I feel so... oh, you know.
This dog came back from the groomer looking like a sheep
Insider, via Faye
I can quit anytime I want, I swear.
I Take Photos Of Cats High On Catnip, And It’s Sooo Much Fun
Bored Panda, via N. Fritz
These Lynx Yelling at Each Other Sound Like People, And It’s Hilarious
Science Alert, via Elizabeth G. and Gigi the cat lady
And finally: Box Seats for the Big Fight
I think the box won, Eve.
Great links with lynx! And adopted dux! The best! Although I would have been more gentle when dumping the behbeh dux into their new pond. Just sayin’.
I agree on both counts.
The tiny bat hand sticking out of the “mommy roll” at the end of the video just about killed me!
I will never not love a bebeh bat post.
I will never *love* a bat post. But I’m glad you all enjoyed it so much!
I don’t know why I find them so cute, but I do.
Sometimes all I want is someone with a gentle touch and a kind voice to come to my house and wrap me up in a Mommy Roll. Sigh.
Yes, little bat hand!
At the Dog Dispensary: Make mine Extra Fluffy, please. And a side of aborable pink tongue licks.
Duck Mommy maternal instincts on full alert.
Lynx argument reminds me of past nasty coworkers or boss. Gives me flashbacks.
Little bat has just about done me in. Such a good bat foster mommy!
Yesterday afternoon I kissed Ricky and said goodbye to him for the last time.
I had friends to look after me, so I wouldn’t be alone. One of them helped me clean up and dispose of the things I couldn’t bear to come home to last night. The rest will wait till I can pack it up to give to a pet charity. Ricky is at peace, and so am I, though very, very sad.
That’s all I can say for now.
I’m so sorry Ricky’s Mom! Your post brought tears to my eyes. The only comforting words I can think of are you gave him a safe and love-filled life. Try to remember how happy he was to have you as his Mom.
Ohhhh Ricky’s Mom, I am so sorry. You did it so right though and Ricky knew he was loved, loved, loved. We’re here.
Hugs…
My heart is breaking for you Ricky’s mom ?
So sorry to hear, it’s the hardest but most love ? filled gesture we can do for the furry friends we care for. Glad you have friends to help you through this difficult time. Hugs.
I’m so sorry for your loss. You did right by Ricky always and he could not have asked for a better caregiver.
I always say that we have to love them enough to let them go. Hardest thing in the world to do but you must know with 100% certainty that you did the right thing. That little boy knew he was loved and he will know it forevermore.
Awwww. So sorry Ricky’s Mom. Your boy will be with you always. You gave him the best a dog can hope for…bottomless love and gentle caring attention. And I know he did the same for you. ?
I am so sorry for your loss, RM. We are here for you, in spirit, through your sadness.
Thank you, everyone. He was ready, even if I wasn’t quite. He’d fought valiantly against many illnesses, some for a very long time, and at last he was done. I know he knew I loved him. I know he loved me. But boy, am I a mess right now.
Thank you, Mike, for this lovely place. Thank you, all Cutetropolitans, for your kindness and support. I’ll keep coming here, to enjoy all the cuteness and fun. If I need a break now and then, I know you’ll understand.
I’m so sorry. He’s at peace and I’ll wish for you find peace as well. You’ll always miss him but I know he’ll always be there in your heart.
Very sorry for your loss. Never easy to lose a beloved pet, but it sounds like you gave Ricky a great life.
Oh, sorry to hear this and it brings tears to my eyes. Our pets become so dear to us and it hurts when they must leave us. And being able to say that last good-bye is so sad, yet I wouldn’t want it any other way. Glad you have friends close by to help.
(((Hugs)))
Gentle feathered hugs to you, Ricky’s Mom.
Make sure you wrap yourself in a “mommy roll”. You deserve it.
Oh, Ricky’s Mom, I’m SO sorry – buckets of tears being shed for you – and your dear Ricky. I know the time was right but it’s so heart wrenching. I’m glad you had friends to help you out. We are all with you in spirit.
Hugs and purrs to you, Ricky’s Mom!
I’m so sorry. I am crying for you right now. Glad he, and you, were not alone.
I’m so sorry. Hugs to you as you grieve. You gave Ricky such a great life.
I’m so sorry, Ricky’s Mom. We’ve all been there, and share your sadness.
I’m so sorry.
I’m glad that Ricky is at peace but sorry that you’re hurting.
Re: lynx–did anyone notice how BIG the back feets are?!?
Re: baby bat–go to Bat World Sanctuary on you tube to see many similar videos of baby bats! BWS is my biggest charity. They do an utterly AMAZING job rehabbing and taking care of all sorts of bats. They even have cameras in 4 places that you can spy on the different kinds of bats at night! I have seen the most awesome things bats can do. HIGHLY recommend spending some time watching the dear ones! And if you can, donate please. They just took on 90 bats from a closed facility that did NOT take good care of its bats! They desperatly need funds!
I am sorry! Losing friends is the worst, especially when taking care of someone was such a big part of your life. I lost my long haired cat in April and there are still times it just hits me in the gut.
Not very long ago. I still think of my Wacket (gone almost seven years) and my Minkette (gone almost three years) pretty much every day. A friend of mine owns A Paint Place where people have parties of various kinds and make paintings. One of the things they do there is have events where people come and paint pictures of their pets. You send them a photograph and they will draw a sort of framework for the painting for you from the photograph and help you paint. I have a painting of Minkette and Wacket on the wall across from my bed.
What a lovely memento to have of Minkette and Wacket! And of course you think of them often. I’m sorry they couldn’t stay with you forever.
The A Paint Place I mentioned is on the Upper West Side, on 72nd. Soon to think about such things, I know, but for future reference. It is a comfort.
I am sorry for your loss, AB. Our little companions are always with us in memory, but there are definitely those moments when it just isn’t enough. I hope the painful moments will fade; I know the happy ones won’t.
Your heart is hurting and your head is in a good place. Offering a gentle hug.
My deepest condolences to Ricky’sMom, and to everyone dealing with the loss of a beloved Creature Companion, recent and past. They love us so much and do right by us; all we can do is love them enough to let them go as gently as we can. I am sure Ricky is now with all the other departed creatures, from pets to dinosaurs… stay away from those T-rexes, buddy!
Oh, I wonder if Ricky has all his teeth now. He was pretty fierce even when he was down to only four. I’m sure he’d give T-rexes a run for their money.
Thank you for the smile.
I was watching the cats and box video on my iPad and laughed so hard I dropped it. I had to watch again to see what happened.
As for the two lynx, they are rehearsing for their debut on stage, but the singing part requires a bit more practice.
Ok, why would you want your dog to look like that? He looks about ten minutes from his hair getting matted.
And that mama duck was just precious. Just hope that goose stays away from her and the babies.
And yeah, baby bats are too adorable. Got suckered into donating once and now it’s hard to resist when they send you horrible stories of colonies being spray painted by callous contractors or vid’s of teeny orphans.