(ANIMAL VIDEO) This adorable black lab puppy slips and slides around in chase after a delicious summer treat—a single ice cube. Sometimes the best toys are free toys! — Global Animal

(ANIMAL VIDEO) This adorable black lab puppy slips and slides around in chase after a delicious summer treat—a single ice cube. Sometimes the best toys are free toys! — Global Animal

(ANIMAL VIDEO) This dog may not want to hold your hand, but he does want to hear your voice. If you’re speaking like the Beatles, that is. — Global Animal

(WILDLIFE) Whether you are deep in the outback or on the shore of a coastal cay, every destination is an exciting wildlife adventure waiting to be explored. Many organizations, including PlanetWildlife, help travelers plan the perfect animal adventure where a close encounter with incredible creatures is almost guaranteed. PlanetWildlife has just teamed up with the wildlife charity RIGHT-tourism to educate tourists about responsible travel and the fair treatment of animals. Make sure to check out their websites before traveling to your desired destination, and read on for the top 10 best wildlife travel adventures in the world. — Global Animal

(ANIMAL VIDEO) This playful baby seal decided to hitch a ride from a rather grumpy tortoise (who can blame him?). Check out this odd couple on a beach in the Galapagos. — Global Animal

(CAT PICTURES) Haven’t got the chance to see Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby in theaters just yet? How about The Great Catsby? No need to wait any longer—just take a look at this purrfect feline cast in the photos below, courtesy of Buzzfeed. We promise this ending won’t be nearly as catastrophic. — Global Animal

(ANIMAL VIDEO) This clever kitty is 100 percent determined to go outside! If there’s a will, there’s a way! — Global Animal

(DOG PICTURES) Relationships between pets and companions are some of the strongest ones we can have. In the case of Xena, a Staffordshire terrier/pit bull mix, and Jonny Hickey, the bond between pet and human also serves as an effective therapy. Jonny, an 8-year-old boy diagnosed with autism, would seldom speak, and often isolated himself from others, until Xena came into his life. Since their new found friendship Jonny has completely changed his demeanor, and has become exponentially expressive. His mother told the Today Show, “He is the happiest child that I’ve ever seen him be in eight years.” Xena also benefits from this relationship. Abandoned at a young age, Xena’s journey has lead her to a loving family and a new best friend. Their tale shows the power of human-animal relationships. Here’s a glimpse of their story. — Global Animal

(ANIMAL VIDEO) This big pig just wants to take a nap, but this little goat simply won’t let it happen! — Global Animal
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