dogs

It's a scenario which has played out in countless homes over the years. The kids want a puppy, but the dad isn't so sure it's a good idea. But when the Cordell girls, Cadence, 12, and Emerson, 9, went to their father Ryan with their canine request, he added a social media clause -- he would get his daughters a dog if they could get one million likes on Facebook.

Dogs are some pretty amazing creatures.  Depending on the breed, dogs can play fetch, hunt, track escaped convicts, sniff for drugs - the list goes on.  In some cases, dogs can even dance, even if they have a disability.

For many dog lovers, getting a memorial tattoo in honor of your departed friend or even just some ink to show how rad you think Spud MacKenzie is makes perfect sense, especially if you're new to the world of piercings and tattoos.

In the battle of dog versus orange, we might have to declare that this one goes to the latter.

Holy cow, it's a dog that can drive! Sort of. Granted, we've seen dogs driving actual cars before, but this one is an enormous dog in a tiny Power Wheels. Plus he has no idea how to steer. The technical skill may not be as impressive as those well-trained dogs in New Zealand, but the cute factor is waaaay up here, folks...

Do you find that your dog is frequently stressed after a hard day of guarding the home? Then you may want to help your pooch unwind with 'Dawg Grog,' which is being marketed as beer for man's best friend.

This is Charles the lion dog. He does look pretty lion-y. It must be even more astounding in person, because one Norfolk, Virginia, resident saw him on the street and called the police, saying there was a lion on the loose and it was potentially looking for food.

One of the best things about our pets (and animals in general) is that they have zero insight as to how cute and hilarious they actually are. They're adorably compliant too, like when we feel like dressing up cats in couture clothes or puppies in 'Star Wars' costumes. It's just what embarrassing pet owners do. If you're a fellow fan of said shenanigans, we have some fantastic news-- doggy eyebrows

TGIF everyone! Even though this work week was shortened due to New Year's preparations and celebrations, we always enjoy welcoming the weekend. Always.

Old Money Dog took off about two weeks ago on Reddit, providing an opportunity to make jokes about how rich animals are still animals for people who prefer dogs to the Aristocat. In simple words, there are a lot of jokes about how dogs like to eat their own refuse.

Snow is one of the greatest inventions of good ol' Mother Nature. Sure it can be a pain sometimes, but the stuff is also really cool! Take making awesome snowmen, for example. Can you do that with rain? Wind? Sunshine? No, because snow rules.

Many jokes are made about narcolepsy, but it can be quite a devastating affliction... unless you have a furry friend helping to keep you on your toes!