Animals

June 19, 2020

Japanese Grandma Chronicles Sweet Bond Between Her Grandkids and 3 Giant Poodles

Children and dogs are often a perfect match. One reason? The little humans are as big as the adult pooches! And in the case of a Japanese girl named Mame, her brother Mugi, and their giant poodle companions named Riku, Gaku, and Qoo, they couldn’t be more adorable. The crew is tight-knit and enjoys the best of life together by dressing in costumes, exploring the outdoors, and taking plenty of naps.

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June 16, 2020

Woman Sets Up Bird Feeder Cam to Capture Close-Ups of Diverse Birds Visiting Her Backyard

Intrigued by the diverse range of birds who frequently visit her garden, Lisa (aka Ostdrossel) created a homemade feeder cam—hidden within a weatherproof box—so she could capture her feather friends on camera without scaring them away. “I have always been fascinated with birds but it only became more of a hobby after I moved to the U.S.,” Lisa (who is originally from Germany) tells My Modern Met.

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June 15, 2020

Artist Crafts Incredibly Cute Felted Cats That Look Like Children’s Book Characters

From fuzzy felted fungus to wooly forest creatures, the traditional needle felting technique is becoming more and more popular among crafters of all things cute. Russian artist Elizabeth Delektorskaya is no exception—she creates adorable felt cats that look like they could come to life at any second. With their large, lifelike glass eyes, wispy whiskers, pointed ears, and patterned fur, each unique felted feline looks like a character from a children’s story.

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June 5, 2020

FedEx Driver Takes His Dachshunds on Deliveries With Him After Their Doggy Daycare Closes

As places restrict businesses and services due to COVID-19, many dog walkers and daycares are on pause. But for those essential workers that still need to leave their home, this poses an issue—their furry friends either spend long periods of time alone or must accompany their human to work. FedEx delivery worker Daniel Nava chose to bring his two dachshunds, Chorizo and Cocoa, along with him, much to the delight of the pups.

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