Category Archives: Animal news

Animal news: A deeper meaning to “playing possum”

From Harper’s Weekly Review: [A] possum was found burrowed among stuffed animals in an Australian airport gift shop.  “It wanted to blend in,” said the airport’s retail manager.

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Walked alongside a little dog yesterday

He (I know it was a he because the lady walking him told him, “Good boy!”) was a very small dachshund almost fully padded in a doggie winter coat. The dog’s human lady companion and the leashed dog were slightly … Continue reading

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Met a dog the other day

He was frolicking in our lobby, playing within the limits of his leash held by a guy who I figured was his walker. They, like I, were waiting for the elevator. Both dog and walker were obviously having a good … Continue reading

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