AnimalParties

2009-03-02T11:10:00.000-08:00

Oreo the Cat delivers a fierce left hook to opponent Jowls the Dog. Orea knocked Jowls out with a flurry of shots midway through the eighth round Friday night to retain his furryweight title.

"As de fight went on I change my strategy and I start with more snowzer shots. I always knew his bark was bigger than his bite," Oreo said after the fight.

Charlotte the psychic Barrel Fish

2009-02-23T18:15:00.000-08:00

Charlotte, the psychic "Barrel Fish" found swimming off Central California's coast is now reading fortunes for a limited time. Her amazing brain powers make all transparent! She swam up 2,000 feet from the deep-inky seas to look into her crystal skull...I mean ball...to guide us for the new year. For me she sees a Ferrari and a pair of yellow high heels! For you...well, it doesn't look too good. She sees a strange man in a tuxedo holding a mai tai and an green briefcase. When you see him you are to slap him, run for your life, and then move to Mexico. And you're to leave your nice yellow high heels with me before you go.

So says Charlotte the psychic.

Image courtesy of National Geographic National Geographic.

Hear me Roar!

2009-02-23T05:00:00.000-08:00

If I were King of the Forest, Not queen, not duke, not prince.
My regal robes of the forest, would be satin, not cotton, not chintz.
I'd command each thing, be it fish or fowl.
With a woof and a woof and a royal growl - woof.
As I'd click my heel, all the trees would kneel. And the mountains bow and the bulls kowtow. And the sparrow would take wing - If I - If I - were King! Each rabbit would show respect to me. The chipmunks genuflect to me. Though my tail would lash, I would show compash
For every underling! If I - If I - were King! Just King!

Samsung Craziness?

2009-02-20T04:30:00.000-08:00

It's so absurd but I love it. In fact it reminds me some certain bunnies I know...

Rabbid Rabits

2009-02-20T03:30:00.000-08:00

The crazy bunnies are back! If you need a moment of absurdity/cruelty/craziness in your day-to-day life, might I suggest the Rabid Rabbits?

And the new version called Raving Rabbits features the option to play with the wii fit and move the characters with your butt. Yes. Your butt.

Update on Sam the Koala

2009-02-12T14:04:00.000-08:00

Sam the Koala was one of lucky ones. Officials estimate that millions of animals -- including koalas, kangaroos, wallabies and lizards -- perished in the inferno. The Australia fire has destroyed 1,200 square miles of forest, towns and farms with an expected human death toll of 300. Sam was photographed with volunteer firefighter David Tree who shared his water with the koala. Sam has second and third degree burns but is expected to fully recover within six to eight months.

David Tree has already gone to visit Sam in the shelter. It's people like David here that give me hope for a better tomorrow.

Kittens Inspired by...Kittens

2009-02-12T13:40:00.001-08:00

If anyone asks why I want to have children I will show them this video. Catch the phrases I love most, "I want beef jerky," "we're in Hawaii," "snuggeling!"

Slumdog Millionaire

2009-02-09T05:00:00.000-08:00

I haven't been so touched by a movie in a long, long time. I'd highly recommend Slumdog Millionaire to the grown-up audience who has a big heart and a tough stomach. The moral at the end is so refreshing...I hope Hollywood pays attention. This is the type of movie I want to see. So for your entertainment I've added some funny/sad slumdogs...and one slumcat.

Images courtesy of Endnotes.com, Handicap Helmet.com, Snapshot Parade.com and Binside.typepad.com

Fiest on Sesame Street

2009-02-06T05:00:00.000-08:00

I adore Feist and the fact that she would alter her song for animaliscious monsters on Sesame Street makes me think she must be one of the most wonderful people in the world.

Good Old Animal

2009-02-05T18:33:00.000-08:00

I miss the Mupets, especially the variety show. If you get the chance, be sure to go to the Muphet 3D show at California Adventure Land. It's everything and more that I ever loved about the Muphets- and Animal!

The Giraffe Song

2009-02-02T05:00:00.000-08:00

After hearing this giraffe song I realized there's hope for having my cucumber song. I mean, this is my kind of song. A kid singing about how fast giraffes are, how they're freaking cool and he has these outrageous guitar rips...on an acoustic guitar. It's to sing to telemarketers when they won't stop calling you, a song to sing when you forgot to turn in your homework and your teacher asks for your excuse, and a song to sing at three am when you've had nine cups of coffee and your roommates are all asleep.

(This is my non-musical ode to the sloth is the fireman giraffe )

Cute Sloths, Meet the World!

2009-01-30T05:00:00.000-08:00

Though I am a hardcore Goonies fan, these sloths are 100% more adorable than that lovable deformed giant. Still, as cute as they are, there's something inexplicably strange about these furry guys. Maybe it's because they look a bit like ET?

And if it wasn't for the fact that these creatures are the world's slowest mammal, (they're so slow that algae actually grows on their furry coats) I'd be way freaked out by those amazingly long claws!

Comments and Wee Bunnies

2009-01-29T16:16:00.000-08:00

A hug and a hello to the first wee bunnies sent in by readers! These deliscious little bunnies were made by Rachel Kim and Lindsey Schroeder. Great work ladies, these are fabulous! Two free cards for you!

Second order of business, I've been getting a lot of emails saying "Hey, I love your site so much I want to write a comment on your blog telling you how much I love it. And I love you. And I love your cats, your yellow sweater, and your sandwich making skills, but I don't know how to add comments."

Completely understandable to want to share, I know I would, and it's super easy to add your comments. Ok, this is how it's done.

Right below every post (like this one) you'll notice a teeny-tiny amount of text. First it says "Posted by Melissa" then the time and then in blue it that says "Comments." This is a link. If you click it you can write and share your comment. I'll get to read the comment and all of the other readers can too. It's a great way to meet new friends and share your common love/hate of the things I post. And people want to know what you think so share! share! share!

Precious Meg and Her Dancing Cats

2009-01-29T05:00:00.000-08:00

Wait for it, the cats are so worth it at the end! I've watched this video 100x plus and I still laugh every time. I love the cat who shrugs his shoulder the best!

A Crafty Pet

2009-01-28T05:15:00.000-08:00

If you've ever had a sudden urge to hug something small and cuddly and cute all through the night without worrying about them breathing in the morning, may we suggest Wee Wonderfuls! They're so easy to make that a novice can have a delightful hug in a few hours! And even better, the pattern is free! So get crafting! If you send us a picture of your wee bunny we'll send you a free greeting card (up to the first 20 readers who send in!)

Hello Party Animals, Part Two

2009-01-28T05:10:00.000-08:00

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Meet a few more animaliscious pets. We have Tabitha, Alex and Dash and Cricket sitting pretty with owner Brooke. I'm told Alex and Dash are both into ballet and Tabitha is a good listener and that Cricket loves to run in circles when the FedEx truck rolls by. All of these things qualify them to be Animaliscious pets!

Special thanks to readers Brooke A., Chad B. and Cynthia A.

Hello Party Animals, Part One

2009-01-28T05:00:00.000-08:00

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Meet five pets who are party animals! These awsome dogs and cat were sent in by readers like you! That's right, send in your favorite pet pictures and see if they make the Animal Parties Animaliscious Pets cut!

Special thanks to Judi B. for sharing some of her favorite pet photos!

Good Reads: Alex and LuLu

2009-01-27T21:55:00.000-08:00

Meet best friends Alex and Lulu. Alex loves having noisy, exciting adventures, and Lulu likes painting and making things. Even though they are different, they always have fun together. Until Alex begins to worry that they might be too different! This thriller is animaliscious not only for it's cute story line but for the illustrations by Lorena Siminovich who I love so much that I may actually hate her a little too. It's hard to know when the feelings are that strong.

More illustrations by Lorena:

Crafting, Rex the Dog and Music

2009-01-27T21:11:00.000-08:00

All you need to do this DIY music video:

Exacto Knife
Band Aids
SuperGlue
SuperGlue Remover
Foam Board
10,000 hours of free time
Live at home with your parents so you can get 10,000 hours of free time and money for the foam board and first-aid by Mom.

Seriously though, I loved the Rex the Dog’s Bubblicious music video. The Bubblicious single is due out this February 23rd. Congrats Rex, you're Animaliscious!

Zoo Cake by Whipped Bakeshop

2009-01-27T11:25:00.000-08:00

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Yes! Yes! This is what I'm talking about people!

Animals + Parties = animaliscious!

I love it! I want to eat and like the post before, everynight is not enough! Can you imagine if we had more cakes like this? The world would be a better place, and we all know it. You can find Animal Cakes by Whipped Bakeshop.

Every night is not enough

2009-01-27T11:10:00.000-08:00

How many times have I seen this? Everynight? Well it's not enough! More! I want more cats, more routers, more "Bad Dream Mama!"

Happy Chinese New Year

2009-01-27T10:25:00.001-08:00

May 2009 bring you much joy, luck, and prosperity!

Blue Footed Booby

2009-01-25T05:00:00.000-08:00

First of all, don't bother watching the entire video, it's just a lot of the same blue-footed bird acting like a booby.

But can you tell what's wrong with this video? He puts on his nicest blue shoes to woo his girlfriend and what does he bring her for Valentine's day? A stick. No kidding. So she says no to his advances. I mean, what kind of booby does he think she is? (And yes, these birds really are named boobies, I'm not just making this up.)

He should have brought her a Animal Parties Valentine's Day Card with an irresistible leopard! Then they could have gone off dancing, canoodeling and stargazing that evening! (Come on, you knew that was coming).