Cute Animals

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.”

 

Bulldogs Olympics. Credit: @max_and_banx

A creative DIY video in which I make a sled for my cat Otje and show him gliding through the snow.

Ruby, an energetic 2-year old Doberman Pinscher, goes absolutely berserk over windshield wipers every time she gets in a car. In this video, she's having a blast chasing the rear wiper and providing comedy for all the cars around us. I love seeing her make others laugh - and show that Dobermans are just big goofs and not scary! Credit: @rachela56

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.

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

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!