A bunch of truly annoyed cats (and one sad chug) looking sharp on Dress Up Your Pet Day

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Guys, it’s been a very special day.

A day of delight for internet animal enthusiasts and overbearing pet owners, and the bane of existence for actual pets. It’s Dress Up Your Pet Day — an actual, genuine thing.

Apparently started by U.S. animal advocate Colleen Paige, Dress Up Your Pet Day was designed to promote pet adoption and generally showcase pets for the delightful, dress-upable creatures they are.

Falling this year on Jan. 14, the day saw hundreds of social media posts featuring four-legged critters in tiny costumes. Read more…

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Cats watching BBC documentary ‘Big Cats’ is cat squared

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Turns out humans aren’t the only ones with a fascination for cats. Cats are also fascinated by cats.

On Thursday night the BBC documentary Big Cats aired, and Britain’s cats tuned in to watch their wild brethren.

Anyone else got a little cat watching #BigCats? pic.twitter.com/RfyPweExe2

— Paul Stanworth (@paulstanworth) January 11, 2018

Taking a keen interest in #BigCats on @BBCOne pic.twitter.com/PfsjnDCrIw

— David Morley (@sussexram) January 11, 2018

Trying to watch #BigCats and this happened 🤣🐱 pic.twitter.com/L3xuw17619

— Paul Christopher (@Paultweets1) January 11, 2018 Read more…

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Tywin Lannister from ‘Game of Thrones’ narrates the final episode of nature doc parody ‘Savage Cuties’

All will fight, but only one will rule… or maybe all will just cuddle. Presenting the final episode of Savage Cuties narrated by Charles Dance.
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Christmas time means loads of sneaky cats getting stuck in trees

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‘Tis the season to be a total jerk if you’re a cat. Oh wait, that’s ALL YEAR ROUND.

People on Twitter have been sharing images of their feline pals clambering into their Christmas trees.

just caught my cat climbing up the Christmas tree hahahhaha pic.twitter.com/egcBS59jL1

— emma (@emseymourx) December 10, 2017

We told my cat we were decorating my Christmas tree, next thing you know, she is the decoration pic.twitter.com/n71lox074V

— Leila (@leila_leducxx) December 9, 2017

Every time the cat gets stuck in the christmas tree, I’m gonna take a photo. This time he meowed to be taken out, so I turned on the lights and started snapping pics. #catshaming pic.twitter.com/6I81yw2oej

— Punk&Spice Latte (@sch4) December 6, 2017 Read more…

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Cryptokitties is Ethereum’s hit game, but it’s threatening the entire network

There’s a new craze in the world of cryptocurrencies: kitties. 
A game called Cryptokitties, build on Ethereum’s blockchain, has exploded since its launch last week, with players spending thousands of dollars worth of ether (Ethereum’s currency)…

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Get $80 off the PetCube bundle because your pets deserve treats on Black Friday, too

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Black Friday is exciting for humans, but for your pets it’s just another day. If you’re braving the cold, long lines (or hunkering down at your computer scouring our Deals Tracker,) you can keep an eye on your fur babies, as well as reward them for their patience and cuteness, with the PetCube Bites camera and treat dispenser.

If you haven’t seen this device yet—in our writeup, on Ellen, or on Kickstarter — it’s a total game changer. The smartphone-connected camera allows you to check in on your pets when you’re not at home, and even talk to them with two-way audio. Plus, with the PetCube Bites, you can add treats to the internal container and the PetCube will toss them to your pet on command (or you can set up a schedule in the app.) You get to stay connected to your pet no matter where you are—working late, out to dinner, or in line at TargetRead more…

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Never scoop your kitty’s poop again with this self-cleaning litter box

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The PetSafe ScoopFree is a self-cleaning litter box that you can leave alone for weeks at a time.

The company claims the rake combs through the litter every 20 minutes.

When it’s time to switch trays, just take the tray from under the box and replace it with a fresh one. Read more…

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Cat gets its very own newspaper to prrrruse while using the bathroom

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Stop the presses! Here’s a story we think you’ll enjoy, and we promise it’s not fake mews. 

Two little girls creatively designed a newspaper fit for their busy cat, Baba, to read while, you know, he’s doing his business. 

Although the paper has but only squiggles underneath each headline, Baba seems pretty interested. 

We can’t wait what the girls have in store in the next edition. Maybe they’ll even to create their own news website dedicated to cats, hm? 

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