Even with a comfy quilted bed nearby, this kitten knows that Buddy is the better bed because: 1. Buddy is self-heating, and 2. a bed can never be inconvenienced by having a cat sitting on it.
Kittens
Links: Mouseterpieces
Cute handcrafted mice, cat and horse become friends, barking squirrel, and a friendly seal.
And finally: Thank You, Thing
Andrew Y. shares a moment of reciprocal pet-pets.
Fashion for Cats
A cat’s luxurious fur coat is often stylish enough for most social occasions. However, for more formal settings, a cat may add a touch of elegance with a head corsage.

Links: It Was Hiding in the One Brain Cell the Whole Time
Orange cat gene discovered, woman rescues rhinos, shy horse can’t be touched, and let’s get nutty for nudibranchs!
Gene behind orange fur in cats found at last
Science, via Elizabeth G.
Baby Rhinos Show Off Zoomies & Give Kisses To Lady Raising Them
Cuddle Buddies / YouTube, via NTMTOM
This horse was afraid of human touch. So I adopted him
GeoBeats / YouTube, via NTMTOM
And finally: Colorful Creepy Crawlies
Everybody at the Monterey Bay Aquarium is nuts for nudibranchs. Okay, almost everyone. (via Thérèse B.)