Of all the niche industries in the world, very few rank higher than the pet-care industry in terms of pure devotion and dedication. Most dog-lovers wake up thinking about their pooches, and go to bed at night to doggie dreams, and this quite understandably translates to the attitude of the industry as a whole.
For years, the internet meme of Lolcats – funny pictures of cats and kittens, captioned with misspelled quotes and phrases – has been a defining aspect of the younger internet generation (I wish that this statement were an exaggeration). The flagship site, icanhascheezburger, has launched a thousand imitations, and one can hardly parody the internet in the 21st century without mentioning it. (more…)
Bikers use them to go at high speed without dust and wind irritation, swimmers use them to see underwater, chemists and woodworkers use them to avoid flying particles or splashing chemicals, and alpine explorers use them to combat snowblindness.
But in the case of these pups, besides increasing their adorability quotient, the goggles – they do nothing!
Perhaps one of the most influence poets of the period of English Romanticism, Lord Byron’s passion for his art was matched for his passion for his dog, Boatswain. A dear companion, Boatswain passed away in 1808, and in his honor Byron penned the following poem, which is inscribed on Boatswain’s tomb at Newstead Abbey (which, incidentally, is larger than Byron’s). A monumental tribute to the bond between owner and dog, I hope that this poem warms your heart, whether you have a furry friend or not! (more…)
Can you think of a creative caption for this AMAZING photo?
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