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11 Guilty Pets Who Know What They Did

Cameron Simcik — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:00:51 +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 [...]

10 Adorable Animals Caught in Awkward Moments

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:11:46 +0000

People can be awkward. Missed high fives, cell phone crashing– humans are pretty darn good at making things hilariously embarrassing. Luckily for our own entertainment purposes, we’ve discovered another variety of awkward masters– animals! The thing is, four-legged strangeness comes in different varieties. Cats might hang out in super weird positions or maybe puppy love is [...]

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 [...]

What? OMG, Dogs in Pantyhose?

Dennis Oliver — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:32:09 +0000

This is really weird. Yes, this is what happens when dogs are left alone in your house. They throw a panty party for no good reason. This must be the latest in doggie fashion. Do they walk around the neighbor hood like this? Is this just every day attire for these two? And how do [...]

Watch These Dogs Who Really Don't Like Lemons — Daily Distraction

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

[onescreen item="5061008"] Dogs have a peculiar relationship with lemons (and limes and oranges—any citrus, really). A lemon, of course, is FOOD, so dogs want to eat it right now. But lemons also taste really sour, which most dogs really don’t like. But then again, it’s FOOD! Argh! Dog brains were not built to solve dilemmas like [...]

No More Dogs Behind the Wheel Soon in Illinois

Jeffrey Dorsey — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:40:02 +0000

The days of fido sitting in the lap of a driver in the State of Illinois may be coming to an end. There is a proposed bill in Illinois that would make it illegal for pets to be in the lap of a driver of a moving vehicle. This is a bill that is long [...]

Pet Owners Beware, Pets Are Being Stolen at An Alarming Rate

Jeffrey Dorsey — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:20:53 +0000

Believe it or not, the way the economy has been, people are resorting to stealing the pets of others and selling them for cash. Pets are being stolen from backyards, cars and even pet stores at an alarming rate, according to the American Kennel Club.

New Puppy for Quincy Family

Dennis Oliver — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:05:50 +0000

Here’s a story that will tug at your heart. We received an email from a listener whose family recently lost their dog. The dog was hit by a car, but the actions of the car’s driver speak volumes to his character. Letter from Beverly in Quincy: I wanted to drop a line, because I need [...]

Coyote Presence Threatens Small Pets

Jeffrey Dorsey — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:00:16 +0000

Wildlife experts are warning people in the Midwest to be aware that this is the time of year when female coyotes begin to care for their pups in dens they have built. Some of these den areas maybe relatively close to walking areas and people are being advised to not let their small pets wander off of their leashes for fear they may encounter a protective coyote mother which may feel threatened.

Why is it That Dogs Have to Bury Their Dog Bones?

Dennis Oliver — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:00:04 +0000

Let’s see if you have dogs like ours. These dogs bury stuff. That is what dogs do. But normal dogs bury their bones in the backyard somewhere. Not our dog. Our dog tried to bury a bone in our house. We gave our dog a bone. And what did he do with it? He tried to [...]