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11 Surf Dogs Ready to Catch Some Waves

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:59:17 +0000

We already know pups are super talented, especially when it comes to things like getting all "derpy" in photos or wearing pantyhose. You know-- the usual. But, like us, you might've been totally oblivious to the fact that dogs are also really into the surfing scene.

Aww! Kitten Survives 1,000-Mile Trip in Car Engine

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:42:08 +0000

This car was purring like a kitten. A three-week-old kitten somehow survived a 1,000-mile trip over two days inside a car engine. The driver of the Honda Fit heard the animal before leaving Oregon, but failed to locate it. When she again heard the cat the next day while in Santa Barbara, California, she decided [...]

17 Adorable Animals Wearing Casts

Emerald Catron — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:35:41 +0000

To be clear, we do not take delight in the misfortune of these poor animals. We are merely taking delight in HOW CUTE THEIR LITTLE CASTS ARE! Agh! Give in and take a look. We pretty much guarantee you will be cheered up. And who doesn’t need cheering up on a Monday? Source: 17 Adorable [...]

Kanye West's 'Yeezus' Gets Much-Needed Puppy Makeover

Emerald Catron — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:55:14 +0000

Whether you love or hate Kanye’s new album ‘Yeezus’ (or haven’t heard it yet because it hasn’t *technically* been released), you’re going to love this track. It’s the “I Am a Dog” remix of ‘I Am a God.’ Kanye maybe takes himself a little bit too seriously (for a rapper who complains about his croissants [...]

Afterschool Program Gives Kids the Chance to Read to Shelter Animals

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:36:58 +0000

Reading is great for kids. Reading to animals is great for everyone. The Keystone to Discovery After School Program in Hamilton, Montana enables kids to read to animals in a shelter one day a week at the Bitter Root Humane Association. Keystone director Ria Overholt says it’s a win-win: It is relaxing to the dogs [...]

Watch These Cats That Have Learned How to Open Doors — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:00:57 +0000

[onescreen item="5015849"] Cats work very hard at burnishing their reputation as master thinkers. One example of their above-average intelligence in the animal kingdom is their dexterity with doorknobs. Bedroom doors, pantry doors, screen doors, even refrigerator doors—none of these seem to present much of a problem for a cat with some time on its hands, [...]

Watch These Dogs Interrupting Soccer Games — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:00:19 +0000

[onescreen item="5097402"] You really can’t blame the dogs. Everyone else is playing with the ball, why can’t they? We suppose the real question is how the dogs keep getting so close to the field unleashed. Isn’t someone supposed to keep an eye on them? Unless, of course, it’s deliberate. In which case, we say thank [...]

Dogs Hanging Their Heads Out of Car Windows Will Brighten Your Day

Emerald Catron — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:58:57 +0000

Hey, is it a rainy, miserable day where you are too? No? Then get off the internet and enjoy the sun for those less fortunate. For the rest of us, here’s this video of dogs hanging their heads out of a car window. It should make you feel at least a little better. Unless you [...]

Amazing Dog Pushes Wheelchair-Bound Owner Through Flooded Street

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:11:02 +0000

We all know dogs can be loyal, but sometimes they go above and beyond what we expect. In this video, a dog in Russia pushes its owner in a wheelchair through a flooded street while a passenger in a passing car captures the moment. It’s unclear how far the pooch pushed or if the animal [...]

A Guide to the 15 Most Ridiculous 'Horse' Tweets

Will Levith — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:56:35 +0000

We're not positive when this meme started, but some nincompoop (or nincompoops) had the bright idea of tweeting as top thoroughbred horses on Twitter -- i.e. taking on the personality of the horse and tweeting updates from the apparently 13-year-old girl-esque equine point of view. Frankly, it makes the Bronx Zoo Cobra meme look like Stephen Hawking.

Riley – Adoptable Pet of The Week

JP — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:19:40 +0000

Say hello to Riley our Adoptable Pet of The Week! Riley is a 2 year old female lab mix that is really good with kids, cats, and other dogs. She’s housebroken and LOVES to play outside! Sex: Female Spayed / Neutered: Yes Microchipped: Yes Adoption Fee: $125.00* Who do I contact to adopt? Help For [...]

10 Strangely Cute Porcupines

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:47:53 +0000

Here at TheFW, we have a special talent for scoping out all things adorable. You know, like moths and little Darth Vaders. It's the sort of stuff that just brightens the heck out of our days. Today we'd like to share with you another find that fits this bill-- cute porcupines.

Watch These Dogs Who Really Love Weddings — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:00:42 +0000

[onescreen item="5080870"] Weddings are great—there’s dancing, food, everyone’s all dressed up and in a good mood (well, most of the time). And dogs agree. Sometimes we even give our best friends jobs at weddings; they’re particularly good at ring-bearing, as we’ve documented. But sometimes dogs can get a little too excited, which we can understand. [...]

12 Pairs of Animal Best Friends

Emerald Catron — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:15:57 +0000

We don't know what the weather's like where you are, but it is a chilly, grey, rainy Monday here, so we need this. In fact, even if it's totally gorgeous where you are, these pictures and GIFs of animal best buds is probably worth a look. First of all, they're really cute. Secondly, they'll probably cheer you up. Last, why wouldn't you want to see a seal cuddling a penguin?! Enjoy!

Deputy Rescues Endangered Deer With Doritos Bag Stuck on Its Head

Donald Deane — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:55:46 +0000

If you need proof that everyone loves Doritos, look no further than this: a deputy in the Florida Keys recently rescued an endangered species of deer that had a bag of the snack food stuck on its head. Unfortunately, we'll have to speculate whether the deer prefers classic flavor or Cool Ranch.

Watch These Cats With Gambling Problems — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:00:40 +0000

[onescreen item="5080872"] Gambling can become an addiction, one that affects us all. Even cats. These particular felines seem partial to craps, roulette and blackjack, just like humans, but really fond of the shell game. It involves treats, you see. The Daily Distraction is your Internet break from reality. Whether you’re eating lunch at your desk or avoiding [...]

Heroic Dog Saves Life of Newborn Found in Garbage

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:44:44 +0000

There’s a reason dogs are called man’s best friend. A pooch in Thailand saved the life of a newborn baby after finding the infant in a bag that had been tossed into a garbage dump. The dog, named Pui, took the bag home to one of its owners, whose niece heard Pui barking. The niece [...]

8 Reasons Why Cell Phones Should Be Replaced With Baby Sloths

Christine Gritmon — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 20:02:37 +0000

Two things people just can't seem to get enough of on the internet these days: replacing things with other things via Photoshop, and adorable baby sloths. So how on Earth are we the first people to put the two sensations together at last? We don't know, but we *do* know that once you see these pictures of cell phones replaced by baby sloths, that virtual sloth app on your phone will no longer cut it. (We're looking at you, Kristen Bell.) See how much cuter these photos are when the cell phones are replaced with baby sloths.

A Mothers Love!

The Breakfast Flakes — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:03:34 +0000

The baby moose looked like it was born that day, small and frail, about 25 pounds. Thanks to two fast-acting anglers on the Big Hole River, the little moose will live another day.

Karen Sciascia, a practicing gynecologist from Pennsylvania who has delivered thousands of human babies, and Twin Bridges river guide Seth McLean, were fishing the Big Hole this week when they encountered a cow moose with a calf

An Unbelievable Find!

The Breakfast Flakes — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:22:37 +0000

Underneath the sagebrush and droves of cattle near Newcastle, Wyoming, paleontologists have potentially unearthed one of the most complete skeletons of a triceratops ever found. The scientists from the Black Hills Institute of Geological Research and Naturalist Biodiversity Center began work on the dig in early May. Despite the three-horned triceratops being one of the [...]