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Animal Shelter Ordered To Return $189,000 Donation — And You Won't Believe Why

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:22:34 +0000

What’s in a name? Oh, about a couple hundred thousand dollars. The Friends of Collinsville Animal Shelter in Collinsville, Oklahoma, has to return a donation of nearly $189,000 after learning it was meant for the Friends of Collinsville Animal Shelter in Collinsville, Illinois. That’s right – two animal shelters, some 400 miles apart and they [...]

Google Street View Catches Evidence Of A Mythical Creature – Meet Half Cat!

Michael Scott — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:30:09 +0000

Google Street View is making a ruckus on the internet again after catching on camera what is to be known as HALF CAT! WHAT IS THIS THING! I don’t know if this is real or what the heck is going on here, but I can’t stop screaming in horror, I mean laughing. What would you [...]

Raccoon High-Wire Act Is Good, But Video Commentary Is Great [Video]

Michael Scott — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:01:43 +0000

Why this raccoon didn’t just climb down the poll and walk across the street, we’re not sure. But that’s ok. He just wanted to show off and let people know he was able to walk across power lines with the greatest of ease. The only thing more impressive is the wonderful play-by-play skills of the [...]

Man Buys 2 Toy Poodles, Finds Out They're Actually Giant Rats On Steroids!

Michael Scott — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:24:08 +0000

Imagine the shock this Argentinean man got when he found out the two cute toy poodles he bought we actually ferrets that had been given steroids at birth to increase their size, and then had some extra grooming to make their coats resemble a fluffy toy poodle. The man became suspicious he had bought what [...]

Dog Catching Chicken Nuggets Is One Happy Pooch [Pics]

Michael Scott — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:05:16 +0000

I’ll let you in on a little secret…I used to not really like dogs that much. I had a couple of bad experiences with them growing up as a kid, and had pretty much decided I didn’t need one in my life. Well, I was wrong. A few years ago I got a little Golden [...]

Matty The Baby Sloth Is A Romantic And Will Melt Your Heart Out Of Your Chest [Video]

Michael Scott — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:45:03 +0000

Sloths, in my opinion, are nightmare fuel. They’re built too much like humans, and it creeps me out. However, baby sloths might just be cuter than the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. Here you’ll meet Matty the baby sloth. Matty is a smiley little thing, and is obviously a hopeless romantic.

Nagi Noda's 'Poodle Exercise With Humans' Video Is The Scariest Thing I May Have Ever Seen [Video]

Michael Scott — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:33:35 +0000

This is Nagi Noda, and she’s made a workout video called “Poodle Exercise With Humans”. It could quite possibly scar you for life. I’m serious. She kind of looks like a poodle, and the poodles kind of look like humans. I don’t…I just…what is going on here?!?

Meet Tonik, The Dog With A 'Human' Face, Available For Adoption

Michael Scott — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:37:56 +0000

Here, we have Tonic, and he's a dog with a human looking face. Seriously, LOOK AT HIS FACE Y'All!!!! Gawker pointed out that Tonik, a poodle-Shih Tzu mix available for adoption from an Indiana animal welfare agency, actually has an "eerily humanoid" face. Would you adopt a dog that had a human face?

Most Awesome Cat Ever Salutes His Owner On Command [Video]

Michael Scott — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 17:16:04 +0000

I have a cat named Mimic. Actually, my daughter has a cat named Mimic. I can't get Mimic to even look at me when I call his name.

Woman Thinks Deer Crossings Are Crosswalks For Deer [Audio]

Michael Scott — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:14:00 +0000

This woman is 100%, completely serious y’all. Donna, a resident from Fargo, North Dakota, is appalled that the government would direct deer to cross in such high-traffic areas. Yes. She thinks deer are somehow attracted to the signs, and only cross where the signs are.

Crocodile Infestation Gives Kids A Day Off From School

Mike Adams — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:03:05 +0000

Everyone loves a good snow day, but that’s nothing compared to a vicious onslaught of man-eating crocodiles. Earlier this week in southern Vietnam, kids were given a “crocodile day” by the Kim Dong school after dozens of these furious reptiles escaped a local farm and began crawling around the highly populated province of Ca Mau [...]

Recreate The Awesome Stingray Photobomb For Your Halloween Costume This Year [Pic]

Michael Scott — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:22:03 +0000

It’s time to start thinking about your clever Halloween costume for this year’s parties. You can always get a good laugh out of recreating the latest pop culture phenom. Take the fantastic stingray photobomb that’s has had the internet going nuts the past few weeks. Observe as these gals recreate that magic moment, and do [...]

This Cat Would Like To Talk To You [Video]

Michael Scott — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:58:53 +0000

This cat seems to be holding a conversation with it’s owner. And I’m all like, why not? I’d talk to that cat.

Here's Another Epic Stingray Photobomb [Pic]

Michael Scott — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:14:14 +0000

Ok, I'm starting to think as a human race, we've missed the boat on how awesome stingrays are. Like, we've spent so much time concentrating on how great and cuddly dolphins are, we've completely overlooked that stingrays might be e

Drop Everything And Watch This Live Kitten Cam!

Michael Scott — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:17:57 +0000

It’s Friday, and that means you need to find something to burn clock OTHER than working. Well, here it is…your live kitten cam! I can’t stop watching it. The new season of Too Cute! airs on Saturday October 13th at 8 p.m., and these kitties will be available for adoption soon! Go to Animal Planet [...]

Gator So Big It's Carrying A Deer In Its Mouth! [Pic]

Michael Scott — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:28:18 +0000

OK, how big do you think this alligator really is?!? This picture was taken by a KTBS helicopter the other day flying over Cross Lake in Shreveport. It shows what appears to be a VERY big alligator swimming with his lunch…a full grown deer. Somebody call Troy Landry and the gang to get this thing [...]

Introducing The Duck Bill Dog Muzzle

Michael Scott — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:50:27 +0000

Got an aggressive dog and don’t wanna face a lawsuit when she hauls off and bites the neighbor’s kid on the leg? You, my friend, are in luck. Just buy Ole Red a Duck Bill Dog Muzzle! As you can see, it will restrict any unwanted random nips or public mauling. Although strange, it looks [...]

Why Does This Gazelle Have A Hole In Its Face That Eats Things??? – [Video]

Michael Scott — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:14:25 +0000

OK, I need your help. The other day, I was watching some nature show, and it was featuring gazelles. Then all of a sudden, I had to pause what I was watching. What did I just see? A gazelle turns his head to the side, and a strange alien hole underneath his eye starts munching on a twig thing

Cat Pummels Dog In Bedroom Boxing Match [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:50:31 +0000

It’s FRIDAY!!! I hope I didn’t type that too loud but that means it’s time for some lighthearted fun! Here is my “no social redeeming value” what so ever video for you. It’s a cat and a dog doing what they do best, not getting along. I must admit I admire the dog’s patience and [...]

Dyeing Dogs — A Trend Sweeping Asia?

Shauna Wright — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:07:57 +0000

You may not actually own a baby panda, but with the right dog and a little dye, you can fool people into thinking you do.

As recently as 10 years ago, dogs were raised as food in Taiwan. But now many Chinese see that as a shameful reminder of a less-prosperous time and are embracing man’s best friends as companions, instead.