And now for the next item in today’s recital, Hana will perform a solo on an instrument of her own design, the DingenTwanger.
Next up, a Maru memory that begins with a very blustery day.
Musician Hana
Weekend Open Thread
It’s time to get into shape this Caturday, and reader Sowmya D. has brought the cutest set of weights:
Exercise time! Join Nikolai Devinovich and Ekaterina Velikaya in a cat-hoisting fitness routine. Bicep curls with regular weights are so overrated!
Dapper Dog
When in Cutetropolis be sure to visit The Happy Harvest for a unique experience in fine dining. Our maître d’ Rudolpho and his staff welcome you to the area’s newest farm-to-table restaurant. Actually, the tables haven’t arrived yet so at the moment it’s just farm.
Pet Care Center Expansion Ribbon Cutting, by USAGFortMeade, licensed under CC BY 4.0
Links: Furry Friends
The Coyote Liberation Army inducts its new member.
Coyote masks? Orphaned pup stays wild thanks to unique care
NBC San Diego, via Anna M.
I have big eyes / And vicious fangs / Bugs satisfy / My hunger pangs / Burma Shave
Funny Cat Zelda Takes Over Twitter With Her Posts
Bored Panda, via NTMTOM
Now they’re snuggling instead of struggling!
Pitbull Who Struggled With Cats Gets a Kitten
Cuddle Buddies / YouTube, via A9
And finally: Heads Up!
Andrew Y. shares a pup who’ll tell you when it’s time to stop scratching.
This is Binoo. She will tell you when you're permitted to stop scratching. Until then, stop slacking. 13/10 pic.twitter.com/PKFHBvqjVl
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