Awesome!

USDA Animal Welfare Inspection Reports finally available online.

Local Fans React...

...to presence of camera.

The Gift That Keeps On Giving

From a Runner's World photo shoot, the esteemed Governor of Alaska shows off her disrespect/ignorance of the U.S. Flag Code.

What's the next publicity move, Gov, a baby-trampling centerfold for Cracked magazine?

Zorro's Story

These videos show how Zorro was rescued from the aftermath of Hurricane Ike in Texas. Terrified when he first arrived in Utah, he quickly gained confidence and blossomed into the fun-loving little guy everyone calls WiggleButt for the way he wags his entire back end when one of his favorite people appears - and that's a big list these days!

It's been a pleasure caring for Zorro, and I'm so excited he's going to a great family in Colorado. Godspeed, WiggleButt.

Dude needs a snooze button and some Tylenol

For the Pit Bulls: On failing Charlie

For the Pit Bulls: On Failing Charlie. Heartbreaking.

My Chemical Romance Drummer Sues Over Dog Death

Self-proclaimed "dog trainer to the stars" charges $7500 for training in a single month, then the dog dies of unknown causes while in the trainer's care.

Beagle B&B

$92 to sleep in a beagle? You're out of your barking mind.

Little known fact: Jesus loves tchotchkes

2 teens charged in pit bull burning held on unrelated charges

I wouldn't call the charges entirely unrelated, it's no surprise that two teenagers who would douse a dog in gasoline and set her on fire aren't exactly saints.

If you can read this…

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Hairless Cat Loves Hair

Puppy Mill FAQ

The ASPCA's Puppy Mill FAQ is pretty darn complete.

Well, I thought it was funny

I'm accustomed to folks stealing others' content and re-posting it on blogs, but I found this one really funny...

A few weeks ago, over at Albert Rasch's The Outdoor Chronicles, he posted a notice entitled Where Do HSUS Donations Really Go? Somehow, one of those ripoff blogs got their hands on that post, rubbed it back and forth through BabelFish a few times, and out came... Where Do The HSUS Donations Exceptionally Go? To quote their confused translation: Something smells rotted in the Internets!

No Boat Needed!

Thanks, Scott!

Boy, that looks like Pets Alive's Cam.

Thank God; I Love Tank Tops

Down! Down!

Holy Hell

Via YesBiscuit: a California Animal Shelter manager and one of his employees were arrested in 2007 for performing mass killing of shelter animals, falsifying the records to cover it up, and selling the bodies to a "Class B" dealer who later sold the carcasses to research facilities and medical schools.

The dealer, Michael Sargeant, pled guilty to a misdemeanor and was sentenced to two days served, three years of probation and a $150 fine. There is a petition to the USDA to revoke his Class B license. I think that's the least we can do.

TO "PHISH" PEOPLE

Mostly from Illinois

It's the Smoke

Woman disfigured after injecting lube into her face

So, you know those silicone injections that are supposed to smooth out the wrinkles on your face? Well, all silicone is pretty much the same, right?

Is that all you got?

So THAT'S who drinks Miller Chill!

One More Minute

The Chinese are getting crafty

Thanks, Scott!

The guy at the hula hoop contest with a lawnmower is going to be very confused

Thanks, Scott!

All Hail the First Nerd

Twitter

HAMMER MOB STRIKES AGAIN!

And the fifty-something guy with the headband is back bustin' the moves! Awesome!

I would watch this

Meet Margarita!

Even more Margarita!

Only Fifty Percent Of Country Music Fans Have Internet Access

Only Fifty Percent Of Country Music Fans Have Internet Access. Thank goodness for a medium without a star vehicle for Jeff Foxworthy.

I just threw up in my mouth a little

Thanks, Cathy!

Comfort Wipe

Comfort Wipe: no returns.

On PETA

So yes, they're at it again, pulling some stupid media stunt with the same predictable reaction as the "sea kittens" press release: lots and lots and lots of media attention. Newspapers, magazines, talking heads, blogs, twitter - everyone's talking about them, which was the whole idea behind the silly and obviously outrageous press release in the first place: while they realize that most people will dismiss them, it gets their message in front of an unbelievable number of people, some small percentage of which will head for their website and sign up. Mostly celebrities and the obviously mentally ill, from what I've seen. Best of all, for them, this press-release driven recruiting campaign is damn near free.

So do us all a favor: when PETA DOES something that's actually worthy of note - like, say, killing more than 95% of the animals sent to their so-called "shelter", feel free to shout it from the rooftops. But when their latest shock-and-recruit campaign comes over the PR Wire, for God's sake, ignore it.

You're just encouraging them.

CALL TO ACTION!

News from Pets Alive in New York: they are helping to rally support for the prosecution to the fullest extent of one of the most heinous cases of horse abuse I have ever seen. That link goes to the full story, but no photos. They are available through a link on that page only for the very strong of stomach who choose to view them. Your help is needed, even if you're not a New York resident - but if you are, even better.

Before They Were Stars

Shawn was only 17 years old...

MORE NOMMING!

Also via Terrah, who is clearly going insane from underemployment.

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Today's dose of cute

Terrah provides today's dose of cute.

Craigslist

The New York Times

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Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Newt Gingrich Unedited Interview

Well, that should do it

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And now a moment of silence…

Ides of March - Vehicle

$500,000

New $500,000 zoo enclosure for prairie dogs keeps 'em under control for about 10 minutes.

700,000 people call digital TV hot line

Thank God we have a branch of the federal government with the time and resources to provide people with technical assistance for their new digital TV converter boxes. God forbid anyone miss Wheel of Fortune. Religion is not the opiate of the people - Two and a Half Men is.

Everyone needs a day of rest

I'm gonna need a case of these and some ShamWows

He's good

best of craigslist: Need a seragant mom? ? ?

I seriously thought at first this was some sort of military recruitment thing.

Falcons Release Vick

And it's about time. Let's just hope no other team wants to touch this human poison.

Wow

As we used to say... stupidity is expensive.

Trust me, you don't want to see the high five

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Efficiency Expert

Thanks, Scott!

Who pets who?

Thanks, Scott!

Thanks, Cathy!

Congrats

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Vick Back In Court

Bankruptcy court, that is - where we find out that his bankruptcy plan depends on his assumed return to the NFL.

Arrests Made in Case of Phoenix, Baltimore Pit Bull Who Was Set Ablaze

Juveniles arrested for lighting dog on fire

The most magical moment of any Tonys telecast ever

Just when you think you've lost your sense of wonder at the magic of the theatre...

Biker rooster not welcome in Miami

Miami to Mr Clucky: Cluck you.

Very Expensive Chew Toy

Thank goodness I found out how to remove the titles from YouTube videos. Damn things always ruin my jokes.

Smell of Books

Is there something missing from your e-Book reader? Is it the smell? Now with Smell of Books aerosol, you can get back some of what you've been missing. Also comes in Eau, You Have Cats aroma.

TNR: Just Like the Homeless

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majik trik

caress me like a tropical priest

Thanks, Scott... I think.

For Your Formal Scuba Diving

Thanks, Scott!

Pie Area

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Thanks, Scott!

Hamster Runs Mini-Dog Agility Course

Hammer Pants Flashmob

I Hear He'll Lead Off With This

Denise, you out there? Got shoes?

National Day of Slayer

Today is the National Day of Slayer. Nothing like a death-metal band with a sense of humor.

I Think the Pit Crew Might Have Forgot Something

When Harry Met Chewie

Thanks, Scott!

When a pitchfork just won't do

Thanks, Scott!

BSL

Who Pooped?

Wow, a game that's both educational and revolting: Who Pooped? This has got to be the first poo-related .org I've seen (yes, please correct me).

Reward for Phoenix, pit bull burned alive, hits $25,000

The reward for information in the case of Phoenix, the pit bull set on fire in Baltimore, has hit $25,000. Officer Teel, who smothered the flames with her sweater, was recognized for her heroism at city hall.

More geek humor

True Dedication

Starsky

Low Rider

Denver BSL to be Challenged in Court

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a lawsuit brought by several dog owners challenging the constitutionality of the Denver breed ban laws may proceed. I don't say this often, but... good work, AKC!

Happy Campers

Thanks, Scott!

Dueling Banjos

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Milo Sanctuary, San Rafael CA

My apologies for the commercial.

Find out more about them here.

Subs

Reward for Phoenix burning info now $8,500

The reward for whomever set Phoenix on fire in Baltimore has hit $8,500. I dearly hope it gets paid out!

Thought of the Day

“We live in oppressive times. We have, as a nation, become our own thought police; but instead of calling the process by which we limit our expression of dissent and wonder "censorship," we call it "concern for commercial viability."”

-David Mamet

And there's a guy who should know.

Ain't It the Truth?

Thanks, Scott!