Links: Surf’s Up, Pup!

Two dogs wearing life jackets ride surfboards.

And finally: Hippo Birthday!

The Cincinnati Zoo celebrated World Watermelon Day and Fritz’s birthday yesterday with… oh, take a guess.

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Fiona’s Great at Eight!

Fiona the hippo

Eight years ago, a tiny hippo was born too soon, and caregivers worked overtime to keep her alive. Today, Fiona’s a big girl living her best life with a loving family and her precocious brother Fritz. Happy birthday!

And it wouldn’t be a birthday party without treats!

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Links: Rubber Ducky, You’re the One

Hydrotherapy dog loves ducky, video team finds bodega cats, man helps thirsty creature, and Fritz loves sticks!

And finally: Fritz Loves Sticks!

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Links: Five-star Cuteness

Adoptable pets get fancy photoshoot, pet rescuers in Ukraine, shelter cat poses, and did Fiona just blow bubbles?

And finally: That Wasn’t Me

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