Savage Dogs Underwater

Posted by John Farrier in Animals & Pets, Art & Design, Living, Photography on February 11, 2012 at 8:44 am

Even the sweetest pooch can get serious when it comes to competitive ball. Pet photographer Seth Casteel captured funny underwater images of friendly dogs looking ferocious while diving for balls.

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This Pup Really Likes Baths

Posted by Jill Harness in Animals & Pets, Living, Video Clips on February 10, 2012 at 11:28 pm

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I don’t know about you guys, but I have never had a dog that actually enjoyed baths, especially one that pretty much laid back and soaked like this one does. I can tell you it would be a welcome change though.

Via Cute Overload

 
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The Cutest DJ In The World

Posted by Jill Harness in Animals & Pets, Entertainment, Living, Music, Video Clips on February 9, 2012 at 11:02 pm

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Wikki wikki wikki what. Go Frenchie, it’s your birthday.

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The Cutest Dragonborn On Earth

Posted by Jill Harness in Animals & Pets, Art & Design, Crafts, Entertainment, Gaming, Living on February 8, 2012 at 10:18 pm

Of course, I’d hate to see this Dovahkiin actually slay the equally adorable elder dragon.

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This Dog Might Just Be The Laziest Pup On The Planet

Posted by Jill Harness in Animals & Pets, Living, Video Clips on February 3, 2012 at 9:38 pm

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This is what I look like after a night of hardcore blogging. To be fair, a dog this lazy could only belong to a lazy person who obviously didn’t want to bother cleaning up the spilled food himself.

 
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42 Saint Bernards

Posted by Miss Cellania in Animals & Pets, Video Clips on February 3, 2012 at 9:22 am


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Even one Saint Bernard by itself is a lot of dog. Yes, they belong to a breeder, Lasquite’s Saint Bernards in British Columbia. I can’t even imagine how much kibble they go through. -via reddit

 
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Dog Storage Lockers Could Be Useful for Parents as Well as Dog Owners

Posted by John Farrier in Animals & Pets, Living on January 26, 2012 at 4:30 pm

You can’t take your dog into grocery stores, so where do you put him? If you tie him up outside, someone could steal him. The Hundehiet is one solution from Norway. Just stick your dog inside while you shop and pick him up when you’re done.

Link -via Technabob | Photo: Henrick Eriksson

 
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This Puppy Loves Leaf Piles

Posted by Jill Harness in Animals & Pets, Living, Video Clips on January 23, 2012 at 10:25 pm

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What happens when a little dog finds a giant pile of leaves to play in? Hilarity, of course.

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The World’s Happiest Doggy

Posted by Jill Harness in Animals & Pets, Living, Video Clips on January 21, 2012 at 12:27 am

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This might just be the happiest the dog I’ve ever seen online…which is saying a lot.

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The Only Dogsled Special Forces Unit in the World

Posted by John Farrier in Society & Culture, Weapons & War on January 18, 2012 at 7:25 pm

Denmark is responsible for the defense of Greenland. To serve this role over such a vast and harsh land, the Royal Danish Navy maintains Sirius, the only special forces unit in the world that travels primarily by dogsled. Photographer Fritz Hoffman joined one team on its patrol into the frozen wilderness, snapping pictures of the amazing men and dogs who keep the peace there. You can view several more at the link.

Link -via Marilyn Terrell | Fritz Hoffman’s Website

 
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Dog Has Rebel Alliance Logo Cut into His Fur

Posted by John Farrier in Animals & Pets, Entertainment, Living, Science Fiction on January 17, 2012 at 4:07 pm

But what’s not obvious is that the dog isn’t working for the Alliance. He’s a spy for the Empire. The hairy emblem is part of a false flag operation. Do not trust this dog owned by a friend of Geekologie reader Joe.

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Baby Corgi Chases Flashlight

Posted by Jill Harness in Animals & Pets, Living, Video Clips on January 15, 2012 at 10:38 pm

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I don’t often use the word “squee,” but this video just evokes the noise from my lips. What about you guys?

 
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Watch The AT-AT Dog Eat Dinner

Posted by Jill Harness in Animals & Pets, Entertainment, Film, Living, Science Fiction, Video Clips on January 14, 2012 at 10:51 pm

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You’ve already seen a picture of the AT-AT dog, but this shot of the little one munching on dinner is simply too precious to ignore.

 
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Watch A Dog Play With A Pig, Then Smile

Posted by Jill Harness in Animals & Pets, Living, Video Clips on January 7, 2012 at 1:51 am

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These two critters are rescued animals that now reside over at the Hillside Animal Sanctuary. Aren’t they adorable together?

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10 Amazing Stories of Animal Prosthetics

Posted by Jill Harness in Animals & Pets, Features, Health, Living, Neatorama Exclusives, Science & Tech on January 4, 2012 at 5:14 am

Just like humans, when an animal loses a leg or other important body part, a prosthetic can mean the difference between living a normal life and struggling on a day to day basis. Here are ten stories of animals that suffered loss and then learned to live with a new adaptation to their body.

While some people criticize the efforts put into these prosthetics, particularly in species that are not under threat of extinction, it is important to realize that these developments could help save a critical breeding member of an endangered species one day. Additionally, many of these techniques are brand new and by testing them on animals, researchers are developing useful insights to see if they may one day work on humans. If you end up losing a body part and get a bionic replacement twenty years from now, you might just have a cat or dog to thank for your top-of-the-line prosthetic.

Oscar the Cat


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Oscar lost his two rear legs in an accident with a combine harvester. After losing so much blood, his owners were told to expect the worst, but even after he survived the ordeal, their vet warned that cats rarely live happy lives with only two legs. Fortunately, he referred Oscars owners, Kate Allen and Mike Nolan to a veterinary surgeon who specializes in state-of-the-art animal medicine.

After looking at Oscar’s situation, Dr. Noel Fitzpatrick agreed to take on the new patient, surgically fitting him with implants that can eventually be attached to prosthetic paws. The surgery makes Oscar a notable kitty as he is the first cat to ever have prosthetic paws.

While the process was a success, Oscar’s paws haven’t yet been perfected for outdoor use. He has been made to be a house cat for the rest of his life, but really…that’s not all that bad now is it, especially when you consider how he was injured in the first place.

Storm the Dog

The first animal to receive such treatment though was Storm, a Belgian Sheperd, who lost his paw after it became infected with a tumor. The same vet that would later provide Oscar with his bionic paws, Noel Fitzpatrick, was the first to offer this service to any animal and Storm was the perfect candidate. Fitzpatrick says that he hopes his developments can eventually be used to help soldiers returning from Iraq and victims of the July 7th bombings in London.

Naki’o the Dog

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Earlier this year, Naki’o became the first dog in the world to be fitted with a full set of bionic paws from Orthopets, a leader in the pet prosthetics industry. Far from just helping him walk easier, the paws are so well attached that he can now run and swim just as he did before the accident. Naki’o lost his paws due to severe frostbite after his previous owners abandoned him to fend for himself throughout the freezing winter in Nebraska. Despite the fact that the poor pup had to crawl on his stomach to move, he still found a loving adoptive family who worked tirelessly to raise the money to get Naki’o the prosthetics he desperately needed. Their efforts paid off as Naki’o is now thrilled to have his bionic paws and is eager to run, jump and fetch with his new family.

Boonie the Goat

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Gundog, The Action Movie Dog

Posted by Jill Harness in Animals & Pets, Christmas, Holiday, Living, Video Clips on December 25, 2011 at 1:02 am

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In honor of all of the great action movies that take place on Christmas, 39 Degrees brings you Gundog, the greatest action movie animal of all time.

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Dogs Dressed Up For The Holidays

Posted by Zeon Santos in Animals & Pets, Christmas, Holiday, Living, Pictures on December 22, 2011 at 11:54 pm

Most of the dogs in this gallery have an expression on their face that says “Why me? What did I do to deserve this?”, and all this dressing up business is clearly giving them a case of the holiday blues. Owners, don’t be surprised if these dogs have left some presents of their own in your shoes!

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Jingle Barks

Posted by John Farrier in Advertising, Animals & Pets, Business, Christmas, Holiday, Living, Video Clips on December 19, 2011 at 4:47 am


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Although they lack Chewbacca‘s vocal range, the dogs in this Purina ad can impressively bark out a tune. Be sure to take them caroling with you this year.

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This Dog Loves To Salsa

Posted by Jill Harness in Animals & Pets, Living on December 18, 2011 at 11:13 pm

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You’ve already seen a dog dance the meringue, but if you prefer solo dances, then you’ll love seeing Stuart salsa dance.

Via The Laughing Squid

 
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Delightful Dog Decorating From Pennsylvania

Posted by Jill Harness in Animals & Pets, Living on December 8, 2011 at 2:23 am

It’s the Nightmare Before Dogmas over in Hershey, PA at the great dog grooming expo. Don’t miss all the other great dog designs over at Vice.

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Wonderfully Awkward Pet Family Photos

Posted by Jill Harness in Animals & Pets, Living on November 30, 2011 at 11:52 pm

“Why? Why? Why?” That has to be what these dogs are thinking. While they may be embarrassed by the shots their owners seem to love, the rest of us can enjoy just how hilariously bizarre these pictures are.

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Some Seriously Cool Animal Houses & Toys

Posted by Jill Harness in Animals & Pets, Living on November 29, 2011 at 11:41 pm

WebUrbanist has some great animal houses on one of their recent articles, but I have to say my favorite is definitely the fish tank adaptation that allows the fish to swim across the room from one tank to another. Do any of you have similarly cool adaptations at your home?

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Ultimate Hunting Dog Trained to Fetch Vodka

Posted by John Farrier in Animals & Pets, Living, Video Clips on November 23, 2011 at 5:26 pm


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Lassie has nothing on this pup. Tsar the dog knows exactly how to be man’s best friend.

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Dog Takes Motorhome for a Spin

Posted by John Farrier in Animals & Pets, Living on November 21, 2011 at 5:17 pm

Woodley the dog was sitting in the driver’s seat of his human’s bus-sized motorhome when he dislodged the parking break. He then went for a ride:

His owner, Richard McCormack, 62, said: “He sits next to me when I’m driving and in the driver’s seat when I’m not.

“The handbrake is on the dashboard and he’s seen me release it many times.

He was just copying me. “He’s tried it on before.”

Mr McCormack parked his massive mobile home in Winnellie Rd, which runs down a slight hill, and popped into a yard to inquire about repair work.

He was gone only a couple of minutes, but that was enough for Woodley to go for a spin.

“I came out and saw the bus going down the road. I couldn’t believe it,” he said.

Woodley’s getaway was — this time — unsuccessful. After the motorhome moved about two hundred yards, McCormack was able to jump inside and stop it.

Link -via Dave Barry | Photo: Patrina Malone

 
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Horse and Dog Are Friends

Posted by John Farrier in Animals & Pets, Living, Video Clips on November 18, 2011 at 6:14 pm


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It’s just blissful to watch these two friends interact. Lucy is a Portuguese Water Dog and Whiskey Brown is a Quarter Horse stallion. They work and play together, even once to chase a wild hog.

-via Blame It on the Voices

 
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Adorable French Bulldog Playing With A Police Horse

Posted by Jill Harness in Animals & Pets, Living, Video Clips on November 14, 2011 at 1:51 am

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If Occupy Wall Street was more like this, there certainly wouldn’t be so many fights between the protestors and the police.

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An Observation of Dogs Chasing Their Tails

Posted by Miss Cellania in Animals & Pets, Psychology on November 13, 2011 at 5:18 am

A scientific research paper reviewed 400 YouTube videos of dogs chasing their tails. A close look showed that about a third of the dogs observed showed signs of clinical pathology (“neurological, compulsive or other pathological conditions”).

Habitual tail-chasers had 6.5+/?2.3 times the odds of being described as ‘Stupid’ than other dogs, and perseverative dogs were 6.8+/?2.1 times more frequently described as ‘Funny’ than distractible ones were. Compared with breed- and age-matched control videos, tail-chasing videos were significantly more often indoors and with a computer/television screen switched on. These findings highlight that tail-chasing is sometimes pathological, but can remain untreated, or even be encouraged, because of an assumption that it is ‘normal’ dog behaviour.

Another takeaway from this study is how YouTube can provide a vast and unsifted resource of behavioral observations to researchers of all kinds. Someday a scientist may be watching your behavior, either on video, in the description, or in the comments! Link

 
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Wampug

Posted by John Farrier in Entertainment, Science Fiction on November 11, 2011 at 6:51 pm


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Wampugs, which should not be mistaken for Wampas, are particularly dangerous because they use their cuteness to get within biting range. Do not be lulled into a false sense of security by this somewhat domesticated one named Chubbs.

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The Dog Toy’s Point of View

Posted by John Farrier in Animals & Pets, Living, Video Clips on November 10, 2011 at 3:20 pm


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YouTube user Lorduss1 attached a GoPro camera to a stick and chased his dog around the yard. Watch the world spin as you become a plaything to a retriever.

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Dog Can Do a Walking Handstand While Peeing

Posted by John Farrier in Animals & Pets, Living, Video Clips on November 8, 2011 at 8:03 pm


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Another appalling double standard. When Oscar the dog walks around on his front paws while peeing, it’s cute. When I do it, people call the cops.

-via Geekosystem

 
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