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Sure, President Joe Biden may be the Commander and Chief, the "leader of the free world," and perhaps the most securely guarded person on the planet — but, evidently, even he is subject to the fickle whims of a four-legged tyrant.

President Biden Reveals What ‘First Cat’ Willow Gets Up To At Night 

There are many ways to honor the memories of beloved pets who’ve passed — but music composer Noam Oxman found a particularly creative approach at doing so.

Composer Finds The Sweetest Way To Honor The Memory Of Beloved Pets

Earlier this week, staff at the McKamey Animal Center in Tennessee took a sweet-faced dog named Lilo in to their care.

Dog Found Wandering Alone With The Most Heartbreaking Note On Her Collar

Meet Sundae — a sweet dog with very discerning sensibilities.

Dog 'Outsmarts' Woman Trying To Give Him Medicine — But There's A Catch

Located in the sparsely populated inland region of Argentina, the small town of Ucacha is connected to the outside world by a long chain of utility poles — testaments to human progress.

Odd Piece Of Wood Attached To Utility Pole Hides A Heartwarming Secret 

Life started out normally for this sweet munchkin kitten named Dollie.

Kitten Overcomes Mystery Illness And Finds A Forever Home

Last November, Riddle Paliwal and Akash Saxena, founders of the Kartavya Society animal shelter in India, were returning home from work when something in the road caught their eye — and immediately broke their hearts.

Guy Goes To Move 'Dead' Dog From Road — And Ends Up Falling In Love

On the bustling streets of New York City, it’s all too easy to get lost in the crowded sea of figures and faces.

Dog Strolling Down Busy Sidewalk Suddenly Hears A Familiar Voice

The other day, after stopping at a fast food drive-thru in Canada, Emily Lamarche found herself stuck behind another would-be restaurant patron.

Woman Is Surprised To See Who's In Front Of Her In Drive-Thru Line

Recently, while relaxing on a balcony at home in Australia, Will Thornton was suddenly spurred into action to save the life of a furry local.

Guy Sees Koala Trying To Cross A Busy Road — And Knows He Has To Help

Humanity may be bound together by a history of discovery, conflict and change — but across the long arc of time, there’s at least one thing shared that’s stayed the same.

Historian Finds 'Long-Forgotten' Film Roll And Uncovers Something Adorable

Waking up from anesthesia can be jarring for just about anybody — but perhaps especially so for animals, emerging from sleep in a strange place after undergoing surgery.

Stephen Messenger’s Recent Articles

President Biden Reveals What ‘First Cat’ Willow Gets Up To At Night

“She has no limits."

Composer Finds The Sweetest Way To Honor The Memory Of Beloved Pets

Magical ❤️

Dog Found Wandering Alone With The Most Heartbreaking Note On Her Collar

"Please love me."

Dog 'Outsmarts' Woman Trying To Give Him Medicine — But There's A Catch

He has no idea 😂

Odd Piece Of Wood Attached To Utility Pole Hides A Heartwarming Secret

There's more to it than meets the eye.

Kitten Overcomes Mystery Illness And Finds A Forever Home

She's a fighter ❤️

Guy Goes To Move 'Dead' Dog From Road — And Ends Up Falling In Love

"It was truly a miracle that he made it.”

Dog Strolling Down Busy Sidewalk Suddenly Hears A Familiar Voice

Such a happy surprise!

Woman Is Surprised To See Who's In Front Of Her In Drive-Thru Line

“Such a beautiful animal!”

Guy Sees Koala Trying To Cross A Busy Road — And Knows He Has To Help

Recently, while relaxing on a balcony at home in Australia, Will Thornton was suddenly spurred into action to save the life of a furry local.

Historian Finds 'Long-Forgotten' Film Roll And Uncovers Something Adorable

Some things never change 😍

Veterinary Nurse Has Sweetest Way Of Greeting Pets Waking After Surgery

"This is exactly what I signed up for" ❤️