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Pup Looks ‘Extra Cute’ After Nap
Researchers at Purdue University are looking into why Alice the Shih-Tzu appears cuter than normal just after a nap.
“It’s a physiological property we’ve temporarily dubbed ‘Extra Cute’ while we figure out the appropriate Latin term,” says Dr. Khalid Tepper. “Right now we think it has something to do with blinky eyes and wobbly paws, but we have a few more experiments to conduct before anything’s conclusive.”
Submitted by Amanda Williams.
Dog Scores Amazing Black Friday Deals at Petco
A local pup named Penny was absolutely over the moon after scoring a number of killer deals during Black Friday sales.
“She packed a thermos of coffee and got in line at Petco at 3am,” said close friend Jenny Turlington. "She was third in line, behind a chocolate lab who had been there since midnight and a bunny named Thurgood.“
Penny was able to get some amazing deals, including a laser pointer for her cat friend Webster, and a free pair of novelty antlers. She is so happy with her savings that she has reportedly been jumping around the yard all morning.
Via rbutzel.
Puppy’s First Play Is Smashing Success
Reports out of Winter Park, IL indicate that Aero the puppy has come through his first play without incident.
“We’ve been looking forward to this for over a month,” said spokesperson Bob Winfield. "Aero went outside at around 10:30 this morning and stayed outside until lunch. He played with a piece of rawhide for about 30 minutes and with a leaf for another 25 minutes. We think his first play was a huge success.“
Tomorrow, Aero will go outside again, this time with a ball, according to sources.
Via CC Chapman.
PugCast Podcast Is a Hit With Pugs
Roscoe the pug, a podcast disc jockey who shares his views on pugs and pug-related issue via his PugCast podcast every Wednesday evening, has found a sizeable niche audience. The podcast is available on iTunes and touts a mission to deliver, “the most important pug news and analysis, for pugs, by pugs.”
“We’re pushing at least 25, maybe 30 regular listeners now,” said PugCast community manager Tanya Orms. "Roscoe barks the truth. That’s what the pug community wants to hear.“
Though the PugCast is still relatively tiny, it is already attracting interest from advertisers, according to sources. The show is reportedly planning to use advertising revenue to expand its reach by purchasing ads on iPhone apps related to dogs and politics.
Via zoomar.
Hipster Pup’s Spotify Playlist Is Incomprehensible
A Washington, DC pup named Baxter Napoleon likes to stay on the bleeding edge of the Indie Rock scene, but his tastes can sometimes be obscure.
“Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti? tUnE-yArDs? Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros? Who the hell are these people and why is their music so lame?” wrote Tim Keller on Baxter’s Facebook wall upon seeing his Spotify history.
Submitted by Megan Lassig.
