الخميس، 12 مارس 2015

Velocity Alert: Spider whose bite can cause 4-hour erections found in family's store-bought bananas

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Spider whose bite can cause 4-hour erections found in family's store-bought bananas

It's always disappointing to come home from the grocery store to discover that your fresh produce isn't that fresh, but let's take a second to put your suffering into perspective.

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Lolcats 'n' Funny Pictures of Cats - I Can Has Cheezburger?

Meet Dennis, The Previously Obese Dachshund, Now Healthy and Fit
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Meet Dennis, The Previously Obese Dachshund, Now Healthy and Fit

Posted: 12 Mar 2015 01:00 PM PDT

cute dog story dennis the rescued obese dachshund loses weight and is healthy

Brooke Burton rescued Dennis, a 6-year-old miniature dachshund and 56-pounds, from a relative who had fed the dog a diet of burgers, pizza, ramen noodles and gave Dennis little attention, leaving him scared, and sad.

After a first month of timidness and reluctance, Dennis seemed to realize the Burton was trying to help him and her strict dry dog food diet and multiple walks a day was for his benefit. His weight started dropping and his skin starting to fold and hung off him.

Since being adopted in 2013, Dennis has had to have three surgeries to remove excess skin folds. Dr. Kathleen Ham, an assistant professor in the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, said "It was really remarkable that he was otherwise healthy," she said. "We were surprised that he didn't have any detrimental effects from the excessive weight."

These days, the fit and healthy Dennis weighs 12 pounds, after losing a total of 44, including 2 pounds of excess skin. He loves to chase squirrels and birds, playing fetch and most of all belly rubs from his owner, Brooke Burton.

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Tagged: weight loss , dogs , healthy , dachshund , rescue

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After 10 Days Being Apart, This Cat Missed His Canine Companion And Wasn't Afraid To Show It

Posted: 12 Mar 2015 12:00 PM PDT

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Tagged: dogs , cute , Cats , huge , Video

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Best owner ever

Posted: 12 Mar 2015 11:00 AM PDT

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You Scratch My Back, I Scratch Yours

Posted: 12 Mar 2015 10:00 AM PDT

Update: Banks, the back-scratching cat, has been adopted! I'm sure his forever home will love him and his talents.

Submitted by: (via County of San Diego Dept. of Animal Services)

Tagged: scratching , Cats , Video , rescue

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Anyone Want To Tee Off Against This Giant Golfin' Gator?

Posted: 12 Mar 2015 09:00 AM PDT

viral animal photo giant gator on golf course in florida

Spotted on Florida's Myakka Pines Golf Club course, this giant gator might have just been looking for a partner to play a round or two. I mean, what could be greater than golf with a gator?