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.

Cute Dog Break: We Love Boston Terriers!

 

Credit: Keith Barraclough

There's something about the Boston Terrier that makes us smile. Those big, lovable eyes; its distinctive black and white markings; and its dapper style. Our Dog Breed Selector describes this pup perfectly: "It should convey the impression of determination, strength, sturdiness, liveliness, and style, with a graceful carriage." Pretty fitting for a dog that carries a city namesake like Boston, right?

This Friday, we're celebrating the Boston Terrier. Check out our playlist, and learn all about the breed in our Dog Breed Selector.

Ice Cold Gold: Meet Driller Americo DiSantis

 

Credit: Peter Stoddard

This Sunday, Animal Planet introduces a cast of eight hard-nosed men hoping to strike it rich in the snow, mountains and beastly elements of Greenland in its new series Ice Cold Gold. Each man comes from a different walk of life and has their own reasons for putting their life in America on hold for two months to head to a place where hidden gems were promised, but not necessarily guaranteed.

Meet Americo DiSantis, one of the men featured on Ice Cold Gold. We had the chance to chat with him and learn more about where he comes from, why he chose to head to Greenland and more.

Animal Planet (AP):Tell us a little about yourself. You’re from Philly and you said in the first episode that you’re not a miner, you’re a driller. What do you do in Philly and how’d you get into drilling?

Americo DiSantis (AD): I've always been in the construction field and have been drilling for about seven years now and got my license about three years ago. What the company I work for (AmeriDrill) specializes in is environmental drilling and directional drilling. We will go to sites and drill down to take soil and water samples so geologists can test it to see if there are contaminants in the ground. We also do geotechnical drillings to see how hard the soil is and how far down you'd need to dig in order to find ground able to support bridges and buildings. But the type of drilling we do that was most important for me while in Greenland was rock coring, where you drill down to bedrock and the core to sample the bedrock and see what's in the ground. It was key for Greenland since it's mostly exposed bedrock.

Happy Birthday, Grumpy Cat!

 

Release the confetti, bring out the cat-friendly cake and put on your party pants! It's the Internet's favorite cat's birthday today.

All of us here at Animal Planet would like to wish this fabulous feline a wonderful day. Thanks for bringing so much joy grump to our lives!

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!

 

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Photos Courtesy of Bradley Preston Miller

Ten Dogs Ready for March Madness

 

Picked your bracket yet? These dogs are here to remind you to root hard for your team and to make your picks! Because they're ready and raring to go for March Madness!

1) Peanut

Peanut is a Chihuahua who loves to push any ball around, basket ball, baseball, etc. He is dressed and ready to play a few hoops. (Submitted by Phyllis P.)

Wall of Fame Wednesday: Ta-da!

Wappo: Submitted by Jordam S.:  Wappo (the knucklehead) is 75 lbs and loves to make a mess when he can.

Write your own caption or comment and submit your pet pics to be featured on The Wall of Fame!

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Catfishin' Kings: The ULTIMATE Noodling Competition!

 

 

Get ready for the ultimate noodling competition! Tune in this Monday at 10PM E/P to see catfish cowboys from Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas square off against one another in a high adrenaline noodling tournament to decide who will be crowned Catfishin' Kings!

The first round of competition kicks off with North Carolina vs. Louisiana and Kentucky vs. Tennessee. Over four heats, these teams will brave treacherous lake conditions - doing their best to apply what they've learned in their home states to Texas noodlin'.

Ten Cats Not Afraid to Show You Some Attitude

 

These cats have had it with this week and aren't afraid to let you know it.

Want to share your pet with us? Send in your photos and your pet could be featured on The Wall of Fame!

1) Nina

Very Diva-like. Submitted by Angela H.

2) Pacaya

Pacaya was enjoying her Christmas present, a large cat tree, and was staring down rather menacingly towards the other cats. Submitted by Hannah R.

3) Carla

She's a one-year-old cat. She eats lettuce and cantaloupe and has an extra toe on each foot. Submitted by Darrell T.

4) Roxie

My name is Roxie. I won't meow but I can roar like a big cat! Submitted by Belinda

5) Marsha

Marsha greets me at the door everytime I come home, loves a good game of fetch, and is absolutely amazed by water! Submitted by Betty S.

6) Foggy

Submitted by Nicole D.

7) Delilah

She is a 10 month old kitten who loves to play, but relaxes most of the day. I love this picture because this is the "You're not taking my picture AGAIN, are you?" face.

8) Yoshi

Yoshi is a sweet and adorable feline. He is the most beautiful cat in the world. He likes to hang around with his best buddy, Wendy who is a 5 month old puppy. His lime green eyes makes him one of a kind.

9) Shady

He's as testy as he looks, and twice as spoiled!!! Submitted by Sheila K.

10) Sasha

Sasha is tired of getting her picture taken. Submitted by Kimberly N.

Now check out the tiniest little kitten with attitude: Belle, from this week's episode of Too Cute! (premiering Saturday at 8PM E/P!). She's not afraid to tell Pucci the chihuahua to quit his yapping!