Raccoons

Links: Valentine’s Date Night

Not That Mike The Other Mike36 Comments
Puppy reclines holding a heart-shaped pillow bearing the words "free kisses"

Big sloppy slobbery ones, too!

Animal shelter is offering a dog or cat sleepover for Valentine’s Day

Fortune, via NTMTOM

I’m so cute I stop traffic!

Chihuahua reunites with owner after being rescued along San Diego freeway

NBC San Diego, via Anna M.

Well, of COURSE their plumage is light! That’s why they can fly, duh!

Many birds-of-paradise species emit light through their plumage, study finds

The Guardian, via Anna M.

And finally: Take Another Little Piece Of My Heart

Andrew Y. shares a Valentine’s Day treat.

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Links: Blizzard of Memes

Not That Mike The Other Mike25 Comments
Meme showing photograph of two cat paw prints in the snow with the caption "this is the cutest nope I have ever seen."

That won’t be enough, but it’s a start.

50 Delightful Animal Memes To Help You Ignore What’s Happening

Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.

Artist Works In Nature To Create Beautiful Artwork

Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.

Some good news from the Los Angeles fires.

Rescuing Pongo, Pearl, Bandit, Tiger and Zipper

New York Times (gift link), via AJ

Looks like the adventure is finding enough laps.

Three Kittens Quickly Join Five Cats on Lap Cuddling Adventures

Love Meow, via Andrew Y.

The old “Lassie maneuver”

Woman falls while walking. Guess how her corgi responded

GeoBeats / YouTube, via Skimpy

And finally: Raccoon Snacktime

Andrew Y. found this adorable bandit waiting so politely.

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Links: Flocking Amazing

Not That Mike The Other Mike8 Comments

Man saves owlets, happy house raccoon, funny cat memes, and doggy door for Yogi.

WHOO’da thought?

Man Saves 4 Baby Owls From Vent. Now They’re a Flock

Cuddle Buddies / YouTube, via Karen F.

Or he might steal your nose. Never can tell with raccoons.

Biscuits The Raccoon May Just Bring Your Smile Back

Bored Panda, via NTMTOM

Regrets, I’ve had a few.

Cat Memes To Keep You And Your Floofs Entertained All Day Long

Bored Panda, via NTMTOM

And finally: Doggy Door, Meet Yogi Door

A smarter-than-the-average homeowner helps a smarter-than-the-average bear, in this story found by Allein.

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