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10+ Dogs Who Are Very, Very Good Boys Indeed

Dogs are too good for this world. They love us unconditionally, and they’re always ready to cheer us up with a puppy kiss and a wagging tail.

All the dogs in these photos are very good boys (and girls). As a matter of fact, they’re all PERFECT.

1. Safety first

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2. Me, too

3. Excellent angles

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4. Just like magic

5. Nice to see you!

6. Morning routine

7. I’ll keep him

8. Looks like Bo Jackson

9. LOL

10. Hahahaha

11. Comfort dog

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12. Thanks dad

13. Bath time

14. Time to cry

15. Well trained

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I want all of these dogs to live in my house with me…or since there’s not enough room I can sleep outside…

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A Man Smuggled His Dog into the Hospital to See His Dying Wife and Now We’re All Crying

There’s a reason this story has been going viral on Reddit and other social media sites: it’s absolutely heartbreaking, yet incredibly sweet at the same time. It also goes to show just how incredible the bond us mere humans can be lucky enough to have with our precious dogs.

The Reddit user shared his personal story about his wife and dog, Bella.

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Uggghhhh. The man’s dying wife wanted to see her dog one more time, so the husband decided to sneak the pooch into the hospital in a suitcase.

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Seems like Bella knew she had to be quiet so she wouldn’t alert the hospital staff.

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The dog made it into the hospital and got to say goodbye to his mama before she passed away a few days later.

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Where are the tissues? This story calls for at least a whole box.

As has been said over and over, we don’t deserve dogs.

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10+ Dog Posts Guaranteed to Make You Smile

If there’s one thing that’s a surefire cure for those times when you’re feeling blue, it’s gotta be dogs!

I mean, really, who doesn’t love dogs?

Trust me, these posts of dogs living their best life are going to make you one happy human.

1. Robber stopping doggy

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2. Big ‘n little

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3 There he goes!

4. Happy birthday!

5. Treat time

6. This is the best thing EVER

 

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*edited* For everyone who found joy in this video, thank you so much for sharing and passing on pompom’s happy awwra. I’ve spoke with the owner and turns out her daughter has created an Instagram account for Pom and their other dog Pixel (a maltese). Do give them a follow and show them some love. . PLEASE DO NOT REPOST THIS VIDEO. Thank you. . Instagram: @Pom_and_Pixel . . So much Zen in such a tiny body. PomPom the Pomeranian Groomed by: Me 😁 Instagram of groomer: groomer_andrea . #dogs #dogstagram #dogsofinstagram #doggram #instadogs #insta_dogs #friends #petgrooming #pet #petsagram #petgram #grooming #groomer #work #friendsatwork #instalove #instadorable #sgig #igsg #shiroro #petgasm #Homegrooming #homegroomer #onlypomeranians #pomeranian #pomeranians#pomgram #pomeraniansofinstagram #pomstagram #bootcutjeans

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7. Where could she be?

8. Cuddle puddle

9. Classic cocktail

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10. I need this dog in my life

11. Loophole

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12. Superspy

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I don’t know how you feel, but I’m I’m in a much better mood now.

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These Paternity Test Results from a Zoo in Switzerland Are Straight out of “Jerry Springer”

When we think of paternity tests, particularly ones that cause drama and scandal, we tend it to think of them as a uniquely human problem. It turns out, however, that we aren’t the only species to wind up with some truly surprising paternity test results. This time, it was the orangutans in the hot seat.

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Padma was born about five months ago. Her parents were thought to be Maja and Budi, a male and female who were matched specifically because of how little overlapping DNA they shared. Orangutans are part of the Endangered Species Program, so, when they are bred at zoos, increasing genetic diversity is a top priority.

But when the results of the paternity test came back…it turned out Budi was not the father.

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Instead, the zoo’s dominant male Vendel was the other half of the parental equation – even though he lived in an entirely different enclosure. One that had an open border somewhere, since that was where Maja went to get what she needed from the male orangutan of her choice.

Apparently, Vendel has something that Budi does not: cheek pads. The fabulously extravagant face flaps, also known as flanges, are to female orangutans like dimples or cleft chins are to human females.

Which is to say, irresistible.

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The paternity testing is standard procedure, even though this is the first time a test has come back with unexpected results – at least in Basel. The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium in Utah can sympathize, though, since they recently had some test results reveal that their usually-monogamous Gentoo penguins were sharing partners for funsies.

Which just goes to show, once again, that humans aren’t as removed from the animal world as we would like to think.

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Physicist Wins “Ig Noble” Prize for His Research on Whether Cats Should be Classified as a Liquid or Solid

The Ig Nobel Prize, awarded by Improbable Research, is a prize that celebrates the lighter side of science by awarding prizes to real, scientifically valid research that probably won’t actually advance mankind at all… but is hilarious nonetheless.

For example, physicist Marc-Antoine Fardin won the Ig Nobel Prize for his research paper on the rheology or deformation and flow of matter…of cats.

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A material must be able to modify its form to fit within a container. The action must also have a characteristic duration. In rheology, this is called the relaxation time. Determining if something is liquid depends on whether it’s observed over a time period that’s shorter or longer than the relaxation time.

So with regard to cats, clearly they can adapt their shape to their container if we give them enough time. In conclusion, based on the above theory, cats are a liquid if we give them the time to become liquid.

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But are cats really a liquid? That remains inconclusive, but Fardin does believe that cats can be a solid or a liquid as he notes in Rheology Bulletin in 2014.

And, for any creature-conscious readers out that, he also mentions that no cats were harmed during his research. Even though they may look a little panicked in those containers, that’s just their faces. Whew!

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A Fabulous Pigeon Found Wearing a Rhinestone Jacket is Reunited with Owner

A few weeks ago, the Fallen Feathers bird sanctuary in Glendale, Arizona received an especially glitzy new guest.

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He looked to be healthy, well taken care of and like he’s seen at least one red carpet. “He’s friendly and fits on your finger,” Jody Kieran, director of the sanctuary, told AZ Central. Appropriately, the caretakers at Fallen Feathers named him Liberace.

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Fallen Feathers spread the word about the fancy fowl via Facebook, the local news stations and papers hoping to connect him with his owner. If the owner didn’t respond within a month, Liberace would be put up for adoption.

But one question kept popping up over and over again. What is a flight suit?

The sanctuary blogged an explanation. A flight suit is a diaper for birds. It protects clothing and furniture when pet birds are out of their cages.

And clearly they are easy to customize.

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…The more you know.

Kieran appreciated all the concern and shares her posts garnered. She wanted to find the owner and get Liberace back to watching the TV westerns he favored in his own home. “This was a bird that was loved,” she said.

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If no one stepped up to adopt him, Kieran was even considering releasing Liberace in the wild.

Thankfully, a call came from someone in the area who happened to see a news story on Liberace on Instagram. It turns out Liberace’s real name is Olive, which, while not as glamorous-sounding, is still pretty cute. And just like that, owner and beloved, bedazzled Olive were finally reunited.

Now Olive can finally relax at home and watch his favorite movie, Lonesome Dove.

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A Fabulous Pigeon Found Wearing a Rhinestone Jacket is Reunited with Owner

A few weeks ago, the Fallen Feathers bird sanctuary in Glendale, Arizona received an especially glitzy new guest.

Photo Credit: Facebook

He looked to be healthy, well taken care of and like he’s seen at least one red carpet. “He’s friendly and fits on your finger,” Jody Kieran, director of the sanctuary, told AZ Central. Appropriately, the caretakers at Fallen Feathers named him Liberace.

Photo Credit: Facebook

Fallen Feathers spread the word about the fancy fowl via Facebook, the local news stations and papers hoping to connect him with his owner. If the owner didn’t respond within a month, Liberace would be put up for adoption.

But one question kept popping up over and over again. What is a flight suit?

The sanctuary blogged an explanation. A flight suit is a diaper for birds. It protects clothing and furniture when pet birds are out of their cages.

And clearly they are easy to customize.

Photo Credit: Facebook

…The more you know.

Kieran appreciated all the concern and shares her posts garnered. She wanted to find the owner and get Liberace back to watching the TV westerns he favored in his own home. “This was a bird that was loved,” she said.

Photo Credit: Facebook

If no one stepped up to adopt him, Kieran was even considering releasing Liberace in the wild.

Thankfully, a call came from someone in the area who happened to see a news story on Liberace on Instagram. It turns out Liberace’s real name is Olive, which, while not as glamorous-sounding, is still pretty cute. And just like that, owner and beloved, bedazzled Olive were finally reunited.

Now Olive can finally relax at home and watch his favorite movie, Lonesome Dove.

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These 15+ Tweets Are Definitive Proof That Animals Are Way Funnier Than Humans

Ok, so I’ll be honest, that title probably isn’t a revelation but it really is accurate. We all pretty much already know that animals are hilarious and probably almost certainly better than people. But still, sometimes you just need to go out there and re-confirm everything.

Proof? These 17 tweets right here.

#1. I mean who doesn’t love a good pillow?

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#2. Please don’t shoot the messenger, sire.

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#3. So terribly worried…

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#4. I got dis jacket?

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#5. That’s a lot of bad PR to unravel.

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#6. I love how he’s singing along.

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#7. And fabulous.

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#8. That last picture, though.

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#9. Hello…is it me you’re looking for?

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#10. Hours down the drain.

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#11. Now you come, asking for my protection.

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#12. Sleep envy.

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#13. You gotta have it, you gotta have it.

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#14. Werk.

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#15. This hedgehog is all of us.

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#16. And where is my crown, good sir? MY CROWN.

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#17. Wait’ll you hear this one, Bill!

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Animals – gotta love ’em!

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Netflix’s New Docuseries “Dogs” Will Give You ALL the Feels

On November 16, 2018, Netflix added a new docuseries, Dogs, to their library, and it’s been giving people everywhere (dog lovers in particular, but pretty much everyone else too) a whole lot of emotions.

The series was inspired by a chance encounter that Glen Zipper (the creator) had with a neglected dog on the streets of New Jersey. The dog, Anthony, was eventually shipped off to a shelter and put in line to be euthanized. Thankfully, Glen was able to arrive at the shelter and rescue Anthony just in time! In the process, he also connected with several other dogs at the shelter, and Dogs was born.

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In this new series, Glen traveled to, Japan, Italy, Syria, Costa Rica and throughout the US, exploring the unconditional love and connection furry friends have with their owners.

EPISODE 1. “THE KID WITH A DOG”

An 11-year-old girl, Corrine, suffers from seizures. She meets Rory, a dog trained to detect them. This episode focuses on their bond, friendship, and ultimate trust between man’s best friend and her health.

Episode 2: “BRAVO, ZEUS”

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Ayham, a refugee from Syria, has been separated from his husky, Zeus for over two years. He is hoping for a reunion.

Episode 3. “ICE ON THE WATER”

An Italian fisherman and his best friend, Ice prepare for tourist season.

Episode 4. “SCISSORS DOWN”

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This episode covers the ultimate grooming contest, set in Japan. A country where grooming is an art form and people really look like their dogs.

Episode 5: “TERRITORIO de ZEGUATES”

Did you know there is an outdoor mecca for dogs? This sanctuary cares for over 800 dogs in the mountains of Costa Rica.

Episode 6 “SECOND CHANCES”

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An exploration of New York City’s adoption system.

 

Glen said, “Our love for [dogs] speaks to our unanimity of needs. Love. Friendship. Companionship. Loyalty. We all want these qualities in our lives, and dogs are the only souls on the planet who guarantee us each and every one of them in spades.”

This series is a must for all dog lovers. You don’t believe me? Check out the trailer:

I’m not crying, you’re crying.

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A Zebra and a Donkey Had a Baby, and It Is Extremely Adorable

Animal crossbreeds have existed for a long time. The most famous example would likely be the humble mule, a cross between a horse and a donkey. More recently, we’ve also seen ligers – the offspring of a lion and a tiger.  Recently, a pretty rare paring between a zebra and a donkey in Britain has resulted in a zonkey. This lil guy, known as Zippy the zonkey, is only the second of his kind in the world.

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This is, I repeat, just the second time this has ever happened (the first zonkey, Zambi, was born in Lincolnshire, England). And we’re so glad that on October 2nd, 2018, Zippy shocked his owners and emerged into the world.

Kristine Turner owns a 55-acre farm in South Barrow with several donkeys and one special zebra, Ziggy. She purchased Ziggy for £10,000 in Germany never thinking anything like Zippy would happen. But when Rags, a four-year-old donkey, fell in love at first sight with Ziggy…well, you know how it works. Ziggy was born.

Says Turner:

“Ziggy has always been a bit porky so I didn’t notice she was getting any bigger. It was a complete surprise… Last month I opened my bedroom curtains, which look onto the farm, and I just saw this little foal sitting up staring my way. I was in complete shock. I ran downstairs in my PJs, put a coat on and went over to see him.”

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When asked how the little munchkin is doing, Turner answered, “He seemed like a right little character and has had a personality from day one,” she says. “He’s half wild animal, so he’ll nip and kick me a tiny bit but in a cheeky way. Then he’ll dash off.”

And Ziggy is of course a proud mama.

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“Ziggy has really taken to motherhood and she’s a great mum. He’s never out of her sight. They wander around the farm and do everything together.”

I, for one, could use some more zonkeys in my life.

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