Culture Buzz This is without a doubt the most uplifting news I've heard all week. (via http:)
Culture Buzz His name is Rip, and the cat's name is Dusty, FYI. I can't tell from his expression whether he's annoyed about being put into a suit or just idly wondering whether it mightn't be time for a nice cup of tea and some digestive biscuits. (via blackandwtf.tumblr.com)
Animals Buzz BALLBALLBALLBALLBALLBALLBALL! That's basically all I've got to say about this awesome photo, other than to note that the photographer, Seth Casteel, has an entire “underwater dogs” gallery on his website. You're welcome. (via Reddit)
Culture Buzz The breed of choice for Will & Kate’s forthcoming puppy was revealed today. Here’s 30 examples of exactly why they decided on adopting a cocker spaniel.
Sports Buzz We’ve shared our backstage photos from Animal Planet’s Piglet Pep Squad and the Kitten Halftime Show with you and now it’s time for THE PUPPY portion of the Puppy Bowl! Hold on to your hats, because there is an absurd amount of cute on the field.
Culture Buzz Man's Best… Metronome? Meet Tessie, a young red fox labrador with an affinity for table tennis, and the star of the cutest animal video you'll see today.
Culture Buzz After spending too much time on pinterest, I’ve combined the two things it’s full of, dogs and weddings, and compiled a masterpost of dogs getting married. Til’ death do us bark.
Movie Buzz Some of these look more interesting than the originals. (via nextmovie.com)
Culture Buzz And now I totally wish I was a dog. (via reddit.com)
TV Buzz The greatest canine sporting event on earth, Puppy Bowl VIII airs in less than two weeks during the Super Bowl. Hunter the boxer looks ready.
Culture Buzz This is what would happen if there were roll-down windows on the Millennium Falcon.
Volkswagen released this teaser for their upcoming Super Bowl 2012 commercial. Looks like it'll be amazing.
TV Buzz Uggie, star of “The Artist” and Hollywood's latest “It Dog,” stopped by “Ellen” today to perform some of his better tricks. Because some days are better when a cute dog does his thing on a skateboard, okay?
Most dog owners have a hard time getting their pets to do simple tricks. I think balancing with just two back legs on a chain is way up there on that list.
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Dogs are often good sports about letting their humans lovingly humiliate them, AKA dress them up. So if you're planning on participating in National Dress Up Your Pet Day on January 14th, here are some great ideas.
Culture Buzz They really are the adorably petrified gentle giant. (via thedailywh.at)
http://blogs.discovery.com/daily_treat/2012/01/woman-pays...
On an unrelated note, thousands of shelter pets are still put to death every day due to lack of funding. A woman devastated by the loss of her little dog “Trouble” traveled to South Korea to have him cloned.