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Meet Kia, the Amazing Dog Who Survived Being Trapped in Car for a Month

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 09 May 2013 05:16:09 +0000

They say cats have nine lives, but one pooch in Kansas City is proving dogs can more than hold their own. A three-month-old puppy somehow survived after being locked in a car for almost an entire month. The terrier-schnauzer mix managed to get by eating garbage from McDonald’s that was in the vehicle, although there [...]

10 Reasons Why Cats Are Not Good Spies

BJ Ragone — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:03:50 +0000

We recently came across some information about the CIA attempting to turn cats into some sort of half cat - half robot thingy to spy on suspicious people in the 1960's.

Emotional Reunion Between Man and His Dying Dog May Leave You in Tears

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:00:43 +0000

There’s nothing like seeing an old friend. In this touching video shot in December, but uploaded this month, Navy Hospital Corpsman Eric Ralston returns home to Colorado from an eight-month tour in Guam to be greeted by the family dog, Kermie. It’s a pretty cool scene, but even more so because a month after Ralston [...]

You Can't Buy An Alligator On Craigslist But Here's What You Can Buy

Dalton Castle — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:30:56 +0000

After I heard about a Chicago man getting arrested for trying to sell a baby alligator on Craigslist, the wheels started to turn. Not only did I suddenly need to find a new way to purchase a baby alligator but I wanted to see what else was out there. I took to the interwebs and [...]

Woman Addicted To Eating Cat Hair

Wes Styles — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:05:55 +0000

“Lisa” recently appeared on TLC’s “My Strange Addiction” to talk about her strange addiction of eating her cat’s hair. She even grooms her cat with her tongue so she can get the hair – and here you thought you had a strange family. She gathers the cat hair from around her apartment. And yes – this includes [...]

Arrest Made in Albany Railroad Puppy Abuse Case

Bryen — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:07:32 +0000

A few months ago we told you the horrible story about how someone nailed some sweet little puppies to the railroad tracks. Today we are really glad to be able to report that the person responsible is now in jail. Albany County District Attorney’s office has made an arrest - 30 year old Anthony Walker who lives [...]

Dog Drives Car, Kills A Man

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 22:18:57 +0000

Wouldn’t it be great if dogs could drive cars? If nothing else, man’s best friend could make for a really loyal designated driver. Actually, maybe it’s not such a good idea. Just ask James Campbell. Oh wait, you can’t ask him because he’s dead, run over by a van driven by a boxer bulldog. What happened [...]

Woman Breastfeeds Husband's Monkey – No, This is Not an Innuendo

Wes Styles — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:05:27 +0000

When I first read the headline, my mind went straight to the gutter. Still, this story is a bit strange. A woman is helping her husband’s monkey school, they exists, by breastfeeding the monkeys. Jiao Xinzhen, the wife, knows it’s a bit bizarre and has been explaining why she does it during interviews to stir [...]

A Shooting, Pot Plants, Alligators, & Stripper Pole – In One Story

Wes Styles — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:38:32 +0000

Something from the pages of White Trash Theater. Olympia, Wash is the setting for what had cops a bit confused. Two neighbors fight, one ends up shot, and the shooter has some hidden gems inside his house. Darren Shore met a neighbor, Ryan Lemcke, at his house to move a hot tub and apparently there [...]

Bam Margera, Former Jackass Star, Tweets Photo Pointing Gun At Dog

Jay Sanin — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 18:54:14 +0000

Animal cruelty is no joke which is why, when a celebrity tries to turn it into one, they are met with a great deal of backlash. The latest to try and fail at turning the misfortune of animals into humor is former Jackass star Bam Margera, who posted a downright stupid photo on his Twitter page, pointing a gun to a dog's head

If I Don't Get A Slow Loris I'm Going To Burn Down The Studio [VIDEO]

Dalton Castle — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 17:02:01 +0000

I don’t care how many guns you have shot, if watching this doesn’t transform your heart into mush then you are NOT human! I feel like my ambitions and goals in life are changing all the time. First I wanted to be a NCAA national champion, then I wanted to travel the world as a [...]

PETA Sends Dancing Condoms Out On Street To Promote Birth Control For Cats And Dogs [VIDEO]

Jennifer Beaudoin — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 18:44:29 +0000

PETA can sometimes have interesting and creative ways of promoting humane animal acts, but this one takes the cake by far. In downtown Toronto blue and pink dancing condoms were seen on the street promoting spaying and neutering for dogs and cats. Watch the video after the jump.

Bret Michaels Introduces His Own PetSmart Line [VIDEO]

Jennifer Beaudoin — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:12:33 +0000

I love PetSmart. There's one right near my house and my dog and I love to walk over and browse through the store. They have the cutest stuff for pets and it's fun to see the dogs interact. Poison front man Bret Michaels has partnered with the store to launch his own line of pet products which he appropriately named "Pets Rock," which they do. Watch his announcement video below.

Some Cats Are Just Jackasses [VIDEO]

Dalton Castle — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:27:24 +0000

I have cats and they too are rather annoying at times. But nothing intentionally as annoying as this one. There is the occasional bite your feet when you’re asleep or meowing 4 am but never has my cat purposely found something so irritating as plying with a spring door stop. However, I recall a few [...]

Two Men, A Not So Little Lady, And 134 Cats

BJ Ragone — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:44:39 +0000

What do you get when you combine three adults and 134 cats in a Halfmoon trailer? We aren’t sure, but it can’t smell very good. Three people were arrested on Monday after state police found 134 cats in their trailer. I know, is anyone surprised they lived in a trailer? You have to feel bad [...]

Menands Based Group 'Save A Bull' Helps Educate People On How Great Pit Bulls Are

BJ Ragone — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:08:34 +0000

Many people are under the impression that pit bulls are an unfriendly pet. One local group is trying to educate people and repair the animals bad reputation. If you have ever considered getting a dog you have no doubt heard someone tell you “don’t get a pit bull”. For a long time now these dogs [...]

Do Snakes Make Good Pets? [POLL]

BJ Ragone — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:53:14 +0000

When you think of snakes, a warm fuzzy loving pet isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. That doesn’t stop millions of people from taking them home as pets all the time. So do they make good pets? Have I ever been a fan of snakes? No way. I don’t like them in nature [...]

Black Friday Deals Every Pet Owner Should Know About

Vetstreet Editors — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:00:46 +0000

Planning to get a jump on your holiday shopping this week? Don’t forget man’s best friend — a variety of pet retailers are offering steals and deals for the dog and cat sets on Black Friday. Get out there early and get Fido what he really wants for the holidays this year!

Happy Birthday Perry Farrell [Video]

JMrozek — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:35:02 +0000

Honestly, does Perry Farrell look like a 52 year old who had some serious and extensive drug use? No, he looks great! What could it be that makes him look so good? My first thought was… Maybe it’s the drugs? Maybe the one thing that usually wears on people somehow had a reverse effect on him, [...]