Links: Space Invaders

Pets invade personal space, happy dog challenge, mischievous prairie dogs, tiger cubs, and more.

And finally: How to Lure a Cat

Are you trying to connect with the cat in your life? Elizabeth G. shares this helpful video from a sentient cupcake.

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Mini-Maestro

On a magical moonlit night, a single songbird summons a chorus of frogs, turtles, hedgehogs into an operatic frenzy under the baton of a solitary squirrel in the charming animated short film Maestro.

(via ClassicFM. Read an interview with the filmmakers at Vimeo.)

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Getting to Know You, Simon’s Cat

In the previous episode, Simon set aside his hobby of building easily-smashed model ships to welcome a kitten into his life. Now the bundle of joy takes his first steps in Simon’s home, and Simon takes his first missteps as a pet parent. (via Lois M.)




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The Runaway Duck

Gabe was the odd duck, the last of five.
His cruel brothers barely knew he was alive.
Tearfully he packed his things and was gone
Fell in with bad birds who egged him on
But Mama Cat loved Gabe and set out alone
To comb the whole city to bring him back home




Submitterated by Elizabeth G. and Andrew Y., because it’s twice as good.

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