June 2011
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Keep Your Paws Where I Can See Them
I know it’s been a while, Megan. I’ve been sharing stuff with you on Facebook, which is fun too, but they disappear later. So I’m going to try to go back to putting stuff here. Enjoy! -Alex
I really like when animals appear guilty. The most popular (almost 10 million views) is Guilty Dog. I suspect it’s not an actual crime investigation, but it’s still worth a...
October 2010
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Sit. Okay, go.
This video is amazing. I want to watch it again and again.
May 2010
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Slip n' Slide
Alex, I know you love cute animals and hate friction, so this one’s for you:
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A Little Sad
Okay, not that sad. But imagine never being able to have a birthday party! You only get cake AFTER they sing the song.
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A Little Scary
Okay, it’s not that scary if you aren’t a cat (and you aren’t, are you, Megan?). But you need to teach your cat to not open doors, right? Otherwise they might find the huge stash of sofa cushions and can openers you’re hiding in the hall closet.
April 2010
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Dog Sledding (The Real Way)
Megan, I know you saw plenty of puppies in snow when you were in Salt Lake City, but did you ever see them do this? I wish I had a fur coat so I could sled on my side!
The Two Newest Internet Celebrities
I know you try to keep up with stuff going on on the Internet, Megan, so you may have already seen these two. But if you haven’t, here are the two newest famous YouTube cats. First, tuxedo cat on slippery piano:
Second, and more important for the future of the world, I think you’ll like standing cat. For no apparent reason, there is French pop music playing in the...
February 2010
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Puppies Vs. The Evil Sprinklers
Okay, Megan. I can’t really tell if these puppies think they’re fighting the sprinklers, or if they think they’re getting delicious water treats from them. Either way, their enthusiasm, their little jumps, and their desire to get a little water from every single sprinkler head, is awesome to watch. Enjoy! -Alex
The alligator is my friend
I’m not sure that this meets the primary criterion for this blog (namely, the “cute” part), but it’s…something. I find this man’s somewhat obsessive affection for his extraordinary pet fascinating. This sort of love for unusual and potentially dangerous creatures is reminiscent of Hagrid from the Harry Potter series. Check it out. -Megan
Goodnight, kitty
The internet is filled with videos of adorable sleepy kittens. My favorites include this one:
And this one:
And this one (the best yet):
Enjoy! -Megan
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Run Like The Wind
Okay, Megan. I think you’ll like this one. I can’t say it’s the cutest dog in the world, but I absolutely love the way he runs down stairs. His legs move so fast, I bet you can’t help but laugh! Love, Alex.
January 2010
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Cat Gets Face Stuck in Ice Cream
Since this blog is mostly a present for Megan, I posted this a while back (Megan’s two favorite things are ice cream and puppies). This is a small step down, but still unmissable. Will cute things ever stop getting their faces stuck in ice cream tubs? I hope not. -Alex
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Puppies... Dressed As Cats
That’s right, Conan O’Brien wasn’t content to put just puppies or just cats on his show; he needed to combine them. I really wish I had a show so that when I come up with awesome ideas like this one, I could make them happen. Enjoy!
December 2009
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Kitten Prays For Food
I thought the kitten mewing was annoying at first, but then when I saw him praying, it was all worth it. Everybody who has a kitten, start training them now.
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Dog Has Smilingest Smile Ever
Nothing beats a big, sloppy grin from a dog when you get home from work. Kason, however, seems to have the rest of the world’s smiles beat.
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You Look Like A Little Monkey
With over two and a half million views on Youtube, “surprised kitty” is sure making a name for himself. Although I don’t think he looks like a little monkey, I do think he’s adorable. Enjoy!
November 2009
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A Couple Videos Of Climbing Cats
First off, let me show how cute cats are and how uncute highway patrolmen are (at least when they’re giving out tickets). Can nothing warm his icy heart?
In this one, the cat decided he wanted to stop being a kitty and start being a top hat. I think he’s pretty good at both. Enjoy!
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Dog/Soldier Reunion
Your camouflage can’t hide you from the happy eyes of your dog. I think this is the happiest you’ll ever see a puppy about anything!
October 2009
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101 ACTUAL Dalmations
This is the best idea I’ve ever seen. If they expand the run to include Portland, Megan and I will be there in a heartbeat.
Don't Tread on Me
One of my favorite things about YouTube is the trend of posting ironic responses to popular videos. If the videos fall under the “Pets and Animals” category, they often feature an energetic/curious animal (the original, popular video) and an apathetic animal (the response). If the animals in both videos are adorable, all the better. For example, here is an oft-viewed video of some...
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Everything In Miniature
The other day I posted about miniature piglets. This was not my first mention of smaller-than-expected animals and how cute they are; last December I shared my joy about my recent discovery: pygmy rabbits. But it took a recent BBC special that included video of pygmy parrots that I realized “pygmy” was a code word for “miniature and cute”. So I embarked on a YouTube...
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Permanent Piglets
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, once again science has the answer. Whether its breeding dogs that look like lions, or just creating devices that get cats riled up, all things steadily move towards the cute. And thusly, I bring you this video, about the new pet craze in the UK brought about by everybody’s love of piglets, but concern over the needs of a full grown pig. I bring you...
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High Drama
Some days I feel like the Internet just gets me. I’m familiar with Dramatic Prairie Dog (sometimes called Dramatic Chipmunk), as you probably are, but I hadn’t really explored the meme thoroughly. Here’s a walk through my favorite entries in the series. First, in case you missed it, here’s Dramatic Prairie Dog:
Of the numerous remixes of this short video, this is my...
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Your Cat Doesn't Like You
There are plenty of voice-over animals videos on YouTube, but this one made me smile. It’s just really well timed, I think. And the cat is pretty cute.
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The Adorable Fighting Championship (AFC)
It’s probably not a great idea to adopt a raccoon and let it play with your house pets. But if you do, you might discover that they have a really cute fighting style. I like to call this the “I’m Gonna Hug Your Face” stance. Despite being far to small to win this fight, the raccoon never gives up his face hug. I think it’s safe to say he hugs the crap out of this...
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Leonberger Puppies
My sister wrote me a breathless e-mail (yes, it’s possible) today about her new favorite breed of puppy, the Leonberger. Originally bred by a German king to resemble lions, these adorable puppies grow up to be 120lb beasts. I chose this video to introduce you to them (assuming you, like me, hadn’t heard of them before) because it shows both sizes. It’s from a great series...
September 2009
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Cute Or Just Plain Creepy?
Megan and I first became aware of this video last year some time, and we decided not to post it because we thought it was a bit too creepy looking. It got sent to me again (thanks, Tanya!) and I’m reconsidering. The face is so human like, I can’t help but think somebody has gotten trapped in this rare animal’s little body. Still, I leave the decision of cute/creepy up to...
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Puppy vs Mirror
It really is tough being a pet in a human world. So many things that aren’t what they look like. Take mirrors, for example. It looks like there’s something to play with, but really, it’s only a headache. My favorite part of this video is the music, because it makes it seem like there are two puppies dancing ballet together. Enjoy!
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Super Cat Compilation
Like many YouTube videos, this one suffers from being a tad too long. Still, the first 1:43 or so includes one of the most incredible cat montages I’ve ever seen. Enjoy!
New Blog!
Hi, everybody. Alex here. Sorry for absence. The good news is we’re back and better than ever. I’ve moved the blog over to Tumblr and we’re going to be posting again on a regular basis. As always, send us feedback at alex @ cuteanimalzoo.com.
June 2009
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Water Dogs
Brian Williams, never one to miss a dog story, closed the broadcast last night with video from the Loews Coronada Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition. I prefer this version to the one they aired. Surfing dogs! Yay!
Speaking of water dogs, the Wall Street Journal ran a story a couple days ago about how difficult it is to get Portuguese Water Dogs these days.
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Darren The Goat
To me, it doesn’t look like Darren The Goat is waving to these children. I think he’s trying to be a judge and call them all to order. But how specific can you be when yelling instructions at a goat? Enjoy.
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Bo Obama Gets Frisky
During a multi-day filming session at the White House, NBC’s Brian Williams knew what the Internet wanted to see. Several segments of the final two hour program focus on Bo Obama, the most powerful dog in the free world. The first time Michelle Obama enters a room with Bo, Mr. Williams forgets to even acknowledge the first lady’s presence, preferring to get down to eye level with Bo...
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Hamster in a Wok
Relax. The wok isn’t on. I know, I know, I got nervous about that too when this video was e-mailed to my by friend-of-the-blog Jace. Fortunately it’s just another animal slipping on something! I especially like the parts where he considers giving up but then doesn’t. That’s a spirit to be emulated. Enjoy!
April 2009
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Get This Pig A Doctor
Perhaps this is horribly offensive, I don’t know. But I thought I should try to lighten the mood about swine flu. With that in mind, here’s a pig sneezing:
And here’s something that’s not at all about the flu, but does appear to involve some risk for pigs. Or it would if their disguises weren’t so convincing!
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Two Things That Belong On Your Lap
If there’s one lesson I want you to take away from this website, it’s that animals and technology not only mix, but they mix really well. In that vein, I’d like you to enjoy this wonderful video of a kitten trying to eat Front Row.
And just like any good Internet meme, there are wonderfully ironic follow-ups. Here’s my favorite.
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Puppy vs Robot Hamster
I think singing robot animals are my favorite thing that I don’t understand. From the first time I saw Billy Bass on down through the hot hot lobster that Megan got my for Valentine’s day several years back (which joyfully sung itself into an untimely death), they’ve held a special power over me. Apparently I’m not alone, as this pomeranian puppy shows. And, as an added...
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And Now... Bo
And now the moment we’ve all been waiting for. Ladies and gentlemen, Bo Obama.
courtesy of Whitehouse.gov
Or, if you prefer a more hype-filled version, here’s Brian Williams’s breathless coverage.
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy
It’s been a long time coming, but I think it was worth it. Welcome to the national...
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The Secretary of Puppy - Finally
Update! Here he is, as promised. First, I apologize for our silence this last month. I’d like to say it was because I was busy, but honestly I can’t account for where the time’s gone. And speaking of things we haven’t heard about in a while, it’s the Secretary of Puppy. That’s right, after an excruciating post-election tease fest, there are finally leaked...
March 2009
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Let's Watch a Movie
The dog I grew up with, Canyon, used to love it when my family got together in the den to watch a movie. He never so much as glanced at the TV and instead kept his eyes locked on the big bowl of popcorn we always made. His perseverance was inevitably rewarded with a handful of kernels, which he scarfed down as fast as he could before going back to gazing intently at the bowl. Once the popcorn was...
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Penguin + Penguin Backpack = Adorable
I know that Alex posted a video yesterday, but I just discovered this and couldn’t wait to share it. This really seems too cute to be true. Watch it here in English:
or Japanese!
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I Hope He Got What He Was Chasing
This is dangerously close to “America’s Funniest Home Videos” territory, but it made me smile so I’m posting it. I don’t know what he’s chasing but I bet it was something great. Ice cream that makes you skinny maybe?
Thanks to Marianne for passing this my way. Send me your tips!
February 2009
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Meet Frank?
I only have time for a quick update to the Secretary of Puppy. It seems the Obamas have settled on the Portuguese Water Dog, a fine choice if you ask me, and they expect to have it some time in the next month. And, according to this story in People, the girls wanted to name it either Frank or Moose, both of which were rejected by their mother. The funniest choice, of course, would be Maverick,...
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Scaredy Cat
When I started working on this blog, I didn’t set out to focus on kittens and bunnies. It’s just happened that way. So it seems high time I post a video that includes both. I think this video is remarkable both for how scared the cat is of a harmless little rabbit and how unafraid the rabbit is.
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Are You My Mommy?
I would like to take exception to the poster’s comment about this video: “Would the men please look away now - it’s a video about a cat adopting a teeny-weeny baby rabbit. Awwwww.” Yes, I might be in a minority here, but where’s your blog about cute animal videos? Which one of us should really be looking away? With that out of the way, I’d like to you all to...
January 2009
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Jumping The Shark
I Can Has Cheezburger does one thing very well: pictures of cats with sometimes funny and always incorrectly spelled captions. From time to time the blog forrays into videos, but these usually end up being obnoxious. I’m of the belief that this was another such video but I reconsidered during the last five seconds of post-script which, I think, saved it. Let me know what you think!
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Hey, Bunny, Show Us How You Get Down
It’s the newest craze sweeping night clubs. It’s taking “So You Think You Can Dance” by storm. It’s illegal in Mexico. That’s right, it’s the bunny dance. And it’s awesome.
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Twelve Inch Pianist
When I set out to catalog the best cute animal videos on The Tubes, I wouldn’t have guessed that pianos would be a recurring theme. Granted, this bunny is no Nora. And it’s not even a hamster with popcorn. But it is quite cute. Now, where are all the animals playing guitar?
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The Secretary of Puppy - Now With 80% More Socks
Leave it to George Stephanopoulos to ask the tough questions. On ABC’s “This Week,” George helped move along the puppy speculation by asking President Elect Obama directly what his family is thinking. The President Elect said that they’re pretty much decided on either a labradoodle (almost as good as a goldendoodle, Cute Animal Zoo’s preference) or a Portuguese...
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Sliding Cat... On Purpose?
To be clear, by favorite thing is cute fuzzy paws slipping on shiny surfaces. Doing a sliding trick is something else all together. But admittedly this is pretty cute. I especially like the splayed paws and the “Do you approve of me?” eyes. Enjoy!