Pets Archives - PlayJunkie PlayJunkie Wed, 15 Jun 2022 13:33:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Vlogger Founds Abandoned Baby Boar and Adopts Her https://playjunkie.com/vlogger-founds-abandoned-baby-boar-and-adopts-her/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 08:38:00 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=38726 When Dora Ngai woke up on September 3rd, 2020, she had no clue about the surprise that was waiting for her. That was the day when she, unexpectedly, become a boar mom. The Chinese vlogger currently lives in Sri Lanka with her boyfriend, four dogs, and a wild boar named Yezhu. The wild baby was […]

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When Dora Ngai woke up on September 3rd, 2020, she had no clue about the surprise that was waiting for her. That was the day when she, unexpectedly, become a boar mom.

The Chinese vlogger currently lives in Sri Lanka with her boyfriend, four dogs, and a wild boar named Yezhu. The wild baby was placed in a box and found by Ngai’s gardener. She and her boyfriend took the critter under their wing.

“We read online that she would need to be fed every hour, my boyfriend and I took turns sleeping in the living room with her for almost the first four weeks. Feeding her every hour when she wakes up and starts crying. It was really like taking care of a baby for us,” the vlogger said in an interview for Bored Panda.

Although they had some difficulties in the beginning the couple managed to bring up their new family member. Now Yezhu is a grown boar, who loves her dog siblings, has a little home and swimming pool just for her. You can see beautiful photos on the vlogger’s Instagram account, where she has gained more than 20,000 followers.

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These Sausage Dogs are Actual Squad Goals https://playjunkie.com/these-sausage-dogs-are-actual-squad-goals/ Fri, 13 May 2022 14:40:00 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=37989 Some squads are superior to others—and Harriet Birch’s Sausage Squad is high above the rest. Composed of five adorable Daschunds, this is one squad you want to run into, and then give it a good belly rub. View this post on Instagram A post shared by S A U S A G E 🌭 S […]

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Some squads are superior to others—and Harriet Birch’s Sausage Squad is high above the rest. Composed of five adorable Daschunds, this is one squad you want to run into, and then give it a good belly rub.

According to Birch, she knew she wanted a Daschund early on, and later begged her parent to get one. Her first sausage pup, Missy, came into her life over 10 years ago.

Missy then went on to have two litters, and Birch kept a dog from each—Button and Duke. But then Duke found a girlfriend and they had their own litter, with Apple completing the squad.

Now all five dogs—Missy, Button, Duke, Ivy, and Apple—are living the life. Based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, they amassed a huge following online, with fans who have grown obsessed with the cute pups and their journey.

But having a pampered squad comes at a price, and Birch admits to spending £800 a month on clothes, accessories, photoshoots, treats, toys, beds, blankets, food, and insurance: “They are worth every single penny,” she told Metro. And we can see why!

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Remix the Dog is a Superstar in the Making https://playjunkie.com/remix-the-dog-is-a-superstar-in-the-making/ Sun, 24 Apr 2022 06:22:00 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=38515 Remix the dog, AKA the Stylish Bearded Pupster is one classy pup. A Miniature Schnauzer hailing from Toronto, Canada, his small size doesn’t slow him down. In fact, with features in esteemed fashion magazines like ELLE, Glamour, and Mr. Porter, we can barely keep up. Most famous for his horn-rimmed glasses, Remix is the Dumbledore […]

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Remix the dog, AKA the Stylish Bearded Pupster is one classy pup. A Miniature Schnauzer hailing from Toronto, Canada, his small size doesn’t slow him down. In fact, with features in esteemed fashion magazines like ELLE, Glamour, and Mr. Porter, we can barely keep up.

Most famous for his horn-rimmed glasses, Remix is the Dumbledore of Dogdom and the beard to the hipster. He’s also a frequent flyer, having traveled around the globe, anywhere from Israel to Puerto Rico.

“His collection of Hawaiian shirts work well in the Miami weather,” reflected his owner, Chris Ha, in an interview with Django. “He is sort of known for sporting sunglasses. When I put them on his head, he freezes in place, which is actually perfect for taking photos.”

But according to Ha, Remix (like most fashion divas) is also kind of a diva, in terms of attitude: “Remix is super grumpy,” admits Ha. “His nickname is ‘Grumpy Pup’ because he makes this grumbling sound whenever he is doing anything. When I want him to do something, it always has to be on his own terms. Though he is always attached to us in some way and needs to cuddle.”

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This Cat is So Famous That She Was Interviewed by Oprah! https://playjunkie.com/this-cat-is-so-famous-that-she-was-interviewed-by-oprah/ Sun, 10 Apr 2022 06:34:00 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=38652 Here’s a fun fact: the most famous cat on Instagram (boasting an official Guinness World Record so you know it’s legit) was actually adopted from a shelter; proving that adopting a pet is not only a more moral option, it can also come with a fanbase! Indeed, when it comes to notoriety, it’s hard to […]

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Here’s a fun fact: the most famous cat on Instagram (boasting an official Guinness World Record so you know it’s legit) was actually adopted from a shelter; proving that adopting a pet is not only a more moral option, it can also come with a fanbase!

Indeed, when it comes to notoriety, it’s hard to compete with Nala Cat. Sporting more than four million followers on Instagram, Nala’s legacy will likely trample ours. Her photos showcase the cat in all her glory: her lush gray coat, piercing blue eyes (albeit sometimes cross-eyed), and quirky personality will have you sold in an instant.

“The story of one kitten, Nala, starts off at a home where the owners could no longer take care of the cats and kittens because there were too many,” shared her owner, Varisiri (Pookie) Methachittiphan, on the Instagram sensation’s personal website. “Nala was then taken away to the shelter where she was separated from her original family.”

And while Methachittiphan doesn’t know what happened with the rest of the cats or kittens, Nala’s journey to stardom began on that fateful day. Aside from being a top earner on Instagram, Nala won the TikToker of the Year award at the 11th annual Shorty Awards and was even interviewed by Oprah Winfrey.

But at least according to Methachittiphan, the cat’s fame came as a total surprise. “I just started Instagram without actually thinking that she was going to be so famous,” she admits. If you’re not following her yet, now’s the time!

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Cedric the Chihuahua is Too Pure for This World https://playjunkie.com/cedric-the-chihuahua-is-too-pure-for-this-world/ Thu, 24 Mar 2022 10:53:00 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=38516 If you’re a fan of all things miniature, your heart might as well explode when you encounter the following Instagram celebrity. Based in Montreal, Chihuahua Cedric is one tiny, tiny pup. How tiny? A bit larger than a mango, and about the size of a small watermelon. View this post on Instagram A post shared […]

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If you’re a fan of all things miniature, your heart might as well explode when you encounter the following Instagram celebrity. Based in Montreal, Chihuahua Cedric is one tiny, tiny pup. How tiny? A bit larger than a mango, and about the size of a small watermelon.

Known for his hilarious Instagram posts, he’s often sporting cute outfits and costumes, highlighting is tiny frame. With just one tooth and his tongue proudly sticking out, Cedric is too pure for this world.

“I was the last puppy left in the litter that no one wanted, because I have a severe overbite,” admitted the pup in a mock interview with Dog Whisperer HQ (for the time being, his owners choose to stay anonymous). “My humans knew my biological father and that’s how they learned about me. They had been wanting a small dog that they could easily travel with.”

It was when his owners saw a video of the pup playing with his siblings that they fell in love immediately and made the decision to take him in. “When they first saw me in person, they were surprised. I had seemed much bigger in the photos and videos. They were terrified that they would accidentally step on me or hurt me. We got to know each other over a few weeks and they stopped worrying as they saw I was very smart and careful.”

Don’t take this tiny pooch for granted. With some 60k followers on Instagram alone, and some viral videos comparing him to different-sized fruit and vegetable, Chihuahua Cedric is the next best thing on the internet. You’ll have to trust us on that.

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Nuts the Dog Has an Adorable Beard https://playjunkie.com/nuts-the-dog-has-an-adorable-beard/ Sat, 29 Feb 2020 09:11:00 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=36380 Nuts is a cute little dog living in Russia who became famous for his giant beard that looks even bigger than his head! Nuts is a 4-year-old mini Brussels Griffon who lives in Moscow with his owner Tatiana Kovalenok. The bread is known for its beards, but Nuts still turns heads everywhere he goes because […]

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Nuts is a cute little dog living in Russia who became famous for his giant beard that looks even bigger than his head! Nuts is a 4-year-old mini Brussels Griffon who lives in Moscow with his owner Tatiana Kovalenok. The bread is known for its beards, but Nuts still turns heads everywhere he goes because his facial hair looks magnificent on him.

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“It became noticeable at his 8 months…I never actually paid attention to his beard until I started receiving comments from my followers on Instagram,” Kovalenok told The Dodo in an interview.

Head out to Nuts’ Instagram page where you can see hundreds of photos of this adorable little creature. He already has over 4,000 followers there and we’re sure he’ll get many more soon!

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Love Vizsla Dogs? You’ll Love the Brand Trotting Dog https://playjunkie.com/love-vizsla-dogs-youll-love-the-brand-trotting-dog/ Sat, 15 Feb 2020 16:49:00 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=35624 Inspired by her two Vizsla dogs, Marianne (who goes by her first name only) launched Trotting Dog, a dog-loving brand that sells anything from humorous greetings cards to personalized gifts and stationery. Running her business from her home, situated on the beautiful Isle of Wight, Marianne sells her designs to dog lovers all over the […]

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Inspired by her two Vizsla dogs, Marianne (who goes by her first name only) launched Trotting Dog, a dog-loving brand that sells anything from humorous greetings cards to personalized gifts and stationery. Running her business from her home, situated on the beautiful Isle of Wight, Marianne sells her designs to dog lovers all over the world. 

Her designs feature mainly Vizslas but not exclusively. “We do love creating gorgeous illustrated dog collections but more importantly support people who work to rescue and re-home Vizslas,” reads Trotting Dog’s website. Her products might feature Spike, her Hungarian Vizsla, or Milo a rescue Vizsla cross who joined the pack last year after being rescued from the streets of Cyprus. “As a result, we want to give a little back to help other gingers find loving homes too,” she writes.

Her business was founded in 2017 after Marianne crowdfunded and self-published a children’s book featuring illustrations of Spike. Her drawings became so popular she decided to create lots more cards and personalized gifts for dog lovers. Now, Marianne hand prints her designs herself on mugs, bags, cushion covers, and prints.

“The beauty of being a creative today is that I really can personally connect with my customers and design things using their feedback and ideas,” she shared with the Printed blog. “I love that I am part of a global pack of dog lovers which the internet and social media has opened up. As a bit of a late starter, I am 47 and solo parent my kids, working in the creative industry from home with an online business has been completely accessible.”

Take a look at some of her adorable designs in the gallery below:

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Bean is a Cat Who’s Obsessed With Bananas https://playjunkie.com/bean-is-a-cat-whos-obsessed-with-bananas/ Sat, 01 Feb 2020 08:53:19 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=34576 Cats are our favorite pets who somehow manage to surprise us every single day. Like, for example, there’s a cat named Bean who absolutely adores bananas and the photos of him licking this fruit have gone viral lately, mostly because they’re adorable and a bit inappropriate. Bean’s owner says that her pet tasted bananas for […]

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Cats are our favorite pets who somehow manage to surprise us every single day. Like, for example, there’s a cat named Bean who absolutely adores bananas and the photos of him licking this fruit have gone viral lately, mostly because they’re adorable and a bit inappropriate.

Bean’s owner says that her pet tasted bananas for the first time when he was about 9 months old. He wanted only a sniff and ended up liking this fruit very much. Now, cats shouldn’t be eating too much fruit, including bananas, so, unfortunately, Bean doesn’t get to eat his favorite treat too often.

“His vet knows about it because we’ve seen her several times this last year or so for his bouts of uveitis that he’s had a small problem with but he’s doing great and it is unrelated. She got quite a kick out of his photos. Banana would be unhealthy for a cat if consumed regularly though. So it’s definitely not a diet staple for him,” Bean’s owner told Bored Panda.

Bean’s other favorite snacks include Noosa Yogurt, scrambled eggs, veggies, and cheese. His unusual taste in food and adorable photos gained Bean more than 11.3k followers on Instagram.

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This Cat’s Journey to her Forever Home Will Leave You in Tears https://playjunkie.com/this-cats-journey-to-her-forever-home-will-leave-you-in-tears/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 08:03:25 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=33579 Not all cats get the start they deserve in life. Luckily, some of them do find a loving home and bloom into the beautiful, loyal, and lovable companions we all know and love. That is the story of Nala the Cat. Nala spent her first months in a hoarding situation – meaning her owners had […]

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Not all cats get the start they deserve in life. Luckily, some of them do find a loving home and bloom into the beautiful, loyal, and lovable companions we all know and love. That is the story of Nala the Cat.

Nala spent her first months in a hoarding situation – meaning her owners had too many cats. Pet hoarders aren’t bad or cruel people but are usually folks who don’t know how to care for the animals they love and take on more than they can care for. Eventually, they can’t keep up and at least some of the cats become neglected.

When Nala was six months old, she and her cat siblings were surrendered to a shelter, where they waited for somebody to adopt them. It took a while, but eventually, a special family came in and took her home.

It wasn’t easy at first – Nala had never been in a “normal” home before, and didn’t know how to act. She had to learn how to trust humans and to feel at home with her new family. But little by little she opened up. She turned into a funny, cuddly little kitten, and her parents started sharing photos of her on Instagram. Soon enough, she turned into an IG star, with 4 million followers!

Nala’s parents never expected her account to blow up the way it did, but are now using that for good, by raising awareness to shelters and rescues that are full of cats just like Nala.  

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This Chunky Cat’s Weight Loss Journey Will Inspire You to Start Eating Healthy https://playjunkie.com/this-chunky-cats-weight-loss-journey-will-inspire-you-to-start-eating-healthy/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 14:29:39 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=33585 It took Bronson’s parents five minutes to fall in love with him in the shelter – but they knew that they had a long journey ahead of them to make Bronson a truly happy, healthy cat. Almost two years ago, cat lover Mike Wilson and his girlfriend Megan Hanneman decided to adopt a new cat. […]

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It took Bronson’s parents five minutes to fall in love with him in the shelter – but they knew that they had a long journey ahead of them to make Bronson a truly happy, healthy cat.

Almost two years ago, cat lover Mike Wilson and his girlfriend Megan Hanneman decided to adopt a new cat. They already had two cats and wanted to add a new member to the family. When they got to the local shelter, they immediately fell in love with a gentle giant named Bronson. Bronson was a ginger cat who loved to play with humans and to cuddle. But he had one small problem – he was huge.

Bronson’s inactive lifestyle and fondness of food had resulted in an incredible weight increase – he weighed 33 pounds at the time, about three times more than average! Luckily, Mike knew exactly what to do. He makes his living building cat furniture design to promote activity for indoor cats. He wanted to help Bronson live his life to the fullest, so he and Megan took him in and immediately started working to get him to his goal weight, with physical exercise and a special diet.

Today Bronson is down to 21 lbs, and is becoming more active every day! his new physique allows him to move around more easily and enjoy life to the fullest. He still has a long way ahead of him, but with Mike and Megan’s support and dedication, he is sure to reach his goal and be the happy, athletic cat he can be!

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Pets Archives - PlayJunkie PlayJunkie Wed, 15 Jun 2022 13:33:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Vlogger Founds Abandoned Baby Boar and Adopts Her https://playjunkie.com/vlogger-founds-abandoned-baby-boar-and-adopts-her/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 08:38:00 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=38726 When Dora Ngai woke up on September 3rd, 2020, she had no clue about the surprise that was waiting for her. That was the day when she, unexpectedly, become a boar mom. The Chinese vlogger currently lives in Sri Lanka with her boyfriend, four dogs, and a wild boar named Yezhu. The wild baby was […]

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When Dora Ngai woke up on September 3rd, 2020, she had no clue about the surprise that was waiting for her. That was the day when she, unexpectedly, become a boar mom.

The Chinese vlogger currently lives in Sri Lanka with her boyfriend, four dogs, and a wild boar named Yezhu. The wild baby was placed in a box and found by Ngai’s gardener. She and her boyfriend took the critter under their wing.

“We read online that she would need to be fed every hour, my boyfriend and I took turns sleeping in the living room with her for almost the first four weeks. Feeding her every hour when she wakes up and starts crying. It was really like taking care of a baby for us,” the vlogger said in an interview for Bored Panda.

Although they had some difficulties in the beginning the couple managed to bring up their new family member. Now Yezhu is a grown boar, who loves her dog siblings, has a little home and swimming pool just for her. You can see beautiful photos on the vlogger’s Instagram account, where she has gained more than 20,000 followers.

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These Sausage Dogs are Actual Squad Goals https://playjunkie.com/these-sausage-dogs-are-actual-squad-goals/ Fri, 13 May 2022 14:40:00 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=37989 Some squads are superior to others—and Harriet Birch’s Sausage Squad is high above the rest. Composed of five adorable Daschunds, this is one squad you want to run into, and then give it a good belly rub. View this post on Instagram A post shared by S A U S A G E 🌭 S […]

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Some squads are superior to others—and Harriet Birch’s Sausage Squad is high above the rest. Composed of five adorable Daschunds, this is one squad you want to run into, and then give it a good belly rub.

According to Birch, she knew she wanted a Daschund early on, and later begged her parent to get one. Her first sausage pup, Missy, came into her life over 10 years ago.

Missy then went on to have two litters, and Birch kept a dog from each—Button and Duke. But then Duke found a girlfriend and they had their own litter, with Apple completing the squad.

Now all five dogs—Missy, Button, Duke, Ivy, and Apple—are living the life. Based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, they amassed a huge following online, with fans who have grown obsessed with the cute pups and their journey.

But having a pampered squad comes at a price, and Birch admits to spending £800 a month on clothes, accessories, photoshoots, treats, toys, beds, blankets, food, and insurance: “They are worth every single penny,” she told Metro. And we can see why!

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Remix the Dog is a Superstar in the Making https://playjunkie.com/remix-the-dog-is-a-superstar-in-the-making/ Sun, 24 Apr 2022 06:22:00 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=38515 Remix the dog, AKA the Stylish Bearded Pupster is one classy pup. A Miniature Schnauzer hailing from Toronto, Canada, his small size doesn’t slow him down. In fact, with features in esteemed fashion magazines like ELLE, Glamour, and Mr. Porter, we can barely keep up. Most famous for his horn-rimmed glasses, Remix is the Dumbledore […]

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Remix the dog, AKA the Stylish Bearded Pupster is one classy pup. A Miniature Schnauzer hailing from Toronto, Canada, his small size doesn’t slow him down. In fact, with features in esteemed fashion magazines like ELLE, Glamour, and Mr. Porter, we can barely keep up.

Most famous for his horn-rimmed glasses, Remix is the Dumbledore of Dogdom and the beard to the hipster. He’s also a frequent flyer, having traveled around the globe, anywhere from Israel to Puerto Rico.

“His collection of Hawaiian shirts work well in the Miami weather,” reflected his owner, Chris Ha, in an interview with Django. “He is sort of known for sporting sunglasses. When I put them on his head, he freezes in place, which is actually perfect for taking photos.”

But according to Ha, Remix (like most fashion divas) is also kind of a diva, in terms of attitude: “Remix is super grumpy,” admits Ha. “His nickname is ‘Grumpy Pup’ because he makes this grumbling sound whenever he is doing anything. When I want him to do something, it always has to be on his own terms. Though he is always attached to us in some way and needs to cuddle.”

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This Cat is So Famous That She Was Interviewed by Oprah! https://playjunkie.com/this-cat-is-so-famous-that-she-was-interviewed-by-oprah/ Sun, 10 Apr 2022 06:34:00 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=38652 Here’s a fun fact: the most famous cat on Instagram (boasting an official Guinness World Record so you know it’s legit) was actually adopted from a shelter; proving that adopting a pet is not only a more moral option, it can also come with a fanbase! Indeed, when it comes to notoriety, it’s hard to […]

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Here’s a fun fact: the most famous cat on Instagram (boasting an official Guinness World Record so you know it’s legit) was actually adopted from a shelter; proving that adopting a pet is not only a more moral option, it can also come with a fanbase!

Indeed, when it comes to notoriety, it’s hard to compete with Nala Cat. Sporting more than four million followers on Instagram, Nala’s legacy will likely trample ours. Her photos showcase the cat in all her glory: her lush gray coat, piercing blue eyes (albeit sometimes cross-eyed), and quirky personality will have you sold in an instant.

“The story of one kitten, Nala, starts off at a home where the owners could no longer take care of the cats and kittens because there were too many,” shared her owner, Varisiri (Pookie) Methachittiphan, on the Instagram sensation’s personal website. “Nala was then taken away to the shelter where she was separated from her original family.”

And while Methachittiphan doesn’t know what happened with the rest of the cats or kittens, Nala’s journey to stardom began on that fateful day. Aside from being a top earner on Instagram, Nala won the TikToker of the Year award at the 11th annual Shorty Awards and was even interviewed by Oprah Winfrey.

But at least according to Methachittiphan, the cat’s fame came as a total surprise. “I just started Instagram without actually thinking that she was going to be so famous,” she admits. If you’re not following her yet, now’s the time!

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Cedric the Chihuahua is Too Pure for This World https://playjunkie.com/cedric-the-chihuahua-is-too-pure-for-this-world/ Thu, 24 Mar 2022 10:53:00 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=38516 If you’re a fan of all things miniature, your heart might as well explode when you encounter the following Instagram celebrity. Based in Montreal, Chihuahua Cedric is one tiny, tiny pup. How tiny? A bit larger than a mango, and about the size of a small watermelon. View this post on Instagram A post shared […]

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If you’re a fan of all things miniature, your heart might as well explode when you encounter the following Instagram celebrity. Based in Montreal, Chihuahua Cedric is one tiny, tiny pup. How tiny? A bit larger than a mango, and about the size of a small watermelon.

Known for his hilarious Instagram posts, he’s often sporting cute outfits and costumes, highlighting is tiny frame. With just one tooth and his tongue proudly sticking out, Cedric is too pure for this world.

“I was the last puppy left in the litter that no one wanted, because I have a severe overbite,” admitted the pup in a mock interview with Dog Whisperer HQ (for the time being, his owners choose to stay anonymous). “My humans knew my biological father and that’s how they learned about me. They had been wanting a small dog that they could easily travel with.”

It was when his owners saw a video of the pup playing with his siblings that they fell in love immediately and made the decision to take him in. “When they first saw me in person, they were surprised. I had seemed much bigger in the photos and videos. They were terrified that they would accidentally step on me or hurt me. We got to know each other over a few weeks and they stopped worrying as they saw I was very smart and careful.”

Don’t take this tiny pooch for granted. With some 60k followers on Instagram alone, and some viral videos comparing him to different-sized fruit and vegetable, Chihuahua Cedric is the next best thing on the internet. You’ll have to trust us on that.

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Nuts the Dog Has an Adorable Beard https://playjunkie.com/nuts-the-dog-has-an-adorable-beard/ Sat, 29 Feb 2020 09:11:00 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=36380 Nuts is a cute little dog living in Russia who became famous for his giant beard that looks even bigger than his head! Nuts is a 4-year-old mini Brussels Griffon who lives in Moscow with his owner Tatiana Kovalenok. The bread is known for its beards, but Nuts still turns heads everywhere he goes because […]

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Nuts is a cute little dog living in Russia who became famous for his giant beard that looks even bigger than his head! Nuts is a 4-year-old mini Brussels Griffon who lives in Moscow with his owner Tatiana Kovalenok. The bread is known for its beards, but Nuts still turns heads everywhere he goes because his facial hair looks magnificent on him.

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“It became noticeable at his 8 months…I never actually paid attention to his beard until I started receiving comments from my followers on Instagram,” Kovalenok told The Dodo in an interview.

Head out to Nuts’ Instagram page where you can see hundreds of photos of this adorable little creature. He already has over 4,000 followers there and we’re sure he’ll get many more soon!

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👆🏻#boopmynose #dogsofinstagram #grumpygriffons #griffonlovers

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#tbt ☺

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#tbt #summer

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Love Vizsla Dogs? You’ll Love the Brand Trotting Dog https://playjunkie.com/love-vizsla-dogs-youll-love-the-brand-trotting-dog/ Sat, 15 Feb 2020 16:49:00 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=35624 Inspired by her two Vizsla dogs, Marianne (who goes by her first name only) launched Trotting Dog, a dog-loving brand that sells anything from humorous greetings cards to personalized gifts and stationery. Running her business from her home, situated on the beautiful Isle of Wight, Marianne sells her designs to dog lovers all over the […]

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Inspired by her two Vizsla dogs, Marianne (who goes by her first name only) launched Trotting Dog, a dog-loving brand that sells anything from humorous greetings cards to personalized gifts and stationery. Running her business from her home, situated on the beautiful Isle of Wight, Marianne sells her designs to dog lovers all over the world. 

Her designs feature mainly Vizslas but not exclusively. “We do love creating gorgeous illustrated dog collections but more importantly support people who work to rescue and re-home Vizslas,” reads Trotting Dog’s website. Her products might feature Spike, her Hungarian Vizsla, or Milo a rescue Vizsla cross who joined the pack last year after being rescued from the streets of Cyprus. “As a result, we want to give a little back to help other gingers find loving homes too,” she writes.

Her business was founded in 2017 after Marianne crowdfunded and self-published a children’s book featuring illustrations of Spike. Her drawings became so popular she decided to create lots more cards and personalized gifts for dog lovers. Now, Marianne hand prints her designs herself on mugs, bags, cushion covers, and prints.

“The beauty of being a creative today is that I really can personally connect with my customers and design things using their feedback and ideas,” she shared with the Printed blog. “I love that I am part of a global pack of dog lovers which the internet and social media has opened up. As a bit of a late starter, I am 47 and solo parent my kids, working in the creative industry from home with an online business has been completely accessible.”

Take a look at some of her adorable designs in the gallery below:

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Bean is a Cat Who’s Obsessed With Bananas https://playjunkie.com/bean-is-a-cat-whos-obsessed-with-bananas/ Sat, 01 Feb 2020 08:53:19 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=34576 Cats are our favorite pets who somehow manage to surprise us every single day. Like, for example, there’s a cat named Bean who absolutely adores bananas and the photos of him licking this fruit have gone viral lately, mostly because they’re adorable and a bit inappropriate. Bean’s owner says that her pet tasted bananas for […]

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Cats are our favorite pets who somehow manage to surprise us every single day. Like, for example, there’s a cat named Bean who absolutely adores bananas and the photos of him licking this fruit have gone viral lately, mostly because they’re adorable and a bit inappropriate.

Bean’s owner says that her pet tasted bananas for the first time when he was about 9 months old. He wanted only a sniff and ended up liking this fruit very much. Now, cats shouldn’t be eating too much fruit, including bananas, so, unfortunately, Bean doesn’t get to eat his favorite treat too often.

“His vet knows about it because we’ve seen her several times this last year or so for his bouts of uveitis that he’s had a small problem with but he’s doing great and it is unrelated. She got quite a kick out of his photos. Banana would be unhealthy for a cat if consumed regularly though. So it’s definitely not a diet staple for him,” Bean’s owner told Bored Panda.

Bean’s other favorite snacks include Noosa Yogurt, scrambled eggs, veggies, and cheese. His unusual taste in food and adorable photos gained Bean more than 11.3k followers on Instagram.

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Me when momma comes home! 🐱😻😻 . . . #missedyou #mommasboy

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This Cat’s Journey to her Forever Home Will Leave You in Tears https://playjunkie.com/this-cats-journey-to-her-forever-home-will-leave-you-in-tears/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 08:03:25 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=33579 Not all cats get the start they deserve in life. Luckily, some of them do find a loving home and bloom into the beautiful, loyal, and lovable companions we all know and love. That is the story of Nala the Cat. Nala spent her first months in a hoarding situation – meaning her owners had […]

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Not all cats get the start they deserve in life. Luckily, some of them do find a loving home and bloom into the beautiful, loyal, and lovable companions we all know and love. That is the story of Nala the Cat.

Nala spent her first months in a hoarding situation – meaning her owners had too many cats. Pet hoarders aren’t bad or cruel people but are usually folks who don’t know how to care for the animals they love and take on more than they can care for. Eventually, they can’t keep up and at least some of the cats become neglected.

When Nala was six months old, she and her cat siblings were surrendered to a shelter, where they waited for somebody to adopt them. It took a while, but eventually, a special family came in and took her home.

It wasn’t easy at first – Nala had never been in a “normal” home before, and didn’t know how to act. She had to learn how to trust humans and to feel at home with her new family. But little by little she opened up. She turned into a funny, cuddly little kitten, and her parents started sharing photos of her on Instagram. Soon enough, she turned into an IG star, with 4 million followers!

Nala’s parents never expected her account to blow up the way it did, but are now using that for good, by raising awareness to shelters and rescues that are full of cats just like Nala.  

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This Chunky Cat’s Weight Loss Journey Will Inspire You to Start Eating Healthy https://playjunkie.com/this-chunky-cats-weight-loss-journey-will-inspire-you-to-start-eating-healthy/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 14:29:39 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=33585 It took Bronson’s parents five minutes to fall in love with him in the shelter – but they knew that they had a long journey ahead of them to make Bronson a truly happy, healthy cat. Almost two years ago, cat lover Mike Wilson and his girlfriend Megan Hanneman decided to adopt a new cat. […]

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It took Bronson’s parents five minutes to fall in love with him in the shelter – but they knew that they had a long journey ahead of them to make Bronson a truly happy, healthy cat.

Almost two years ago, cat lover Mike Wilson and his girlfriend Megan Hanneman decided to adopt a new cat. They already had two cats and wanted to add a new member to the family. When they got to the local shelter, they immediately fell in love with a gentle giant named Bronson. Bronson was a ginger cat who loved to play with humans and to cuddle. But he had one small problem – he was huge.

Bronson’s inactive lifestyle and fondness of food had resulted in an incredible weight increase – he weighed 33 pounds at the time, about three times more than average! Luckily, Mike knew exactly what to do. He makes his living building cat furniture design to promote activity for indoor cats. He wanted to help Bronson live his life to the fullest, so he and Megan took him in and immediately started working to get him to his goal weight, with physical exercise and a special diet.

Today Bronson is down to 21 lbs, and is becoming more active every day! his new physique allows him to move around more easily and enjoy life to the fullest. He still has a long way ahead of him, but with Mike and Megan’s support and dedication, he is sure to reach his goal and be the happy, athletic cat he can be!

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Bronson pre-neck and post-neck

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