my cat is incredibly sweet and wants nothing more than to be within a 5 ft radius of a person at all times, gently chilling in your orbit. he is also VERY, VERY DUMB
it’s a slow morning so husband and I are reading, not making much noise. meanwhile, Barold goes downstairs to use his box and when he comes out, he starts yowling like his lil heart done broke. husband goes to to the top of the stairs all worried like, “Barold, what’s wrong?”
kitty zips back up the stairs and just oozes onto husband’s feet, purring high-powered lawnmower style. the realization hit us both at the same time…
this. boy. this itty bitty kitty boy.
he couldn’t see or hear us for ten continuous seconds, forgot. we. were. home. and immediately burst into tears !!!!
my-pansexualmess
I was just focusing on the fact that you named your cat Barold for the entirety of that post
I want this cat to be named Barold Bluejeans so bad
Good news!
That is exactly his name!
Here is Barold Bluejeans in a bathtub!
The best news ever!!!!!😻😻😻
He’s an orange, that explains everything.
You can hear the dial tone in that gaze.
Are there any weird weasel/weasel adjacent lil guys? Tumblr tag searching is being rude
Yes! Marbled polecats have to be the weirdest of the noodle-y mustelids. The ear puffs, the color, the patterns, the stance, the pout, the length, they have it all!
Other polecats like the Saharan and striped are also pretty wacky skunk lookalikes. Convergent evolution!
I think Malayan weasels are the funkiest literal weasels, very interesting color scheme for a critter living in the tropics.
Japanese martins look pretty similar to the Malayans, but even more vivid. Really would like to know why this coloration evolved twice!
Another tropical guy, nilgiri marten have very bold and striking colors. You look like a bee.
Tayra are not especially weasel flavored as far as mustelids go, but they always look kinda sad and concerned. One of their names in Spanish translates to ‘old man of the mountains’ and I can see why. Has an elderly vibe.
@great-and-small I just love the animal behavior implications of studying these differences and thought you might, too
This is such a sweet video, thank you for sharing. That kitty is SO relaxed and affectionate with the dog!
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where's that photo of that shepherd dog being comforted by one of the sheep he guards after saving them from a wolf attack
love and gratefulness and kindness on planet earth
I would just like to say, as people in the notes are pointing out, that the blood is the wolf's. The dog is wearing a spiked collar to protect their neck from the attacks.
this is my Anatolian (like the dog in OP)
yall cannot understand estimate the absolute tenderness of these dogs. that's why they're fierce, their bonds to their flocks and shepherds come from a 6000 year long pastoral legacy. I truly did not understand their level of intelligence til i brought two home.
they count and remember their flock members, they have favorites and carry grudges.
that head boop is one my livestock guardians give me everyday when they need comfort, that sheep is that dog's close friend.
First time trying wet food. They sent one to see if it was safe while the rest formed a council.
Having the time of ferret’s life!
the thrill of finding out what you were made for
picazos-angsty-typist
Not that one, not that one, not that one, not that one, not that one, not that one, THAT ONE!!
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This cat strikes me as both fascinated by the sensation of the rain - the smell, sound, and feel of it - and completely mortified by the fact that it comes with being wet
This cat is like “I am enjoying approximately 75% of this experience but I’m not sure if it’s worth that other 25%”
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Apparently seals in Aberdeen have learned to climb onto a branch and rest there
Arboreal seals
I AM LOSING! IT!!
ARBOREAL SEALS
Important arboreal seal update: We know how it gets on.
This is not an update, it just looks so beautiful.
Both photos by WildAberdeen on Instagram.
SEALS IN TREESSSSSSS
