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Via @ManiacalElf.
Lab Puppy House-Trains Himself
Lab Puppy House-Trains Himself
A 3-month-old lab/Pyrenees mix named Ben, frustrated with the slow progress of his house-training, grabbed a book from the local library and got down to business on his own terms.
“He’s definitely a self-starter,” says Meg Solomon, a source familiar with the situation. “He learned to read by watching YouTube videos.”
Via mshelm91, by way of Bunny Food.
Camels Pack for Family Vacation
Camels Pack for Family Vacation
Willard and Christine Basler, two Bactrian camels from Central Asia, are taking their daughter Shelly on a trip to New York City for her birthday, and the family couldn’t be more excited.
“They’ve packed plenty of water,” says friend Trudy Inwood. “They’ve got their phone chargers and toothbrushes, so I think they’re all set.”
Tourist stops include the Empire State Building, Central Park and the American Girl Store.
Photo republished with permission from the book Animal Encyclopedia. Copyright ©2012 National Geographic Society. Available wherever books are sold.
PHOTO OP: Pup Life
PHOTO OP: Pup Life
Via Jessica Luna.
Pottery Barn Opens Stores for Cats Nationwide
Pottery Barn Opens Stores for Cats Nationwide
Following the success of its Pottery Barn Kids and PBteen franchises, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has unveiled 22 new stores dubbed Pottery Barn Cats, whose merchandise will cater exclusively to the affluent feline set.
“It’s basically all the regular PB furniture and home decor accessories, but they smell like tuna and they come pre-scratched,” says Reggie Philbin, a spokesperson for the parent company.
The stores are now open in 13 states across the country.
Via jrandallc.