TODAY'S BEST MIX » Pets

The Fresh Pup of Bel-Air [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 03:07:11 +0000

Mostly everyone I know can recite the theme song from the Fresh Prince of Bel Air, one of my favorite shows of all time, So, it was about time that somebody made a spoof video about the show, In all seriousness If you are looking for a pet i would highly recommend going to a [...]

Man Makes Harness for His Goldfish That Can No Longer Swim [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:00:41 +0000

As someone who is a huge animal lover, this video made me go awwww how cute. For someone to take the time to help out this little fish seems like something straight out of Finding Nemo! I have no idea how he came up with this special harness but it helps the fish to swim [...]

Cute Dogs Ahoy! Animal Planet Releases Roster for Puppy Bowl IX [PHOTOS]

Nick Cooper — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:59:59 +0000

For almost a decade, Animal Planet has televised the “Puppy Bowl” as an alternative contest to the big football game for dog lovers. The event’s puppy player roster hit the web today and we have pictures and information about each pooch. The game is set up to mimic the Super Bowl; complete with a halftime [...]

Animals Plus Christmas Decorations Equals Disaster [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:19:46 +0000

Thank goodness we only have our house decorated for the Holidays once a year because right out of the gate we have had some close calls with our pets destroying some of the decorations. Toddlers and or animals, always a great combination with a Christmas Tree, lights and fragile decorations all over the house. This [...]

This is What Would Happen if Your Friends Acted Like a Cat Or A Dog [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:30:17 +0000

It has been a long time since I laughed out loud watching a video, but being someone who has a cat and 2 dogs I could not agree more. I have never been someone who was considered a huge fan of cats. I grew up with dogs and cats were always kind of a mystery [...]

Animal Allies Asking for Your Help Due to a Major Hoarding Situation

Laura Peterson — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:29:59 +0000

Animal Allies is facing an emergency and is asking for help from the community. They are in critical need for cat adopters at both the Duluth and Superior shelters. From Animal Allies: The City of Duluth Animal Control and the Duluth Police Department are addressing a major hoarding situation that involves over 60 cats and [...]

Animal Allies to Host Adoption Day Event at Duluth Petco This Weekend

Jeanne Ryan — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:08:08 +0000

Animal Allies hosted a huge adoption event this past weekend in the Petco parking lot and true to form the Northland came out in droves to help out. I was lucky enough to be out at the event and of course fell in love with a number of adorable animals, especially a batch of female [...]

Soldier Reunites with his Dog After Deployment [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:39:46 +0000

Waiting for a loved one to come home from an oversea deployment is a difficult time. I know, because I’ve been there. It’s usually met with an emotional homecoming. Like this one, when a soldier returns from a year in Iraq. Here is the story that the Youtube user, JacquiTIME49, posted about the video. “Our [...]

Oh For Cute–Collective Soul Cat [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 21:34:24 +0000

Cute cat videos take up 86.9% of all internet traffic.

Ok, I just made that up. But there are quite a few out there...so many that just a few weeks ago there was a film festival in Minneapolis dedicated to our feline friends. I wasn't much of a cat person until I started hanging out with my husband's (then boyfriend's) cat Willis. Now I'm a sucker for cute cat videos. Who isn't?

Ridiculous Things We Buy For Our Pets

Jeanne Ryan — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 18:23:09 +0000

Many people are very passionate about their pets, they are part of your family. But can you really go overboard? The answer is yes, very easily. Example #1 -Take this cat bed that we just got. I love this thing, a bed in the shape of a cat ! Hilarious, and our cat Jasmine loves [...]

Friday, June 22nd Is "Take Your Dog to Work Day"

Laura Peterson — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 21:39:16 +0000

Friday marks the 14th Annual “Take Your Dog to Work Day.” Created in 1999, “Take Your Dog to Work Day” was started to celebrate the great companions dogs make and to encourage their adoption from humane societies andanimal shelters. This annual event asks pet lovers to celebrate the humane-canine bond and promote pet adoption by [...]

Artist Turns Dead Pet Cat Into Flying Helicopter [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:31:53 +0000

We love our pets. They become members of our families. When they pass away we experience the same stages of grief that we would for any other loved one. Sometimes we bury them in our backyards. Other times they're taken care of at the vet after they are put down. Or, if you're like Dutch artist Bart Jansen, you turn your pet into a helicopter.

Miley Cyrus Adopts Another Dog

Jessica Sager — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:59:25 +0000

A certain starlet is expanding her beastly brood. Just two weeks after adopting an adorable rescue pup named Happy, Miley Cyrus has taken another cute canine under her wing. Meet Mary Jane! Cyrus tweeted a photo of her new addition with the caption, “Meet the newest addition to our family Mary Jane I love rescuing [...]

"Poo WiFi" Powered by Pet Waste Unleashes Free WiFi for Park Users [VIDEO+POLL]

Nick Cooper — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:53:40 +0000

One of the inevitable parts of bringing your pet to the park is the cleanup process. Most parks have pet cleanup materials and waste receptacles to help keep parks clean for everyone to enjoy, but one group in Mexico is taking the pet cleanup task into the 21st century, by trading in your pet's waste for free WiFi in the park.

The 2012 Westminster Best In Show Winner [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:47:06 +0000

I’ve been trying to convince my husband we need a German shepherd. I thought maybe watching one win “Best in Show” at the 2012 Westminster Dog Show would help convince him that it’s our time. Alas, an “alien footstool,” Malachy the Pekingese was best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The 4-year-old [...]

Latest Internet Craze: Lion King-ing [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:55:38 +0000

The new Internet craze: People are lifting their animals above their head just like in “The Lion King.” The videos take their inspiration from the famous scene in the beginning of the Disney movie where Rafiki presents the young Simba to the herd. In the movie the Elton John’s “Circle of Life” is playing as [...]

Top 6 Holiday Gift Picks for Pets

Vetstreet Editors — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:27:03 +0000

We know you’ll be inundated with gift ideas this holiday season, but after sharing our ideas for gifts for your vet, we couldn’t resist offering a few of our own favorites for the year courtesy of VetStreet’s Dr. Patty Khuly.

Kesha Is a 'Street Dog Defender' in Humane Society International PSA

Cristin Maher — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:58:26 +0000

Kesha might create fun-filled, boozy party jams, but she is quite serious when it comes to the safety and compassionate treatment of animals. In the past, Kesha has defended baby seals against the horrific practice of clubbing and she has also been outspoken about wearing faux fur instead of the real thing. The singer’s latest animal awareness PSA comes from Human Society International and addresses the cruelty towards stray dogs.

Hysterical Baby Laughs at Dog Popping Bubbles [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:53:43 +0000

If there's anything that can lift me out of a funk, or at least put a temporary smile on my face, it's the laugh of a baby. Have you ever been able to keep a straight face while watching a happy baby laughing? Doubt it. If so, you have no feelings. Or don't like babies. In either case, this is NOT the video for you. For everyone else, enjoy!

Kittens Scare Woman to Tears [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:46:54 +0000

Maybe I’m a tad insensitive, but kittens? Cute, cuddly, furry little kittens are your biggest fear? What happened to this poor woman to make her so afraid of KITTENS!?!? Can you imagine if this lady invited that woman over for dinner?