Animals

July 29, 2016

Clever Guy Carries His Husky in a Giant Tote Because NYC Subway Only Allows Dogs in Carriers

Dogs are welcome to ride the New York City subway, with one caveat—they must be put in some sort of bag or carrier. While this is an easy feat for smaller pups, bigger canines have an obvious size disadvantage. The rules, however, do not stipulate weight restrictions, and large-breed owners have found a clever loophole to make it work for them: put the big dogs in big bags.

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May 18, 2016

Interview: Expressive Human-Like Portraits of Dogs by Elke Vogelsang

Photographer Elke Vogelsang found a passion for photography after being faced with sudden, significant challenges in her life. During Christmas in 2009, her husband suffered a brain hemorrhage and, for comfort, Elke began taking photos. She kept a visual diary for him during his long months of recovery as a way to deal with his short-term memory loss.

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March 20, 2016

Intimate Animal Portraits Capture Unique Quirks and Personalities of Cats, Dogs, and Horses

Photographer Robert Bahou has always wanted pierce through the cuteness and capture what's really going on in an animal's mind. “The idea for this project has been to capture close and telling portraits of the animals we are most familiar with, in an attempt to cast a fresh but honest gaze their way,” the photographer tells us in an email.

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February 22, 2016

Hilarious Blog Continues to Pair Sexy Men with Adorable Cats in Similar Poses

If there's two things the Internet loves, it's good-looking men and cats–put them together and it's the best of both worlds! Years ago, the clever blog Des Hommes et Des Chatons (Men and Cats) began pairing pictures of attractive guys with adorable felines who each strike similar poses. Celebrities, models, cats, and kittens are all featured in side-by-side comparisons, with every human-animal combination complementing one another in mannerisms, attitude, or attire.

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