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An Animal Shelter Is Using the Proposed Raid on Area 51 to Encourage Adoptions

There’s no doubt you’ve heard that there’s a Facebook event called “Storm Area 51, They Can’t Stop All of Us,” and that around 2 million people have signed up to be there on September 20th.

Set aside the fact that, as with any Facebook event, you can expect about 1% of people who say they’re going to actually go. Also, set aside the fact that the government can, in fact, stop all of them. The harebrained event itself has actually inspired something good.

Our new staff member, Marvin, is ready to help with all the adoptions tomorrow at our #StormTheShelter Free Adoption event!

Posted by OKC Animal Welfare on Friday, July 26, 2019

Because while the U.S. military is discouraging people from coming by, one Oklahoma animal shelter is welcoming anyone who wants to storm their facility and go home with a pet.

You know, as opposed to (probably) getting arrested or (possibly) getting shot looking for aliens in the desert.

Come storm our shelter…We have great animals ready to protect you from the Area 51 aliens. Adoption isn’t that far out of this world!#stormtheshelter

Posted by OKC Animal Welfare on Friday, July 19, 2019

“Come storm our shelter… We have great animals ready to protect you from the Area 51 aliens. Adoption isn’t that far out of this world! #stormtheshelter”

The dogs are also sporting tinfoil hats.

***ADOPTED!***Meet PIPER 303993 "I like to go on long drives with the windows down!"Piper is cute as can be with…

Posted by OKC Animal Welfare on Friday, July 19, 2019

You know, just in case.

Meet LADY 218612 "Let's meet and see if we're a match!"Lady is a beautiful 3 year old, 60 pound Lab and Shepherd mix….

Posted by OKC Animal Welfare on Friday, July 19, 2019

And all of the animals photos are now set against space backgrounds.

**Adopted!**3099833 month old male. Super friendly and sweet!

Posted by OKC Animal Welfare on Friday, July 19, 2019

Too cute!

Also, too sad – they have 116 dogs, 39 cats, and 2 pigs ready and waiting for their forever homes.

So if you live in the area and have room in your heart and house for a new furry friend, get moving!

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This Guy Crafted the Perfect Revenge After Neighbors Threatened His Dog

Never mess with someone’s dog. EVER.

A lesson that this guy’s neighbors had to learn the hard way after they stuck their nose in business that definitely wasn’t theirs.

The original post on Reddit told this story:

I planted over 5000 dandelion weeds in my neighbors garden from ProRevenge

So, basically, this guy’s dog was pooping IN HIS OWN YARD, he picked it up weekly, and his neighbors objected to what? Having to look at it in another person’s garden?

I would have been tempted to tell them to shove it, myself, but I doubt I would have been so created.

They threatened his dog, so they get what they get – I personally loved both the wild paint color and the dandelion seeds.

Though this commenter also had a brilliant idea.

Comment from discussion Skylerskyhigh’s comment from discussion "I planted over 5000 dandelion weeds in my neighbors garden".

Plus, they’d never be without it when they wanted to make mojitos.

Other commenters were good looking out, reminding the original poster not to plant anything he didn’t also want in his own garden.

Comment from discussion Mech_Monk’s comment from discussion "I planted over 5000 dandelion weeds in my neighbors garden".

The more you know.

Stay creative with your revenge out there, people, and don’t let the neighbors threaten you or yours without retribution. It just isn’t right.

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People Are Sharing Videos of Their Dogs Reacting to the Sound of a Bag of Chips

The time has come for us to be honest with ourselves and just admit that when we heard the sounds of food… we turn into curious doggos.

But let’s back up…

The Twitter account @aussiesdointhgs shared this and got the tweetstorm started…

350K+ likes and 85K+ retweets?!? Wow.

Naturally, doggo owners everywhere related in a BIG way.

And the videos started coming in like crazy…

Because dogs can hear EVERYTHING you’re doing…

And it’s usually adorable. Usually.

Especially when it’s about the chips.

Because what’s better than chips?

Or ANY food, for that matter?

I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again… we don’t deserve dogs.

But they do deserve our chips.

The end.

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14 Adorable Pug Memes for People Who Just Love a Squished Face

I’m actually dog sitting a pug as we speak and I can go on the record and tell you that these dogs are hilarious. They have a ton of personality and they are a laugh a minute.

There’s a reason why people own multiple pugs throughout their lives…they’re so much fun.

And they’re just perfect for memes, aren’t they…?

1. Hahahahaha

2. Maybe…

3. Where am I????

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#pugmeme #meme

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4. Excuse me!

5. Uh oh

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PUG!! #meme #pugmeme

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6. Staring contest

7. I’m fine

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#meme #pug #dogmeme #pugmeme

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8. LOL

9. Pizza is life

10. Oh, really?

11. Don’t be a buzzkill

12. Not interested

13. Not an acceptable answer

14. I’m the main attraction

Pug Life!

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15+ Wholesome Posts About Dogs

Ahhhh, our beloved four-legged friends.

I’m sure you’ve seen this popular opinion on social media, but it keeps popping up because it’s true: We don’t deserve dogs. They’re the best. And it’s not up for debate.

So, to put you in a much better mood than you were in before you clicked on this link, I present to you, 20 Wholesome Dog Posts!

Enjoy.

1. I love this!

A Puppy Saved From A Fire Becomes A Firefighter from aww

2. BFF

I volunteer for a dog rescue, we love seeing updates of the dogs in their new homes. This one made me smile! from aww

3. Good job, Stanley!

Stanley my medical alert pupper got to call 911 for the first time when I had ignored his alerts and fell into a seizure. He followed every step and tasked perfectly until medics arrived. from dogswithjobs

4. Comfort

5. Hello!

I haven’t met my new neighbor yet, but her dogs love me from aww

6. A warm place to sleep

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There are heroes out there.

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7. She loves it

My little girl who is 15 years old wanted to go to the park today, she’s a bit too old so I carried her down there, when we got there this is how she sat enjoying the sunshine. Love her to bits! from aww

8. Fitness plan

My 90yo neighbor hasn’t walked her dog in years so I volunteered to do it for her. So proud of Buddy’s weight loss!!! from aww

9. He might be your dog now

Hig will sit on my steps and howl until I open the door and acknowledge him. Also Hig is not my dog. from aww

10. Another rescue

My daughter has a huge heart for dogs and begged for months to get another rescue. She even used all her money to pitch in for the fees. Here she is with our third rescue pupper, Daisy. from aww

11. Time flies

Where does the time go? from aww

12. You have a new member of the club

A local farm where I live had trouble with their flock all wanting to sleep in the same house, each night they have to go break them up. The other night they found their dog had joined in from funny

13. Can’t say no

14. I just miss him

15. Walter

This is Walter. Walter waits by the front gate every Monday for his friends the binmen, who always shower him with love and treatos. 11/10 patient boy from aww

16. In love

My husband-to-be and my doggo have this great thing going on. from aww

17. Together again

My boys were separated for two years due to a divorce. My ex agreed today that I can keep my 9 year old boy!!! from aww

18. Oh, Ralph

19. New dog

Headed to a concert last night when something ran in front of my car. Needless to say I missed the concert and now have a new dog. from aww

20. Two of a kind

My dog Curtis (left) with his best friend Simon at doggy daycare from aww

About as wholesome as it gets!

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A Woman Wanted Her Pet Buried with Her, so the Healthy Dog Was Euthanized

This is pretty messed up.

We all love our pets like family, but this story makes my blood boil. It reminds of when some billionaire leaves a ton of money to their cat or something.

I mean I know we all love our pets like family, but this is absurd.

And cruel.

A woman in Richmond, Virginia, had it clearly stated in her will that her beloved dog Emma, a Shih Tzu mix, was to be put to sleep and buried with her at the time of her death. Workers at the Chesterfield County Animal Services were heartbroken that they had to honor the recently deceased woman’s wishes, but they still euthanized the healthy dog. They actually tried to appeal to the woman’s estate, but to no avail. The dog’s owner was 67-year-old Anita Cullop-Thompson.

The manager of the animal care facility said, “We did suggest they could sign the dog over on numerous occasions — because it’s a dog we could easily find a home for and re-home. But ultimately, they came back in on March 22nd and redeemed the dog.”

Emma was taken directly to a vet’s office, euthanized, and then cremated. Her ashes were returned to the deceased woman’s estate. As you can imagine, this story went viral and greatly upset many people, including big-time celebrities.

The Humane Society of the United States is clear on where they stand on the issue. Vice President Amy Nichols said, “It is a heartbreaking situation. While we don’t know the specifics of this case, as a general matter, we don’t support the euthanasia of healthy and adoptable animals when other alternatives exist, such as re-homing of the pet.”

Share your thoughts about this story in the comments. We’d like to hear from you!

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Stephen King and His Corgi, “The Thing of Evil”, Are an Inseparable Pair

Stephen King is undoubtedly the master of horror. From the terrifying Pennywise in It to, well, just about everything in The Shining, his characters stay with you long after you’ve closed the book. Given that he has such an imagination for terror, it begs the question: what is the scariest foe the horror master has ever faced?

His adorable corgi, Molly.

He’s dubbed his dog “The Thing of Evil” and recounts her adventures (and misadventures) on Twitter. Here are 15 of his most entertaining tweets about the evil that actually haunts his life.

15. A suitable breakfast

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14. Evil is ready for belly rubs

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13. Halloween thief

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12. Ever vigilant

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11. Fashion police

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10. A delicious birthday treat

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9. Waiting for Santa

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8. A dog of letters

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7. It sleeps with the fishes

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6. So cute!

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5. Well played, Molly

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4. Life sentence

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3. Drive!

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2. One ring to rule them all

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1. Poor flamingo

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Truly terrifying to behold.

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An 89-Year-Old Woman Generously Knits Blankets for Shelter Dogs

If you’re a dog lover like me, it often hurts our hearts that we can only save so many of the good girls and boys who need homes and humans to love them. People who volunteer for shelters have the biggest hearts of all – seeing and assuaging suffering every single day and knowing the entire time that there’s only so much they can do.

When an English dog shelter, Dogs Trust, put out a call a few years ago for knitted dog coats, 89-year-old Maisie Green answered with gusto.

“Nifty with needles or handy with a crochet hook? We’re calling all crafty types to contribute home-made dog coats for our Hope Project Christmas hampers,” said the Dogs Trust Facebook page.

She’s been bringing in home-knitted blankets and coats three times a year for the past three years – around a dozen each time (around 450 total) – and has no plans to stop.

“I love knitting and I love dogs, so this combines both wonderfully! It takes me three days to knit a blanket and one day to knit a doggy coat. It keeps me busy and often, I like to knit whilst watching television. I’m delighted to be helping the four-legged residents at the center in some way,” Green said.

The dogs are happy, Maisie is happy, and the shelter is happy, too.

“Maisie regularly brings along her knitted donations and we are so grateful for her support. With the chill of the winter months really starting to creep up on us, I know our dogs are very pleased to put the items to good use – and love feeling extra cosy!” said the rehoming manager at Dogs Trust.

A win, win, win – and a bunch of too-cute pictures to boot!

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The Popular Sugar Substitute Xylitol Is Deadly Poison for Your Pets

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and is found in many food items, including sugar-free candies, puddings and even in some peanut butters. It is also used in mouthwash and toothpaste. Recently, the FDA reported that Xylitol is dangerous for dogs to ingest.

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Although xylitol is totally safe for humans, it causes a massive insulin dump from the pancreas into the bloodstream for dogs. This can cause them to have dangerously low blood sugar levels and other symptoms such as weakness, trembling and seizures.

This could happen if, for instance, your pup eats a packet of sugar-free gum.

If you think your dog has eaten a product containing xylitol, call your veterinarian or animal poison control center immediately.

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Gum is the most common source of xylitol poisoning in dogs, followed by “skinny” ice-cream. Poisonings can also occur when dog owners give their pets treats or medicine with a bit of peanut butter, so make sure to check the label on the jar before doing this.

To be clear: Xylitol does not have the same effect for people. People with diabetes often have it in bulk amounts at home to bake and sweeten with. Many homes contain store-bought products sweetened with xylitol, so, again, if you have a dog, be sure to check labels – especially if the product is branded as sugar-free or low-sugar.

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You don’t really have to worry about your cat because they aren’t big on sweet stuff. But your big, floppy doggo is always surfing for your gum, flavored toothpaste or box of “skinny” cookies. Put the yummies safely away – maybe with the chocolate – and, one more time, check labels before doling out the treats or meds.

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A Blind Golden Retriever and His Guide Dog Are BFF and It Is Beautiful

Take a look at these adorable pups! This is what friendship goals look like!

Jake and Addie are inseparable not only because they’re devoted to each other, but because Jake is blind and Addie acts as his guide dog. Jake lost his sight when he was only 2-years-old and Addie has been a loyal friend and helper every step of the way. Jake and Addie’s owner Kim said, “Jake follows Addie’s sound and smell. After Jake’s surgery, Addie wore a little bell on her collar for a while until he got used to tracking her on his own.”

Jake’s owners were worried about his quality of life after he had to have his eyes removed, but they were reassured that blind dogs can go on to live happy, fulfilling lives. And, by the looks of it, Jake is doing just that.

Kim added, “Our vet also counseled us that, to a dog, sight is actually number 3 on their list of senses, as both smell and hearing are more important to them.”

Take a look at these two best friends and all the adventures they go on together!

1. BFF

2. Time to celebrate!

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Stars, stripes, and lot’s of sparkle! ? ?? ? #sparkle #america . . Most of the pics we will be sharing the next few weeks were taken the last month or two so you may notice more changes in the size of the sore on Addie’s nose. I knew there may be questions but still want to share the pics ❤ I appreciate all of the sweet comments of concern and all of the prayers for her. I also want to thank you for the cards, DM’s, and comments of support during this difficult time losing my grandma. I felt so much comfort the last couple of weeks. -Kim . . . . . . Discount codes:? . ? @busterspartyshop ➖THEGOLDENSRULE10 . ? @tailsnsails➖THEGOLDENSRULE . ?@threespoileddogs ➖ADDIE10 . ? @ripleyandrue ➖JakeAddie10 . . ? @petsplaysf ➖ THEGOLDENSRULE20

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3. Fun in the sun

4. With Dad

5. Car ride!

6. Matching bandanas

7. Memorial Day

8. Double trouble

9. Pampered

10. Picnic time

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We are ready to place our bets and sip our mint juleps! Happy Derby Day! ?????#kentuckyderby #derby #derbyday #kyderby #kentuckyderby2019 . . Discount codes:? . ? @busterspartyshop ➖THEGOLDENSRULE10 . ? @knoxdogwear ➖ THEGOLDENSRULE20 . ? @tailsnsails➖THEGOLDENSRULE . ?@threespoileddogs ➖ADDIE10 . ? @ripleyandrue ➖JakeAddie10 . ?@cuddleclones ➖THEGOLDENSRULE . ? @treatadog ➖THEGOLDENSRULE . ? @petsplaysf ➖ THEGOLDENSRULE20 . . . . . #GoldenRetriever #bowtie #Dogs #Puppies #DogsOfInstagram #PuppySketch #CutePuppy #runfortheroses #weratedogs #dogsinbowties #TodayFanPhoto #BestWoof #barkpost #peoplepets #ILoveGolden_Retrievers #TheDodo #Buzzfeed #derbyfashion #Petstagram #viralphoto #doggo #dogstagram #mydogiscutest #animalsinfluence

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11. Superheroes

12. Easter egg hunt

13. Taking in the sights

14. Time for a snooze

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Sunday’s… sleep until you are hungry. Then eat until you are sleepy. ??#repeat #sundayfunday #sleepysunday #rainyday . . Discount codes:? . ? @busterspartyshop ➖THEGOLDENSRULE10 . ? @knoxdogwear ➖ THEGOLDENSRULE20 . ? @tailsnsails➖THEGOLDENSRULE . ?@threespoileddogs ➖ADDIE10 . ? @ripleyandrue ➖JakeAddie10 . ?@cuddleclones ➖THEGOLDENSRULE . ? @treatadog ➖THEGOLDENSRULE . ? @petsplaysf ➖ THEGOLDENSRULE20 . . . . . #GoldenRetriever #RetrieversOfInstagram #GoldenPuppy #GoldenRetrieverPuppy #Dogs #Puppies #PuppyCuddles #Puppy #DogsOfInstagram #PuppySketch #Dog_Features #CutePuppy #Retriever #PuppiesOfInstagram #Golden #AKC #Pupstagram #ILoveMyDog #sundayscaries #ILoveGolden_Retrievers #TheDodo #Buzzfeed #sleepypuppy

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15. Time to party for Mardi Gras

Be sure to follow Jake and Addie on Instagram! These two are the best!

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