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Watch These Cats That Have Learned How to Open Doors — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:00:57 +0000

[onescreen item="5015849"] Cats work very hard at burnishing their reputation as master thinkers. One example of their above-average intelligence in the animal kingdom is their dexterity with doorknobs. Bedroom doors, pantry doors, screen doors, even refrigerator doors—none of these seem to present much of a problem for a cat with some time on its hands, [...]

Watch These Dogs Interrupting Soccer Games — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:00:19 +0000

[onescreen item="5097402"] You really can’t blame the dogs. Everyone else is playing with the ball, why can’t they? We suppose the real question is how the dogs keep getting so close to the field unleashed. Isn’t someone supposed to keep an eye on them? Unless, of course, it’s deliberate. In which case, we say thank [...]

Amazing Dog Pushes Wheelchair-Bound Owner Through Flooded Street

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:11:02 +0000

We all know dogs can be loyal, but sometimes they go above and beyond what we expect. In this video, a dog in Russia pushes its owner in a wheelchair through a flooded street while a passenger in a passing car captures the moment. It’s unclear how far the pooch pushed or if the animal [...]

10 Strangely Cute Porcupines

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:47:53 +0000

Here at TheFW, we have a special talent for scoping out all things adorable. You know, like moths and little Darth Vaders. It's the sort of stuff that just brightens the heck out of our days. Today we'd like to share with you another find that fits this bill-- cute porcupines.

A Trip To The Mix Transmitter Site

Rick Andrews — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:38:01 +0000

As you have noticed, we have been having some power issues as of late and our signal can get spotty in some areas. Believe me, I feel your frustration. What we thought would have been a minor issue has turned into a much bigger one. We ordered parts to fix the issue and after they arrived and work began we realized that there was even more things that needed repair. We are hoping that, at the latest, we should be back and running at full steam by the end of this month (June 30).

Deputy Rescues Endangered Deer With Doritos Bag Stuck on Its Head

Donald Deane — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:55:46 +0000

If you need proof that everyone loves Doritos, look no further than this: a deputy in the Florida Keys recently rescued an endangered species of deer that had a bag of the snack food stuck on its head. Unfortunately, we'll have to speculate whether the deer prefers classic flavor or Cool Ranch.

12 Pairs of Animal Best Friends

Emerald Catron — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:15:57 +0000

We don't know what the weather's like where you are, but it is a chilly, grey, rainy Monday here, so we need this. In fact, even if it's totally gorgeous where you are, these pictures and GIFs of animal best buds is probably worth a look. First of all, they're really cute. Secondly, they'll probably cheer you up. Last, why wouldn't you want to see a seal cuddling a penguin?! Enjoy!

Watch These Dogs Who Really Love Weddings — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:00:42 +0000

[onescreen item="5080870"] Weddings are great—there’s dancing, food, everyone’s all dressed up and in a good mood (well, most of the time). And dogs agree. Sometimes we even give our best friends jobs at weddings; they’re particularly good at ring-bearing, as we’ve documented. But sometimes dogs can get a little too excited, which we can understand. [...]

Watch These Cats With Gambling Problems — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:00:40 +0000

[onescreen item="5080872"] Gambling can become an addiction, one that affects us all. Even cats. These particular felines seem partial to craps, roulette and blackjack, just like humans, but really fond of the shell game. It involves treats, you see. The Daily Distraction is your Internet break from reality. Whether you’re eating lunch at your desk or avoiding [...]

Heroic Dog Saves Life of Newborn Found in Garbage

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:44:44 +0000

There’s a reason dogs are called man’s best friend. A pooch in Thailand saved the life of a newborn baby after finding the infant in a bag that had been tossed into a garbage dump. The dog, named Pui, took the bag home to one of its owners, whose niece heard Pui barking. The niece [...]

8 Reasons Why Cell Phones Should Be Replaced With Baby Sloths

Christine Gritmon — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:02:37 +0000

Two things people just can't seem to get enough of on the internet these days: replacing things with other things via Photoshop, and adorable baby sloths. So how on Earth are we the first people to put the two sensations together at last? We don't know, but we *do* know that once you see these pictures of cell phones replaced by baby sloths, that virtual sloth app on your phone will no longer cut it. (We're looking at you, Kristen Bell.) See how much cuter these photos are when the cell phones are replaced with baby sloths.

Police Officers Rescue Ducklings for Nervous Mother Duck

Emerald Catron — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:58:21 +0000

What would you do if you saw a duck pacing back and forth and quacking nervously? (We'd probably be really confused -- what's a duck doing in our living room??) Fortunately, the police and animal control officers in the video above were able to make sense out of the situation, and rescue all of the duck's ducklings, which were trapped in a sewer.

Watch These Dogs Being Great Ring Bearers — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 08:00:49 +0000

[onescreen item="5080615"] Some dogs have jobs, even at weddings. It’s possible that a dog can feel a bit left out as his owners decide to tie the knot. One way for a thoughtful pair of owners to include their best friend is to give him a starring role at their nuptials. And all too often, [...]

Good Samaritan Rescues Puppies From Trash Can

Emerald Catron — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:54:38 +0000

First of all, how could somebody just dump a bunch of adorable puppies in a trash can? Seriously? What is wrong with people? Fortunately, for every (horrible monster of a) person who throws away puppies like they’re garbage, there’s a person who will rescue said puppies from the trash. This is what happened to a [...]

Watch These Geese Go On the Attack — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:00:09 +0000

[onescreen item="5011177"] Geese, it turns out, can be a bit foul-tempered. It’s probably just an instinctive thing, but the people in these clips don’t seem to suspect that geese get really territorial sometimes. And they’re persistent too, to a rather frightening degree. The Daily Distraction is your Internet break from reality. Whether you’re eating lunch at your [...]

Watch These Dogs Sticking Their Heads Out Car Windows — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Fri, 31 May 2013 08:00:15 +0000

[onescreen item="5078801"] There’s something about a car window that dogs just can’t resist. And that’s fine. They clearly have so much fun doing it, why should we question it? It makes us want to go on a road trip. Ah, summer’s approaching, time for a good cross-country adventure. With the dog too, obviously. The Daily [...]

Grumpy Cat Is Getting Her Own Movie Whether She Likes It Or Not

Emerald Catron — Thu, 30 May 2013 17:40:28 +0000

Everyone’s favorite miserable cat is finally getting her own movie. No, not Garfield. There have been two Garfield movies already. Where have you been? But it has been announced that Tard herself, aka Grumpy Cat, is the inspiration for a ‘Garfield’-like live-action movie. On the bright side, Tard will have a “speaking role” in the movie. [...]

The 12 Funniest Chickens on the Web

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 30 May 2013 14:00:05 +0000

We’ve seen our fair share of entertaining animals. Horses and birds are among our favorites, but there’s a particular version of the latter that has gotten our attention of late. Ladies and gents, today we bring you the funniest chickens on the Web, because, well, it’s just hilarious stuff.

Watch These Cats Just Lounging Around — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Thu, 30 May 2013 08:00:03 +0000

[onescreen item="5000740"] Cats can, on occasion, seem a bit lazy. And that’s not an entirely undeserved reputation. But while we have no problem with an animal taking a nap, these particular cats appear to have taken laziness to a whole new feline level. Just lying there on their backs, not a care in the world, [...]

17 GIFs That Conclusively Prove That Birds Are Jerks

Emerald Catron — Wed, 29 May 2013 11:20:14 +0000

If you’ve ever had the unfortunate opportunity to come face to face with a goose, you know that birds are total jerks. If you’ve been blessed enough to somehow avoid all personal contact with birds, we are here to tell you that birds are total jerks. We like to make solid arguments, so here are [...]