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Fastest Man Adopts Fastest Cat

by Kirsten Taylor (Subscribe to Kirsten Taylor's posts): Nov 12th 2009 3:00PM Filed Under: Exotic Pets, Pets News

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Fast and faster: Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, who holds world records for the 100-meter and the 200-meter, is frequently described as the fastest man on Earth. The cheetah, which can sprint 70 miles per hour, is hands-down the fastest land animal on the planet. So it was a match made in speed-demon heaven when the aptly-named Bolt adopted a cheetah cub, Yahoo News reported.

Unlike Bai Ling, however, Bolt won't be welcoming the speedy feline into his home. The star athlete is sponsoring the 3-month-old cheetah, named Lightning Bolt, in an effort to support wildlife conservation in Kenya, according to Yahoo News.

Lightning Bolt and his two cheetah siblings were abandoned by their mother in a Kenyan game park, and are now being cared for by an animal orphanage in Nairobi, the nation's capital. Bolt paid the Kenya Wildlife Service $13,700 to adopt the cub, and he's agreed to pay $3,000 a year for the feline's care, reports Yahoo News. The money will also be used to protect Kenya's charismatic endangered species.

As a three-time Olympic gold medalist, Bolt has given his fans plenty of reasons to cheer. As far as we're concerned, his adoption of Lightning Bolt is worthy of one great big standing ovation.

Freaky Ferrets; Bionic Bowser

by Evan Jacobs (Subscribe to Evan Jacobs's posts): Nov 6th 2009 6:00PM Filed Under: Chew on This

Rounding up our favorite animal stories, photos, and videos on the web each week!

Schnauzer Sing-along

See some super-sweet singing-Schnauzer shorts. Okay, so they're howling. You know what we meant. [via Urlesque]
Dog Fetches Prosthetics

Here's the fascinating true story of a dog who had to make a tough sacrifice and was later rewarded with a pair of nifty new legs. [via People Pets]
Bolt Outruns Cheetah

Usain Bolt actually just adopted this cheetah cub. It will be raised at a refuge in Nairobi until it is old enough to lose a footrace to Bolt. [via Yahoo News]
Ferrets Mesmerize You

Video too cute... Can't look away... Ferrets inside head... Must adopt ferrets... Help them enslave humanity... [via BuzzFeed]
Cow, Please Stop

This cow is a little too thirsty. Who knew that farm animals were this bizarre? Someone set up this cow with a shrink. [via BuzzFeed]

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Miniature Dogs

Miniature Poodle
Miniature Poodles, like all Poodles, are excellent swimmers who originated as a water retrievers. All Poodles, Standard, Miniature and Toy are actually one breed, just different sizes. Miniature Poodles, who can be white, black, apricot or gray, are usually 15 inches or under, according to the American Kennel Club.

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Miniature Dogs

Miniature Dachshund
The Miniature Daschund, only 11 pounds or under, is not a separate classification of the Daschund -- it's just a smaller version of the Standard. The miniature dog, with its long bodies and strong sense of smell, are both hunters and lapdogs, according to the American Kennel Club.

Miniature Dogs

Miniature Schnauzer
The Miniature Schnauzer is of German descent and was originally bred to be a small farm dog. The most popular of the three Schnauzer breeds, the Miniature Schnauzer is a attentive, lively and a favorite among celebrities like Mary Tyler Moore and Bill Cosby. The strongly built miniature dog is between 12 to 14 inches, according to the American Kennel Club.

Miniature Dogs

Miniature Bull Terrier
Just like the playful Bull Terrier, the Miniature Bull Terrier, who originated in England, has a similar personality. Don't let its size fool you – the Miniature Bull Terrier is strong, energetic and audacious. Miniature Bull Terriers are between 10 to 15 inches and can be solid white or colored, according to the American Kennel Club.

Miniature Dogs

Miniature American Eskimo Dog
The American Eskimo Dog is one of three separate categories of the American Eskimo Dog. Between 12 to 15 inches, the bright white dog is loving, protecting and sociable. Now a great companion dog, the miniature dog was once a circus dog, according to the American Kennel Club.

Miniature Dogs

Miniature Pinscher
Also known as the "Min Pin," the Miniature Pinscher is a German Breed whose ancestry includes the Daschund, Italian Greyhound and the shorthaired German Pinscher. The quick, curious dog is the perfect apartment dog. Despite its small size, the compact pooch makes a wonderful watchdog. The spirited miniature dog, about 10 inches to 12 1/2 inches, can be red, black, or chocolate with tan, according to the American Kennel Club.

Miniature Dogs