Prepare to CRY: Tornado Victim Reunited with Pet During Interview

 

We are all deeply saddened here at Animal Planet HQ over the devastation in the Oklahoma City area.  Our hearts go out to all the victims -- including family, friends and pets.

Watch this touching video where survivor Barbara Garcia is reunited with her dog. They took shelter together in the bathroom of her home when the monstrous twister hit.  Ms. Garcia never lost consciousness but she was separated from her precious companion in the aftermath and rubble.  Watch the reunion: 

 

Our friends at the ASPCA and the Humane Society of the United States have provided us with top pet preparation tips to ensure pet safety in disaster situations.  Get more tips on pet emergency preparedness from our Daily Treat blog >>

 

For more information on how you can help, visit:

Central Oklahoma City Humane Society - find our how to help displaced or injured pets.

Red Cross of Oklahoma City - You can donate online directly to help Oklahoma City. Or, find information on locating loved ones, finding hot meals, shelters and more.

The Salvation Army is providing food and emotional support to survivors. You can donate directly to their efforts here.

 

 

 

Cutest Puppy Ever Taunted By Owner, Goes Ballistic

 

... BALLISTICALLY CUTE, that is!  LOOK at this wittle guy:

Watch this puppy workin' hard for the money!  What a great role model of persistence, diligence and hard work, all with a smile on his sweet face!  Will he get his treat?!  Watch and experience the best minute of your day:

 

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Betty Chu is a Digital Media Executive Producer for AnimalPlanet.com. Follow her on Twitter @beddychew or Facebook for the cutest animal posts EVER.

River Monsters: When Lampreys Attack ... And, Suck Jeremy's Blood!

 

On the Canadian-U.S. border lies a vast and brooding lake that hides a dark history. For Native Americans, it’s an ancient and sacred site home to underwater spirits.  But recently, something has risen up from the murky depths to attack swimmers and stories abound of a nightmarish invasion of primordial bloodsuckers.

Tune in Sundays @ 9PM e/p for all-new episodes of RIVER MONSTERS.

In a journey that took him to the heart of a thundering waterfall in the Pacific Northwest, Jeremy Wade  embarked on a punishing mission to battle the most ancient river monster he’s ever encountered to reveal the true identity of the Vampires of the Deep.

How did he catch this monster? Watch the How to Catch a River Monster series and see for yourself: 

 

Lampreys are extremely fast, extremely aggressive ... and, out for blood. Watch as Jeremy tries to rip this bloodsucker off this neck! It's DISGUSTING.

 

Visit the RIVER MONSTERS site for more photos and videos >>

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Betty Chu is a Digital Media Executive Producer for AnimalPlanet.com. Follow her on Twitter @beddychew or Facebook for the cutest animal posts EVER.

Shiba Inu Just Says NO to Kissyface

 

Sometimes Dad can get WAY embarrassing. And, this Shiba Inu has clearly had it. Sorry, pops! No kisses from Mari!

And, thanks to HuffPo, here's a translation of the video:

"Mari-kun, you are so cute, aren't you? Kissies!"
"Mari-kun, you're a handsome devil, aren't you? Kissies!"
"Mari-kun, you only have good sides. Let me kissie your best side. Kissies" (ring) "...you can go on ahead!"
"Mari-kun, kissies!"
"Mari-kun, kissies!"

 

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Betty Chu is a Digital Media Executive Producer for AnimalPlanet.com. Follow her on Twitter @beddychew or Facebook for the cutest animal posts EVER.

CUTE ALERT: Tumblr's TommyPom Patiently Waiting for Weekend [PHOTO]

 

We visited our friends at Tumblr HQ today in NYC and had the GREAT pleasure of meeting the ONE. The ONLY.  THE CUTEST - Tommy the Pomeranian! 

Even TommyPom is hard at work - checking email on his iPhone and posting to his Tumblr:

Someone who will go unnamed may have had a cute meltdown in the middle of their meeting ... But pretty sure Tommy is used to it.

Happy Weekend, friends!

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Betty Chu is a Digital Media Executive Producer for AnimalPlanet.com. Follow her on Twitter @beddychew or Facebook for the cutest animal posts EVER.

River Monsters: Threatened by Radiation, Jeremy Hunts Down an Assassin in Chernobyl

 

See more photos of Jeremy in Chernobyl from last Sunday's episode.

Extreme angler Jeremy Wade headed to the site of the worst nuclear accident in history - Chernobyl. In a nerve-shredding race against radiation and time, he was after the perpetrator of a series of grizzly attacks.

Tune in Sundays @ 9PM e/p for all-new episodes of RIVER MONSTERS.

Here's how he managed to capture the beast: 

 

Visit the RIVER MONSTERS site for more photos and videos >>

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Betty Chu is a Digital Media Executive Producer for AnimalPlanet.com. Follow her on Twitter @beddychew or Facebook for the cutest animal posts EVER.

Pit Boss: Shorty's Top Dog: Four Dogs on the Road Equals a LOT of Potty Time

 

If you have a dog, you may know they aren't always the best on lengthy car rides. Well, multiply that by FOUR and get ready for one LONG road trip.

Shorty's always traveling and sometimes, that means many pups in tow. That's a whole lot of canine to keep in line! Not to mention the bathroom breaks - those pit stops alone are quite a production!  Watch Shorty with his pack and see how he manages all that potty time!

Watch the latest episodes at the Pit Boss: Shorty's Top Dog site and stay tuned for more episodes >>

 

 

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Betty Chu is a Digital Media Executive Producer for AnimalPlanet.com. She loves dogs so much it hurts. Follow her on Twitter @beddychew or Facebook for the cutest animal posts EVER.

BREAKING: Animal Planet Launches Nationwide Search for AMERICA’S NEXT GROUNDHOG

 

(Silver Spring, Md.) — Breaking News from Silver Spring, Md., where SEVENTEEN inches of snow fell overnight. With cold temps, ice, sleet and snow still upon us, there is little doubt that it is STILL. WINTER.  Our old friend Punxsutawney Phil has clearly missed the mark and with a looming indictment, it’s time for new blood.  Enter, Animal Planet.

AMERICA’S NEXT GROUNDHOG will be a fierce, fluffy competition series that splits 10 wannabe weather forecasters into two teams and pits them head-to-head in a series of wild, never-before-seen weather challenges.  It’s eat or be eaten – may the best rodent win!

Traveling across the globe to some of the most remote and most hard-to-predict climates, competitors will struggle through eight hard weeks on the road and 24 wacky-weather challenges - all for just one shot at being crowned AMERICA’S NEXT GROUNDHOG.

BREAKING: Monkey Achieves Greatest Photobomb of All-Time [PHOTO]

 

An unsuspecting zookeeper falls victim to one brilliant primate. If you're going to learn any lesson from this photobomb, just remember this: NEVER turn your back on a monkey too clever for his own good ... Or, at least have your camera set up to catch the little clown in the act.

[Photo via Imgur]

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Solemn and Earnest, Dog Ready to Celebrate Passover [PHOTO]

 

Who's a yeled tov?! THIS dog!  Who knew Passover could be this ADORABLE?

Ready to celebrate Passover with Mom and Dad, Bradley patiently waits at the table, remembering the real meaning of the holiday.  Good boy, Bradley!

Happy Passover! 

Solemn and earnest, Bradley is ready to celebrate Passover.

 

Bradley is ready to feast!

 

Get More ADORABLE videos at the TOO CUTE! TV show site >> 

 

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Photos Courtesy of Bradley Preston Miller