. It’s about a dog named Lennox that lived like a boss, and his last meal was fit for such a great dog. We saw it passed around on Facebook, but the post originated on Reddit, by Nikolaoss the roomate of Lennox’s [...]

Meet Dog, the Coolest Motorcycle Dog Ever

Emerald Catron — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:11:11 +0000

This is a video about a dog named Dog. His owner traded a can of beer for him. Then he taught him how to ride a motorcycle. Really, what other choice do you have when you've got a dog named Dog that you bought with a beer? Did we mention Dog wears sunglasses? Dog wears sunglasses

Loyal Dog Attends Mass Every Day At Church Where Owner's Funeral Was Held

Jeff Easterling — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:05:55 +0000

This is a great story for anyone that has ever experienced the unconditional love and devotion of a dog. This dog is so loyal to his owner, that he has continued to go to mass at the church where her funeral was held months ago. Read the details. Ciccio, a 12-year-old German Shepherd, was adopted as [...]

Dad to Buy Daughters Puppy After They Get One Million Facebook Likes In A Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:51:56 +0000

It's a scenario which has played out in countless homes over the years. The kids want a puppy, but the dad isn't so sure it's a good idea.

But when the Cordell girls, Cadence, 12, and Emerson, 9, went to their father Ryan with their canine request, he added a social media clause -- he would get his daughters a dog if they could get one million likes on Facebook.

Wyoming Ranks 10th for Pet Ownership [POLL]

Erin — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:58:52 +0000

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recently released its U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook, which revealed that Wyoming ranks 10th for pet ownership with 61.8 percent of households owning a pet. The top 10 pet-owning states are: Vermont with 70.8 percent pet owners New Mexico with 67.6 percent pet owners South Dakota with 65.6 percent pet [...]

It's Dog Vs. Orange In an Epic Battle

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 23:22:55 +0000

In the battle of dog versus orange, we might have to declare that this one goes to the latter.What began as mere curiosity toward the sliced citrus transformed into an epic quest for the title of king and conqueror. You can tell from the many leaps, sniffs and scratches this persistent pup will never quit. [...]

Just a Dog Driving a Power Wheels, NBD

Emerald Catron — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 04:29:09 +0000

Holy cow, it's a dog that can drive! Sort of. Granted, we've seen dogs driving actual cars before, but this one is an enormous dog in a tiny Power Wheels. Plus he has no idea how to steer. The technical skill may not be as impressive as those w

Help Your Pooch Unwind With 'Dawg Grog,' Beer Made for Dogs

Donald Deane — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 22:14:52 +0000

Do you find that your dog is frequently stressed after a hard day of guarding the home? Then you may want to help your pooch unwind with 'Dawg Grog,' which is being marketed as beer for man's best friend.

Virginia Resident Mistakes Labradoodle for Lion, Calls Police

Emerald Catron — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 03:22:11 +0000

This is Charles the lion dog. He does look pretty lion-y. It must be even more astounding in person, because one Norfolk, Virginia, resident saw him on the street and called the police, saying there was a lion on the loose and it was potentially looking for food. The frightened woman doesn’t need to feel [...]