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Panda Cub’s Future with NBA Uncertain

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After a workout in front of scouts and coaches on Friday morning, basketball experts are saying that panda cub Xiao Liwu’s prospects of being signed by an NBA team have taken a step back.  

“Xiao Liwu was definitely one of the most intriguing prospects in the game,” said ESPN analyst Mike Franco.  “But Friday’s workout did not go well. There’s no way to sugarcoat it.“

Insiders say that while coaches gushed over the 3-point shooting ability that first put Liwu on the world radar, they were unimpressed with his hand-eye coordination and inability to make strong moves inside.  “He still has a great outside game, but you have to be able to man up in the paint to play in the NBA,” said Franco.  “He just didn’t show that ability in front of the scouts.“

The panda is an unrestricted free agent after playing professionally in China last year.

Via The San Diego Zoo.

Just Say No to Puppy Mills This Holiday Season

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We like to joke around a lot at The Fluffington Post, but we’re all kinds of serious when it comes to treating animals well.  That’s why we’re happy to join the ASPCA in calling for an end to puppy mills.

If you’re planning to add a puppy to your family this holiday season, please consider adoption instead of purchasing one through a pet store.  And if you’re planning to buy gifts for the pets already in your life, please try not to purchase anything from pet stores that sell puppies from puppy mills.

Americans plan to spend more than $2.5 billion on pets this holiday season, according to recently released poll.  Unfortunately, more than half of pet shoppers say they would consider shopping at a store that also sells puppies — meaning a big chunk of that $2.5 billion could directly or indirectly support the puppy mill industry.

When you’re out shopping for your pets this month, make sure you’re shopping at stores that don’t use puppy mills.  And please like or reblog this post to help us spread this important message.

Lost Cat Ends Up on Miami Weather Report

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A Miami, FL cat named Peaches had merely run to the convenience store for a pack of AA batteries.

“She must have gotten turned around,” says Cassidy Coleman, a source close to the situation.

The next thing anyone knew, she was strolling through the studio of the local Univision news station.

“She waltzed right through the weather broadcast,” says Coleman. “We all had a good laugh.”

Submitted by Comedy Wizard.

Area Pug Psyched About Return of ‘Star Wars’

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Chubbs the Pug is so excited that Disney is planning to make three additional feature length Star Wars films over the next decade, that she has already put together a series of elaborate audition tapes in an attempt to land a walk-on role.

Her most popular reel to date has been The Wampug Strikes Back, in which she audaciously casts herself in the role of a rogue Wampa.  The film has over 200,000 views on YouTube.

“Her acting a little rough,” said professional Star Wars critic Justin ‘Slim’ Dolan, “but her dedication is off the charts. The production quality is great.  I could see Disney being impressed enough to give her a bit part.”