Fans of Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl know the annual sporting event for its clumsy, energetic puppies who jump, run and flop around until they pass out from exhaustion. But there’s another part of Puppy Bowl that happens off the turf: to help the joy animals bring us all materialize into forever homes, Animal Planet harnesses the excitement shared by Puppy Bowl fans year round and brings that energy to animal…
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Comedian Cats Take the Stage with Animalist’s ‘CATastrophes’
Here come the cats! Today, Animalist, Discovery Digital Networks’ destination for all things animal, launched CATastrophes, a weekly comedy show putting cats in the spotlight. In each episode, cats, many of whom are local Chicago rescues available for adoption, and human hosts, Alana Grelyak,of CatInTheFridge.com, and comedian Kris Flanagan, share the best viewer-submitted cat stories and scripted content featuring cats in unexpected situations. In CATastrophes’ first episode, celebrity cat Lil…
Animal Planet, Science Channel Rock SXSW Interactive
Howdy! We’re back in Silver Spring, with lots of stories to share from our past few days at SXSW Interactive, the annual gathering of digital innovators in Austin. In the land of BBQ and boots, Discovery shared its passion for cats and science with curious fans through panels, parties and Meetups. On Saturday, Grace Suriel, Social Media Director at Animal Planet, appeared on the feline themed panel, ” Cat Cash: The Economy…
Animal Planet & Science Channel Head to Austin for SXSW
It’s that time of year again…SXSW! While some folks have already touched down in Austin, many others (including myself) will be on our way shortly to the annual gathering of bright minds at SXSW Interactive, which is celebrating its 21st year. Last year, we had the pleasure of bringing the Captains from Discovery’s Deadliest Catch to Texas, and this year Animal Planet is returning in #meow fashion and Science Channel…
Animal Planet & Science Channel Head to Austin for SXSW
It’s that time of year again…SXSW! While some folks have already touched down in Austin, many others (including myself) will be on our way shortly to the annual gathering of bright minds at SXSW Interactive, which is celebrating its 21st year. Last year, we had the pleasure of bringing the Captains from Discovery’s Deadliest Catch to Texas, and this year Animal Planet is returning in #meow fashion and Science Channel…
Cozy Up with Lil BUB Saturday Night on Animal Planet
Fresh off her appearance in Animal Planet’s record-breaking Puppy Bowl X, Internet cat-lebrity Lil BUB is returning to the network on Saturday in Lil BUB’s Special Special — joined by ‘bubbysitter” Amy Sedaris, Andrew W.K. and friends. We’re big fans of BUB here at Discovery (you may also know her from her Animalist talk show, Lil BUB’s Big Show) and we suspect many of you are, too. In Saturday’s Special…
Puppy Bowl X Is Coming: Get In On the Fun
Once a year, the most furrocious athletes across America gather for a competition of epic proportions, and the world watches on. Celebrating its tenth year, Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl brings viewers a lovable lineup that’s itching to play in a winning combination of terrier tackles, puppy penalties and Fido first downs. All inclusive, Puppy Bowl X also features the popular Bissel Kitten Halftime Show, featuring Keyboard Cat! This year, Animal…
Meowww! Animalist Welcomes the Cat Pack
Our feline friends over at Animalist, Discovery Digital Networks’ animal-centric programming destination, have grabbed the spotlight again with The Cat Pack, a collection of shows from five of the internet’s hottest celebrity cats. Getting you through the work week, Animalist will feature a new epsiode with a cat celebrity each day: Mondays: Join Cole the Black Cat as he shows you why black cats are awesome! Tuesday: Hamilton the Hipster…
Animal Planet’s R.O.A.R. Hosts Adopt-a-Palooza II
Some of the best things in life – dogs, cats, Halloween and sweet treats – will all converge tomorrow from 4 to 6pm in Downtown Silver Spring for Animal Planet’s second annual Adopt-A-Palooza. A collaboration between Animal Planet’s R.O.A.R., dedicated to improving the lives of animals, and Downtown Silver Spring, the event aims to find new homes for pets by bringing together animal lovers and adoptable cats and dogs from seven…
Celebrate Good Job BUB Day with Us!
Lil BUB invites you to celebrate you, yourself, and of course, her acclaimed cat self today (and the rest of the month!) with Good Job BUB Day. Although Lil Bub has been recognized as a supercat since her dramatic rescue in Indiana years ago, she’s now a triple threat as a talk show host, movie star, and published author. With its first episode out on the webwaves today, Lil BUB’s…