This is a very happy kitten.

So blissful that he got stuck in his happy pose for about 10 seconds.

He is so stupid and broken and I love him.

Sneezewort 

I feel like the reason certain dog-lovers insist cats are evil is because they read their body language as if they were dogs. So here’s a very basic guide to common “mean” things cats do that actually aren’t mean at all if you know what they’re thinking.

Rolling and exposing belly- attacks you when touched Does not mean: Give belly rubs! - haha I tricked you!  Actually means: I’m playful! If you reach for my belly I’ll grab your arm and bite it because I think we’re playfighting! 

Lazily exposing belly - still attacks when touched Does not mean: tricked you again! Actually means: I’m showing you my belly because I trust you. Please don’t break that trust by invading my personal space. I might accept a belly rub if I’m not ticklish and I know you well. Snapping at you while being pet Does not mean: I suddenly decided I dislike you! Actually means: You’re petting me in a way that gives me too much restless energy. Please focus on petting my head and shoulders instead of stroking the full length of my back next time.

Is in the same room but makes no attempt to interact Does not mean:  I’m ignoring you Actually means: We’re hanging out! I’m being respectful by giving you space while still enjoying your company. Slapping/scratching your hand when you try to pet them Does not mean: I hate you! Actually means: You’ve failed to establish that we’re not playing, or the way you’re approaching me scares me. Be calmer, speak more gently, make eye-contact and blink slowly at me before you try again.

I love this post omg, thank you so much. As a lifelong cat person, dogs perplex me because they’re so completely different behaviourally.

I love dogs too but, I’ve been trying to tell people, you canNOT treat cats like you treat dogs. They arent the same animals and have very different personalities

P.s.: people often pet cats way too hard. Dogs like a firm pet or a pat on the belly, cats dont have the same bone structure and are more flexible than dogs so what you’re doing probably hurts them

Sitting and staring Does not mean: I am challenging you/plotting your demise/just generally evil and creepy. Actually means: I am a desert-adapted species, so my natural tears are very thick and keep my eyes moist for a nice long time. I do find people interesting and enjoy watching them.  I just don’t need to blink very often!

Staring and blinking slowly Does not mean: I’m smug and think I am smarter than you. Actually means: I like you! But I don’t need to get up in your face to show it.  I can just sit over here and blow kisses at you to show you I am glad you are around!

It’s very frustrating for me when people expect cats to act like dogs, or act like they’re deceitful.  They aren’t!  They just AREN’T DOGS.

Pour les chats 🐈💞

Get ready for “more reasons why I fucking love cats”

CATS 😍😍😍😍

when a cat turns their back on you, they’re not snubbing you. they’re trusting you to watch their back.

notice how when you’re unfamiliar but nonthreatening, they might loaf facing you and sorta halfway watch you. you’re not fully trusted, but you’re ok by them.

when you’re familiar and liked, they’ll often sit near you facing the same way. imitation of poses is a weird little way cats show solidarity. they do it to each other too. check out these bff’s:

they are doing this on purpose. it’s a buddy thing. so if you’re watching tv and a cat sits next to you and pretends to watch tv too, they are basically calling you bro and declaring friendship.

and if they really love and trust you, they’ll turn their back on you and go to sleep. they’ll sleep facing a wall in your presence, or lounge where they can’t see the room. this isn’t a snub, folks, this is true kitty love. they’re saying, “i feel safe when you’re around. i know nothing’s going to sneak up on me, because you’re here. i feel so safe i can stick my head under a pillow and snore with my butt pointed at you.”

farts aren’t an expression of love, though, as far as i know. they’re just farts.

Not mentioned but still relevant: Wagging tail–does not mean happy, means lots of restless energy/agitated

Teach your kids to respect animals!

Teach your kids to leave animals alone if they walk away!

Teach your kids to put down an animal if they are struggling to escape!

It’s not that hard to teach kids that animals are living things and not toys!

Please for the love of god LOOK AT THIS

smol or tol, muzzle train em all.

Friendly reminder that it is so very important to muzzle train your dog, no matter how friendly they are. Daenerys got a nasty tick bite at the base of her ear over the weekend that got infected. And while she normally loves our vet, today we had to muzzle her because he had to remove a great deal of infected tissue and it was a bit painful, and he wanted to take precautions in case she made her displeasure known.

In the end she stood very still, but was trembling all over, and honestly, who knows how she might have reacted without the muzzle in place.

I know my dog and I know she’s a very confident and loving girl with a great and kind personality. But sometimes situations come up where a muzzle will be necessary, even if just as a precaution for the sake of the veterinarian’s safety. And it is always better to be prepared for such a situation and get your dog used to the idea of a muzzle.

I’m so thankful we worked on muzzles before today, because she handled it like a champ, even though she was obviously terrified.

Golden Retriever gets Dog Bone Stuck to Jaw

I have been saying it for years. 

Years, people! 

There is no safe bone for dogs.

This person…. fixes butterflies….. 🦋

Important if you’ve seen Cruft’s Best of Breed German shepherd dog which “clearly displayed both physical and behavioural problems”.

Because BVA and BSAVA statement on brachycephalic breeds is finally getting some results.

THE PUREST THING

This dalmatian has heart shaped spots on his eyes (Source: http://ift.tt/2CIgt4F)

the best thing you will see all year

10 year old golden with a chief complaint of not eat. Holy mets!!

"95% of anaesthesia is boredom, and the other 5% is complete and utter panic."

Dogs don’t use homonyms.