chris leavins
Comedic video podcast exploring the ugly side of cute.
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Rehab
Brendan from NEW YORK writes: "...Hey Chris, I have been a quiet admirer of your site for a little while now and I think you might appreciate my dog's story. She is actually kind of a recovering drug addict. She was born in California where she originally was owned by my older brother who had some …
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O Face
Caitlin writes: "...Hey Chris, Remember me? I'm that oh-so-pretty girl that wore the bird costume! This is me and my fellow pretty girl friend, Lacey (left) and myself (right). We went to Cedar Point and rode the Top Thrill Dragster. After hitting about 120 mph, this is what we looked like... not be …
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Don't Call it a Comeback.
Emily in VIRGINIA writes: "...Dear Chris: Meet Ivan the Terrible. This ungrateful little bastard has plagued my life for the past 8 weeks... I found him abandoned in a parking lot one stormy night, and being the kind soul that I am, I spent the next couple months nursing him back to health. Well I p …
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Superstar.
Liz from NC writes: "...Have you met Bob, the alligator born without a tail, yet? He lives at a great little zoo called Alligator Adventure in North Myrtle Beach, SC. I didn't get it on camera, but when he climbed into the little pond in his enclosure, he actually plopped in. Not very graceful, but …
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The Addict.
Jayme from MICHIGAN writes: "...Hi Chris! It's Jayme the CCL from Michigan. I have done it again and brought more kittens home from my Aunts farm. That puts my cat count at seven. These are my newest additions fresh from their bath. We like the names Succotash and Tulip. Help me!"
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Stay Classy.
"Tina". The Greeter. Sent by Tova in FLORIDA.
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Accept Yourself.
"Perogie". Cannibal Lessons. Sent by Curtis in MISSOURI.
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Over.
Libby writes: "...Hey Chris, I just thought I should let you know that Penelope, my hairless rat, passed away today. She was in surgery for the third time to get a tumor removed, and though the it was successfully removed, she died shortly after. Her just as adorable, though much less famous, sister …
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The Look.
"Millie". Worth it. Sent by Ashley in OHIO.
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Most Improved
Eve from BC writes: "...Hi Chris! Behold! Skipper, adopted from the local SPCA. Isn't he the cutest little rescued wonder you've ever seen? He was a bit unruly at first, but after 3 sessions with BarkBusters, he now behaves as if he graduated from an upper-class finishing school."
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Blender Rescue
Bill from MARYLAND writes: "...Hi Chris-- Sally is a rescue that my friend Amanda adopted from the local shelter, and a hapless victim of the real-estate meltdown--her previous family just defaulted on their mortgage and left her behind in the house. Now, she rests easy in the knowledge that her new …
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This Week in Pet Aht.
Dave in NEW YORK writes: "...Hi Chris, You remember Toby, the copper-snake-bitten dog? I thought your readers might enjoy seeing his likeness on canvas. Dave, Rochester, NY"
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The Adventures of Kelly.
Kelly from GEORGIA writes: "...Hi Chris, A year ago I sent you pictures of furries at Dragon Con (which is a giant scifi/fantasty convention here in Atlanta). Well, we returned again this year, so I have new pictures. There were many CRAZY CAT LADIES...
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I want to be human.
"Addie". Recently saw Ponyo. Sent by Lori in PENNSYLVANIA.
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Swim Partners.
Erika from MICHIGAN writes: "...Hey Chris, Here's a picture of my boyfriend, Chris, with my puppy, Simba. I was out of town and I left Simba with Chris for a month. They went swimming like every day. So, here's a picture. Love, Erika from Michigan, 17."
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Lady Bird
Melissa from AUSTRALIA writes: "Hi Chris...My friend and work colleague Natasha (who's Eighteen) has a pet chicken. An absolutely huge, delicious looking chicken. The chickens name is Matilda. She has been lucky enough to have been in our local paper, and then also the Herald Sun newspaper and on t …
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Mona Lisa
Stephie from CONNECTICUT writes: "This is my dog Rosie. A local artist thought that Rosie was just too cute, and so she painted a picture of her. Stephie, CT."
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Bones Like Dental Floss.
Paul from SEATTLE writes: "...Somebody bred this terrier to be the world's smallest dog. Let's feel sad."
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Materialism.
Jen from OHIO writes: "...Hi Chris, This a picture of our new puppy, Winston. The other day he decided to pile every toy he owns in our dining room."
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Brownie's Big Adventure.
Brownie, a 4-year-old cat who drifted away from his home, returned to the delight but then horror of his owners...

