Guard Bear, Pet Hippo, and funny cats, oh My!

Today was a great day for some fun animal news.

First, Angola prison in Louisiana is getting some unusual assistance in foiling escapes. A 450 lb. black bear has taken to wandering the grounds at night. She probably lives somewhere in the 5 1/2 acres of undeveloped piney woods that are part of the prison grounds. Although the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries spokesperson says there have been no confirmed attacks of black bears on humans, I still suspect most prisoners might have second thoughts about making a run for it at night across a compound with a wild bear loose in it!

Compassionate people will make a pet of just about any animal who needs their help - and this family in South Africa is no exception. Even though a hippo is not the most practical family pet ever they clearly love their unusual pet. And people write me and think they’re unusual for having a pet rat!

Long as you are enjoying looking at pets, go enjoy Cats are so Gay - yet another blog of beautiful cat photos. Pearl and I never get tired of looking at cats on the internet, so why should you?

Have a great day and hug all your pets!

Summer Fey Foovay

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