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Internet Unsurprisingly Chooses Cat For Newest Monopoly Piece

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:47:08 +0000

The public has spoken and Monopoly will cast away the boring old iron token, a symbol of domestic housework from a simpler time (it's not even an electric iron), which has been included in the board game for almost 80 years.

In its place will be a cat. Hey, are you really that surprised? The internet loves cats.

Cat Places Third in Virginia Senate Race

Emerald Catron — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 19:33:35 +0000

You might take the democratic process very seriously, but not everybody is on your side. Specifically the 6,000 or so people who wrote in a cat for US Senator of Virginia. The cat came in third place.

Pets Show off Acting Chops in 'Playing Dead' Supercut

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:17:11 +0000

Our pets are good at tons of things, like getting stuck in jars and sneaking into pictures for awesome photobombs. They possess talents a bunch of other animals would envy. But did you know our four-legged friends are really, really good at playing dead?

'Grumpy Cat' Inspires Wonderfully Grumpy Fan Art

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:34:27 +0000

We were first introduced to 'Grumpy Cat' a few weeks back, when her hilarious scowl face went viral. Of course this begs the question, "why so grumpy lady kitty?" Maybe "Tard" (the cat's real name) likes being known as the cat with a permanent case of the kitty cat blues. Or maybe she's just ticked her owner keeps sticking a camera in her face. Either way, Tard has gained an impressive fan base.

15 Cats That Hate Halloween

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:31:02 +0000

Few things are better than dressing up our pets. How can you resist a Michael Jackson puppy or an Avengers pug? Costumed pets are probably the best part of Halloween. But just because we love it doesn't mean they do. Especially cats. Who knew these little guys were such Halloween-haters? Check out these 15 cats hating on Halloween

Looking at Kitty and Puppy Photos All Day Actually Boosts Productivity

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:53:12 +0000

If there is one thing that all of the internet can agree on, it’s that pictures and videos of kittens and puppies are the tops. Now, thanks to researchers at Japan’s Hiroshima University, you have even more reason to search the Web for such adorableness when you are at work. The scientists conducted an experiment in which 50 students were [...]

This Video Proves Cats are Essentially Jerks

Kyle Dowling — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 21:00:38 +0000

If you’ve been sitting on the fence regarding whether or not to get a cat, this video might be all you need to sway you either way. Teddy — possibly short for Theodore — obviously has no problem making enemies, even if it’s the person who feeds and shelters the little jerk. His behavior makes the [...]

Very Funny Video Of Cats

Steph Barber — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:16:56 +0000

Do you have a case of the mid week blahs? Are you suffering from the ‘hump day’ blues? I found a video to help with that! Give it a view and have a grin on me. You might just laugh out loud! I did. I hope that you feel better. Have a great [...]

Maine Coon & Mountain Lion Standoff in Bolder, Colorado

Tim Gray — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:27:45 +0000

I recently went on vacation in Colorado and I have been there a few times -- I have always wanted to see some of the wildlife out there, but never had any luck.

Last week in Boulder, Colorado, Zeus -- an 11-year-old Maine Coon -- had the chance to stare down one of his bigger relatives, a young mountain lion. Find out more after the jump.