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Netflix Employee Cats Can’t Even With Stranger Things’ ‘That Mom

Lori Ennis
by Lori Ennis
January 4th, 2018 12:00 AM
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Netflix has released a Stranger Things reaction video of employees’ cats watching Dustin’s family cat get eaten by a demogorgon.


Spoiler alert: Dustin’s family cat Mews in Stranger Things gets eaten in Season 2, and it isn’t pretty.


Stranger Things is the must-show to follow these days, and fans were on the edge of their seats as Dustin learned his pal Dart was a nasty, creepy, slimy and HUNGRY creature who was looking for love (and food) in all the wrong places.


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Well, the wrong place for Dustin’s cat Mews, that is. Dart gobbled Mews up in a New York Minute and the interwebs went wild discussing their disgust.


But not as much as they are now, in response to a brief video Netflix put together, showing the reactions of Netflix employees’ cats’ reactions to their fellow furry feline in arms getting all torn up in front of their very eyes.


As you’d guess, the cats were mortified at the thought, much less the actual viewing, and we’re not sure which is worse–Dart eating Mews or those poor kittehs running after being made to watch Dart eating Mews. Because let me tell you…they were not impressed with the outcome at all. At all.


Related: Focused Cats Get Scared Out Of At Least 1 Life By Curious Dog [Video]


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Does your dog lap more water onto the floor than in his mouth? Heyrex’s TORUS water bowl takes a “licking” and keeps on kicking… with fresh water on demand. A new water bowl from Heyrex aims to get rid of that mess with a spill-proof design. Meet the TORUS, a new bowl designed to solve a number of water bowl conundrums. First up is the shape. TORUS (which is Latin for ‘hollow circular ring’) is a round bowl with an outside chamber that stores water inside of it. This allows the bowl to automatically replenish itself while keeping the stored water free from dust, debris and dog fur. The stored water can be locked in place, too, with a valve so that it can be packed up for travel. The shape is designed for travel with soft, rubber feet and a low profile, both of which prevent it from slipping around in the back of your car. Related: The Loving Bowl Puts A New Slant On The Way Dogs Eat

Irish Doodle

Irish Doodle BasicsAre you looking for a smart, energetic, and family-friendly pooch to bring into your life? Then you’re in luck! Also known as the Irish Doodle Setter, Irish Poo Setter, Irish Setterdoodle, and Irish Setterpoo (Whew! That’s a lot of aliases!), the Irish Doodle is a super cute, friendly, and light-hearted medium-sized crossbreed. That’s right, they have almost any many lovable qualities as they do names. A mix of Irish Setter and Poodle, the Irish Doodle is ideal for anyone seeking a dog that won’t shed a lot and who will be loyal, social, and intelligent. This dog rarely barks and will even get along great with children and pets. In other words, it’s a perfect dog to bring home and make part of your family. After a few days with your Irish Doodle, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without him!If the Irish Doodle sounds too good to be true, rest assured that it isn’t. These dogs are very real and they live up to the hype! Combing adorable looks and an equally loveable attitude, this crossbreed is becoming hugely popular. After a few minutes spent in the radiant presence of these irresistible pups, you’ll understand why. To find out if this dog would be the right fit for your family, check keep your eyes glued to this page and scroll away. We’ll tell you everything that you need to know about the Irish Doodle and why you need to bring one into your home post haste.The Irish Doodle is a super cute, friendly, and light-hearted medium-sized crossbreed.Origin The Irish Doodle is one of the newest designer dog breeds. As it is the case with most of these dogs, the Irish Setter and Poodle mix also doesn’t have much of a history to speak of. Or at least they don’t have a well documented history. Intentionally bred crossbreeds are still somewhat of a novelty in the world of canines. Before the 1980s, when the creation of the Labradoodle opened a whole new world of possibilities for hybrids, all mixed breed dogs were a product of accidental mating. Mutts, although undeniably as lovely as their purebred fellows, simply weren’t as popular or coveted. Thankfully, all of that has changed quite dramatically. In fact, designer dogs can now cost several times more than their purebred parents! It’s amazing how things can change in a few short years.As a designer dog breed itself, the Irish Doodle was probably first developed at some point over the last 30 years. Similarly, this Doodle hybrid likely had its start in the United States, like most hybrids did. Owing to the difficulties associated with discerning what are mutts and what are designer dogs, there’s no way to accurately pinpoint the time and place of the breed’s beginnings. Breeders simply didn’t think to document that sort of thing until quite recently. However, despite a general lack of information about the breed, the Irish Doodle does have an impressive history…through its parents. The Irish Setter originated in 18th century Ireland, and the Poodle is an even older breed. There have been records of Poodles stretching back as far as 15th century Germany. So there’s quite a rich heritage to the Irish Doodle, even if their exact origin remains a mystery.Pedigree

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Miniature Australian Shepherd BasicsSometimes you want an athletic working dog that isn’t big enough to qualify as a roommate. Thankfully, they are widely available. So, if you are looking for a small and compact dog with the strong work ethic of a much larger breed, consider the Miniature Australian Shepherd. This breed is a smaller form of the Australian Shepherd that is rapidly increasing in popularity. So, you’ll get everything that you could possibly want out of an Australian Shepard, without having to sacrifice the space that you’d need for that big boy. Owing to the place of origin, these dogs are recognized by the AKC under the name Miniature American Shepherd.Not only are Miniature Australian Shepherds small in size, but these dogs are incredibly intelligent and easy to train. It may sound too good to be true, but trust us – these dogs are truly fabulous! They really live up to all that hype. Miniature Australian Shepherds can be trained for a wide variety of dog sports including agility, herding, obedience, disc dog, fly ball, and many more, as they excel in them just as the original Australian Shepherd dog does. If you are on the lookout for a smart, trainable, and family friendly dog, look no further than the Miniature Australian Shepherd. This breed will provide everything that you are looking for. And then some!While looking cute and being smart is more than enough to win over any potential owner, it’s not the only thing these dogs can offer. The Miniature Australian Shepherd – or Miniature American Shepherd, if you want to get technical about it – is also quite friendly, affectionate, and fiercely loyal to their family. One could say that these dogs are really the whole package! Not only is the Miniature Australian Shepherd small in size, but these dogs are incredibly intelligent and easy to train.OriginThe Miniature Australian Shepherd is a fairly new breed. Believe it or not, this breed was actually developed in 1968. Back then, Doris Cordova of Norco, California began a breeding program with the dream of developing a smaller version of the Australian Shepherd. By using small Australian Shepherds, Cordova and a handful of other breeders were successful in creating a miniature version of the Australian Shepherd. Yet, throughout the short history of the breed, there has been a great deal of controversy. The National Stock Dog Registry (NSDR) considered the Miniature Australian Shepherd a size variant of the Australian Shepherd, while the Australian Shepherd Club of America considered it an entirely separate breed. For many years, it was impossible to get these two organizations on the same page. Both the AKC and the UKC grouped the Miniature Australian Shepherd and the Australian Shepherd together. Things finally changed in 2011. That’s when the AKC at long last admitted the Miniature Australian Shepherd to the Foundation Stock Service (under the name Miniature American Shepherd). Then in 2015, they granted full recognition to the breed. It took a while, but it happened. Still, no matter how you look at it, the Miniature Australian Shepherd is a truly wonderful dog, whether they consider it a new breed or not.Pedigree

Top 10 Extra Large Dog Breeds

A purse dog won’t do – you need a dog that’s as big as a horse! If you believe that bigger is better, you’ll want to check out our list of extra large dog breeds. Not all good things come in small packages. In fact, some really great things come in extra-large packages… that drool and shed and cuddle up next to you on the sofa! Make no mistake these are big boys — but they’re also gentle giants and lack the alpha dog traits you might expect from a larger format pooch. They’re easy-going, kind of clumsy and have never met a sofa they couldn’t kill an afternoon on. Meet 10 of our favorite extra large dog breeds. Great Dane

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