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Need to Laugh? Watch How Animals Eat Their Food [VIDEO]

David Drew — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:00:28 +0000

I admit that this is a very silly video, I also admit that it makes me laugh. You can watch at work and claim it as educational. Enjoy ‘How Animals Eat Their Food’ and who knows why they have sippy cups. Which is your favorite?

Calling All Dog Lovers! Join the City of Duluth Dog Park Task Force

Cathy Kates — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:20:59 +0000

Meet Bauer, my German Short Haired Schnauzer another "love of my life", when he's not chewing my rugs or eating his poop. He's lucky I have an extreme love for all animals, especially dogs! The City of Duluth would like to put together a Dog Park Task Force and your input would be greatly appreciated. Here's the details and a info from a blog I wrote in 2011 of different dog friendly locations.

Watch Houdini the Escape-Artist Horse Do His Thing — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:45:24 +0000

[onescreen item="5000744"] We’re not positive what horse sense is, but it sure looks like Houdini here has it. Teaching your pets or livestock or thoroughbred racehorses or whatever animal(s) you own how to escape from their pens is a risky idea. Sure, it’s cute to see a horse unlock the door and then open the [...]

Watch These Lobsters Scare People — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:19:24 +0000

[onescreen item="4997308"] Lobsters are delicious, no argument here, but they are also quite monstrous-looking. If one catches you by surprise, it’s perfectly understandable to shriek in terror. Like these people. The huge claws, the antennae, all those legs—they’re like something out of an H.P. Lovecraft tale. Except really, really tasty. The Daily Distraction is your Internet [...]

Watch This Crow Try to Steal a Frying Pan — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:30:39 +0000

[onescreen item="4994628"] Now, you might wonder what exactly a crow even needs with a small frying pan, but then you’d be missing the whole point, wouldn’t you? What we have in this video is a crow who—for whatever reason—seems to really want the pan that this lady is holding. So the bird figures out that [...]

The 12 Cutest Baby Sloths on the Web

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:35:28 +0000

Sloths have always been cute little things, but we have Kristen Bell to thank for bringing their sheer adorableness to light this time last year. Sure, the actress is really, really emotionally attached to the animals, but we honestly can't blame her. Sloths make any situation like, 20 times cuter. Taking a bath? Check. Wearing onesies? You betcha!

According to the Veterinary Medical Association Stats, Minnesota ranks 42 for Pets

Cathy Kates — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:42:20 +0000

I am a dog lover, plain and simple. I can seek out dogs and puppies ANYWHERE! This is our new puppy, Bauer, aka: jaws. But, he is getting much better. He's potty trained now and doesn't bite (he's teething) as much as he use to. We have a routine and he's getting a long well with our older Schnauzer, Ruemmele. I was surprised to see that Minnesota ranks 42 in having dogs as household pets.

Watch These Goats Go On the Attack — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:50:53 +0000

[onescreen item="4994271"] Goats seem pretty nice. They have little beards and say “baaaaaa” and eat grass and stuff. They also have horns, though. Sometimes, animal instincts just take over, even if it seems like a mismatch. Now, these attacks aren’t very serious. They’re more on the adorable side, really. But we wouldn’t want to run [...]

Video of Mouse Being Released Into Wild Doesn't End Well

Emerald Catron — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:15:02 +0000

We commend these guys for humanely trapping and releasing a mouse. Too bad their plan backfired so very, very quickly. Seconds after being set loose in a field, a hawk swoops up and grabs it. Their reaction is priceless. So much hard work for nothing. Source: Video of Mouse Being Released Into Wild Doesn’t End [...]

Screaming Goats, a Maternal Koala and a Real Hangdog — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:17:22 +0000

[onescreen item="4992968"] Today we have a triple threat of irresistible video to distract you. First up is a pair of goats that don’t seem interesting in the typical “baaaaaa” you’d expect; they’d rather just yell at you. Next is a mama koala bear whose cub is a little scared of meeting her on that next [...]

Animals Trying (and Failing) to Eat Kids at the Zoo — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 17:16:08 +0000

[onescreen item="4991336"] It must be so tempting if you’re a lion. There, mere inches away, in plain sight, is a child—a quick, easy meal just sitting there. But for that darn glass! This video also gives you a helpful idea of scale that you don’t get watching nature shows on the National Geographic Channel. A child’s [...]

Monkey See, Monkey Chew and Other Lake Superior Zoo Classes

Cathy Kates — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:37:30 +0000

When I was little, the Zoo was merely a place to go and view animals. Or, in the case of Duluth, to view animals and to ride the big slide that was in the small amusement park near the parking lot. Or, to watch a machine mold a hunk of wax into the shape of a lion. But, with the Lake Superior Zoo, they've added another dimension, FUN classes for your kids!

It's Possible to Take A Legend on a Date, Time with Betty White is Up for Auction

Cathy Kates — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:49:40 +0000

Who thought it would be possible? Have dinner with Betty White! It's not because she's looking for a suitable significant other. she's an animal lover and is raising money for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles. Of course, you may have to pool your money, this is HOT, it's going to cost ya!

Weekend Craft for the Kids: No Sew Dog Beds [VIDEO]

Cathy Kates — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 20:46:44 +0000

Get the fabric NOW, so you can wash it before the weekend! This is an easy craft your kids can do and makes a great holiday gift for the pets in your life. My friend showed her no-sew dog bed on Facebook and got the idea from Pinterest. Email me pic of yours after your done!!!

Animal Allies Pet Of The Week : A Cat Named Bacon

Ken Hayes — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:32:23 +0000

A cat named Bacon? There’s a cat I love already! Bacon is one of the adoptable pets at the Petco Cat Habitat at Petco foods. You can go visit him there and get to meet him and a few other cats. Bacon is a charming grey and white long haired cat. He is a confident, [...]

Flooding Causes Zoo Tragedy In Duluth

Chris Allen — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:48:26 +0000

MSNBC reporting on our beloved Lake Superior Zoo. It was a sad day for Duluth and for the LS Zoo, as several animals at the Lake Superior Zoo drowned overnight when torrential rain caused flooding across the city, swamping roads and sending sewage spilling outside overflow tanks. “We have 11 confirmed dead animals, most of [...]

Get Your Year Round Benefits At The Lake Superior Zoo

Cathy Kates — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:56:21 +0000

I buy a family membership to the Lake Superior Zoo every November for my two great nieces' birthdays. Their mom and dad always talk about how much they enjoy unlimited zoo visits and "members only events". It's the Lake Superior Zoo's Annual Membership Drive, right now! (oh, did you notice their new logo? Cool, huh?)

Animal Allies Mega Match-A-Thon

Cathy Kates — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:52:03 +0000

Every Wednesday at 8:10 you hear about B105's Pet of the Week with Animal Allies. At that time, you also hear about all the upcoming fundraisers and adoption opportunities that are come up, like the Mega Match-A-Thon. Love animals? You won't want to miss this event!!!

Holiday Shopping For The Lake Superior Zoo Animals Is Easy With The Zoo Wish Tree

Cathy Kates — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:45:26 +0000

The Lake Superior Zoo animals are anticipating great gifts/treats under their tree this year! It's the Zoo Wish Tree and we're looking for your help to fulfill their wishes.

Here's how it works, the animals write their letters to Santa, then their wishes are wri

Vote in the Taste of Country 'Best New Pet' Awards

Shauna Wright — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:13:50 +0000

Our sister site Taste of Country is holding a contest to determine which pet brought home by a country music artist this year is the best. And you get to pick the winner. The nominees include cats and dogs owned by Kellie Pickler, Lady Antebellum‘s Hillary Scott, Miranda Lambert, Taylor Swift and Jake Owen — [...]