There’s a new celebrity in town, and this one has four legs and fur (or not). Pets have been steadily gaining in popularity over the past few years, to the point where they are now bona fide celebrities. Just take a look at some of these furry or feathered stars and you’ll see what we mean.

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Marijuana For Your Dog? The Rise of Cannabis Pet Products

The Western world has seen recreational marijuana slowly march towards legalization. Cannabis has more and more become a part of peoples medical repertoire. Since pet owners always want the best for their furbaby, it’s no surprise they’ve started medicating Fluffy with cannabis products, too.

Dolphin-Whale Hybrid Discovered & It’s Hella Cute

Marine biologists have discovered a new dolphin hybrid and it’s adorable. Spotted off the coast of Hawaii, the hybrid is half rough-toothed dolphin and half melon-headed whale. ” We came across a mixed group with two species: rough-toothed dolphins, and what appeared, at first, to be two melon-headed whales,” said Robin Baird, a research biologist with the Cascadia Research Collective. “

Dog Recreates Iconic Madonna Poses in Series Maxdonna by Vincent Flouret

French photographer Vincent Flouret has been working on an incredible photo series called Maxdonna. The series features Flouret’s 6-year-old golden retriever-labrador mix, Max, recreating some of Madonna’s most iconic music video scenes and album covers. Flouret got inspiration for the project from his work volunteering with City Shelters in L.A.

Chicken Fashion: Diapers, Saddles, & Tutu’s for Poultry by Pampered Poultry

Chicken diapers are a thing. And, chicken enthusiasts love them. Julie Baker, the owner of Pampered Poultry @pamperedpoultry, was just as surprised as you when she discovered the high demand for her custom-made chicken diapers.

@WeRateDogs UPDATE: ‘They’re Good Dogs Brent’ Guy Comes Full Circle

Ever heard of @WeRateDogs? If you have, you know it’s the pinnacle of dog-rating accounts. If you haven’t, you need to follow them immediately.

Shark Smuggled From Aquarium in Stroller, Thief Is Charged

The thief who kidnapped a horn shark named Miss Helen from the San Antonio Aquarium has been charged with felony theft. The heist was pulled off by netting Miss Helen out of a tide pool exhibit while the attendant was with other, innocent aquarium guests. The three thieves wrapped Miss Helen in a wet blanket but didn’t have anywhere to put her.

Man Uses Live Alligator as Purse When Beer Shopping

You guessed it – Florida strikes again and it’s almost as weird as this possum’s B&E. A man grabbed a live gator and went for a beer run. In the video, you see him toting the gator under his arm like a crocodile-skin clutch, only still alive.

Michigan Town Elects Cat As Mayor

Sweet Tart, aka the Olivia Pope of felines, just became the mayor of a small Michigan town. Sweet Tart purred her way to the top of the votes, beating out another cat, 13 dogs, a peacock, a goat and a chicken. The peacock, whose name is Bert, stated: “Peacocks have very good brains, I know everything.”

Best of Drake’s ‘In My Feelings’ Challenge, Includes Two Dogs and a Cow

Drake’s song In My Feelings has created a dance challenge, inspiring some pretty hilarious – and tragic – viral videos. But, as always, we like the ones with four-legs best. The In My Feelings Challenge is also called the Keke Challenge or The Shiggy Dance Challenge.

Meet Diesel, The Screaming 25lb House Cat

When Kelsie Powers first rescued Diesel, she had no idea how big the cat would grow. Reaching a whopping 25 pounds the house-beast (her words, not mine) resembles a tiny, shorthaired panther. While no one knows for sure why Diesel’s grown as big as he has, vets suspect it could be feline acromegaly.