This year is on the older side but it's so beautiful not to share. When Clara, the orangutan gave birth to baby Clarita, Clarita was kidnapped by a dominant male. At the Orangutan Jungle School, caretakers reintroduce Clara to her stolen baby but worry she will reject her.
But Clara was impatient and wanted to hold her baby, that much is obvious. Just looking into the eyes of this mother as she finally holds her baby... it's enough to make a grown man cry.
They're kind of all amazing, in their own crappy, adorable way.
Meet Hercule Van Wolfwinkle, the acclaimed pet portrait artist, who has come up with a creative and fun way to help raise money for the charity Turning Tides Ending Local Homelessness, a homelessness charity local to Hercule. The charity is described in the fundraising site as, " local charity that believe everyone has the right to a home, regardless of the difficulties and issues they may face in their lives. They believe in showing those who need their help, that the wider community are there to support them too!"
The acclaimed artist seems to be in demand, the fundraising project already 577% more than the target. And with the donations comes the beautiful, and highly realistic pet portraits. Also explained within the fundraising project, Hercule has two styles when it comes to his masterpiece creations, "one super realistic full colour which is just like looking at a photograph or alternatively the more contemporary black and white portrait that will grace any home."
Check out some of these museum-worthy drawings and start donating to obtain your one original Hercule Van Wolfwinkle!
We tend to share the wholesome and adorable side to animals, yet, every so often we like to share their other side... the evil side.
Sometimes, animals can be jerks and do jerky things. Whether they do those jerky things to us humans or other animals, it's always hilarious. It's so hilarious that animals being jerks is one of the top subreddits to date! There's just something about animals being mean that will never not be funny. Probably because they're so stinky cute, the idea of them angry and mean is simply a joy.
Happy International Rabbit Day! Usually celebrated on the last Saturday or Sunday of September, International Rabbit Day is about celebrating rabbits in all their cuteness, and celebrating all the joy they provide for this world! And, of course, to educate people on the protection and care of both domestic and wild rabbits.
Did you know that there are more than 30 species of rabbits around the world? Oh, you did? Then how about this odd fact, baby rabbits aren't called bunnies, they're actually called kittens of kits! How strange is that?
For those who need a low maintenance pet, rabbits are wonderful. They're even more independent than cats, don't make too much noise, easy to housetrain, and can bond well with their humans.
This one goes out to all you buns lovers out there! Hop right into this rabbit-loving gallery:
Welcome back, cat lovers! We've gathered a nice juicy collection of the hottest and freshest cat memes for you to devour this Caturday!
Caturday is a sacred day in which we celebrate by honoring all things cats. We begin the day with cat memes, then we move into our 19-hour nap, from which we will wake up periodically for nibbles of food, then be wide awake the moment the humans settle in for bed.
That's when the party really starts. However, cat memes always lead the way into Caturday madness and it's a vital step in the process of celebrating the ritual in its fullness. Enjoy your Caturday to the fullest!
Hyenas can be super duper cute! And a hyena cub? Always cute.
Here's a mother who loves her baby and shows it by grooming and snuggling with the sweet cub. That moment when the cub flops down onto her.. endless squeals! Animal relationships with their mothers are just so gosh-darn special, we can hardly stand it.
If you look closely, it almost looks like the mom is sleeping throughout the whole video. As if our hearts could handle any more cuteness.
Things are looking up! It's officially Friday, we've reached Autumn, Halloween is near, and there are so many adopted faces of the week!
Our hearts can barely contain themselves from exploding, after seeing so many adorable adopted faces! We would like to thank all those who have recently adopted, have adopted in the past, or will be doing so in the future. These lovely faces wouldn't have a loving home without you.
And a special shout out to those who adopt any animal in need of special care or any senior animals, You guys are our heroes.
Now, for the moment you've all been waiting for -- get ready to meet the adopted faces of the week! And if you're planning to become a pet owner, please consider adopting and not shopping.
The world needs more people like Cristiano da Silva Antunes! Cristiano da Silva Antunes is from Sao Paulo, Brazil, and is known as "Carteiro Amigo Dos Animais" on his social media platforms. The name "Carteiro Amigo Dos Animais" translates to "Animal-friendly postman" in English. And it's definitely a name that rings true!
In hopes to break the stereotype of mailmen and dogs at constant war, Cristiano da Silva Antunes takes a selfie of every animal he comes in contact with, while on the job. The happiness shown on his face in each image pretty much speaks for itself!
Thank you Cristiano da Silva Antunes, for your caring animal-loving heart, and sharing these wholesome pics with the world.
Chirp up, everyone! We know, it's the start of a new week, and that's always extremely difficult to acknowledge and accept. However, with this abundance of birb memes, we believe your inner spirit will take flight and will be rejuvenated with birby meme goodness.
Birb memes have definitely come a long way over the past years and have somehow climbed the animal meme list status. We would say that birb memes comfortably sit right on top besides cat and dog memes. You may feel otherwise but first, take a gander of the humorous memes and tweets below before making up your mind.
Let's see those Bengal fur babies! While it's no secret that we adore all cats, every so often we like to celebrate a certain breed and dedicate a whole gallery to that breed. We've dedicated galleries to tuxedo cats, calico cats, siamese, and more. This time, the Bengal cat is our star and we're all here to admire their shine and beauty!
Do you know how we always say black cats are house panthers? Well, Bengal cats are house leopard. Seriously, they are domestic cats with the coat of a wild cat. And they were bred to be that way. And just like leopards, they have an insane amount of energy, which results in them needed a lot of exercise and play.
Bengal cats are everywhere these days, and we can't help but paws and admire their obvious beauty. Here is a collection of pics, memes, and some vids to help us honor them! If you have a Bengal, share a pic in the comments below!
It's officially Autumn and the cat snaps have been growing so splendidly all year for the big harvest! We've been watering them, nourishing them, and even speaking to them in a calming, and loving voice.
Basically, we've been doing all things one does to help things grow until they're ripe for the plucking. And now the moment has come and we're preparing for a major cat snap feast. So, grab a plate and wait in line, we promise you're in for a delicious treat!
And if you missed last week's scrumptious treats, you're in luck! We've got leftovers!
Cats are already cute enough but a munchkin cat? Oh man, it's just cuteness to the 2nd power.
And a talkative munchkin kitten? Our hearts just exploded and proceeded to melt all over the floor. When you think of toughness, it's tough to enough a munchkin kitten. However, this lil kitkat has something to say and something to say now! We're trying our best to decode the meows and figure out what it's trying to tell us.
Our number one theory is that it's saying, "I'm tiny and frustrated!" Which is true and would make sense. What do you think this kitten is saying? Wrong answers only.
It's picture time! Everyone smile wide! Yeah, I'm talking about you too, giraffe, time to take a selfie. And time for us to look at these adorable selfies and smile too.
We're constantly surprised by stories of how smart animals are, how much they can understand, how much they... judge some of the weird things us humans do. We've seen everything at this point, from dolphins recognizing their own reflections to monkeys laughing at magic tricks. So, it's true, we assume that these selfies weren't actually taken by the animals that star in them, but... can we really be sure of that?
Week by week, we look for the most interesting pictures to present to you. Today, we have found an incredibly popular tumblr blog that reblogs some of the most thought-provoking pictures. The kind of pictures that hold book-length stories within them - ones that cannot simply be captured in anything less than 1000 words.
From cows in bathtubs to kittens sleeping with turtles, sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's eclectic collection of pictures that deserve nothing less than a whole essay. Maybe they'll even inspire you. Some of them sure are inspiring to us. It's fun to imagine the way this cow got into the bathtub honestly. Maybe its other cow friends are helping bathe it because it strained its ankle playing soccer earlier that day. Can you say for sure that this didn't happen? No, you can't.
Happy humpday everyone! Just think, you're halfway through the week and we're here to give you that extra push to get you to the weekend even sooner.
Cats. Nothing warms up our hearts more than seeing wholesome images of cats. Or images of cats being ridiculous and hilarious. Or just images of cats. They are all so beautiful and these cats all belong to someone who loves them to the moon and back. And beautiful of that overwhelming love we feel for them, it's always hard to say goodbye whenever they do leave us.
Besides these cats being so amazing and adorable, quite of few down below have sadly crossed over the rainbow bridge. We're here to appreciate all cats but also all those who have recently left. They may be gone but never forgotten.
Klarieke, a cat owner from Greece, has three adult cats: Jack, Louis, and Stavros. She and her family adopted Stavros just one year ago, Klarieke tells Love Meow, "Stavros lived on the streets and was very ill. He was rescued by a Dutch girl who stays in Zakynthos every summer. She was looking for a home (for the cat) in Holland, so we decided to adopt him."
"My husband and I said to each other, 'this is the last cat, three is enough," she added.
That is until Stavros befriended a stray kitten and brought that kitten home.
Story via Love Meow
