Animals

This cute rat from the Netherlands is called Baby. While rats are not typically known for being cute, this little guy alone proves that’s not always the case.

Pumpkin was only a baby when she was found by Bahamas resident Rosie Kemp. Because the mother was nowhere to be found, Kemp and his daughter Laura Young decided to adopt the little raccoon. When Pumpkin recovered from her injuries, including a…

Disney princesses have seen it all — they’ve been reimagined as Indian princesses, and redrawn with realistic waistlines and realistic hair. And now, they’ve been turned into glamorous hot dogs. Check out Ariel. Food website LuckyPeach decided to do their own take on the princesses, with…

Have you ever imagined what it would be like if two very different creatures were some how merged together into some sort of super-animal? If you have, then Sarah DeRemer, a 25-year-old Californian digital artist, may be about to satisfy…

#1. “Mom and dad tell me it’s my brother, but I’m sure he must be adopted.” #2. “Don’t worry, hooman, I’ll keep you warm.” #3. “My face likes your face. Face bump!” #4. “Come on gang, just like we planned.…

Most dog owners would agree that you don’t need a reason to cuddle your dog more often — if anything, a dog’s stare and nuzzle is enough to melt any pooch lover’s heart. There are, however, actual benefits to cuddling and petting…

Eugene Bostick may officially be an 80-year-old retiree, but the Fort Worth, Texas, resident spends his days “working” as a train driver. But this isn’t any ordinary locomotive — the passengers are rescued stray dogs who are taken on adventures around…

Sometimes it takes nothing short of a magical creature to heal the wounds of someone who has had a traumatic experience. And these wonderful miniature horses are just that. These wonderful, kind animals work at Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses, a non-profit organization that employs these tiny equines to help thousands…

When Tillie the golden retriever and Phoebe the basset hound didn’t return from a walk on Vashon Island, Washington, in early September, their owner contacted Vashon Island Pet Protectors in a desperate attempt to find their beloved dogs. DOGS STILL MISSING.…

#1. You enjoy activities that require little to no human interaction. You strongly associate house parties with intense feelings of dread. Never mind that these strangers might actually be really cool people. The only sexy time you want happening tonight…

If you think that cats just look out for themselves, think again. This selfless feline from Pennsylvania saved a three-year-old boy’s life by taking a bullet for him. According to Angelica Sipe, mother of the toddler, Daemire, a stray bullet went through…

Meet Bretagne, a beautiful pooch who recently celebrated her sweet 16. But she’s not just any dog — this Golden Retriever was one of the first responders who searched for survivors in the rubble after 9 Bretagne received a hero’s…

Meet Business Cat. He’s the CEO of a major corporation who is not afraid to milk the corporate cash cow for his taste of the big-time. This shrewd businessman and hard-hitting execative is the work of the brilliant artist Tom…

Foxes are members of the canine family, which includes dogs, wolves and coyotes. They are about the same size as a small dog or a large cat, but weigh much more than either–up to 9 kg (20 lbs). They tend…

Last at the finish line, but first in our hearts. These creatures seem to live pretty simple lives, one that many humans would envy. Could the sloth be your unrealized spirit animal? Here are some reasons that might convince you to…

It’s not only dogs and cats who love a good belly rub. Apparently, seals do to. Just look at the look of pure bliss on this little guy’s face: The diver giving the rub is 55-year-old Gary Grayson from Salford,…