Animals

The Shoe-Wearing Dog

by JOHN ADAMS • 01/24/2013 • Comments

An improvisational dance, perhaps.

The dog that forgot…

by JOHN ADAMS • 01/16/2013 • Comments

…to jump. Oops.

Bird Sings Dubstep

by JOHN ADAMS • 01/15/2013 • Comments

Not bad, actually: Quick dubstep article @ Wikipedia.

Dog & Kangaroo

by JOHN ADAMS • 01/14/2013 • Comments

Virginians think a Labradoodle is a Lion

by JOHN ADAMS • 01/11/2013 • Comments

Better safe than sorry? Some residents Norfolk, Va., are probably saying that to justify their confusion after a mix-up of canine proportions. Local police received a call on Tuesday morning about a lion cub that was walking down Colley Avenue in downtown Norfolk. Police then referred the information to Virginia Zoo to verify that Mramba,…

Animals

Kangaroo in Garage

by JOHN ADAMS • 01/10/2013 • Comments

Never did find his car. Via Kangaroo on the loose in Melbourne airport car park – video

Animals

Boy’s Best Friends

by JOHN ADAMS • 01/10/2013 • Comments

Via Dogs kept lost boy in Missouri warm until found.

Animals

The Happiest Animal in the World?

by JOHN ADAMS • 01/09/2013 • Comments

The quokka. I’m not convinced this marsupial is the happiest animal in all the world, but it does look moderately contented. h/t Huffington Post: Meet The Quokka, The Happiest Animal In The World.

Animals

Bearded Dragon Attacks Grape

by JOHN ADAMS • 01/08/2013 • Comments

Bearded Dragon Attacks Grape

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The Backyard Chicken Trend

by JOHN ADAMS • 01/08/2013 • Comments

We’re not alone among communities recently allowing urban chickens. A good and smart friend sent along news of Beloit’s urban chicken ordinance, now in effect in that city. She noted in her message that backyard chickens are a positive trend, and she’s right. (For a prior post on this topic, see Common Council Session of…

Animals

Puppy Learns to Walk

by JOHN ADAMS • 01/07/2013 • Comments

Animals

Very Tall Dog

by JOHN ADAMS • 12/28/2012 • Comments

Something for dog-lovers – a very tall Great Dane.

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CNN’s Best Distraction Videos of 2012

by JOHN ADAMS • 12/28/2012 • Comments

Enjoy.

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Common Council Session of 12.18.12: Backyard Chickens

by JOHN ADAMS • 12/19/2012 • Comments

Here’s my fourth post on last night’s meeting. Approved unanimously, and waived from a second reading, Whitewater now has a backyard chicken ordinance. Not just an ordinance, but a fine, model one of which we should be proud. This is a good idea, that’s come to Whitewater through the hard work of a thoughtful resident.…