Animals

Most dogs have a favorite toy—the one they treat with extra care, always keep close, and somehow never destroy. For Charlie, a lovable golden retriever, that toy is a stuffed duck named Mr. Quackers. But Charlie’s humans took things to a whole new level by bringing Mr. Quackers to life. Back in March 2022, the family went viral after revealing their hilarious surprise: a life-sized Mr. Quackers costume. Charlie’s reaction […]

Dogs have been by our side for thousands of years, but their ability to detect medical issues has only been seriously developed in the past century. Thanks to social media, more people are seeing these life-saving skills in action—and the results are nothing short of amazing. One such moment was captured in a viral video featuring Spy, an English Lab trained as a diabetes service dog. In the clip, Spy

Fun fact: Hippos can have anywhere from 38 to 44 teeth. That means up to 44 chances for food to get stuck—especially with the healthy servings of fruits and vegetables they get at the zoo. Even better fact: Hippo teeth cleanings are an actual thing. While there’s no shortage of amazing animal videos, watching a hippo get its teeth cleaned is both mesmerizing and surprisingly wholesome. In the clip, a

Life has a funny way of surprising us. One moment, you’re just going about your day, and the next, you’re thrown into a whole new chapter you never saw coming. That’s exactly what happened to filmmaker Paris Zarcilla, now affectionately known online as #CatDad. A Simple Trip for a Sweater Turned Into a Life-Changing Discovery On May 29, 2018, Zarcilla walked into his bedroom to grab a sweater. Instead, he

Most people don’t think twice about where their food comes from—just whether they should grab the organic or free-range option. But for a group of cows in St. Louis, Missouri, the journey to the dinner plate took an unexpected turn when one determined bovine had a different idea. Chico, the fearless leader of the herd, wasn’t about to become someone’s cheeseburger. With a burst of determination, he broke through three

Anyone who’s ever used Tinder knows that featuring a cute animal in your profile is a solid strategy. But what if the adorable pet wasn’t just a prop—but the one actually looking for love? That’s exactly the idea some animal shelters are testing out. “We are always trying to come up with creative new ways to get our shelter dogs in front of potential adopters,” says Karen Hirsch, public relations

The phrase “gives me the ick” first gained popularity thanks to Ally McBeal in 1999, but it has made a major comeback—largely thanks to TikTok. While the term is mostly used to describe dating red flags, people have started applying it to all kinds of pet peeves. And now, thanks to veterinarian Dr. Frank Bozelka, we have a version specifically for pet parents. Dr. Bozelka took to TikTok to share

If you’ve ever had a cat, you know their intelligence varies wildly. Some seem to operate on pure instinct, while others have the problem-solving skills of a tiny, furry genius. And then there are the spooky smart ones—the cats who watch, calculate, and leave you wondering if they’re secretly plotting something. A viral video shared by @catshouldnt on X shows a next-level feline mastermind. Not only does this cat know

Whenever our cat hops onto one of the soft, plush blankets in the living room, she goes into full “making biscuits” mode. Her eyes droop, her head lowers, and she starts rhythmically kneading the fabric. Occasionally, she hovers her nose just above it, clearly lost in a trance-like state, and continues for several minutes. This quirky behavior, commonly known as “making biscuits,” is familiar to most cat owners, though it’s

There’s probably no child who hasn’t tried to convince their parents to get a pet, even if they already have one. From offering to give away all their toys for a snake to promising to be on their best behavior if they can get a puppy for Christmas, kids have some pretty creative ways of making their case. But sometimes, the request becomes especially heartwarming when the child is still