Links: Hippo Birthday!

Baby pygmy hippo eats grass.

And finally: Doggone It, We’re Out of Scratchers

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I Want My Lawyer!

Husky puppy looks out from behind the bars of his enclosure

You got nothing on me, coppers! You’ll never make me talk! I ain’t no squealer! I’m more of a howler, really.

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Links: Fifty Percent Off

An orange cat lays on the floor next to a pink bikini top

And finally: Dry Doxie

N. Fritz brings us a problem-solving pup.

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Links: We’re With the Band

Black bear walks on sidewalk while a line of humans watch from a safe distance

And finally: A Step Up

To you, it’s a spice rack. To this tiny puppy, it’s assistive technology. (via Andrew Y.)

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