Animal antics
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On the lamb: 50 sheep break away from flock and storm German supermarket
Ewes and lambs coaxed out of store in Burgsinn after about 20 minutes, leaving trail of destruction in drinks section
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/08/runaway-sheep-storm-german-supermarket
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In West Virginia:
Miracle escape artist dog found; shelter staff react to his impressive breakout
https://www.wsaz.com/2026/01/07/shelter-staff-react-dogs-impressive-escape/
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Careful. Your dog might be listening to your conversations.
https://www.npr.org/2026/01/08/nx-s1-5667604/genius-dogs-learn-new-words-eavesdropping
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Here, kitty, kitty...
A mountain lion spotted in Lafayette Park on Monday was captured in San Francisco鈥檚 Pacific Heights neighborhood on Tuesday morning after being surrounded by personnel from the San Francisco Zoo and San Francisco Animal Care and Control. The young lion was first caught on video Monday near the park.
https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/mountain-lion-san-francisco-21317850.php
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We had Newfs who used to do stuff like this:
Our neighbors used to have huskies. Those beggars would go out in the snow and fall asleep while it was snowing. Kathy said she went out once and couldn't find the dog. At least not until it stood up and shook off the snow that was acting as camouflage and insulation.