Ashes is a well-travelled little kitty.

Together with his human Matthew B., he’s travelled across America in Matthew’s 18-wheeler.

The pair loves each other and have been near inseparable for years, but last July disaster struck; while Matthew was stopping at a truck stop in Springfield, Ohio, Ashes accidentally got out of the truck and vanished.

Matthew searched high and low for his friend and travel companion, but to no avail. Ashes was gone without a trace and a long way from home.

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Matthew was devastated when he realized that he had to continue the journey without Ashes.

He finally drove off, but over the next few months, he planned his routes so that he would repeatedly come back to the same spot he lost Ashes and be able to look for him.

He refused to give up hope, and neither did Ashes.

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While Matthew was holding out hope of finding Ashes again, Ashes was doing his part by keeping himself alive.

For months, the cold and hungry kitty scraped by, until a woman, Kimberley T., spotted a scrawny looking cat in the bushes.

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Kimberley nicknamed the freezing and malnourished kitty “Smokey” and took him to the animal welfare organization Lollypop Farm in Newport, New York.

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At Lollypop Farm, “Smokey” was checked for a microchip and they discovered that he wasn’t “Smokey” at all – he was Ashes!

When Matthew got the call, five months into Ashes disappearance, he couldn’t believe it. He rearranged his route one last time and headed for New York, where Ashes was waiting for him.

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When they finally reunited, Matthew couldn’t keep the tears from his eyes and Ashes was overjoyed to finally see his cat-dad again.

Matthew’s and Ashes happy ending highlights the importance of microchipping our fur-babies.

“It’s that microchip – without it, I wouldn’t have ever gotten him back. The women that found him saved his life, but the microchip brought him home.” Matthew told Lollypop Farm.

Now, Ashes and Matthew are finally where they belong – together and on the road. Nothing will separate the pair ever again.

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If you’ve never seen a baby meerkat before, then make sure you’re sitting down, because the overload of cuteness might floor you.

Nothing says Christmas like nativity scenes, and you can find different versions of them set up in front of churches and houses all over during the holiday season. But you’ve never seen a nativity scene quite like this one…


The groomers at Wags To Riches, a grooming company in England, decided to stage their very own nativity scene with some freshly groomed pups, and the result is just too adorable.

But how did they get all of the dogs to cooperate so nicely?

“It’s amazing what dogs will do for a biscuit,” the owners of Wags to Riches told The Dodo. “They were all happy to sit for the photo.”

While the puppy in the manger is fake (a pottery figurine), the rest are well-behaved pets from clients along with the business’ resident dog.


Does this get you in the holiday spirit? I find it amazing any time a group of dogs can sit still long enough to pose for a photo! 🙂

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It happens to the best of us. Christmas time comes around, and we try to get in the holiday spirit. But for one reason or another, it’s just not happening. Not at the moment, at least. But we push forward and play along anyway — and end up looking like the Husky below! 😀

Anuko the Husky is famous for his grumpy look that’s greatly exaggerated by the dark black mask around his face. But the look is deceiving. According to his owner, Jasmine, Anuko is actually a kind dog who shows great enthusiasm for fun things in life. He’s not a big cuddler, but the Husky follows mom around everywhere. The dog even helped Jasmine out a lot with some mental health issues she was experiencing at the time she decided to bring him into her life.

Even though he isn’t actually grumpy, the Husky’s unimpressed looks have resulted in a hilariously awkward Christmas card photo shoot, and it’s too perfect. Take a look at the photos below — you won’t be able to help but laugh!





Aren’t these photos just great? Anuko the Husky is the best! 😀

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