Animals

This adorable pup clearly likes water…a lot. The sweet dog cannot wait for more water to be poured on it. Watch the short but hysterical clip to see how the canine acted when it spent some time on a splash pad.

Not all animals are the same. In fact, anyone who tells you otherwise is absolutely, 100 percent dead wrong, has never actually had a pet or both. Why? Because they clearly have no idea about what they are talking about. Yes, I agree and will concede that some animals look similar to one another. Still, when it comes to personality, likes and dislikes, there are differences, significant ones in some cases.

Pet owners know that one animal may enjoy this while the other may absolutely despise it. What causes one animal to be content and to purr as it enjoys a state of euphoria might be the very thing that causes the other one to growl, bark or lash out angrily. It’s all about getting to know that specific animal and understanding what they like and do not.

For instance, many animals – cats, dogs and others – hate water. It doesn’t matter if it’s them getting a bath or splashed with a few drops; they will shake furiously to rid themselves of the wet substance or just generally react negatively whenever they come into contact with water. However, other animals may love water and be unable to get enough of it. A clip posted on social media captured a pup having the time of its life on a splash pad.

The dog knew exactly what was coming and when. The animal literally leaped for joy, trying to get closer to the water as it rained down on it. Hilariously, the dog would anticipate which bucket would turn over and douse it with water, and most of the time it was correct.

What an adorable sight of a pup having a great time!

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 know where they sit and aren’t moving for anyone. No one is going to stand, or more accurately, in their way. Watch the short but hysterical clip to see how far these canines are willing to go to get to the place they enjoy the most.

Everyone loves animals, and anyone who does not is, without question, wrong. How could you not love and appreciate those cute, furry and four-legged critters? Even people who would necessarily consider themselves dog or cat people have a soft spot in their hearts for those precious creatures.

It's abundantly clear that animals make life a better, fuller and richer experience. While we undoubtedly love those critters, they can become a tad demanding, hard-headed and downright stubborn. Anyone who has ever had a pet understands all too well what I’m describing. That dog, no matter what you did, would refuse to go on a walk. Or that cat, regardless of how many times you called for it, would not come out of where it was hiding/sleeping.

Animals can most certainly be difficult at times, especially when it comes to their preferred sleeping spot. A clip posted on YouTube captured a handful of pups who wouldn't let anyone stand between them and their favorite lounging spot. It didn’t matter what anyone did; they were getting to the spot one way or another. In some instances, as you’ll see, the pups would literally sit on their owners. At that point, it becomes a war of wills and about who would give up first.

As any pet owner knows, when it comes to lying around the house, sleeping and generally doing nothing, dogs will always remain undefeated. They are professionals at it and are not to be messed with. They will come out every time, and that includes their owners, and as the video also shows, even cats.

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 Golden Retriever had a hilarious reaction to its owner’s hugging. The pup made its feelings abundantly clear when the husband and wife showed each other some affection. Watch the short but hysterical clip to see the unexpected way the dog responded when its two owners shared a hug.

Animals, like people, are not the same. Each has its own unique personality, as every pet owner knows very well. Sure, some animals may look similar, but often how they respond to people, situations and environments can be as different as night and day. Anyone who says all dogs or all cats are the same is simply showing their ignorance and their inexperience with animals.

It's been said that dogs are man’s best friend, and in many cases, that has been proven again and again. How many stories have you seen or read where a dog enters a burning building to retrieve someone or something? Or what about articles about a pup who returned home years later? Those types of stories are all over the internet.

However, a clip posted on YouTube shows that one Golden Retriever has a favorite, a best friend, and it’s not the man of the household. Every time the woman hugs her husband, the dog barks loudly and wildly, even growling, clearly voicing its displeasure.  At one point, the dog goes over and attempts to physically separate the two, placing its head between them. 

Obviously, the dog is quite jealous and does not want her giving attention to anyone but it. While the dog may not mind the man of the house, the animal likely tolerates him. But it’s clear, from that short clip, that the animal prefers her, and it’s not even close.

As pet owners know, animals do seem to pick and gravitate toward one person, and this adorable Golden Retriever is no different.

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 competitive pups turned playtime into a hysterical rivalry. What originally started as a good-natured, friendly, fun time quickly became heated, competitive and pretty hysterical. Watch the short but hilarious clip to see how this situation between these canines went from friendly to cut-throat and dog-eat-dog.

Competition is good because it brings out the best in everybody. Also, when there’s competition, everybody wins, especially the consumer. Both of those lines are extremely familiar because we’ve been fed them repeatedly, all of our lives. Most people likely don’t give them a second thought and accept them as the gospel truth, but are they true?

Every competition results in a winner and a loser. It doesn’t matter if it’s basketball, checkers, racquetball or even an election – someone, or one team, is going to win, and someone else, or another team, is going to lose. Many people tend to take things way too far, willing to do anything to win, even if it means cheating or bending the rules. Also, individuals can be poor winners and even worse losers – and all because they lost a meaningless game or match.

In a clip posted on YouTube, two dogs hilariously proved that competition does not always bring out the best in everyone. In fact, it can and very often bring about the worst in someone, causing them to act and react in ways they typically would not.

The two pups settle in to play a friendly competition. This is going to be a fun game between two pals, with the eventual winner and loser walking away amicably. They will shake hands and part ways, accepting the outcome of the competition. Sure, that sounds nice, but that is not what happens at all.

During the video game competition, things get heated quickly, with the two pups exchanging some of the most hilarious side-eyes you’ve ever seen. Both are willing to do whatever it takes to win, regardless of how it may damage or impact their friendship.

1 Corinthians 9:24 “Do you not see that in a running competition all take part, but only one gets the reward? So let your minds be fixed on the reward.”

These pups demand their fair share of cheese. If they do not get a cheesy snack every once in a while, especially when someone else enjoys one, there will be repercussions. Watch the short but hysterical clip to see what happens when these dogs find out someone has been helping themselves to some cheese without sharing.

Cheese is, and likely will forever remain, hugely popular. Think about all the foods it’s included in – nachos, pizza, lasagna, several McDonald’s breakfast sandwiches, ravioli, cheeseburgers, macaroni and cheese and the classic, grilled cheese sandwiches. If there’s a way to include cheese in something, Americans will figure out how to do it.

With so many foods and dishes that feature cheese as a main ingredient, it might seem like everyone enjoys cheese. So, is there anyone who does not love cheese? Well, I know of one person: myself. And that’s not because I’m lactose intolerant or anything. Ever since I was a child, I’ve never liked cheese and have always avoided it as best as I can. However, I understand I’m in the minority when it comes to how people, and, as it turns out, animals feel about cheese.

In a clip posted on YouTube, a woman helps herself to a snack of string cheese. There’s nothing wrong with that, right? A little snacking here and there never hurt anyone, or could it?

Before she indulges in that cheesy snack, she goes to great lengths to make sure that her pups are unaware of what she is about to do. She did not want them to know she was about to consume some string cheese. 

Despite being extremely careful, it was not enough. The animals found out what she did and how she did not share with them, and they were not pleased. The pups expressed their displeasure in the most hilarious and unexpected way.

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 hilariously responded to what they deemed poor snack handling. They were more than a little upset about how their treats were doled out and felt it was necessary to take action. Watch the short but hysterical clip to see what exactly set the dogs off, and how their reaction might have taken things a little too far.

No one enjoys being around people who feel entitled or believe, for whatever reason, they are owed something. Is there anything worse than someone with an entitlement mentality? Those kinds of people and their horrible, off-putting dispositions make things unbearable for everyone in the general vicinity. They are usually loud and pushy and will demand to see the manager if their “needs” are not met in a timely fashion.

Those people typically referred to as “Karens” are best avoided at all costs. While Karens are most often middle-aged women, it turns out that being a Karen and possessing an oversized ego, an inflated sense of self and an entitlement mentality is not just confined to human beings. Animals, surprisingly, can also exhibit Karen-like behavior and tendencies.

In a clip posted on YouTube, a woman calls her pups over because she wants to give the four cute, furry and four-legged creatures a treat. But before handing out the treats to the pups, she cracks them in half, hoping to make them go further. It only makes sense, right? If you can save a little bit of money here and there, why not?

However, the dogs do not appreciate the woman’s cost-saving maneuver. Instead of gladly accepting the treat she’s offering, all four of the dogs turn their noses up at the half- treat offer. It’s clear that with each of them, it’s all or nothing.

To show their frustration and to make sure the woman knows just how angry they were with her earlier attempt to give them half a treat, they get back at her in the most unexpected way. They want her to know how it feels to have things cut in half.

While the animals displayed an entitlement mentality, at least they didn’t demand to speak with the manager.

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 musical pup played the iconic “Mission Impossible” theme song. The canine demonstrated its jaw-dropping talent for the drums by playing a tune that everyone, without a doubt, has heard a time or two. Watch the short but awe-inspiring clip to see and hear this dog perform the theme song from “Mission Impossible.”

All pet owners love and adore their animals. In fact, when it comes to talking about most people who have pets, it wouldn’t be too far of a stretch to say that they are absolutely obsessed with them. There are basically no lengths some people will not go to for their cute, cuddly, furry four-legged friend. Don’t believe me? Just check social media, and you’ll quickly discover what I’m talking about.

Now, every pet owner believes their furry friend is “special” and “one-of-a-kind.” In our hearts and eyes, they are special and deserve the world, right? While that may be true, I’d be willing to bet that not many of those pets can play a musical instrument. I’d go so far as to say that 99.9 percent of those special animals have been gifted with the ability to play the guitar or sing a single note.

However, we have just encountered a pup who is truly one-of-a-kind, with an ability that likely no other dog can do: play the drums. Yes, you read that correctly, this dog can bang around on the drums, and not only that, but it has also even helped in playing one of the most recognizable and iconic tunes of all time.

In a clip posted on social media, the pup, with a stick in its mouth, pounds a cymbal while its paw operates a pedal, which makes it bang on a drum.  This is such a cute and, at the same time, hysterical display.

If this dog can play the drums, there is no reason why our pets should be sleeping all the time. They could be using some of that time to learn a skill like playing the trombone or the tuba.

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 Golden Retriever hilariously demanded immediate and undivided attention. The animal refused to be ignored and did everything it could to make sure that it was not. Watch the short but hysterical clip to see and hear the animal’s laugh-out-loud attention-seeking maneuvers.

Animals are, without a doubt, some of the best creatures you’ll encounter on Earth. Animals make life a fuller, richer and all-around better experience. Most are incredibly friendly, gentle and loyal to a fault. Honestly, is there anyone who can say with a straight face that they do not love and adore those furry, four-legged critters?

Now, while nearly everyone loves animals, the real division happens when dog and cat people get to talking. Both will passionately make the case for why their preferred animal is superior, and the one is just a little inferior when compared to the other. Is one really better than the other? I think we can all agree they are both different, for sure.

One way cats and dogs differ is in the amount of attention each craves. Typically, cats do their own thing and will come around and seek attention when it’s convenient for them. Dogs, on the other hand, want attention constantly, and if you don’t give it to them, they will try their darndest to get it. In a clip posted on YouTube, a woman found out just how badly her Golden Retriever wanted her to pay attention to it.

She wanted to find out what would happen if she deliberately ignored her pup. Hilariously, the dog refused to give up and was determined to get the attention it so badly wanted. The animal was dogged in its efforts.

Eventually, she could only ignore the canine for about a minute and a half.  Anyone who has or has ever had a dog understands that’s longer than expected. As soon as you walk through the door, most pups are jumping and clamoring for your attention.

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 hysterical video has captured exactly what it’s like to own a dog. Those with canines will completely relate, and some may even stand up and shout, “Amen!” Watch the short, but hilarious clip for the all-too-real, relatable moments every dog owner has experienced.

While some people may overlook them when thinking of the many ways in which their lives have been blessed, animals most certainly belong in that category. Our pets are enormous blessings, and for a lot of people, it’s hard to imagine doing life without them. We should be thankful for the animals in our lives.

Our pets are some of the best friends we’ll ever have in this life. For starters, they are tremendously loyal, always there, whether you’ve had a good day or one you’d rather forget. They do not care who you are as long as you treat them right, and if you do, you’ve got yourself a friend for life. Of course, as everyone knows, all of this is especially true, particularly when you’re talking about dogs. They are, after all, referred to as man’s best friend for a reason.

In a clip posted on YouTube, a woman goes through the top five reasons why she is so grateful to be a “dog parent.” Each of the scenarios the video points out is one that everyone who has ever had a dog understands and has experienced.

As mentioned in the laugh-out-loud clip, when you have a pet, especially a dog, an alarm clock becomes irrelevant. A dog will quickly acclimate to your morning routine and know when you need to be awake. They will even provide their assistance, even if it’s not needed.

Also, they are always ready and willing to do something, anything with you. They don’t care about the activity, as long as they get to do it with you.

Dog owners also know that they make decent vacuum cleaners, willing to suck up any food that happens to land on your floor.

How could you not love dogs?

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 delivered a convincing and hysterical presentation. They had a message to convey and an argument to make, and decided the best way to accomplish those goals was through the use of PowerPoint. Watch the short but hilarious clip to see what argument they wanted to make and whether they succeeded or not.

We live in a very polarizing and divisive time. It’s nearly impossible to get people to agree on any subject, no matter how insignificant or meaningless. You could have someone ask people whether dogs with spots are better than dogs with stripes, and 50 people would say “yes” and 50 would say “no.” Then, the situation would quickly dissolve into a shouting match, with people calling one another horrible names.

People can’t even agree on what’s a fact anymore. They all have their own 24-hour “news” channel, which they desperately rely on to tell them what’s a fact and how to think about this or that subject. It’s hard to rationally discuss a topic in that kind of contentious, hostile environment. But there are still people who try, and, as it turns out, even some animals.

In a clip posted on YouTube, a couple of pups believe that baths should be outright banned. They do not like them and no longer want to take them, so they have crafted a presentation to try to sway others to their side and see their point of view.

This is a challenging argument to make, but the dogs are clearly determined to make it. They raised several points during their presentation. However, the validity and relevancy of many of them could easily be called into question. But then again, that goes along perfectly with the current state of discourse in our country.

In the end, the pups do accomplish their goal. Baths are now banned, and they will no longer be subjected to them. They can now live their bathless, and much more smelly lives.

Ephesians 4:29 “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.”

This hilarious and spoiled French Bulldog is very demanding. The pampered pup knows exactly what it wants and when. Watch the short but hysterical clip to see the canine get world-class treatment and then demand even more.

In society today, it seems there is nothing we can agree on. Even the simplest, most mundane and boring subject always devolves into a shouting match, with everyone passionately expressing their deeply held opinions. Thanks to social media, we now know that everyone has thoughts and opinions on every subject imaginable. How did we ever survive before we knew our second cousin twice removed’s thoughts on this or that subject?

While agreement on most things is nearly impossible, we can all agree (for the most part) that animals are fantastic. Is there really anyone who does not think animals are some of the greatest things imaginable? If you’re not convinced how much people think of their pets, you simply haven't been watching closely enough. Some people will actually push their animals in a stroller while their child walks.

In a hilarious, laugh-out-loud clip, a French bulldog pup is captured being pampered. Its owner is actually giving the dog a foot rub. A lot of animals are lucky if they get any attention at all, and this guy is getting its feet attended to.

But does the dog show any appreciation for the kind of high-level pampering it’s receiving? If you know animals at all, you already know the answer to that question. Instead of acting grateful, the dog demands even more.

When its owner stops rubbing its feet, the spoiled dog stretches out and smashes a button, which emits a recording that says, “Foot rub now.” The animal continues to slam the pink button until the foot massages continue.

It just goes to show that if you give a dog an inch, they will take a mile, or in this case, a nice foot rub.

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.”

 

The look these pups gave each other during her performance will crack you up. It’s clear, given the canines’ expressions, that neither of them was too impressed by her musical performance. Watch the short but hilarious clip to see how these two pups reacted when their owner put on an unexpected musical performance.

As you’ve probably heard, everyone is a critic. Yes, it is a well-known, tired, old saying, and, at this point, it can probably be considered a cliché, but it’s undoubtedly accurate. Everybody has an opinion on everything. If you don’t believe me, ask them, and they will be more than happy to tell you what they think.

As with most things that have gotten worse in society over the last decade or so, this, too, can be blamed on social media. Popular social media platforms give people a spot to express their opinions on anything and everything. It doesn’t matter what the subject or topic is; if you’ve got a thought or take, regardless of how outlandish or wrong, you can post it on social media for all to see.

Well, as it turns out, this uncontrollable urge to express every thought that pops into our heads to others, even if they don’t want to hear it, has spread to members of the animal community as well. A hilarious clip posted on YouTube captured the honest, hysterical opinions of two dogs about their owner’s musical performance. Spoiler alert: they are not fans.

The clip begins with the woman spotting a delivery driver approaching her front door to drop off a package. However, knowing that her dogs, if they were to spot this individual, are likely to react in a rather loud and boisterous manner. So, she does what she can to distract them and puts on a dance and musical number.

The looks the pups give one another are almost too much to take. They give each other a side-eye, and you know precisely what they are communicating to one another: “What is this crazy woman doing?”

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.”

Tammy is our pet Kune Kune pig and loves to come inside in the evenings for family cuddles. I guess the piggy squeak toys for dogs are legit sounds that a pig makes. I can’t believe how much they sound alike.

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.

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!

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