What the Heck is That?!

Yah, I think that’s Elsie’s boy Norman, the one that come out all funny-lookin’…

Nah, can’t be…

Well, what is it, then? Can you milk it?

Hmm, don’t think so…

Sure smells funny, whatever it is…

Hey, Watch Where You’re Shoveling

You just shoveled snow on my nice fur coat! All over my face! This is a cute face! Is this a face for hitting with snow, Mister I-Can’t-Watch-Where-I’m-Shoveling? Hah?


Katie H. wants you to know: “This is a little Schnauzer pup up for adoption in Hamilton, MT. His name is Trinity. I adopted both of my cats through our local shelters and have made a habit of perusing their websites. I saw this little snow-dusted cutie on their site today and knew he was destined for Cute Overload greatness! And maybe someone close by will see his picture on your site and scoop him up quick! Thanks for always giving me my daily ‘Aww!’ “

C.O. Travel Safety Alert

When traveling in unfamiliar places, you may be tempted to leave your kitteh behind to guard your valuables. This is risky, as most kitties can be easily hypnotized with a standard ball-point pen, as demonstrated below.

Updated: Happy now, Theresa? :P

Fashion Tips for Dogs

Avoid that too-symmetrical look by wearing your kitteh at a jaunty angle.


Another slightly off-center find by Heather!

Aw, Don’t Take it so Hard

Hey, I thought it was in the bag. The whole “puppy dog in the park” thing’s a sure-fire chick magnet. And it worked, didn’t it? Got that fine lady to walk right over and talk to us. How was I supposed to know she’d want to take me home instead of you?


Sarah says: “The attached pic is of Muray. I saw him on my friend’s Facebook page and immediately knew he should be on Cute Overload!”

Experience the Hedgie-Gro™ Difference!

We treated the hedgehog on the right with Hedgie-Gro™ brand Hedgehog Chow; the hedgehog on the left, another leading brand. And just look at the difference!


Mama hedgehog and baby hedgehog (who looks like it is riding a roller coaster and yelling “whee!”), found by Heather!

It’s Squirrel Appreciation Day!

Time once again to pay special honor to those cute critters who seem to scamper everywhere. The National Wildlife Federation suggests you share your “squirrel stories.” Perhaps a squirrel helped you with your homework. Or cosigned an auto loan. Whatever it was, tell us how squirrels affected your life.


Photographic appreciation by Tomi Tapio.

It’s Over Between Us, Daphne

I shan’t deceive you any longer, my dearest; I’m afraid you’ve been living a lie. I’m a rat, Daphne. There, I’ve said it. I’m a rat and that’s all I’ll ever be. Oh, what a cad you must think me, leading you along this twisting, mazelike primrose path of deception.


Photo by D. Sharon Pruitt/Pink Sherbet Photography.

My God, It’s Full of Birdseed

One of the most enigmatic endings in film occurs in 2001: A Space Odyssey, in which Keir Dullea sees himself age and die, becoming at last the “starchild” that returns to Earth. An early draft of the script included an additional transformation into a “starbudgie” that nibbles on Australia, mistaking it for a giant cuttlefish.


Alicia E. writes: “Hi! I love this website, thanks for all the adorableness. Here is a picture of my budgie Tukey meeting my baby Sebastian when we first brought him home from the hospital.”

We’ve Created a Squeema Donna

Now that my appearance in the Cute Overload 2012 Page-a-Day calendar has established my star quality, I think I’m entitled to certain perks…


… a private trailer, catered lunches, my own personal trainer, oh and I insist on choosing my own makeup and styling team…


Nehama V. says: “Max checks himself out in the Cute Overload Calendar! It seems to have affected his ego, now that he’s a celebrity he sees no reason to waste time posing for a silly photo!”