Sure, 2023 had issues, but it also produced little moments of comic cuteness, such as in this compilation from The Pet Collective:
Birds
Links: Laps of Luxury
Cats in laps, second baby elephant, alpaca loves cat, the dogs of 2023, and more.
I have good judgement in laps.
Cats Venturing Onto Their Human’s Laps for the Very First Time
Cuteness, via A9
You can’t spell “pal” without “alpaca.”
Sassy Alpaca Falls In Love With His Cat Brother. Owners Can’t Believe It
Cuddle Buddies / YouTube, via A9
Now they have a playmate!
Second African Elephant Calf Born at Beekse Bergen in a Month
ZooBorns, via NTMTOM
That “I’m going to my new home?” look.
Hilariously Wholesome Dog Ratings To Brighten Up Your Day
Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.
And finally: They’re Still Good Dogs, Brent
Speaking of dog rates, Allein shares 2023’s most important year-end video.
Weekend Open Thread
Welcome to the weekend! Today we have a cute cat plus a bonus bird. First, reader Georgiana Y. shares the perfect example of how fast kittens can grow:
Skye is definitely not a little kitten anymore. She’s only 10 months old and she already doesn’t fit in the box of Fancy Feast. She’s going to be a BIG kitty!
Smol Bol
Time for a photo from reader Duckie, featuring her bird Duckie “having a pre-bedtime nap,” which is a really good idea. You always want to be rested before doing something strenuous like sleeping.
