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The Recession

"Violet". Supervisor: School Cafeteria. Sent by Vanessa in CALIFORNIA.

Doc Rioux

Thanks to everyone who sent me their research on Richard "Doc" Rioux. He's the celebrated photographer of this kitten portrait I recently purchased at a thrift shop for five dollars. When I bought it, I had no idea that he was a prominent citizen of Stevenson Ranch California with his very own park named after him. I'm sad to report Doc Rioux died over a decade ago, but I'm going to see what else I can dig up on this master kitten photographer. I think this calls for a road trip.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON DOC RIOUX

July 4th

"Winnie". American Rocker. Sent by Sean in USA.

Independence

For well over a year, Day-Z lived in a six foot cage at the Glendale Humane Society waiting to be adopted. Every night she slept on a cold cement floor waiting for someone to love her, and during the day she watched as nearly every dog at the shelter got picked before her.  Day-Z never gave up hope, and now she lives in a glamorous Hollywood Hills home, with a pool, a fenced yard, and her very own flag bandanna. God Bless America.

Murder Cat

Erin from SACRAMENTO writes: "...Kala is a 5 year old, 17 pound male cat. Kala really hates my boyfriend..."

CLICK TO READ ERIN'S TERRIFYING STORY OF ABUSE

The Con

Kaitlin from ONTARIO writes: "...Hey Chris! Henry is my dog that we found at the SPCA and he's very...well...special. As soon as he gave me a hug (like in this picture) I knew we had to take him home, what a con-artist."

Toronto Aht

As many of you know, I lived in Toronto for ten years before landing in Los Angeles. Due to work commitments I won't be able to make it back this summer, but Heather (31teen) from MARYLAND writes: "...I am taking a solo road trip to Toronto soon, what do you consider Toronto's #1, must-see, attraction/destination?"

CLICK HERE FOR MY RECOMMENDATION

America Responds

You may remember my post on Sam and his magic unicorn Lucky. DayRese is a viewer in NEW JERSEY who wrote to say they're featured on Buzzfeed. Sam begged for our help and America has answered the call. Do your part to protect Lucky and his magic unicorn blood. CLICK HERE.

Even kittens have problems...

Lucy knew it was wrong to steal sleeping pills but...

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This Week in Aht

Heather in MARYLAND writes: "...Dear Chris, Just wanted to let you know about one of my very favorite artists Nina Katchadourian she makes work with animals and sometimes insects. I love her work-you might too- she created an interesting website called THE CONTINUUM OF CUTE- that may be of interest to you."

A Girl and her Elephant

GG from WASHINGTON writes: "...Hey Chris: My name is Genevieve, I am 17 and from Washington DC. Last summer I spent some time in Thailand working with elephants..."

CLICK TO READ THE REST OF GENEVIEVE'S STORY

Issues

You may remember Asparagus. Leigh in TENNESSEE writes: "...This is Asparagus, on a recent trip to my boyfriend's house.  Asparagus doesn't like to leave home, so he stayed wedged between the wall and nightstand with the bottom of the curtain over his head all weekend." 

Therapy

Josh 28teen from NYC writes: "...Hi Chris, I adopted Quill in 2001 about two weeks after 9/11, as his owner passed away that day and he was rescued from an apartment downtown, near the Trade Center...."

CLICK TO READ THE REST OF THIS POST.

Show #166 "Chunks"

Cute with Chris Episode 166. You can see UK Simon's full-length animation HERE.

A Boy and his Unicorn

Josh from GEORGIA writes: "...Dear Chris: After seeing the pics of Sam and his unicorn, i felt compelled to send you a  picture of my own. My unicorn's name is Sunshine Delicious and he enjoys stories. The pose I'm doing is there to reaffirm my manliness." Joshua, GA.

Hurl

Claudia writes: "...Dear Chris: Thanks to you, I now have an extremely cute Puke Ringtone.  I would've never found it had you not started posting puking videos which caused this helpful ad to be displayed next to your most recent puking video.  Now whenever my phone rings, I become the envy of all my friends.  I've included a screenshot of the ad next to your puking face.  Thanks again!" Love, Claudia

Perhaps you missed: "Chunks". CWC Episode 166

Why I'm Banned in China

Sent by Ro in WASHINGTON.

Perhaps you missed: CWC Episode 165 "Banned in China".

NKOTB

Jess writes: "...Hi Chris: 2 days ago, my crazy cat mom brought home a new kitten that looks a lot like the old cat we used to have. We have named him Ringo because he has a ring around his anus."

Click for his Ring-o'.

Letter from OHIO

"Hi Chris-- My name is Alice and I'm from Dover, Ohio. You may have heard of Dover, Ohio before?"  CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF ALICE'S LETTER

World Honors

Thanks to everyone who made Cute with Chris Episode 166  the number-one Barf Animation video on YouTube yesterday in over 16 countries around the world. And for all my French viewers, Comment allez-va cheveux bleu la Vachon. Merci Navidad.

Canada Day

July 1. Feliz Navidad and Comment allez va cheveux bleu to the beloved Land of My Birth.

No Category Selected

If you watched CWC episode 165 you're probably familiar with this photo of Sheena the Shibu shent by Sean in CHICAGO. I wanted to post the photo here in larger format because it is a great example of the type of submission I enjoy getting at CWC: a well-focussed, properly labeled picture under 300kb. The only problem I have with this particular picture is I'm not sure what category to file it under. This is definitely a WYSPCH4 but it also verges on BLENDER PET and could also be filed under PUPPIES. Leave your vote in the comment section and I will file it accordingly.

Litteracee

Sally from COLORADO writes: "...Hello Chris, I haven't seen a video and a while and figured it might be to a lack of pet submissions. Meowsette is my 12 year old cat. When I was four I had just scene the Aristocats and decided my cat needed a regal naem. Meow-, because she is a cat, and -sette to make it sound french. She is a wild cat..."

Wildlife

Allen from SEATTLE writes: "...Cute With Chris has changed me forever.  It used to be that I took no notice of Gay Bears.  Now, every time I see one I think of you...Today I noticed many Gay Bears at the Gay Pride festivities in Seattle.  So here are several pictures of Gay Bears."

CLICK FOR THE REST OF ALLEN'S PICS.

Monday

"Lucy". Recently reduced medication. Sent by Joe in OREGON.

Fine Aht

You may recognize this framed kitten photo I'm holding. I've used it in my site banner and it was featured prominently with the recent article on Cute with Chris: LIVE in The Globe and Mail. I found the photograph in a thrift shop several months ago. It didn't strike me as anything out of the ordinary, but when I flipped it over, I found some intriguing information on the back.

...click to see the back of the photograph

Homeless Pets

Kristyn from IOWA writes: "...Dear Chris,  Here is a picture of my boyfriend playing with my pet Metroids. We recently adopted them from a Metroid Rescue here in Iowa. Their names are Raisin and Doom Bringer 86. As you can see Raisin and Doom Bringer 86 love playing with my boyfriend Kevin! ^_^ I hope this will help people turn to adopting Metroids instead of buying them from breeders."  Kristyn 22-teen Iowa.

Shitload of Pug

Jennifer just got a new puppy. She took the opportunity to fill my inbox with 42 pictures. "This handsome, gorgeous little fellow is Zorro", she writes. "He is 9 weeks & 3 days old today..."

OKAY LET'S LOOK A SHITLOAD OF ZORRO PICS

A Teen and his Unicorn

Sam is a teen in ILLINOIS with a special friend. He writes: "...Dear Chris, lucky is my beloved unicorn and we share so many memories. I keep him in the "Magical Meadows of Dreams..." 

CLICK TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SAM'S MAGIC UNICORN.

iPhone with Chris

Kristi writes: "...Thought you might enjoy this photo! I need access on my iPhone 24/7."