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11 Perfectly-Timed Animal Photos

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:40:34 +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 [...]

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 [...]

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

Amanda Ferris — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:59:51 +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 [...]

12 Dogs Who Are Ready for the Super Bowl

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:06:21 +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!

Meet Dog, the Coolest Motorcycle Dog Ever

Emerald Catron — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:53:11 +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

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.

It's Dog Vs. Orange In an Epic Battle

Kyle Dowling — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 22:02:55 +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 — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:55:09 +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

Baby Kidnappers Foiled by Family Dog

Danny Gallagher — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 15:15:36 +0000

A family in Indianapolis, Indiana faced a moment that all loving parents dread. Fortunately, their dog spared them from the ultimate horror. Two unidentified suspects tried to kidnap a three-month-old baby, but the family’s dog prevented them from leaving with the little girl, according to WISHTV.com. The armed kidnappers broke into the home of Nayeli [...]

The World's Smallest Dog

Kyle Dowling — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 21:30:31 +0000

Good lord! Is that dog smaller than a Coke can? Yep, she is. If you want to go ahead and ‘awwww’ yourself to death, it’s cool … we’ll wait. We swear, it’s a dog. A very, very, tiny dog that you’ll most likely fall in love with by the end of the video. Originally mistaken for [...]

15 Ridiculously Cute Halloween Costumes From the Tompkins Square Dog Parade

Bonnie Biess — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 19:03:55 +0000

Hundreds of canines and their proud owners dolled up in their Halloween best this past Saturday for the 2012 Tompkins Square Park Halloween Dog Parade. Among the many festive four-legged friends showed were a mutt Mr. T, a barking Miss Piggy, not to mention a traveling Evita equipped with her own Argentinian entrance music. Check [...]

10 Dogs Dressed as 'Star Wars' Characters

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:59:42 +0000

We really, really love 'Star Wars.' And by "love" we mean we're borderline obsessed. The only thing that could make it better is if small dogs somehow got involved. Which is to say, it just got better. These dogs display almost as much love as we feel for the fantasy franchise.

Dog Treks Two Miles to Find Hospitalized Owner

Emerald Catron — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 16:29:11 +0000

This guy's dog likes him more than most of our friends like us. When he was in the hospital with skin ulcers, the dog followed his nose a little over two miles to visit him in the hospital.

Man Mistakes Phone Call From Dog for Burglar

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 13:45:48 +0000

Recently, a man from Orem, Utah was away from his house when he received a call on his cell phone from his home number. But instead of a voice on the other end, he heard nothing but banging and scratching noises and began to fear his home was being burglarized. So he called the cops. But when they arrived there was no indication of a robbery or foul play of any kind.

'The Daily Show' Workplace Goes to the Dogs

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 21:30:22 +0000

There’s no reason to believe Jon Stewart is anything but really, really cool. He’s a pro at the alphabet game, after all! Although this might be difficult to comprehend, we’ve discovered the funny guy has reached an entirely new level of awesome. And it involves dogs. According to a segment on ‘Rock Center,’ every single [...]

Mishka the Talking Siberian Husky Profiled on 'Today' [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:21:12 +0000

Ever wonder what a dog would say if it could speak? Turns out, it’s nothing less than what you’d expect from man’s best friend. ‘Today‘ profiled Mishka, a “talking” Siberian Husky and internet sensation with her own YouTube channel, Facebook page and online store. A YouTube video in which the dog howls the words “I love [...]

Top 10 Most Popular Dog Breeds for 2011

Wendy Nielsen — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:37:38 +0000

The American Kennel Club has released its annual list of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., based on registration statistics, and the Labrador Retriever has topped the list for the 20th year in a row. Click through to see the rest of the top 10, as well as photos