“Play ‘Freebird,’ man!”
The First Act of the Philadelphia Zoo’s Summer Finale? A French Musician Who Sings to Animals
PhillyMag, via Tara O.
And finally: It’s Time for Panda Massage!
A9 shares a fuzzy tummy rub.
Links: Donkey Song
Dogs
Links: All Smiles After 1,000 Miles
How to beat unbearable heat.
Large black bear takes a swim in California resident’s pool
UPI, via Andrew Y.
This was before stylists, obviously.
Photos taken in 1870s maybe earliest known photo shoot of a dog
Instagram, via Allein
And finally: Wombat in the Box
Links: Ugly Pug Mug
Just in time for Tongue-out Tuesday!
Jinny Lu, a 6-Year-Old Pug, Wins the 2026 Ugliest Dog Contest
People, via NTMTOM
I have altered the sofa. Pray I do not alter it any further.
50 Memes Capture The Wonderful Chaos Of Living With A Cat
Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.
Now living nine lives of adventure!
Cat Hours From Being Put Down Spent Nine Years Proving Everyone Wrong
Love Meow, via Andrew Y.
I’m late for my three o’ clock at Paramount!
Video shows adorable, tiny pig running wild in West Hollywood
New York Post, via AJ
And finally: Corgi Stampede!
Andrew Y. shares some dashing dogs.
Let’s Play Boneball!
Combining elements of football and capture the flag, dogs have enjoyed the exciting sport of boneball ever since it was invented a few moments ago for the purpose of this article. Players attempt to steal the bone from the opposing team and bury it in their end zone. Matches sometimes end in confusion, however, when players forget where they buried it.
