Cute Animals

Squirrel tries to steal netting for nest. Credit: Vicki Reiff

Squirrel tries to steal netting for nest. Credit: Vicki Reiff

When our snowblower broke during the blizzard, our neighbor generously offered to lend us theirs. As my boyfriend picked it up, their dog Jake followed along and happily chased and played in the stream of flying snow the entire time.

When our snowblower broke during the blizzard, our neighbor generously offered to lend us theirs. As my boyfriend picked it up, their dog Jake followed along and happily chased and played in the stream of flying snow the entire time.

A puppy that's too smart.

Family journey with our lovely dog.

4 cats eating on a stacked shelf.

This is what happens when your dogs get on your Amazon account.  Now, you will forever and always remember to log out of your account when you’re done browsing. Watch the short but hysterical clip to see what happens when this woman forgot to sign out and her dogs saw and seized the opportunity.

Technological advancements have greatly impacted commerce. Brick-and-mortar stores are still around and easy to find, and some people may even prefer shopping there. However, like everything else, the internet has completely changed the way we shop for basically everything. Essentially, anything you can think of can be bought online, and that purchase will show up at your front door within two to three days.

Of course, we all know which store is most responsible for the disappearance and closure of brick-and-mortar stores: Amazon. It’s a one-stop website where you can buy anything your heart desires. And as an added bonus, you don’t have to set foot in a store or fight any crowds. Plus, they will send whatever you buy right to you. It doesn’t get any better than that!

Apparently, a couple of dogs are well aware of the technological wonder that is Amazon.com. In a clip posted on YouTube, the two pups found themselves on Amazon after their owner forgot to log out and left her phone unattended. Well, they then helped and treated themselves to something on Amazon.

She suspected something strange was going on, but couldn’t prove anything at the time. However, two days later, her suspicions were confirmed when a box showed up at her front door. The contents of the box were perfect, exactly what a dog would order if they knew how to use Amazon.

Let this serve as a lesson to all dog owners: do not leave your phone or computer unattended when you remain logged into Amazon.com, your precious pup could make some unwanted and expensive purchases.

Genesis 1:21 “And God created great whales, and every living creature that moves, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.”

This dog has the most adorable and surprising response to “I love you.” This will, without a doubt, be the cutest thing you see today. Watch this short, but heartwarming and hilarious clip to see the pup’s reaction whenever it hears “I love you.”

Animals are some of the best creatures on Earth. Anyone who says otherwise is sadly mistaken and flat-out wrong. How could you not love and adore those cute, furry and four-legged critters? Even if you don’t consider yourself a big cat or dog person, odds are good that you still appreciate them.

Now, while many have a spot in their hearts for animals, many people take this a little too far. We all know people who are a little too into their pets. Some people may even believe they can hold conversations with them, and that their dog, cat or rabbit understands them and responds.

Now, that’s ridiculous, right? Animals do not understand English or any other language. Well, not so fast. A clip posted on YouTube shows the charming and precious way one dog, Maverick, reacts whenever someone says “I love you” to him.  That three-word phrase is apparently incredibly meaningful to the animal, as evidenced by its response. Some might even argue that the animal says it back.

The video shows several instances of Maverick’s owner saying, “I love you,” as the dog lets out a prolonged, sing-songy yelp that almost sounds like the animal is saying it back.

“The way that he talks to us, the way that he listens to us, the way that he tilts his head when we’re talking to him, it’s almost like we feel like he understands us, and is almost part human,” Maverick’s owner said.

However, while the animal does have a lot to say whenever it hears “I love you,” this only happens around people and animals it knows. Like many people, Maverick seems to have a fear of public speaking.

Genesis 1:21 “And God created great whales, and every living creature that moves, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.”

This sweet blind dog proved you don’t need sight to play fetch. Even though the pup cannot see, that did not keep it from enjoying a favorite outdoor game. Watch the short, but tear-jerking clip to see how the precious dog refuses to let its disability stop it from playing fetch in the backyard.

Life is often not fair, and anyone who says otherwise is either incredibly naïve or a liar. In life, trying and challenging circumstances will and do come about through no fault of our own. In these instances, we have no control over what happens, and that is often the most frightening part of the whole situation, how we feel utterly powerless and helpless to change or improve anything.

However, even in times when you feel as if you’ve lost all control and are basically powerless, there is still something we can all do. While we may not control the events, we still control how we react and respond to them. We can choose anger, bitterness and resentment, or we can choose joy, happiness and love. That decision is totally and entirely up to us.

In this posted clip, a completely blind pup is captured playing fetch. Because the animal is unable to see, it has to rely on its other senses to find the tennis ball, mainly smell.
The video begins with the person behind the camera throwing the ball, then lets the animal get a whiff of a finger on the hand that just threw it, and then the hunt for the tennis ball is underway. The pup hurriedly moves about the yard as it frantically searches for the tennis ball.

Amazingly, after a few seconds, the dog finds the tennis ball, causing the person behind the camera to let out an enthusiastic “Yeah.”

We don’t know how or why the dog lost its sight, but it refused to let its inability to see keep it from playing fetch. Instead of being angry or bitter, the pup chose happiness and joy and to continue living life.

Genesis 1:21 “And God created great whales, and every living creature that moves, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.”

Moose giving her best diva impression on the beach for the first time and it was super windy!

Moose giving her best diva impression on the beach for the first time and it was super windy!

Bowen the German short haired pointer puppy grabs Christmas decoration and runs on a large cat wheel

Bowen the German short haired pointer puppy grabs Christmas decoration and runs on a large cat wheel

My dad is a very doting grandfather and an animal lover. We have many cats, but she stole his heart because she was so brave. She's been missing a paw since she was a kitten, but she doesn't give up and uses her three remaining paws to get around the house. She even climbs onto his lap so he'll spoon her. She's always looking for him because she feels his love. And just to clarify, we don't give the cat salty food. The soup you see in the video is made with ground corn, without any seasonings, chemicals, or salt.

My 9 month old rabbit named Kellogg picked up my son's toy dinosaur and body slammed it into his toy wrestling ring. We rescued him from a shelter 2 months ago and he loves playing with my kids toys- but I never expected this epic body slam.

A rabbit pulled a hilarious WWE move on a toy. The animal was playing with the plastic figurine when things took a surprising and dramatic turn. Watch the short but hysterical clip to see what the rabbit did that seemed to indicate that it had had enough of that particular toy.

Almost everyone has a soft spot in their hearts for animals. The love and adoration for animals are likely among the select few things that will get near-universal agreement. Even if you wouldn’t describe yourself as a particular big cat or dog person, how could you still not appreciate those cute, furry and four-legged creatures? They make life a fuller, richer and all-around better experience.

One of the many ways animals make life better is through the hysterical and unexpected things they do. Just when you think you’ve got your pet figured out and know how they are likely to react in any given situation, they’ll throw you a curveball and surprise you. Most of the time, these surprises will result in massive belly laughs for everyone around as the animal does something absurd, unexpected or both.

In this posted clip, a rabbit did something that had both people – the child on the screen and the woman behind the camera – rolling with laughter. Neither could believe what they witnessed the animal do, and if they hadn’t seen it with their own eyes, they probably wouldn’t have believed it if someone had told them.

The video begins with a young child playing with a toy, while the large Black rabbit next to him plays with another one. There is plenty of laughter, and everyone is having a great time. But as the animal continues to play, it does something rather strange. It slowly moves backward, bringing the toy with it until it reaches a miniature wrestling ring.

Apparently, this rabbit has been watching some professional wrestling, because seconds later, the animal picks up the toy and delivers a finishing move. It body slams the toy in the ring. The rabbit won that match!

Genesis 1:21 “And God created great whales, and every living creature that moves, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.”

Do you think and believe your dog loves you the most? These pups might make you rethink that conclusion. Watch this short but hysterical clip to see how these pups wounded this dog owner’s ego, and will likely have other pet owners wondering about how much their pet really likes them.

Every pet owner loves to be greeted by their four-legged, furry friend whenever they walk through the door after returning from a long day at the office. That kind of welcome home can make a bad day a little better and a good day great. Who wouldn’t want that? It demonstrates that your pet missed you while you were gone and how much you mean to them.  

But how much does your pet really love and adore you? Sure, every pet owner couldn’t possibly imagine life without their beloved cat, dog, rabbit or whatever other animal someone might keep as a pet. Do those animals truly have eyes only for you, or do they love what you can do for and give them?

Whatever the case may be, don’t ever make a pet choose between you and their favorite treat. That is a scenario likely to end only in disappointment, injured feelings, and a severely bruised ego for you. A clip posted on YouTube makes this situation all too real, likely something most pet owners have experienced at some point.

The hysterical video begins with two pups doing what dogs do best: resting. However, their serenity is interrupted when they hear the door handle turning. Both immediately rise up to see who is coming through the door. It’s their favorite person, and they both start darting across the floor to her.

But looks can be deceiving, and that is the case here. The woman thought her two sweet pups were rushing over to feel her warm and loving embrace. That was not the case at all. They were both interested in what was in the grocery bags in her right hand.

Genesis 1:21 “And God created great whales, and every living creature that moves, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.”

These pups had a surprising reaction to being left alone with a smartphone. Leaving your pup alone in a room with your phone may be the wrong move, and it could cost you. Watch the short but hysterical clip to see what these two dogs did when they saw an opportunity and took it.

Technology is constantly improving and advancing. Don’t believe me? How many times does your phone tell you there's an update available to fix this or that issue? Also, nearly every day, there are a handful of app updates on your phone. It’s honestly gotten kind of ridiculous how many times those apps feel the need to be updated.

Those are only a few of the many ways in which technology is constantly being upgraded and refined. We seem to be unable to go anywhere without having our faces buried in screens. Also, the presence of artificial intelligence like Alexa, Siri, and ChatGPT in our lives is expanding rapidly, some might even say, at a frightening pace. 
 
As we continue to get used to these ongoing technological advancements, it appears that dogs are doing their best to learn them as well. A clip posted on YouTube shows what a couple of dogs were able to do with a smartphone, and the results are beyond hysterical.

The video shows the two pups hanging out with their owners, living their best lives. Then the man and woman go about completing some everyday tasks. He goes outside to mow, and she heads out to the grocery store. The dogs are left alone inside with a smartphone, which proves costly.

Quickly, the pups type out and send a text message to the woman, asking her to pick up a very specific, but delicious item. She hilariously complies, believing the request came from her husband.

Genesis 1:21 “And God created great whales, and every living creature that moves, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.”

These impatient pups appreciate their dinner being on time. The two canines get a tad perturbed whenever their evening meal is later than expected. Watch the short but hysterical clip to see how the two sweet dogs react when dinner is not where it should be at the time it’s expected to be there.

People love their routines. We are all creatures of habit, who, even if we don’t realize it, likely have hundreds of habits and routines. Where would we be if our routines were disrupted even the slightest bit? Sadly, we’ve been there before, and it’s a place that we hope never to revisit anytime soon.   

For instance, we all know what happens when those caffeine-addicted people we work with don't get their morning Starbucks order. They become irritable, likely to jump down your throat at even the most minor of offenses. Not trying to pick on or single out those who must have their Starbucks every morning, but we are all this way in one form or another. If our routine gets thrown off at all, it can leave us feeling discombobulated and all out of sorts for the rest of the day.

A clip posted on YouTube shows that even canines have routines, as every pet owner knows. And having a routine means that they, too, like it when it’s upheld and not disrupted. This shows what happens and how they respond whenever their dinnertime routine is off, even just a little bit. Spoiler alert: they do not appreciate it.

The short clip begins with the two dogs waiting patiently by their food bowls. They understand that it’s 6 p.m., yet their bowls remain empty. There is no food in sight. So, in response, they take matters in their own hands….or paws.

This just goes to show that it’s not a good idea to mess with an animal’s routine, especially when it involves food.

Genesis 1:21 “And God created great whales, and every living creature that moves, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.”