Meeting a new dog can be a heady experience, but take care that your enthusiasm does not overwhelm. Greet the newcomer with a respectful sniff, and if the response proves encouraging, you may offer a gentle kiss.
The Dog Guide to Etiquette
Cute Stuff
All the cute animals you crave: puppies, kittens, hamsters, hedgehogs, squid, ducklings, bunnies, raccoons, womba–All right, who added “squid”?
Links: The Magnificent Seven
Seven lucky kittens, endangered wolf cubs born, daredevil seabirds, and bacon pancakes!
At this point, why the hell not?
Thrill-seeking seabirds are now enthusiastically flying into hurricanes
New Atlas, via Elizabeth G.
And finally: Bacon Pancakes!
DC Cindy shares a parrot singing her favorite song.
Buddy, Meet Bunny
A golden retriever named Buddy gets a playdate with a cute bunny. When your playmate is no bigger than your head, things could get awkward, but Buddy’s gentle touch keeps it fun for the bun.
Bathtime for Maru
It’s time for Maru’s annual bath, that rare moment when we get to see how much of Maru is actual cat and how much is floof.
It’s another scorching hot day, and after a sweltering visit to the backyard, Maru’s ready to pour himself into a box.
In fact, Maru’s melting so much he’s actually getting smaller.
Keep cool, Andrew Y.