Saturday, March 26, 2011

Buddy does not Squee

Hey, remember me? I'm Buddy, but it's been a while since I've posted, so I shoved all the others out of the way ... uh, won the race to the typing chair today to bring you a fun video.

This is a squee video. You know, one of those with cute little animals that make humans go squee! Notice I said it makes humans go squee.  I am a hound.  A male hound.  I bay.  I howl.  I do not squee! 

These are a couple of baby otters at Longleat in the United Kingdom.  Their names are Sumalee and Kasem.  We seem to remember reading something about their mom having a problem caring for them as babies, so they have been bottle-fed and are now learning to swim so they can be returned to their parents, Rosie and Romeo.

Baby otters have to be taught to swim and they would be just as determined to climb out of the water if their teacher was their mom. But once they get the hang of it, it's fun! And they even have a rubber duckie and other toys to play with in the water.



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Darcy is a Maine Coon cat with serious dental problems which are not the fault of the breeder (she was a breeding cat in her first home) or her current family. She has an autoimmune problem that requires the removal of all her teeth ASAP!

Her mom writes: "Darcy has the worse case of stomatitis the vet had seen in 5 years. Not only that but she has Feline Oral Resorptive Lesions. Resorptive Lesions is when the cat's body attacks the teeth and starts dissolving them and eating away at them."

The extent of the problem was discovered during dental surgery to remove a few of her teeth. It was a shock to her mom and she could only afford to have 14 of Darcy's teeth removed the other day. You can read Darcy's story and if you would like to help, there is a Chip In button for donations.

From all of us - have a great weekend!

21 comments:

  1. The Momster will squee for you, Buddy. Those little ones act like that nice lady is their mom the way they follow her all around. Cute video.

    Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

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  2. Ok we squeeeeed!!!! We hope you are all getting warmer weather because apparently we are stuck in winter until August.. Love A+A

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  3. Love those otters in our country!

    Buddy - you look very handsome and noble and I can understand that you don't squee. You are far too dignified.

    Love and licks, Winnie

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  4. Well, our Bein dint Squeee, but he did seem to enjoy the video a lot!

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  5. Squee, got to send the Mom out to water plants now but we will look into Darcy's situation later.

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  6. Mommy LOVED the video of the otters!! Thanks so much for sharing it!

    Weekend woofs & hugs,

    ~Bailey

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  7. Those little ones are so cute, and yes, squee I be fur sure! I sure hope Darcy get the help she needs, poor sweetie.

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  8. Awww Buddy!! Squeeing is good! Squeeing is fun!! Me and Charlie squeeeeeeee'd watching this wonderful clip!! Awwwww thank you! Take care
    x

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  9. That is the cutest swimming lesson EVER! Mommy squeed.

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  10. I am still squeeing (unlike Buddy!). How can I get one! :) I like how the otters follow the woman! Behaving almost like a dog--wouldn't you say Buddy. Too cute!

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  11. I loved the video! Thanks for posting it :-)

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  12. They are adorable!
    Thanks for sharing it!
    Happy Saturday!
    Kisses and hugs
    Lorenza

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  13. Well you've go our mom squeeing like crazy! A good squee is a much needed thing in this world we live in.
    PeeEss Buddy you are getting more & more handsome every time we see you!

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  14. We thought the video was cute even if it was about water ;) heehee
    We will send purrs to Darcy. That's all we can afford right now.

    Purrs Tillie & Georgia

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  15. Greetings Buddy,

    Very nice to meet you, you look very good, but then you're very photogenic.

    Thank you for sharing the link of the otters.

    Wishing you all the best from the sunny state where it is cold,
    Miss Kitty and Egmont

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  16. Sometimes Monty threatens to take over my blog and call it Monty's House.

    Love that otter video. They are so cute!

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  17. Mom mom doesn't squee, she just go EEEEEE! Weird huh?

    Thanks for the Simon well wishes! You guys are awesome!

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  18. Oh! That video is so gorgeous - it's made my day!!

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  19. That was just the cutest! We are definitely "squeeing" over here! Thank you for sharing that adorable video!

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