A poor deer had a drag of a day after wandering too far across a frozen lake, but a daring and determined rescuer brought a lifeline. (via Dana D.; See the full rescue on YouTube)
Deer Drag Drama
Deer
Links: Paw-TAY!
With luck, he’ll have an adoption to celebrate soon.
Dog Stuck at Shelter for 4 Years Gets a Party
People, via NTMTOM
Whooza good actor? Is it you? IS IT YOU?
Ethan Hawke and Alison Brie beaten for acting award by “Good Boy” dog
AV Club, via NTMTOM
And finally:
Arne spotted this playful pair from Wrocław Zoo in Poland, which affirms it really happened.
Meanwhile in the ZOO in Polandpic.twitter.com/i9CBvyAHmh
— KnightCziwi⚔️ 🇵🇱 (@KnightCziwi) January 8, 2026
Links: Catmouflage
That sinking feeling that you’re being watched.
Cats That Are Not Easy To Find, But When You Do, You Can’t Unsee Them
Bored Panda, via NTMTOM
Great, now the squirrels are laughing at me.
Husky Gets Stuck Up a Tree After Chasing a Squirrel
People, via NTMTOM
Got your tail!
Wild Animals Captured When They Didn’t Know They Were Being Recorded
Bored Panda, via NTMTOM
And finally: Bottle Time!
Fabulous Fawn Photo!
This Just In: Cutetropolis reader and superlative shutterbug SoccerSue captured this dear moment, which led to an impressive award.
I found out this morning that two of the three photos I submitted to the WA State Fair photo competition were accepted for display (they usually have about 800 submissions, so it’s difficult to have one accepted), and one of them won Judges’ Choice! Here are the photos — the one of mama deer and her fawn was the photo that won Judges’ Choice.
