(I understand that everything’s expensive these days, and I’m trying to do my part. They feed me the budget cat food, ration my treats, and I’m okay with that. But they could have spent more for a larger cat box.)
Budget Bucket
Cats
Links: Real Big Wheel
Cool collar, bro.
Curious California Puppy Rescued After Getting Head Stuck in Tire Rim
People, via NTMTOM
Hurr durr derpity-dee doyt doyt
Derpy Animals That Can Brighten Even The Worst Day
Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.
E = mQTE squared!
Special Needs Dog Einstein Was Given A Chance, And He’s Thriving
Bored Panda, via NTMTOM
Well, of course she does. I’m so cute!
Woman gets kitten for first time. And instantly becomes cat lady
GeoBeats / YouTube, via Skimpy
And finally: Anybody Remember “Mouse Trap”?
Andrew Y. found this elaborate contraption that treats instead of traps.
This guy spent 14 hours waiting for a squirrel to set off this Rube Goldberg Machine pic.twitter.com/OBQJSM9NoR
— Nature Unedited (@NatureUnedited) February 18, 2026
Links: You’ll Put Someone’s Eye Out!
Not the first time “ridiculous” and “Florida” have appeared in a headline, by the way.
‘Ridiculous’ plan developed at Florida zoo saves wild rhino’s eyesight
AP News, via Diane
Oh, waiter…?
Guy Finds Tiny Frog In His Salad And Makes Him A House
The Dodo / YouTube, via Andrew Y.
WAAAAAHH! I’M LONELY!
Rare baby penguin given plush toy to stop him being lonely
Dexerto, via Andrew Y.
And finally: Morning Warmup
Dana D. found this sun worshipper.
Maru Got High on Grass
One thing about Maru: he loved his greens. But not as much as Kitten Miri, who really packed away the cat grass. Guess that’s how she gets the energy to chase her favorite toy.
via Andrew Y.