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Man Buys Poodles, Discovers They're Actually Ferrets on Steroids

Emerald Catron — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:40:40 +0000

This is not a joke. A man at the largest outdoor bazaar in Buenos Aires bought two toy poodles from a vendor for $150 each. Only he didn't actually buy two poodles. He actually bought two ferrets that were hopped up on steroids and given fancy hairdos so they would look like poodles.

Man Gives His Dog a Tattoo, Stands By His Decision

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:58:47 +0000

Ernesto Rodriguez is in the doghouse in many people’s eyes. The Stokes County, North Carolina man has raised eyebrows for giving his dog a tattoo. Rodriguez put the tat on his four-month-old pit bull, named Duchess. He says that his other dog, Duke, has a tattoo, as well. Rodriguez, who owns a tattoo parlor, placed [...]

Best Dancing Dog Ever [VIDEO]

Danny Merrell — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:12:45 +0000

I’ve seen plenty of videos of dogs doing dances on their back legs before, but Sloopy the chihuahua is the best ever. Apparently, there is a plate of turkey leftovers on the counter and Sloopy can keep a Latin beat better than most humans.

10 Returning Soldiers Reuniting With Their Dogs

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:55:17 +0000

Veteran’s Day is one of the greatest American holiday, because we get to celebrate those who have and are still serving our country. It’s one of the greatest sacrifices; these men and women are leaving their loved ones to risk their lives for us. For that, we give them a sincere thank you.Of course being [...]

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 [...]

Obese Dachshund At Center Of Facebook Custody Battle

Dan Seitz — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:38:41 +0000

You may have heard about Obie the Obese Dachshund, a dog that weighs 77 pounds and is literally twice the weight of a healthy dog. The good news is that Obie is currently on a diet and engaged in hydrotherapy (he's too fat to walk, literally.) The bad news is that he's currently the center of a bitter custody battle.

Mudd the Wonder Dog Versus the Trampoline

Emerald Catron — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:20:07 +0000

We can’t tell if Mudd the dog loves the trampoline or really hates it. On the one hand, he’s barking at it like he can’t stand it. On the other hand, SOMERSAULTS!! This is a glorious one minute and 23 seconds of dog tumbling, so we’re going to believe Mudd loves the trampoline in order [...]

Man's Best Friend May Also Be Children's Best Friend Since Study Reveals Dogs Keep Babies Healthy

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 19:21:49 +0000

The positive effects dogs have on the mental well-being of their adult owners has been well-documented. Now a new study suggests that the presence of our furry best friends also acts to keep babies healthier. Researchers in Finland had the parents of 397 infants track their children’s interactions with pets during their first year. They found [...]

Ever Wonder What a Dog's Helium Voice Sounds Like? We've Got The Answer! [VIDEO]

Sean Ericson — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 17:00:37 +0000

Inhale helium and your voice sounds pretty funny. What do you think it would sound like if your barking dog inhaled helium? Do not try this at home! I have a feeling this video may upset some pet lovers. To my knowledge, no harm came to the animal in this video. I however, wet myself [...]

Miranda Lambert Rescues New Puppy 'Emmy Lou' From Ditch

Megan Pacella — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:30:30 +0000

Miranda Lambert‘s dog rescuing habit is getting out of control. It’s obvious that the ‘Over You’ hitmaker has a soft heart for all things furry, but we’re wondering how many dogs she can take care of — or at least, where Blake Shelton will draw the line. For her latest rescue effort, the sweet songstress rescued an adorable tan puppy from a ditch. It’s hard to blame her for picking up this adorable girl, though, as she would be too cute for anyone to pass up!

Crazy Dogs Work Off Stress (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 18 May 2012 02:15:43 +0000

Another day at work… Ever feel like you are a hamster running on a wheel? At some point in your crazy workday, pause a moment and watch this video. I believe it is a reasonable representation of what you look like. (and the dogs are cute)

Pet Adopt-A-Thon 2012 Is This Weekend In Lufkin!

Sean Ericson — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:15 +0000

Looking to add a new member to your family? This weekend is the best time ever to find a new pet! The Humane Society of Angelina County, Winnie Berry Adoption Center is hosting it’s Adopt-A-Thon 2012 this Saturday May the 19th from 10am-5pm. Come by the shelter located at 1102 N. John Redditt Dr [...]

Dog Receptionist Lends a Hand at Vet's Office [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:07:43 +0000

Take note, receptionists. Your job has gone to the dogs…literally. A dog at a vet’s office pulls a receipt from a printer, waits for it to be stapled, then delivers it by mouth to a man waiting on the other side of the counter. It’s not clear exactly how the pooch learned to distribute receipts [...]

Lady Antebellum Singer Hillary Scott's Bonus Wedding Cake Gets Hijacked by Furry Friend

Billy Dukes — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:18:10 +0000

The DJs at B104 in Bloomington, Ill. heard how Lady Antebellum‘s Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood were unable to attend bandmate Hillary Scott’s wedding earlier this month. So they presented the trio with a wedding cake before this weekend’s show at the U.S. Cellular Colliseum to give them a “bonus wedding reception.” From the looks of things, the male members of the trio still might be craving cake.

10 Awesome Costumed Dogs Ready for National Dress Up Your Pet Day [PHOTOS]

Kathy Landin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:18:42 +0000

Here’s a challenge. Go to your favorite search engine and enter the terms “dog costume.” Hit the search button. (That’s the easy part.) Now, try to choose just a handful of the cutest photos of dogs in costumes. Can’t do it, can you? It’s impossible to choose a few of the cutest from the gazillions of adorable photos of dressed up dogs on the internet. It’s like making ‘Sophie’s Choice,’ except without all the Nazis.

Because Saturday is National Dress Up Your Pet Day, we’ve done the impossible and, as painful as it was, we have chosen just a few of our favorite dressed up dogs so you don’t have to.

Turns Out There Is a Difference Between Dog People and Cat People

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:36:55 +0000

We’ve all made the assumptions about a person based on whether they own a cat or a dog. But do these stereotypes have any basis in real life?

The folks at Hunch.com set out to answer that question by polling nearly 200,000 pet owners on whether they have a cat or a dog and then crossing that information with general lifestyle question the respondents also answered.

Read on for the results of the survey.

Dog And Bird Share A Romantic Dinner [VIDEO]

Sean Ericson — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:00:58 +0000

Remember the spaghetti scene from Disney's Lady And The Tramp? I do, and I don't think it went quite like this!

It's A Whole New Way To Experience Playing Catch With Your Dog [VIDEO]

Sean Ericson — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:00:42 +0000

How do you make a doggie cam? Simple. Just attached a camera to a stick, and throw it to your dog. The effects are very odd, and gives us a very strange view of our furry friend.

Dogs Welcome Home Soldiers In Heartwarming Montage [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:54:00 +0000

Is there anything more adorable than a dog greeting its owner? How about a dog greeting its owner after they return home from military deployment? We dare you to watch this supercut of lovable pooches welcoming their owners home from military service and not get choked up.

Man Uses Dog's Tail as Paint Brush to Paint Picture [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:12:23 +0000

This artist uses the tail of his extremely tolerant dog as a brush and paints a picture with it. [via Say OMG] Read Original: Man Uses Dog’s Tail as Paint Brush to Paint Picture [VIDEO]