One Happy Bear! The Cool Off For The Summer Animal Video Of The Day!!!

by John P. Barker

How does a bear cure the summertime blues? A dip in a swimming pool, that's how! And this bear is having a blast!

Twelve Products to Help Your Pets Beat The Summer Heat

by M Dee Dubroff

Keeping our pets comfortable in the warmer months of the year requires some special attention beyond common sense tips about what to do and what to avoid. Here are twelve really cool (in more ways than one) products that will help keep your pet both safe and happy this summer.

Welcome To Rabbit Island!

by Laurie Kay Olson

Okunoshima is an island in the inland Sea of Japan in the Hiroshima prefecture and, despite its dark past, is now known more commonly as Usagi Jima, or Rabbit Island. The island is a tourist destination and sports a hotel, golf course, hiking trails, and campgrounds. One of the real draws of the island is the hundreds of feral but friendly rabbits that have the run of the island.

What? A Cute Platypus? The Animal Video of the Day!!!

by John P. Barker

Okay... my understanding concerning the platypus is that it has these super poisonous barbs located behind its hind legs. Um... so why is this little guy just soooooo cute?

Let The Cat Into The Bag

by Kitty Devine

Cats just love getting into small, cozy spaces for snoozing or play. One of their favorite choices for this kind of play is a paper bag. The cozy space, the rustling paper, the anonymity from which to launch ankle attacks -- what more could a cat ask for? A Catnip Cave, that's what!

PetsLady's Pick: Cute Pekinese Of The Day

by Laurie Kay Olson

Hai! I is Noki and I is going on vacation with my moms and her special feller. I repacked myself sos that I can sits next to mom on the trip. Woof!

PetsLady's Pick: Cute Sea Turtle Of The Day

by Laurie Kay Olson

Hai! Who says it isn't easy being greens? For me it is the pristine beaches of Hawaii and crystals clear surf for swimmings. A little sea weed kelper with a side of algaes and I am one happy little turtle-dude!

Animal Heroes: Tomcat Slinky Malinki

by Laurie Kay Olson

Who says that black cats are unlucky? Janet Rawlinson is one lucky woman and she has a black cat to thank for it. Her normally aloof two-year-old puss, Tomcat Slinky Malinki, went out of his way to save her life after she collapsed on the floor of their home, drifting in and out of consciousness. It was truly her lucky day.

Channel Your Inner Wookie

by Kitty Devine

"Will someone get this big walking carpet out of my way?!" so said Princess Leia of Chewbacca, Han Solo's copilot in the original Star Wars movie. Now you can be as hairy as a Wookie without having to find someone to help you shave your back once in awhile. Just don this awesome Star Wars Chewbacca Robe.

PetsLady's Pick: Cute Editor Cat Of The Day

by Laurie Kay Olson

Okays. I am reviewing the lastest version of your manyscript. I can't find a cat in here anywhere. You needs to start overs. There also seems to be a bit missing.

Photography: The Wild Life Of Lanai Bayne

by Laurie Kay Olson

Lanai Bayne is a photographer on the rise. His wildlife photos are wonderful, though he will be the first to say that he is not yet at the point he wants to be with his photography. While National Geographic is not (yet) on his doorstep, every time he picks up his camera he tries to push his own boundaries to get to the next level. The main thing is that he is living the dream.

Nora -- The CATcerto Animal Video Of The Day!!!

by John P. Barker

Move over John Williams. The next Star Wars film will be scored by Nora the cat. Listen to her virtuoso performance with a full orchestra and marvel at her greatness.

PetsLady's Pick: Funny Owl Sign Of The Day

by Laurie Kay Olson

I have a sign on my front steps to warn people of the attack cat I have on duty. It is partly a joke, but my kitty has a nasty habit of trying to bite. However, I have a feeling that "Beware of Attack Owl" is very serious.

Panda Slide! The Animal Video Of The Day!!!

by John P. Barker

What could be cuter than a bunch of baby panda bears on a slide? Not much.

You Have To Hand It To Those Hummingbirds (Video)

by Ron Callari

Hummingbirds are enchanting creatures. They have a Disney-esque quality to them that makes us question sometimes if they are real or fiction. Their mesmerizing wing-flapping sets them apart from all of their avian cousins. We think of them as illusive, disallowing us the opportunity to get up close and personal with them.

PetsLady's Pick: Funny Hot Dog Of The Day

by Laurie Kay Olson

Ooooooh! This is soooooo goooood. It is so hot out here today no amount of panting was going to cool me off. But this is heaven!

Maxi: A Strong Silent Tabby Cat With A Heart Of Gold

by Creature Features

Maxi, the striped tabby cat from two doors over, was the feline version of a steel fist in a velvet glove. Neither especially speedy nor noticeably vocal, Maxi was strong when he had to be and to every cat around he was the unquestioned master of his domain.

Thrill Your Cat With Catnip Bubbles

by Kitty Devine

If there is one thing that most cats love it is a touch of the nip. About 25% of cats just don't get what catnip is all about, but for the othe 75% -- wow! Another thing that cats love is chasing bubbles that you blow. Now the two have been married into Cosmic Catnip Bubbles.

PetsLady's Pick: Cute Cat God Of The Day

by Laurie Kay Olson

Cats and gods have a lot in common. Both require a certain amount of daily worship. . .

Is “Purrmanently Sad Cat” Grumpier Than Grumpy Cat?

by Creature Features

“Purrmanently Sad Cat”, or PSC for short, could just be the latest internet kitteh sensation. One of a litter of otherwise cheerful-looking kittens born in New Orleans, PSC sports a furry facemask of tragedy that belies her true life as a happy and pampered feline.