A year and a half ago, Russell the cat only just survived a house fire, barely making it out alive. He sustained 3rd degree burns all over his face and body and has since been under the care of staff at the…
One of life’s pleasures is catching sight of a dog with its head sticking out of a car window. Most of them love doing it: whether it’s for the view, to keep cool, or to smell out new and interesting things. And these 14…
This is Dennis, an obese miniature dachshund from Columbus, Ohio, who less than two years ago weighed in at a massive 56 pounds. To put that into perspective, the ‘little’ fella weighed as much as five normal dogs of the same breed. Dennis’ diet…
When Val Starks found out that her 13-year-old daughter had been posing as a 19-year-old on Facebook, posting pictures clad only in her underwear and calling herself a “freak,” she knew she had to take action. She decided to publicly humiliate her…
Tokyo-based freelance illustrator Maori Sakai‘s animated gif illustrations are as sweet as can be. They capture everyday happy moments through Sakai’s unique lens of whimsy and magic. Sakai has been drawing for most of her life, and learned the basics of sketch at her art sciences…
We’ve all heard of bike lanes, but what about duck lanes? Well, they’re a real thing along waterway paths in three UK cities: London, Birmingham, and Manchester. They are part of an initiative by the Canal & River Trust to…
The latest must-have for cat lovers is the Mewgaroo hoodie — a sweatshirt featuring a specially-designed pouch for cats. Of course it’s just as easy to carry your pooch in it. Or any other small pet for that matter. Never again will you have to be…
#1. They’ve mastered the system. #2. They do not respond to threats. #3. They’re willing to face scary creatures alone. #4. They’re getting with the times. #5. They’re learning the art of comedy. #6. They can’t be bossed around. #7. They throw bad…
Dogs: man’s best friend or woman’s better boyfriend? You decide. #1. Dogs feel guilty when they’ve done something wrong. You don’t have to put up with denial and empty apologies. #2. The later you get home, the more excited they will…
Connecticut-based Ty Foster is an internationally recognized pet photographer. Lately, he has decided to document every dog’s nightmare: the cone. His new photo series, entitled ‘Timeout’, humorously captures the misery these poor animals feel when subjected to the plastic prison that…
One tragic morning, Reddit user HoneyFlowers came across the stuff of nightmares: a cat bleeding out in what could only have been a brutal killing. Slowly, the Redditor approached the fallen feline, where she discovered what had happened… “Saw this…
The first 21 days of a bee’s life are captured in this incredible and unprecedented 60-second timelapse footage by photographer Anand Varma. Bees everywhere are being wiped out by the Varroa destructor mite, and given that bees pollinate one-third of the world’s…
London-based artist Max Ellis is something of a squirrel fan, having photographed these critters with various props many times before. Now he’s at it again. Ellis’ latest shoot involved one of the little guys holding a tiny purple umbrella, and yep, it’s as cute…
Large dogs might look scary, but once you get to know them, they are actually some of the gentlest giants you’ll ever meet. #1. This book lover who’s enjoying a beautiful day with her human. #2. This fella ready to…
Four texan couples, who have been friends for the past 20 years, recently took their friendship to the next level. The longtime friends hired architect Matt Garcia (guy in the middle, top photo) to build them a complex right in the…
At first glance, you would never guess that the flowing dresses and graceful garments of Ron Isaacs’ creations are anything but. You’d expect them to flap in the wind, and be soft to the touch. So it will definitely come as…