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Is there anything better than your favorite song? Beautiful is an amazing thing. The sweet melodies, meaningful lyrics, and the emotions stirred within are all things that make us fall in love with a tune. Music can help soothe and calm us, it can help us get through the times we thought we would never survive. If you’ve been paying attention to our cat news, you’ve likely seen a few stories about music-loving kitties. For example, this story about four kittens who showed up to support a street musician the rest of the world ignored. Or this one, about a foster kitten who sings lullabies with her sweet foster mom. Now, I’ll be the first to admit those stories are adorable— I mean, I am the one who wrote them. But when it comes to heartwarming stories about cats and music, this one definitely takes the cake. Last year, pianist Sarper Duman made international headlines after sharing a few heartwarming videos on his Instagram. The pianist had rescued nine stray cats from the stree...

Just because you are tiny, does not mean that you cannot be friends with beings fifty times your size, right? Well, that is not a hypothesis, but a universal truth, people! And, this time we have an exceptionally lovely evidence for your eyes! This is a story of a golden retriever who was chosen by destiny to be the Gulliver among eight tiny beings. Unlike Gulliver, this golden retriever believes that he is one among the brotherhood of tiny beings! That is where this unusual friendship story starts! When there are seven little birds and hamster flying and running around you at Godspeed, it does not take much for the head to start exploring lunacy! Image Credit: Imgur Eureka! Eureka! I love rolling like that, Bro. I think I’m one of you! Wait, really? That’s an epiphany…I might be a hamster too. Image Credit: Imgur “This Burger is pure awesome. If you are a parakeet, your soul will soon start telling you to talk to it! Image Credit: Imgur They take turns to guard their love...

Meet Thor, The Bengal Cat Guaranteed To Melt Your Heart! This is Thor - a Bengal Kitty so stunningly gorgeous it's almost impossible to imagine that he's real. I've always loved Bengal cats, there's something just so regal and almost majestic about them isn't there, and after seeing these images I can't believe anyone could resist this particular one. Just check out those emerald green eyes peering out from that lustrous sandy fur - they really seem to be able to bore into your very soul don't they? Thor's lucky owner Rani Cucicov said: "I definitely feel like his servant! Whenever he opens his mouth, we are ready to serve him, but I gotta admit that we get lots of love in place for it!" So, take the time to enjoy these lovely images of a totally beautiful cat - you're sure to be jealous by the end... More info:  Instagram "I definitely feel like his servant!" say's Thor's owner Rani Cucicov "...

When you go to England’s Twycross Zoo you’ll see their nine-year French bulldog, who has become a celebrity for obvious reasons! Source:  Uzoo / YouTube You see, this little guy has forever looked after the zoo’s orphaned animals, but recently he made headlines all over the world for becoming extra caring and extra loving to a little someone special – Malone, a six-year old orangutan who was abandoned by his mother. Check out this video below: Of course when this adorable little orangutan becomes a bit older, he will join the other orangutans in the zoo, but for now he seems quite happy to be in Bugsy’s safe and loving paws! Just when you thought apes and dogs can’t get along, this English bulldog appears to put all myth to rest! I only hope that Malone will be allowed to see Bugsy when he joins his fellow orangutans!

You know where the term ‘copy-cat’ came from? It came from this cat, that’s for sure! Now here’s a video of a person who has two majestic dogs and one tiny adorable cat and now it was time to show the world their talent! Image Credit: CATMANTOO / YouTube You’ll see that this man has done a great job training his two dogs Lucy and Phoenix to sit/roll over along with numerous other tricks, but that’s not the only thing he’s done! He somehow was able to train his cat, Didga, into going down and rolling! If you don’t know this yet, let me tell you that training a cat is a challenging task, like literally! Check this out! Did you see that?? Didga the cat literally stole the entire show! And we’ve got to give it to her because she allowed her person to actually train her! Wow!, right? Don’t you just love watching cat and dogs cooperating with each other like this?! Do you have a cat and a dog? How do they behave? Let us know!

Normally a stampede is no laughing matter. But Hope Hall from Sunflower Farms has shared a video of what can only be described as the cutest stampede ever. The stampede consists of 44 goat kids who love running back and forth following their human friends. Hall says that sometimes the goats will even beat them on the way back. She admits that there is nothing cuter than that pitter-pat of their little feet. One goat, Midas, seems to be very interested in the camera, and comes in for a closer look! Hope said that all of the goat kids are sold to great families in pairs. They will be used as pets or for milking goats. Be sure to share this video with your friends who may need a pick me up today. Share away, people!

Small dogs often exhibit something known as “small dog syndrome.” It isn’t a medical condition; it is just a set of undesirable behaviors that little dogs seem to acquire for whatever reason. According to The Honest Kitchen, one sign your dog may have this syndrome is if they are in charge at home! They act like little dictators demanding your compliance. Another sign is if your dog barks and jumps on every strange person (or dog) they run across. Cats are not known for having this syndrome, but this little kitten seems to think that the massive Maine Coon cat needs to fall in line! The Bengal kitten may actually just be trying to play. Take a look at this video! But he certainly needs to work on his approach and his manners! The Maine Coon has no trouble putting the youngster in place! Share away, people.

Watermelon is a favorite summer treat! It is cool and refreshing on a hot day – and it is low in calories! According to whfoods.com, it is one the world’s healthiest foods! It contains more than just water and sugar! There are high amounts of vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals. Recently, Krispy Kreme in Japan started offering a watermelon donut (not sure about the health benefits of that particular item – but hey, it’s a donut!) I would have never thought to offer watermelon to my dog, but Chiko the Shiba Inu seems to really enjoy it. Not only does this dog enjoy the snack Chiko’s table manners are impeccable! Take a look at this video! I am lucky if my dog doesn’t tip her bowl over, scattering kibble everywhere, during her pre-dinner crazy dance! I wonder how Chiko asks for seconds… seems like another piece is just a few inches from the plate! Share away, people.

No one likes when their child starts to talk back! But not many people have a pet that talks back to them! The kitty in this video seems to have a lot on his mind and when his owner asks him a question – he lets her have it! I have cats who meow – but they don’t make sounds like this cat! Not only does he explain his side of the story once, but he repeats himself to make sure he was clear! He also seems to have a hairball trying to come out and gives a little cough! But, after he is finished, he gives his mom a quick face lick to say he is finished and that he loves her! Take a look at this video! You can see the trust he has for her, belly exposed, eyes focused right on her face. This cat, despite his apparent unhappy story, is one lucky kitty! Share away, people!

Most kids love to take baths! The bubbles and toys and splashing fun! There isn’t anything wrong with an adult taking a bubble bath now and again! Animals take baths too – many animals bathe themselves, like elephants. But domestic animals, usually need our help! Most dogs and cats will tell you that bath time is not their favorite activity! But Lollypop the parrot seems to not only enjoy her shower – but she likes to talk, tweet, and sing her way through the whole thing! Prepare yourself for nonstop bird talk. Lollypop quickly goes from mimicking other animals to singing a line from a popular TV show – and back again! Take a look at this video! Lollypop just needs to hear the words “Bad Bird” from her mom before launching into the theme from the TV show Cops! Mom tries to get Lollypop to ‘be an eagle’ – but Lollypop has other ideas! LOL! Share away, people!

The Corgi (or Welsh Corgi) originated in Wales and is a herding dog. According to Wikipedia.com, they were bred to herd cattle and would nip at the heels of the cattle to keep them moving. A folk legend says that corgis were gifts from woodland fairies, and the markings on the dogs were left by fairy saddles and harnesses. Corgis are smart, alert, agile, and affectionate. IN this video, we see a corgi doing what he was meant to do – herd, but this corgi isn’t herding cows, he has two ducks to deal with. At first, it appears like the little dog has forgotten how to herd! Sometimes, it looks like the dog is playing with the ducks, not herding them! Take a look at this video! Other times it would seem that the ducks are herding him – right under the table! But then, boom, the dog has both ducks safely in their pen! Love the satisfied look on his face! Share away, people!

Dogs versus Cats. That age-old rivalry between species. Many of us would disagree that dogs and cats can’t get along. We often see pictures of dogs and cats that hang out together, give each other baths, and even play with each other! According to independent.co.uk, scientists have concluded that cats are better than dogs, from an evolutionary perspective. Cats are better at survival – they are better hunters and can get food easier than dogs. Science aside, many of us have different reasons for picking which species is best! The malamute shown here is about to show everyone present who the better species is! What the dog doesn’t quite realize is that he is looking at a balloon that looks like a cat (not an actual cat!). Take a look at this video! A couple of times, it looks like the dog wants to play, but the kitty doesn’t reciprocate! That dog sure showed that balloon who is boss! Share away, people!

Raccoons can be found just about everywhere, in cities, forests, prairies, and marshes. According to nationalgeographic.com, they eat just about anything! They are nocturnal and will eat mice, or frogs, fruit, and plants. They have no problem eating out of people’s gardens – or even turning over a garbage can to inspect the contents! They have dexterous front paws and long fingers. This YouTube video shows a pet raccoon who belongs to a couple in Russia. We see the raccoon busy washing his treasures in a green bowl. At first, the man seems amused by the activity, until he sees that a cell phone is sitting at the bottom of the bowl! When the couple turns their backs to check on the cell phone, the mischievous raccoon finds something else he wants to clean! Take a look at this video! It isn’t hard to imagine that this happens quite often and will happen again very soon! Share away, people.

Pet owners have can prevent their dogs from entering rooms by putting up baby gates across the doorway. To stop dogs from sleeping on the couch, we put boxes or chairs on the sofa. But cats are a little more challenging. Baby gates can be easily jumped, and there is little you can do to prevent a cat from sleeping on the couch. One of the most effective ways to keep cats out of trouble may be to put them in a room (although not practical or very nice) and shut the door – until now! Meet Mulder a truly creative and intelligent kitty. Why you ask? Because Mulder has learned how to open a closed door! Even with a water trap in front of the door, Mulder can still open it! Take a look at this video! Mulder’s owners may have to change all those door knobs to keep him in, or out, of rooms! LOL. Share away, people!

Hidden cameras are great, they catch the most amazing things! The camera in this video wasn’t a hidden video – but it did record some pretty cool footage of a black bear! Black bears are very common in North America. They live in forests, mountains, or swamps. Black bears eat a wide variety of foods from berries, roots, and grass to fish, mammals and human food and garbage. Takoda is a black bear, he was orphaned in Montana as a baby. He had had too much interaction with humans that it wouldn’t have been safe to release him to the wild. A few years ago Takoda moved to the Oregon Zoo in Portland. The video is of Takoda rolling and splashing in his huge wooden tub! Take a look at this video! Looks like a fun afternoon in the pool! He even enjoys wrestling with the red ball! What a happy new life Takoda now has! Share away, people!

Angel told Max some stories, and now Max is very upset! You may find yourself thinking, “Okay, so what?” Maybe this will interest you – Max is a parrot, and Angel is a cat! When dad came home, he heard the whole story from Max. In the video, we see a very upset Max squawking his side of the story to dad. You can just see the cycles or emotion, he starts off with a thunderous voice and lays it all out for dad. At one point, it seems like Max has calmed down, he comes up to dad and uses a softer voice. Then the rage hits him again! He starts pulling shoes out of the closet and clothes out of the hamper! Take a look at this video! From what dad is saying, Angel has done this sort of thing before. Perhaps what we are seeing is Max’s disbelief – he can’t believe he fell for it again! Share away, people!

Cats have been known to have some cute facial expressions! We catch them with their mouths wide open as if astonished. When in a cuddly mood, we see the slow eye blink of a content and happy kitty! Other times we see a seriously focused glare when they are about to pounce that tiny red laser dot! This video shows us a kitty who has seen something that he isn’t sure about, he is hesitant and frankly, looks quite scared! The music adds to the drama of the moment! With his pupils constricted and ears flat against his head this kitty is freaked out! He slowly appears and takes a glance; then he slinks back down! Take a look at this video He comes up again – seems like he is planning for the perfect pounce, gathering up his courage and Boom! Done! Tragedy has been averted, and everything is once again under control! Share away, people!

You have probably seen the elephants that grab paintbrushes in their trunks and paint a picture of an elephant with the sun or beautiful flowers. It takes a lot of training for an elephant to learn to paint like that! In this video, we see a dog using his tail to paint. Well, the little girl is painting. Okay, the little girl is painting with the dog’s tail and the dog has no problem with it! Dad caught the whole thing on camera! He walked into the room to see his rather huge dog lying next to his daughter and her paints. The little girl dips the dog’s tail into the paint and uses it as a brush! She uses several different colors when creating her masterpiece! Take a look at this video To add dimension and texture, she moves to just using her fingers – but the dog stays there, in case his tail is needed again for any finishing touches! Share away, people!

Horses are majestic creatures, at the Olympics we see the highly trained horses compete in dressage and jumping. The Kentucky Derby and other horse races feature the best, fastest horses and their riders! Typically, we imagine horses being gentle creatures – but often we have seen their silly side too. In this video, we see Fergus, an award-winning gelding who appears to be having a temper tantrum, or maybe he is gloating in a recent win! In any case, he is a stunning horse who rather quickly develops a fear for trash cans! Take a look and see if this doesn’t remind you of a toddler. You tell them not to do something, and of course, they do it! They think they are pretty tough! Then the joke’s on them! Take a look at this video! You really want to tell them “I told you so!” but maybe you are just laughing too hard! LOL and Haha! Hearty laugh for the day! Share away, people.

Laughing can be defined as a physical reaction or expression of amusement or even of contempt. Other names it goes by include, chuckle, giggle, snicker, or guffaw. Laughing sounds the same across the world – no translation is necessary! Scientists know that laughing releases endorphins that can help ease pain and can contribute to reducing stress. It just makes you feel good to have a hearty laugh – doesn’t it? What could be better than a laughing parrot? Parrots are famous for repeating the things they hear either from their owners or even from the radio or television. The parrot in this video seems to hear something on the television in the next room and just can’t control his laughter! Take a look at this video Must be a good show! He can’t control himself! Give it up bird, tell me what was so funny, tell me so I can laugh too!! Share away, people!