Snuzzy » animals

20 Vintage LOLcats

Brad O'Farrell — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:21:20 +0000

Back in the 20th century, the Internet was comprised of a series of horseback riders. It could take up to 42 months to deliver a single funny animal picture and packets were often lost in transit due to flux or consumption. Luckily for us, a few of these artifacts were preserved on microfilm–a type of myspace used b4 ppl lrn2txt–and have since been uploaded to Internet 2 for our viewing pleasure. Forsooth:

And last, but not least…

Play them off, Vintage Keyboard Cat.

Meercat Manners

Brad O'Farrell — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:03:41 +0000

There’s plenty of room for everyone under the heat lamp. (via Jezebel)

Koala Soup

Brad O'Farrell — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:00:09 +0000

When the record-breaking heatwave hit Melbourne in 2009, both people and animals were struggling to survive the 120 degree heat. While humans could stay indoors with water and airconditioning, many of the indigenous animals were unable to cope with the heat on their own. Luckily the RSPCA and other animal advocacy groups (as well as generous individuals) were there to help keep the koalas and other animals hydrated–with snuzzy results!

Help Haiti’s Animals

Brad O'Farrell — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:00:32 +0000

As I’m sure you’ve heard, the earthquake in Haiti has had devastating consequences for the nation and it’s people. But also greatly affected by the earthquake are the animals and ecosystem of the island. Haiti is home to a diverse array of animals, including one of the world’s rarest mammals, the Hispaniolan Solenodon.

Pictured below, the animal is so rare that this is the cutest picture I could find of one. This video is the only recorded footage of little guy. The Solenodon burrows in top soil so it’s likely many of their homes were affected by the earthquake as well.

But you can help the animals of Haiti out, by donating to the International Fund for Animal Welfare, which will be dispatched to the area to take care of injured animals as soon as the humanitarian effort has been stabilized. The IFAW website says that donations will go towards “bandages, vaccines, antibiotics and other supplies for our mobile veterinary clinic.”

Of course, you can also donate to the human relief fund by texting HAITI to 90999, to donate $10 to the Red Cross that will show up on your cellphone bill. You can also donate to the Red Cross online. Anything you can give helps!

Dog Senses Earthquake, Alerts Humans

Brad O'Farrell — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:00:52 +0000

This dog named Sophie was at her owner’s office, the Times-Standard newspaper in Eureka CA, when she sensed a 6.5 earthquake early and ran to her owner. Dogs are awesome!

Can’t see the video in your reader? Watch it here.

New Years at the Zoo

Brad O'Farrell — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 23:05:37 +0000

Novel idea! (via The Big Picture)

Look At This Duck

Brad O'Farrell — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:08:23 +0000

I bet that giraffe thinks that duck is pretty weird looking! (via Tumblr)

Animals Close Up With A Wide-Angle Lens

Brad O'Farrell — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:00:16 +0000

Who doesn’t like animals, close up, with a wide-angle lens?

This is my cat, Amex.

(via Xelia)

(via CuteWithChris)

Vintage London Snuzz

anders — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:20:13 +0000

These fantastic shots are a part of the photographic archive of the Zoological Society of London, which can be browsed in its entirety here. Some of the images in the collection date back to the late 19th century, and show how much the London Zoo has changed over the years.

The only thing that hasn’t changed? The snuzz factor–still very, very high.

Links: [BBC] via [Funtasticus]

Animals Say the Darnedest Things

anders — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:16:22 +0000

A few overheard statements from some of our snuzzy animal kingdom friends:

Whoa… Maybe I shouldn’t have had that last beer.

Helloooo… Is anybody in there? Yoo hoo….?

Oh, deer. Party’s over.

Goodbye. Oh and, uh… thanks for all the fish.

MINE! MINE! MINE! MINE! MINE!

If we put our heads together we can come up with something…

(Gulp!)

No way, man, ewe were definitely not here first!

Anyone seen my jacket? The blue one?

Don’t wanna go outside…
DON’T WANNA, DON’T WANNA, DON’T WANNA!

Hey, how do you steer this thing?
Just hold on, man—I think it’s out of our paws.

Oh, man. I didn’t think he’d really pass it to me. Now what?

Crisp, buttery, sweet… I give this thing two claws up.
How’s it going with that orange thing, Bob?

Not so great, Jim. This thing is definitely not organic.