The Cutest & Saddest Video of the Day.

This video makes me smile and makes me want to cry.

Meet the Breeds = Cool looking pets.

One of the main reasons I read the Gothamist each day is because they share my appreciation for cute animals.  Today's photo gallery from American Kennel Club/The International Cat Association "Meet the Breeds" event is no exception.  Here are some favorites.

Best Sweater Ever.

Last night I spent about an hour going through the first wave of holiday catalogs.  J. Crew has some crazy cute stuff right now, but I know it will all be deeply discounted right after Christmas making it hard for me to consider paying full price for any of it.  One item in the Madewell catalog did catch my eye in particular: The Llama Love Sweater.  I will own this sweater.

Cheap (Sheep) Lawnmower.

This is brilliant - you can pay $1 per sheep per day to mow your yard.  Why are these sheep not readily available in Minneapolis?

Tiny Dancer.

I've wanted a prairie dog since seeing them for the first time at the MN Zoo when I was little.  Now I want one even more.

Kitty Playdate

This is pretty darn cool - It's an interactive system that allows online users anywhere in the world to interact and play with shelter cats in the Bideawee animal shelter in Midtown East. Users get 2 minutes to control the three toys in the room. For the most part the cats look bored, but the idea behind it is pretty great. I wish I could do this with my pets at home.

Sloths: Weird yet cute.

Happy birthday, Seester

Happy birthday to my favorite (and only) sister.  Last year I surprised her by showing up at her door in NYC.  This year I am doing a blog post for her with a birthday cat.  Guess you can't win them all.

Penguins need sweaters.

I wish I knew how to knit.  After a recent oil spill in New Zealand, little penguins are in need of warmth and protection.  A call has gone out to knitters.  I love that there are even patterns for penguin jumpers.

Caution Exotic Animals

This whole situation makes me sick. 

Einstein: The World's Smallest Horse

In the process of helping a friend plan her birthday party (which may or may not include horseback riding), I came across the following video on a local farm's blog.

Birthday Walrus.

Oh goodness.  This is one happy walrus.  I guess for a walrus getting a fish cake is pretty topnotch.

Hungy hungry kittens.

Etsy Love: Renee Staek / Nazerbean

"Ernie"

"Ghost kittens"

"Armadillo"

"Bird Couple"

"Kitten Pink"

"Bird Blue"

Best News Story Ever.

I love that this story made it into the Star Tribune: 2 Mankato girls in pjs take stolen goat for walk.

Can't get enough: Cats in Costume.

Seriously.  I am 32 years old and I am disappointed in myself for not having been to a cat fashion show yet.

Robot Seals

When I read the headline, "Therapeutic Robot Seal Comforts Elderly Tsunami Surviors," I thought it was a joke, or maybe an Onion headline.  It's not.  It's real.  And it's pretty cute.   It also makes me never want to get old. 

Big Pretty Kitties.

A great article in New York Times about a very lovely wild critter.

Daily Piglet.

Animals like the good life.

Yesterday, New York Times came out with a review of The Exultant Ark by Jonathan Balcombe. Balcombe's book discusses how animals, like humans, enjoy the simple pleasures of life: sunbathing, snuggling, tasty food, comfort, etc.  This should come as no surprise for pet owners.   Also, check out the cute accompanying slide show.