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Adorableness in Motion: We Hosted a Muttville Senior Adoption Event at Dogster HQ

We admit it: We have a soft spot for Muttville Senior Rescue. So when our parent company, Say Media, needed an organization to join us for an event called Say Gives, it seemed like an obvious choice. And so earlier this week, the Muttville-mobile descended on Dogster, bringing with it some of the cutest senior dogs we've ever seen. Show More Summary

Flashback Friday

And what kind of pooshay are you; shome short of imposhter? Various coffBrinkecoff sources. Filed under: Uncategorized Tagged: Flashback Friday, Kittens

A Red Carpet for Beijing

Economist Dambisa Moyo snickers when she hears talk that the Chinese are trying to take over Africa. What they want, as she argues forcefully in her latest book Winner Take All, are natural resources, which are in abundant supply around the African continent.

"Bonehead" Is Too Good a Name for Whoever Chemically Burned the Number 300 on This Dog's Skin

This poor dog was found on the streets by a concerned citizen and brought into the Emergency Veterinary Hospital in North Charleston, SC, given fluids and medicine, and released to Charleston Animal Society. As you can see, he had been...Show More Summary

5 Ways to Get Your Cat to Stop Biting You

When I was a kid, it took six years of consistent whining and pleading to persuade my parents to let me get a cat. I finally wore them down the summer following my first-grade year. When we went on our annual trip to visit my mom's family, my parents let me choose a kitten from my aunt's farm. Show More Summary

They Woke Me Up At 3AM!!!!

“I am so sorry I missed the Pocket Pal submissions – would you enjoy one more?” [Yes. -Ed] “This is Harry Saliva Beck, our Italian Spinoni puppy in his Dad’s game bag. The grass was just too tall and the day too long. Harry hitched a ride.” -Cuteporter Helen H-N. Filed under: Uncategorized Tagged: Photo […]

Have You Ever Met a Dog Who Is Terrified of Leashes?

In my work as a professional dog trainer, I specialize in helping difficult, stressed dogs cope with their lives in a human-run world. After working with a delightful woman and her rescued dog, she told me about two puppies her daughter recently rescued and hinted that they were a handful. A month later, I met Virgil and Morgan for the first time. Show More Summary

Listen Kid, You’re Gonna Get Some Kisses…

Whether you want ‘em or not! Here I come!! Video by and from Johannes P. Filed under: Uncategorized Tagged: Interspecies Nomming, Interspecies Snorgling

Thursday thoughts with Torrey

Thursday thoughts with Torrey Mom says she knows what i [...]

OMGPONIES!!!!1!1!: The Farrah, Revisited

Remember when we first encountered “The Farrah” look? Well, it’s not just for ladies. “My boyfriend and I took some photos of some of the horses at Mt. Hope Horse Rescue in northern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania a couple weekends back. This is Strawberry Shortcake, or Shorty. He’s a Shetland pony, who is currently up for […]

Close comfort

"Is there room to squeeze in between you and the cage?" "It's a little close to be honest." :P Thanks Stacie, for the great pic of Jasmine (b/w) and Ariel (w). They look super adorable together! :)

What Happens When a Bear and a Chimp Go on a First Date?

Bam Bam the grizzly bear and Vali the chimpanzee wondering what to talk about, wondering if they have anything in common. Bam Bam is playing hard to get. Vali thinks they are playing tag. Things can get a little wild on a first date. Sometimes it’s love at first bite. Getting to know you, getting to […]

THIS JUST IN: Happy 6th Birthday To Maru!

Everyone’s fave Japan-based furball turns 6 today. Let’s celebrate with a collection of the “Best of Maru” from 2012. This video was JUST posted by Maru’s hoomin, moments ago. Domo Arigato to Mugumogu, of course. Filed under: Uncategorized Tagged: Maru, This Just In!

Somebody To Lean On

This poor guy couldn’t reach his shell phone to call for help…then a pal came by to lend a helping hand nose. Submitted by Julie S., in honor of World Turtle Day today. Filed under: Uncategorized Tagged: Tortoises, Turtles

I Survived 428 Miles Aboard a Spay-and-Neuter Caravan

Share this image Oh, the things we do for cats: clean litter boxes, pick up hairballs, bandage "love scratches" on our hands, wake up at 4 a.m. and drive 428 miles... Let me explain that last one. For the past year, I have happily given my time as a volunteer at a spay and neuter clinic. Show More Summary

THIS JUST IN: Turtle MANIA!!

These emails came zooming in RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF WORLD TURTLE DAY SO WHAT’RE YA GONNA DO. Well, post ‘em, of course. Before we go any furthur- let’s clear one thing up. Turtles live in an aquatic environment. Tortoises are primarily land-dwelling creatures. That’s it. Now on with the show. First up is Cuteporter […]

Dog Bite Prevention 2013

It is Dog Bite Prevention week, and I am inspired to repeat a post I wrote last year about that topic. I don’t usually repeat blogs, but I’ve seen so much pain and suffering (and I don’t mean physical) over this issue that I am inspired to put it out into the universe once again. Show More Summary

A Day in My Life -- From My Cats' Point of View!

We’ve got amazing technology that helps us understand what a cat’s daily life is like. Whether it’s webcams to watch cute kittens or collar cams on roaming kitties, we can easily learn about all aspects of our feline friends’ lives. But...Show More Summary

THIS JUST IN: Oh I’m Sorry—

You were talking to ME? Submitted FAST by Frîncu M. Filed under: Uncategorized Tagged: This Just In!

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