Animals

August 18, 2016

Friendly Pet Raccoon Gets Adorably Playful Haircut on Its Back

Best Haircut of the Year goes to… this adorable 2-year-old raccoon from Taiwan. His name is Uni and once a year, his human named Joyce Tai takes him for his annual check-up, vaccination boosters, and a shave. Usually during the procedure, the animal would be shaved completely, but Tai and Uni's groomer worked out a way to make going to the doctors a little more fun. This year, Uni is flaunting quite the unique haircut.

Read Article

July 29, 2016

Adorable Multi-Species Family Includes 4 Dogs, 2 Ducklings, 1 Cat, and 2 Lucky Humans

Life is never boring at the Boggs household in Missouri. Kasey and her husband, Blake, have been rescuing animals for over a decade. Their current family consists of four dogs, a cat, and two ducklings—all of whom are practically inseparable from one another. They go on hikes and camping adventures every weekend, and love to have their family photos taken (you can follow them on Instagram).

Read Article

July 20, 2016

Stray Pit Bull Can’t Stop Smiling Since Being Rescued by Loving Man

Even if you aren't a pit bull fan, this dog's infectious grin will have you smiling in no time. With so much happiness captured in each frame, it's hard to think that just over 12 years ago, Brinks was a stray dog abandoned on the streets of Brooklyn. Luckily, he was taken in by a loving human named Jon, who already was a seasoned dog companion.

Read Article

My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.