It is that point in the week again!
I am not sure how long this picture has been circling the internet, but if I had a sewing machine I would make one of these:
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I mean the costume, of course, I cannot sew a dog so cute! The white fluffy dog is adorable on its own but the addition of the little horse hat/hoodie makes the picture perfect. The little costume is just simplistic enough that it allows the dog to be cute in and of itself.
– Cola Pig
When you mix some children with access to markers and a black and white dog, this can happen:
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If the markers were nontoxic, this is funny and kind of adorable. It makes me wish some dalmatians came with rainbow fur.
That being said, you should always monitor things like pens and markers around your dog. From a toxicity standpoint, most things (even sharpies) are nontoxic. Your dog might end up a bit sick, and if you are worried contacting a vet is best. Consuming too much can make them very sick. However, the most danger is when your dog chews up something like a pen or marker and then eats the plastic which can cause an obstruction.
-Cola Pig
Wednesday is here again, need a little dose of cute to help you make it towards the weekend? Your Wednesday Woof! is here to help.
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Puppies are adorable enough, but add some clothes meant for babies and they reach a whole new level of adorable! Footies! I love that this puppy allowed for this picture, and hope that he was quickly released from the baby pjs.
–Cola Pig
I saw this picture and could not figure out if I think it is funny or just too odd:
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This dog is almost exactly the right color for that strange rubber horse mask! I can only imagine that the next photo (if there were one) would be of the dog shaking or pawing the mask off. I think it is crazy the dog left the mask on long enough for a picture!
What do you think, funny or weird?
–Cola Pig
Another Wednesday is upon us, so I dedcided to start a new post that will recur every week called Wednesday Woof! which will feature a cute puppy. Sure, I might do this more than on just Wednesday, but at least it will be a post to look forward to in the middle of the week!
Todays Woof!
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I am not sure about your dogs, but mine have NEVER enjoyed rain. Just getting them to go outside to go potty is a challenge when the weather is rainy (or snowy). I cannot imagine my dog falling asleep so that the rain would not cover the spot they were laying.
Has your dog ever done something like this?
– Cola Pig
At Busch Gardens in Florida zookeepers embarked on a strange journey. They had a new 8 month old male Cheetah cub (now named Kasi), but no other cheetah cubs. For the animal to have a companion they introduced the cub to a puppy, a 16 week old rescued lab mix (now named Mtani). The animals developed a friendship, learning how to communicate together. At first they spent only supervised time together, and now they live and travel together all the time.
Here is a video of them together as babies:
Now that they are older, Busch Garden uses them to help educated the public about Cheetahs, rescuing exotic animals, and the importance of rescuing domestic animals like Mtani. The two can be seen on display in their enclosure at the Cheetah Run. They do actually run the cheetahs (and Mtani) using a lure system that pulls a lure along the ground on a line. If you visit make sure to find out what time the Cheetahs will run because it is something to see!
Here are Kasi and Mtani all grown up:
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A video of them on their first year anniversary, explaining the relationship and showing off their running skills:
Do animals have the capacity for friendship? I never really thought otherwise until I realized most biologists studying animals have only recently considered the idea worth studying. Of course, animals do not communicate or express emotions the same way people do. Even if it were flawlessly possible to prove what an animal is thinking or “emoting” it would not always be for the same reasons we do. That does not make what they experience any less, only different. But if you have ever owned an animal you can see each has their own personality and seems to display love, affection, or “friendship.”
A human animal relationship in and of itself is already an inter-species relationship that demonstrates the ability of an animal to bond with a creature not like itself. Inter-species friendships are especially interesting because I think it does point to the ability or desire of an animal to be with others, even if not the same species. Most often these relationships occur when humans have intervened – at animal preserves, zoos, or even in your own home (dogs and rabbits for example). Yes, we placed the animals in those situations but they could just as easily decide to not remain in a relationship (your dog eating your pet rabbit for example). These relationships might occur less frequently in nature because they would be hard to find and observe, and because it is probably much more rare for an animal to not have another of its own kind to bond with.
Do you think that animals experience friendship?
-Cola Pig
Well, maybe a better title would be nap on a pony:
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I have no idea how the dog on the pony, or how it is a good place to nap, but this photo is amazing!
I sure hope that your Tuesday is going better than this:
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I never have had a dog destroy their bed or a cushion like this before. Famous last words perhaps! But this poor boxer knows that it made a very bad decision to do this while stuck in its cage.
I hope that everyone is having a wonderful Friday!
I have found another set of wonderful confectionery treats in cute animal designs to share with you. Cake, cupcakes, cookies, and sugar are wonderful mediums! I included a link to the baker’s website or facebook page so you can purchase some wonderful treats if you live in their area.
This bakery located in Stratford Ontario creates beautiful custom cakes, cookies, and cupcakes.
Zebra Cake
Deer Cake
Stuffed Rabbit Cake
Giraffe Cake
Butterfly Cupcakes
All above photos are from Kandy Cake’s facebook page.
This wonderful pastry artist from London makes and decorates beautiful cakes and cookies.
Owl Cake
Lion Cake
These photos are from the Made With Love By Me website, and more information can be found on her facebook page.
Michelle Wibowo creates beautiful sugar art and cake sculptures, she is located in West Sussex.
Tiger Cake
Pegasus sculpture
She even has a Guinness world record for creating the worlds largest Corgi cake.
Here is a video of the real corgis eating the giant cake.
You can find out about pricing, see more examples of her art, and find order information on her website Michellesugarart.co.uk and you can follow her on facebook.
The Highland Bakery is located in Atlanta Georgia, and makes all kinds of baked goods including custom orders.
Wombat Cake
Rhino Cake
The above two photos are from the Highland Bakery’s website, where you can see more photos and learn more about ordering.
You can also follow them on facebook. Here are a couple of cakes posted on their page:
Dressed up Rabbit
Chubby Bunny with Carrot
