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Oklahoma Tornado Survivor Reunites with Trapped Dog During Live Interview

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:04:47 +0000

Even in the face of unspeakable tragedy, miracles can occur. While giving an interview after her Moore, Oklahoma home was ravaged by the horrific tornado that touched down on Monday, Barbara Garcia was discussing how her dog, Tito, was somewhere in the rubble. Suddenly in a dramatic moment, the dog emerged in the middle of [...]

Watch These Animals Who Love Playing in Sprinklers — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:00:47 +0000

[onescreen item="5074995"] Anyone who’s seen their dog try to drink all the water shooting out of a sprinkler knows just how mesmerizing some animals find those machines. We don’t blame them. One of the great joys of being a kid in the summertime is running through sprinklers. And there are so many different ways to [...]

Cricket: Pet Of The Week Animal Allies

Chris Allen — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:15:27 +0000

Talking to Sarah on the radio and she talked about the latest cutie up for grabs to a good home. Cricket, who is an older black lab. She was found as a stray in Superior. This sweet girl is calm and well mannered and loves to sit on the floor next to you and cuddle. [...]

Watch These Dogs Walking and Talking in Their Sleep — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:32 +0000

[onescreen item="5073247"] While we can’t know for sure whether dogs really dreamâ€”we’ve asked ours a hundred times, can’t get a clear answerâ€”it’s hard to reach any other conclusion after watching these pooches. There’s the barking, the mumbling and, of course, the lying-on-their-side running which, in at least one case, leads to the dog actually getting [...]

Watch These Animals Poking Their Heads Inside Cars — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Tue, 14 May 2013 08:00:52 +0000

[onescreen item="5071968"] It can be hard to get an accurate idea of just how big, say, a giraffe actually is. Then one sticks its head in through your car window and you have a very, very clear idea. Giraffe heads are HUGE. Like, take-up-the-entire-front-seat huge.Â As are camel heads. In fact, if you happen to find [...]

Watch These Cats Getting Stuck in Jars — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Wed, 08 May 2013 08:00:16 +0000

[onescreen item="5069256"] Cats love to squeeze into tight spaces: barely open drawers, the gap between the wall and the couch, and, of course, cat-size jars. We must’ve seen about a hundred of these cats-in-jars videos, and it often looks like the cat in question might finally have gone too far. Maybe he just forgot that [...]

Watch These Fish Jumping Onto Boats — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Mon, 06 May 2013 08:00:54 +0000

[onescreen item="5068799"] You would think that a fish would prefer to stay in the water. But sometimes a fish will, for whatever reason, decide it’s time to go airborne. And sometimes they land in boats. Probably not the best outcome for the fish, but hey, it’s fun to watch. The Daily DistractionÂ is your Internet break [...]

Watch These Tiny Kittens Wrestling Huge Dogs — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Thu, 02 May 2013 08:00:42 +0000

[onescreen item="5067617"] We’re not sure whom to admire more hereâ€”the brave little kittens, or the incredibly patient and gentle dogs. Sure, the kittens probably don’t know enough to be terrified of the giant canines, but still, any creature who could fit inside something else’s mouth probably knows instinctively not to mess with that thing. And [...]

Norman Could Be Your Doorman, Pet Of The Week From Animal Allies

Chris Allen — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:56:58 +0000

Every week we talk to Animal Allies to help get the word out on some of these great animals hoping to get them all adopted. Megen told us about Norman. I know that animals can’t talk but Norman must be able to type, here’s what he had to say. Please take me home with you! [...]

These 13 Yawning Animals Could Be the Cutest Thing of All Time

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:02:36 +0000

Feeling a little sleepy? Is that fifth cup oâ€™ joe not cutting it for you today? Itâ€™s OK, these animals know how you feel. Everyone hits that mid-afternoon (or mid-morning) slump sometimes, and furballs are no exception. Weâ€™re talking about the days where yawn attacks are never-ending, and we mightâ€™ve fallen asleep at our desk [...]

Emotional Dog Cries For Owners Grandma, You Can't Watch Without Getting A Lump In Your Throat [VIDEO]

Chris Allen — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:34:52 +0000

Everyone accepts death in a different way, this video is amazing. This dog laid down on the grave of the grandma of the owner and can be heard sobbing. Oh!!! I watched this and got a lump in my throat. Be prepared, you will be touched…. Full Story

11 Guilty Pets Who Know What They Did

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:45:51 +0000

There’s nothing surprising about our pets getting into shenanigans when we’re not looking. Sometimes we find the little buggers in the act, and what results is adorably hilarious. But other times, we’re not lucky enough to catch them red-handed, although their guilty expressions totally allude to trouble. Basically, pets are really bad at keeping a [...]

The Great Catiny Can Make An Appearance At Your House Today, Adopt A Pet From Animal Allies

Chris Allen — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:05:05 +0000

Every week we talk to Animal Allies and hear about a pet of the week. The Great Catiny - a great name for a GREAT cat! Catiny is as tough as they come, but get to know him, and he'll show his soft side. This big guy was found as a stray, and if you're looking for someone to spoil, look no farther!

Watch These Dogs Playing With Babies — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:00:35 +0000

[onescreen item="5065519"] At first, it’s a little unnerving to see a big ol’ dog playing with a teeny-tiny baby. But it gets better. Much better. These dogs seem perfectly aware that their job is to protect and care for the babyâ€”even play with it, too. It’s a good way to make a new best friend. [...]

This Corgi Does Not Appreciate Being Dressed Up Like a Panda

Emerald Catron — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:50:43 +0000

Maybe it’s not okay to laugh at the misery of others, but would you just look at how much this corgi hates wearing a panda costume? It is hilarious. Usually they seem like such cute, happy dogs. This one, however, has murder in its eyes. Seriously, if we were the owner of this corgi, we’d [...]

Watch These Dog Agility-Course Bloopers — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:00:31 +0000

[onescreen item="5064678"] It’s not just our dogs who have trouble on these agility courses, we humans do too. As if we humans didn’t have enough trouble jumping over hurdles, we feel the need to make our poor pooches do all that and more. Sure, they might miss a jump here and there, but they don’t [...]

Watch These Animals Riding Bikes — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:00:18 +0000

[onescreen item="5063815"] Learning to ride a bike is a challenge every kid must overcome at some point. But at least that bike was designed for a human being. Imagine if that bike had been designed for a bear, or a dog, or a monkeyâ€”how much harder would it be then? Think about that as you [...]

Watch These Otters Floating on Their Backs and Doing Stuff — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:00:47 +0000

[onescreen item="5063159"] Animals have a way of looking so darn peaceful at times, and none can do it better than an otter floating along the river on his back. And when they’re not just relaxing out there, these otters are eating clams off their otter bellies, grooming their otter heads, or holding hands with their [...]

Watch These People Who Are Terrified of Lobsters — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:00:10 +0000

[onescreen item="4997308"] Lobsters have giant claws and a nasty temperament, but they’re also DELICIOUS. The delectable crustaceans do have a rather scary appearance, at least when they aren’t fully cooked, bright red and sitting on your plate next to a shell cracker and a tub of melted butter. This makes them a delightful prop with [...]

Watch These Puppies Fall Asleep While They're Sitting Up — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:00:28 +0000

[onescreen item="5062284"] Puppies face a frequent conflict: they want to be part of whatever’s going on, but they’re so, sooooo … (yawn) … tired ……….. To be fair, they’re not the only ones who suffer through this dilemma. Babies confront the very same issue, often while they’re trying to eat. But there’s just something adorable [...]