It seemed Roger flapped a little too hard recently and unfortunately ended up with a broken wing. But never fear – Roger is now clear to hover next to petunias once again, thanks to the professional care of our sender-inner, K-riz.
When our ani-pal friends get an owie, Cuteologists respond with an outpouring of concern, which sometimes takes the form of uncontrollable giggling. Below, a sampling of Cute or Sad? moments for 2009 (click pictures to see original posts).
Wait a minute. I thought we agreed that you would create an emulsion of a 16-oz prime New York strip. You know, on the bone, seared, broiled in a 1600 degree oven, and blended into a delightful goo. With fries. Also goo-ed. Yet now I hear I’m getting a mixture of salty water and B12??? Can I speak to the president of something please?
“Tough Cookie” was found in a box after being hit by a car. She recovered and is presumably doing well with her new owner.
Creamed spinach IVs and all thanks go to Lyndley P.
Damn it, Carl! Did you just eat peanut butter-covered anchovies? You know how allergic I am! Well, when you’re driving in rush hour traffic to take me to the emergency room, I hope this moment will be worth it for you!
My God, Florence. Have you no control? I can’t even give you a simple hug without you blowing your backdoor trumpet. And no, calling them “misdirected burps” does not make them more endearing.
There has to be a way of getting out of going to Carl and Francine’s dinner party. Those two are bad enough, but throw in Florence and Hank…? I’d rather sit here alone and count cinder blocks.
Photos courtesy of AP/San Diego Zoo/Tammy Spratt; AP/Martin Meissner; Reuters/Jason Lee
We love the little critters when they’re scampering about — but sometimes they scamper straight into trouble. Never fear, however; as Animals in Casts demonstrates, whatever doesn’t kill you makes you cuter:
Lucky the box turtle has had a rough time of it. He recently endured an attack by a crazy raccoon who gnawed off his two front legs. Fortunately, the medical miracle known as double-sided tape and furniture sliders made Lucky slowly mobile once again.
Unfortunately, now Lucky bears a strange resemblance to this guy:
Thanks for the submission, Brooke B. I guess his owner will never need to hire movers again.
At last, something to make watching cable news bearable: “Happy Time” cuteness-in-picture. Caution: May not be effective against Jim Cramer or Glenn Beck.