it don't matter if she's black or white, or orange, or tabby

mj wasn't the only one who could moon walk. check out these crazy, dancing animals doing their salute to the king of pop.

a warrant has been issued for the seizure of a dog-attacking cat. i wonder how long "hoppy" will out-hop the cops.

just because a cat lives outside and is terrified when trapped in a cage doesn't mean it's dangerously feral. thank goodness the regulations here are being updated. "i just want cats treated the same as dogs: equal protection under the law for cats - i guess." hear, hear!

another cat was looking for his fifteen-minutes of fame. time to up the security for live tv studios!

grease monkey gets a much cuter meaning

these little sisters must have been up to something to end up with names like "grease" and "monkey".

even prisoners are getting involved with cat rescue! this is exactly the "outside of the box" thinking it takes to achieve a no kill community and it's coming from people literally trapped inside a box-like structure!

another new virus, this time its dog flu. at least it has a cuter name.

a bloodhound's nose being called into question? i smell trouble.

now for a dose of "sure, why not?" this time it's a cat playing in a tree accompanied by the music of german composer, robert schumann. sure, why not?

larry lynx likes licking lakes! say that five times fast!

"it stalks the winter woods on big paws, its ears erupting with shocks of long hair." no, it's not grandpa - it's a lynx!

what part of "don't shoot the cat" do some people not understand?

another day, another puppy mill seizure. mills are for churning grain, not turning helpless dogs into baby machines. stop puppy mills!

ready for a daily dose of adorable? hold on to your hat cuz it's baby koala time!

treats are food, too! here's a good guide to picking the healthiest ones for your fur family.

who's got a case of the mondays?

this catnapping story makes us wonder why pets are classified as property in the first place?

world's ugliest pure-breed dog really isn't that ugly, just a little goofy-looking and we like goofy.

this little guy is such a trooper. in true kitten-style, not even a missing leg is going to slow him down.

activists step in and take 300 cats off the dinner menu. no tiger vs. dragon soup for you! no really, can't you just have chicken noodle or alphabet?

friday fun day!

it's take your dog to work day - encouraging lazy dogs to get off the couch and get a job!

neener, neener, neener! "cats edge out dogs at bedtime. thirty-six percent of cat owners allow their kitties to sleep in the same bed with them whereas only 29 percent of dog owners allow their dogs in the bed."

lucy is the only store cat to have a name on the top ten pet names list, the other four are just happy not to be stuck with names like fluffy, pookles and princess punkin'.

a mama cat nurses puppies! what's next? the packers cooking dinner for the vikings?

kitty-cat wack-a-mouse - the real deal! well, sorta.

gotta love the invisible bike

new documentary explores the secret world of cat ladies. spoiler alert - they are all single.

this sicko's job is to protect people - i sure hope he isn't called to a fire right before his next vacation.

this sounds like a good read. "I've come to realize that stray dogs and cats are sometimes not just running, but running away.

harlem man relies on the kindness of strangers - and it works. hope his kitty takes the stairs from now on.

here are some hot licks for this sunny afternoon - summer cat jazz.

hot dogs and fiery felines

well, we are on our second 100-degree heat index day in a row and everyone is doing all they can to beat the heat. since our pets can't come to the movies with us, we have to do all we can to help keep them cool.

this kitty enjoys being wiped down with a damp towel - they say the texture of a moistened towel is similar to that of a cat's tongue, so some cats may even tolerate it! another option is to lay a wet towel on a tile floor and let kitty take a nap on it.

if you are feeling like you are missing something a little jungle-esque in your life you could always spring for a lion cut shave. hear them roar, indeed.

this dog is doing exactly what most of us wish we could be doing, only he's putting too much effort into it. the lazy river is the way to go!

most importantly, keep an eye out for signs of heat stroke, especially if your dog or cat is outside during the hottest parts of the day.

and if you're in the neighborhood, drop by and pick up a frozen yogurt for your dog! mmmmmm.....