2018

Some Most of these do exceed the 18 characters limit but they are terrific responses that deserved to be shared. Thank you to all our incredible users for participating and sharing their thoughts, images and funny stories with us, this past year! Start 2019 off right by joining the fun and following us on Facebook! 

That was definitely a funny year in Australia 

A daredevil raccoon, a Dorito-loving pig and cats that just want to go to the museum ... it's been a great year for the animal kingdom.

2018 wasn't ALL bad! In fact, there was a lot of good! If you need more convincing that this year wasn't a complete failure, head over to @The_Happy_Broadcast on Instagram! 

There's one thing from this year that has been reliably, steadfastly good: funny and heart-warming stories about our furry animals. Here are the best ones. Via:Best Life

After scrolling down all the hundreds of dog tweets that made us laugh this year, we are bringing you the 50 funniest ones. Have fun!

A furry friend can be the most important companion in one's life and this list of October 2018 pet ideas is sure to offer plenty of inspiration to ensure one's four-legged friend is living their best life. Via: Trend Hunter

Underwater Photographer of the year contest awards those who use their creative skills to capture the stunning beauty of ocean and marine life. The winners of this year contents have been announced, photographers from 63 countries submitted over 5,000 photos in 11 categories.

On her etsy page, Katie Bradley writes: "Rescuing tortoises is an accidental hobby that has blossomed alongside being a wife, mother, friend, geek, and artist". Her hobby gave her a brilliant idea and she started crocheting winter collection for pet turtles. She currently has seven tortoises: 4 Russian tortoises (testudo horsfieldii) and 1 Greek tortoise (testudo gracea), and she's also fostering an additional Greek tortoise for the International Reptile Rescue. Feel free to stop by her tortoise blog: www.tortaddiction.blogspot.com. Here are the new items for the upcoming winter. 

A Bulldog named Zsa Zsa with an absurdly long tongue won the World's Ugliest Dog contest and took home 1,500$. The cuddly competition, which helps organizers publicize that many pets are available for adoption, allowed owners to flaunt the imperfections of their dogs. And we just loved them all!

You can discover all the photos of the shortlist on the website of the Sony World Photography Awards 2018.

Get some fascinating glimpse into the lives of animals living underwater. 

Because, let's be real: Instagram is only for cats, dogs, food, and selfies.

Each month on this unique calendar reveals yet another beautiful pooch answering nature's call. $1 from each "Pooping Pooches" calendar is donated to the Maui Humane Society to support animals in need. Cool!