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Your Daily Animal Video Palate Cleanser — Monday, July 20, 2026 at 7:00 AM

🐾 Animal Videos7/20/2026🕐 7:00 AM⏱ 4:06Palate cleanserLightweight

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#1Raccoon — Jimothy the Stumpy Seattle Icon

Jimothy has a congenital short spine that makes him look like someone left a raccoon in the dryer — and he's waddling his way into America's heart with 7 million views and counting. Seattle City Council is literally issuing a civic proclamation declaring "Jimothy Summer" on July 26.

#2Golden Retriever — Bingo's Live Armadillo Gift Delivery

Bingo the golden retriever proudly trotted through the front door carrying a fully alive armadillo in his mouth, triggering absolute family chaos — then went back and retrieved it a second time, tail still wagging. Thirty-eight million views, zero regrets from Bingo.

#3Dog + Duck — Barley and Louie, an Unlikely Cure

Barley the golden retriever's epilepsy medication left her mopey and withdrawn — until a four-day-old duckling named Louie showed up and gave her a reason to live again. Now they're inseparable best friends with 200,000 Instagram followers and a Washington Post feature.

#4Chihuahua — Barkisha Sentences Herself

After pooping on the couch, this tiny chihuahua was found standing in the corner with her nose against the wall — in self-imposed time-out — before her owner even walked in. Her name is Barkisha, and that detail alone broke the internet.

#5Dog + Cat — Ollie and Cilio Find Each Other

Ollie the golden retriever and Cilio the cat were polite strangers in the same house — until one got sick, recovery slowed everything down, and they discovered each other. Now they're curled up napping together every day, the quietest love story of the summer.

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