Animals

August 9, 2019

Pet Owners Turn Their Kitties’ Fluffy Fur into Tiny Hats for Cats

Most cat owners are probably familiar with the daily struggle of removing pet hair from clothes and furniture. While most discard it, Japanese photographer Ryo Yamazaki and his wife Hiromi see their cats’ shedded fur as the perfect material for their unusual craft—felted cat hats. From tiny berets to statement headpieces, Ryo and Hiromi craft a wide variety of feline fashion for their adorable three Scottish Folds; Nya, Maru, and Mugi.

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July 26, 2019

Adorable Winners of the 2019 Dog Photographer of the Year Contest

The Kennel Club has announced the winners of the 2019 Dog Photographer of the Year competition, revealing a selection of heartwarming images that celebrate man’s best friend. Now in its 14th year, the international, annual competition received almost 7,000 entries from over 70 different countries around the world, including Brazil, Canada, USA, China, Russia, Australia, and New Zealand.

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July 22, 2019

Police Department Lets People Pay Parking Tickets with Donations for Shelter Cats

Today, organizations of all shapes and sizes are teaming up with animal shelters to come up with creative initiatives. Whether they're pairing orphaned kittens with assisted living residents or helping kids practice their reading to calm anxious dogs, these programs benefit all parties involved—even those looking to pay off a parking fine. Earlier this summer, two Indiana institutions—Muncie Animal Care & Services and the Muncie Police Department—had an ingenious idea.

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July 16, 2019

Animator Edits His Cat into Iconic Hollywood Films to Make Them Even Better

Cat lovers know that fabulous felines make everything better. They even improve things you didn’t know needed improving upon—such as classic Hollywood films and critically-acclaimed television shows. Filmmaker and animator Tibo Charroppin proves this with the help of his cat Lizzy, aka OwlKitty. Together, they create funny cat videos featuring Lizzy as she steals the spotlight in Game of Thrones, Jurassic Park, Titanic, and the classic horror film The Shining.

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