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The other day I looked at my Gmail and realized that 98% of the emails sitting (many unread) in my inbox are notifications from flash sale sites. I went a little sign up crazy when I discovered there were sites offering weekly deals on designer goods. I’ve got all aspects of my life on a deal alert – from baby to home — but I have to admit that I only tend to take advantage of a flash sale when it involves pet goods (or pet themed stuff). You can imagine how worried I am about my bank account now that I’ve discovered a flash sale site made just for doggie deal scavengers like myself.

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Wait, isn’t the recently passed legislation for universal health care called the Affordable Care Act? Nope, according to one enterprising Tumblr user, it’s the Affordable Care Cat. Follow along as they compile hilarious photos and plays on words that are all “inspired by a typo.”  Here are some of my favorites. Read the rest of this entry »

Ever wonder what Nicolas Cage would look like… as a cat? Probably not, but if it’s been a burning question of yours, you’re in luck, because there’s an amazing Tumblr you must check out. Nicolas Cage Cats superimposes my all-time-favorite movie punk over meowski faces. The result? Absolutely terrifying and magical all at once. Enjoy.

Thanks again John for the tip!

Friends of mine are big fans of Airbnb, the site that lets you rent someone’s home for your next trip instead of booking a hotel room. Now there’s a pet-oriented site that reminds me of that model. DogVacay, now operating throughout Canada and the US, allows you to look up a host for your dog in the city of your choice. The hosts will care for your dog in their own home while you need it, usually for $25 to $30 daily. Read the rest of this entry »