How do you tell those big brown eyes that there is no food? That crack you just heard is your heart breaking.

It's no question that it's doggone hard to make it to Broadway. But when a musical calls for a mutt, these four-legged thespians work like, uhm, dogs to deliver a-paws worthy performances.

Break out your dollar bills, people – these sexy black bears give new meaning the art of pole dancing! And you've gotta love their beary body positivity message: you don't have to be a Size 2 to let it all hang out. Shake it baby... shake what your mama bear gave you!

They say every picture tells a story, so the Instagram account of the Black Jaguar-White Tiger Foundation (@blackjaguarwhitetiger) tells a spellbinding tale of conservation, animal activism... and utter adorableness. And while the images and nearly 3,000 videos draw you in, it's the foundation's incredible mission that keeps you coming back.

If the recipe calls for hair of the dog, then you're going to need another pup. Preferably one that actually has hair.

 When you live in a small space, having a pet may seem out of reach. But before you dash those big dreams of yours, check out these miniature animals that will warm your heart and expand your pet horizons.

They might look like oversized raccoons, but these "fire foxes" will light up your day with their adorable shenanigans. Hailing from the Cincinnati Zoo, there's no animals cooler than these hot red pandas!

If you could spend your days hanging out with friends and family in a super mellow, stress-free state, as cute as can be but with a name that makes you sound fiercer than you really are, wouldn't life be perfect?

This airboat guide will do anything for a smattering of applause and assumedly tips. It’s amazing that he didn’t sink to the bottom of swamp with those brass balls of his. And seriously, DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME. Because you taste like chicken, trust us.

We all know that many celebs change their names for various reasons – whether it's a creative choice, or something more practical like their given name is already registered with the Screen Actor's Guild, or they want to distinguish themselves from their famous family (ehem Nic Cage...UH, COPPOLA). But sometimes their name choices sound like they'd be better suited for pets rather than for themselves.

Here are 11 celebrities who should hand over their stage names now.

Johnny Depp once said, "The only creatures evolved enough to convey pure love are dogs and infants." Put them together? See if you can even stand it.

Just click play and you’ll see…

Must. Look. Away.

Eyes. Too. Big.

Can’t. Move.

Must. Give. In.

Not only is the homemade ball pit by Ferretocious ingenious (a "butterfly keeper" and a bag of colorful balls from Target), but also the commentary is priceless. If you look away, it could be voiceover for a soft porn video. With ferrets, of course.

It's time to hit the beach, and apparently asking, "Am I bikini ready?" is not just for humans anymore!

These 9 pets certainly are ready, and they didn't even need to go on a three-week detox prior to rocking their first two-piece of the summer!

Pandas have always been the world's favorite bamboo chewers. YouTube videos of them playing, eating, and sneezing are always guaranteed to go viral.

Nobody ever accused Fido of being humble....

Summer's here, and you know what that means—time to up your manscaping or ladyscaping game and prepare to strip down for the season!

Unfortunately, some pet freaks have taken overzealous grooming to the next level and to their beloved pussies. Catscaping is a thing, and it's making otherwise happy campers a bunch of sourpusses.

We interviewed a few cats fresh from the groomers:

Meet Lilly the Raccoon and Itty the Kitty, aka Catwoman and the Masked Bandit! Watch their epic battle for a green ball that might hold the fate of humanity OR perhaps just a little catnip. Though they say they're sworn enemies, their lingering clinches tell a different story – one that says love conquers all.

No one told this frog it was just a game. All he knew was what he saw: sweet, delicious bugs crawling just within reach, and yet, when he tried to catch them, they were gone! So close, yet so far....

Is there anything more heartbreaking than seeing an animal struggle with disabilities? 

Luckily, the world is full of freaks for their pets, so nowadays "wheelchairs" for land animals like dogs, cats, pigs, and even goats have become commonplace.