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Area Cats Turns Selfies Into Snapchat Masterpieces

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When Oskar and Maya first discovered Snapchat, it was merely a distraction – a silly app for selfies and killing time between naps.

“That’s when they discovered the power of the drawing tools,” says Kristin Montgomery, a friend of the feline roommates. “I started getting snaps from them that were really creative. I had no idea they were such talented artists.”

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Since then, the duo has accrued hundreds of followers on their shared account, Cakes1toDough1.

“I have no idea how they create such elaborate artwork with their tiny kitty paws,” says Kevin Warby, a fan and Snapchat follower. “But I love seeing their snap stories. They even replied to me once! It was amazing.”

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The cats themselves could not be reached for comment on their newfound Internet fame. And whether or not it will lead to television or a book deal remains to be seen.

“There are a lot of stars who blow up on Snapchat overnight,” says Mindy Black, who covers social media trends for Tech Insider. “But turning that into a career that can pay the bills is a challenge. There’s no direct way to monetize Snapchat right now, even for the top snappers.”

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Couple Has No Regrets After 23 Tiny Room Service Meals

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Chisai and Ookie haven’t taken a vacation in nearly two years. So when the couple planned a reclusive getaway last weekend, they really took “bed & breakfast” to the extreme.

“They haven’t left their bed in seven days,” says Robert Conroy, manager of the Blue Willow Inn where the sugar glider couple is staying. “They just keep ordering tiny tacos and waffles. It’s pretty cute, and it seems like they work hard, so I’m sure they deserve it.”

According to sources on the ground, the guests have no intention of coming out from under the covers.

“Why would they?” says Martin Gore, a maintenance tech at Blue Willow. “Sometimes you just need a week of snuggling and shoving waffles in your face to get back on your feet. I get that.

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Cat’s Parkour Videos Explode on YouTube

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“We really didn’t expect anyone to find them. She just wanted a recording so she could improve.”

That’s what SkeetMaster8 tells The Fluffington Post, preferring to be quoted with his YouTube username rather than his full identity. The friend and amateur stunt coordinator for Neptune, a 12-week-old cat from Hollywood, CA, filmed a handful of her parkour videos and uploaded them to YouTube on Monday.

“A user on one of the parkour forums found it and posted it the next day,” says SkeetMaster8. “The next thing we know, it’s on the parkour subreddit, and by Wednesday, Buzzfeed is covering it. It really blew up from there.”

One video shows the young cat leaping effortlessly between buildings and running sideways on vertical walls, seemingly defying gravity with her own momentum. It has accrued 2.2 million views and counting.

“She’s been approached by sponsors,” says SkeetMaster8. “Which is pretty amazing, but not all of the stunts are exactly, ah, legal. So we’re working that out.”

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Obama a No-Show at Hedgehog’s Tea Party

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Given his recent travels to Africa and a number of domestic stops in the U.S., surely President Obama would have some time to swing by Albuquerque, NM for a quick tea party.

At least that was Fiona’s logic. The hedgehog sent an E-vite to the White House three months ago, allowing the president ample time to respond and prepare (he is busy, after all),

“There was no RSVP, but she held out hope,” says Cameron Skilet, a source familiar with the situation. “She set the table, made snacks, and had some really delicious herbal on tap.”

Then she waited.

“She ended up eating everything herself,” says Skillet. “After waiting six hours, she finally acknowledged Barack probably wouldn’t make it.”

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Pup Reluctantly Signs Up to Fight Zombies

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When it comes to natural disasters, the chances of a Zombie Apocalypse aren’t very high, especially compared to hurricanes, earthquakes, or dinosaur attacks, for example.

But should one befall the neighborhood, a Shih-Tzu named Alice will be the first line of defense. She volunteered Wednesday to battle the walking dead – perhaps against her better judgement – should they shamble from the grave and threaten humanity.

“Look, she may not be exactly what you think of as your classic ‘zombie hunter,’” says Melanie Corman, a deputy of the neighborhood watch who co-founded the Zombie Defense Coalition (ZDC). “But she’s pretty handy with a shotgun. You wouldn’t think so, but she is.”

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