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by Molly McCall
Fri, October 19, 2007, 3:00 am PDT

When a bunny named Latte settled in with Sharon and Bill Stiteler, he "would hunker up in the bedroom and stare at them like a little Winston Churchill." Despite his grumpy looks, the furry statesman earned the couple's adoration. It wasn't until the rabbit Cinnamon entered their lives, though, that everything changed: "It was love at first sight on Sharon's part, aloof disinterest on Cinnamon's..."

Now, Cinnamon emerges as the star of a book and photo blog of awesomely censorious rabbits. Here, the long-eared wonder exhibits the "unbearable lightness of bunny." There, she demonstrates exactly how to show a sprig of parsley who's who. Cinnamon is joined by such stellarly moody co-stars as Arthur, Toffee, and that "eruption of disapproval" called Athena. Indulge in the happy-go-lucky mugs over at Cute Overload all you want. Then, return to the gravitas, the moxie, and the uncensored truth of what Thumper really thinks.

by Trystan Bass
Sun, March 11, 2007, 3:00 am PDT

Putting stuff on your cat is so five minutes ago. These days, it's all about cats and Wii. Yep, Nintendo's latest gaming console has feline fans too, and they're happy to pose for the cameras. Eric and Emily first noticed their kitty's fondness for the Wii, and a web site soon came purring into existence. Photos poured in from around the world. Wii wizard Gandalf wields his wand judiciously, while El Chango gnaws on the Nintendo treat. Louis plays a good Wii game, and Tindra seems to be stockpiling consoles. WiiKitty junkies can download wallpaper for their desktops and learn how to make MiKitties for their games. Living with a WiiKitty of your own? Send in a photo. Just remember, no kitties or Wiis should be harmed in the making of your entry.
by Molly McCall
Sun, February 11, 2007, 3:00 am PST

Once a year, the Westminster Dog Show prances out in all its preening and pomp. Now, the Wurstminster Dog Show has also trotted on the scene—and it's ready to inspire as many oohs and aahs as its Kennel Club equivalent. Online art gallery The Wurst invited a diverse group of artists to create a work starring a dog breed for a Portland animal-hospital benefit. The results ran to a pack of more than 140 pieces, each as whimsical or realistic as its creator deemed fit. Whether your favorite pup is more Boston terrier or blood hound, you'll find something here to enjoy. One artist played up the long curves of the dachshund, another, the shapely dignity of a borzoi. Porcelain pointers, ceramic retrievers, cartoon Samoyeds, and terriers in pillow and crocheted shapes woofed it up. They're all so wonderful, it would be almost impossible to choose a best in show. And why bother when there's so much love in the air.

Filed under: Animals, Dogs, Art, Animal Humor

by Molly McCall
Wed, February 07, 2007, 3:00 am PST

Ladies and gentlemen, step right up. This is a show like nothing you've ever seen. For props, it employs just one white screen, one ginormous magnifying glass, and one hugely talented troupe of fleas. Yes, fleas, at your beck and call! The results? A roster of 75—and counting—honest-to-goodness tricks that will amaze the eyes and delight the soul. Select an action, any action, and see the circus spring to life. Make a flea performer somersault (trick #1), jump (#12), or hiccup (#20). Beam one up (#6), lead a squad in cheers (#31), march a small legion through a beer spill (#63). Don't think these dot-like stars are wimps either. Oh, no! For the sake of their audience, the mighty mites have committed suicide (#3), perpetrated a chainsaw massacre (#9), and given birth on stage (#7). The little splotches of flea blood are sad to see. But you know what they say: The show must go on.

Filed under: Humor, Animal Humor

by Molly McCall
Thu, December 07, 2006, 3:00 am PST

The shrimp, bless him, prefers southern rap, sweetbread, and lavish meals. Well, who doesn't? At the same time, he dislikes werewolves, sardines, and fanfare. For a celebrity creature, he's quite modest. Not to be outdone, his fellow beasties all express different, but dearly held, preferences. The bunny likes tacos, but hates clowns. The anteater prefers triptychs and trivia contests. And Miss Froggy really, really detests body odor. All of these likes and dislikes are delivered by reptiles, mammals, and insects sporting nothing but their birthday suits and a clean pair of undies. Some of the animals—the bumblebee, the octopus, and the platypus, for instance—wear tighty-whiteys. The rooster dons brightly polka-dotted shorts, the giraffe heart-patterned boxers, and the butterfly a bright pink bra-and-panty set. All look googly-eyed, wide-lipped, and a little bit cold. But terrifically friendly, we're sure.

Filed under: Illustration, Animal Humor


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