Ducks

Links: A Retired Rescuer

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A hero retires, a kitten surfs, a duck gets unstuck, and death by wombats, in today’s links.

Good girl!

Frida the rescue dog, symbol of hope after Mexico quake, retires

CBS News, via NTMTOM

Duck, uh, found a way.

Actor Sam Neill’s duck friend finds a way around a barrier of ice

Twitter, via Andrew Y.

Looks like he got over it, though.

Dog Can’t Believe Family Got New Puppy Without Asking Him First

Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.

When do I shoot my first curl?

Homeless Kitten Decides He Wants To Be A Surfer

The Dodo, via Andrew Y.

To be fair, it's easier when there's two.

Rescued Kitten Turns into Cuddle-bug When She’s No Longer Alone

Love Meow, via Andrew Y.

And finally: Wombat Cuddle Puddle

Oh sure, it’s all fun and games until they decide you need a haircut.

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Links: Brushstroke of Genius

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I'm not crying, you're crying!

Man Asks for Dog Food Refund After His Dog Passed, Receives An Oil Painting of His Dog

Cheezburger, via Allein S.

Paying it forward

Cat Who Spent His Life on the Street Helps Orphaned Kittens In Need

Love Meow, via Andrew Y.

Either that or surrealism.

Melting Cats: Direct Result of Global Warming

Sad and Useless, via John B.

Wow, that Elton John biopic looks cute.

Sunglass Cat, Instagram star with eye-opening message

Washington Post (paywall), via Elizabeth G.

I have fwends?

Woman Rescues Wobbly Kitten, Finds Her New Siblings to Cuddle

Love Meow, via NTMTOM

And finally: Like Ducks to Water

Typical ducklings, if one gets in the tray, they all have to get in the tray. (Sharon G. via Weather Network)

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Links: Wool You Look at That

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Fake animals, switched-off pup, nursing home cats, dog meets duck, and the most determined tongue ever. Plus more.

I'm essentially made of hairball.

Wool Animals That Will Make You Look Twice

Bored Panda, via DebG

ERROR 503 PUPPY UNAVAILABLE

Puppy Sleeps Like As If It Was ‘Turned Off’ And It Looks Ridiculously Cute

Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.

Boop and Circumstance

Service Dog And All-Around Good Boy Graduates With Owner

The Animal Rescue Site, via Elaine W.

Hay there!

Shy Kitten Found Hiding in Hay Finds Someone to Love

Love Meow, via Andrew Y.

We're a package deal.

Stray Cat Came Back to Family and Brought Her Kittens Along

Love Meow, via Andrew Y.

A helping paw.

Therapy Cats Offer Love And Support To Seniors in Nursing Homes

The Animal Rescue Site, via Elaine W.

Matchingks!

Unexpected Friendship Between Dog And Duck

Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.

And finally: Lotsa Lick — er, Luck

After a dog biscuit slides under a fence, a tenacious tongue darts out again and again, determined to regain its prize — or knock it down the stairs in the process. Found at the Daily Mail by Phred’s Mom.

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Fowl Play

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With the arrival of spring, ducks return to ponds — and so too does a particularly insidious breed of larcenous fiend: the duckling thief. Driven by their uncontrollable desire for cuteness, these sinister shoplifters will stop at nothing to get their “five-feather discount.” So if you see any suspicious people with peeping noises coming from their pockets, notify police immediately!

duckling in pocket
Sir, do you have a receipt for that duckling? (Twitter)
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