Animals

December 3, 2019

Men Bare All for Funny ‘Dad Bods and Rescue Dogs’ 2020 Charity Calendar

Dogs with Brachycephalic syndrome (or short snouts)—such as pugs and French Bulldogs—are continuously bred, despite the fact that their condition can lead to severe respiratory distress. That’s why nonprofit organization Lucky Bulldogs Rescue in Iowa is committed to rescuing these “smushie face” pups from the commercial breeding system. The volunteers aim to find the dogs loving forever homes, where they can get the medical care they often need.

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November 25, 2019

This Adorable German Shepherd with Dwarfism Will Stay Looking like a Puppy Forever

Puppyhood doesn’t last long, with many dogs transforming from cute, clumsy pooches into fully grown adults in just a few months. And while German Shepherds are known to grow into large dogs, one particular pup called Ranger will stay tiny for as long as he lives. The fully grown 2-year-old purebred German Shepherd has a rare condition called Pituitary Dwarfism, which means he’ll stay as cute as a button forever.

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November 19, 2019

Three Shades of Foxes Captured in One Image Showcases the Animal’s Diverse Beauty

You’re probably familiar with the common red fox, but did you know there are many other fox species around the world that have their own distinct shade of fur? Moscow-based photographer Anastasiya Dobrovolskaya decoded to capture the diverse beauty of the mystical forest creatures in a recent image, titled Autumn Equinox, featuring three women holding three different colored foxes.

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November 14, 2019

Artist Transforms Ordinary Stones into Adorable Palm-Sized Animal Characters

Have you ever had a pet rock? The novelty gift was created by Gary Dahl in 1975 and featured an ordinary rock, packaged and marketed as if it were a real animal to care for (despite not ever needing to feed, walk, or bathe it). If you like the idea of having a “pet rock” that will live forever, you’ll greatly appreciate Japanese artist Akie Nakata’s animal-inspired stone paintings.

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