Links: Short and Sweet

Not That Mike The Other Mike10 Comments

Short-spined dog thrives, wild turkey in New York, kitten overcomes challenges, and Tongue-out Tuesday.

Good things come in small packages.

Dog With A Rare Short Spine Syndrome Inspires Us

Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.

A wild turkey?

Finally, NYC Gets the Bird We Deserve

Hell Gate, via DC Cindy

Kitten is Challenged but Blossoms into Adorable ‘Owl Cat’

Love Meow, via Andrew Y.

And finally: blep

Andrew Y. sends us this teeny tongue.

Derpy kitty
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Somebody Call a Bear Hunter?

Not That Mike The Other Mike5 Comments

Morning, ma’am. Heard you were having some troubles with bears in this area. Found a bunch of ’em out in the woods today, having a picnic or something, so I roughed one of ’em up to show the others who’s boss. Don’t think they’ll bother you no more. You’re welcome.

white dog holds stuffed bear in mouth
I’ll take 20 percent of your cheeseburger as a finder’s fee. (Reddit)
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Links: What a Stroke of Luck

Not That Mike The Other Mike9 Comments

Sea lion hops in boat, cute felt animals, wildlife encounters, Maru’s birthday party, and more.

Row, row, row your boat / Off the SoCal shore / Flippity, floppity, uppity-hoppity / Who could not adore?

Sea lion rescued after hopping on college rowing team’s boat

Wyoming News Now, via Kar F.

It felt good to be felted!

Artist Makes Felted Wool Animals Through Needle Felting

Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.

I’m putting out a Bounty on the guy who did this.

Newborn Kittens Wrapped in Paper Towels Left on Doorstep

Love Meow, via Andrew Y.

Oh, so that’s what makes that “chirp chirp” noise.

People Had Heartwarming Wildlife Encounters And Had To Share Them

Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.

So long as he’s not eating them.

This Werewolf Cat Is Winning Hearts Worldwide

Bored Panda, via NTMTOM

And finally: Maru’s Birthday Party

We already saw his Year 17 highlight reel, but we couldn’t miss the festivities.

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Bowl Full of Love

Not That Mike The Other Mike12 Comments

Winnie was a lonely rabbit who had lost everything — except her favorite dinner bowl. But a nice couple took her in, and now her heart and bowl are full once more.

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