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Puppy Cam

Posted: Friday, November 14, 2008 5:17 PM by Daily Nightly Editor

By Brian Williams, Anchor and managing editor

Maybe it's all the talk of a new puppy coming to the White House...maybe it's the grim economy and our desire to escape our troubles and cares for a brief time...but whatever it is, there's an internet link making the rounds on the web, and we'd be remiss if we didn't share it with you:

(If you have trouble viewing the below video, go to http://www.ustream.tv/channel/shiba-inu-puppy-cam.)

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Awww! They ony get about 20-23 lbs.  They say that Shibas are not lap or water dogs, well our Meiki San (pronounced Meekee) IS BOTH.  These puppies remind me of him when he was a puppy.  He is the best, most loving  dog ever and we love him to death.    

Ro, San Diego (Sent Friday, November 14, 2008 8:58 PM)

Oh my gosh! I am a true cat lover but when I saw these puppies they melted my heart. They are soooo cute! Thanks for sharing.

Carolina Gusman, San Dieg, CA (Sent Friday, November 14, 2008 9:17 PM)

Thank you for the puppie fix.
I read all the other comments posted and agree that it is nice to have this kind of news shared. I'll keep watching the cam.

Gladys Jones, Grand Rapids, MI. (Sent Friday, November 14, 2008 9:22 PM)

Just what is it that attracts our attention to this sort of video ? I believe it is because we all, deep inside ourselves, want to love. Love life.
Here we see puppies who are vulnerable, beautiful and as innocent as can be. They have committed no wrong, look for warmth from their siblings and, as we like to imagine, would welcome our affections as we picked them up, held them to our napes and cooed sweet nothings at them.
I'm sure there will be people who poopoo such thoughts.
To them, I say, I'm glad I'm not you.

Rob Payne, Morpeth, Ontario, Canada (Sent Friday, November 14, 2008 9:24 PM)

...loved the puppy cam...I know my grandchildren will love it too.

Verna Brownlee, Mt Carmel, TN (Sent Friday, November 14, 2008 9:31 PM)

They are adorable! Lowering America's blood pressure, one puppy at a time!

Kathryn, Minneapolis, MN (Sent Friday, November 14, 2008 9:35 PM)

Great unwind with plenty of laughs!
Thank you,
Donna

Donna, Perkasie, PA (Sent Friday, November 14, 2008 9:38 PM)

Shibas are the best! My shiba is 11 1/2 and she's such a sweet dog. Now the whole world will know about and see this beautiful breed.  

Laurel (Sent Friday, November 14, 2008 9:39 PM)

This is wonderful...all these pups without a care in the world!  Right now, we humans need a lift! Thanks to the caring folks who own the pups and to you, Brian -- we watch you every night!

Charlotte Cuff, Bainbridge Island, WA (Sent Friday, November 14, 2008 9:40 PM)

Awwwwwwwww....the puppys are sooooo....cute!!! :-)

Tiffany, AK (Sent Friday, November 14, 2008 9:53 PM)

Thanks NBC....we need this....badly!  A little bit of a "smile" is good to see and feel again!

Mike, Indianapolis, IN (Sent Friday, November 14, 2008 10:06 PM)

Awww they are so sweet!Thanks so much,its so wonderful of you to share!Watching those little cuties gets rid of the stress!

Veronica Wheeler, Pearisburg,Virginia (Sent Friday, November 14, 2008 10:06 PM)

Wonderful!  They are adorable!  What a great way to spend a Friday night watching these cuties!  Thanks!

Janet, Todd and Asti Oak Creek, WI (Sent Friday, November 14, 2008 10:09 PM)

Their sense of peace is contagious.  Thanks for spreading it around...

Deb, Portland, Oregon (Sent Friday, November 14, 2008 10:11 PM)

There is nothing like puppies to tug at your heart strings and make you sigh "Awwww". Thanks for sharing.

Pat, Bakersfield, CA (Sent Friday, November 14, 2008 10:25 PM)

Hi! My Grandma and I are enjoying watching the puppies.  They are so cute!  Thank you for sharing them with all of us!!  

Abby Milwaukee, WI (Sent Friday, November 14, 2008 10:38 PM)

OH MY - that would be a quote from my 17 mo. old niece - her favorite phrase right now.

I wasn't sure what I was looking at right away.  Can I hear it again people:  Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwww

Brian, I had not seen it yet.  Thanks for sharing!  I hope there are a gazillion posts to THIS entry in the Daily Nightly!

Stephanie-Umbro, Maine (Sent Friday, November 14, 2008 10:39 PM)

They made my night, soooo CUTE!

Deborah Price (Sent Friday, November 14, 2008 10:45 PM)

Ever since I heard you announce the webcam, I've been rivetted to the screen, even when the puppies are trying to sleep... (There's always one that is not interested in sleeping and wants to play!).  This is the best!!!! Thanks for this gift to humanity...

Mark Fields, New York, NY (Sent Friday, November 14, 2008 10:59 PM)

I could watch them all day! If only I could get a whiff of "puppy breath", all would be well in the world.

Shauna, Inland Empire, CA (Sent Friday, November 14, 2008 11:17 PM)

I MIss my Snickers, but these babies are such a great adition to such beautiful memories of comminioun of greatness.  a very speacial animal who gave great joy.

Victoria Veuleman (Sent Friday, November 14, 2008 11:55 PM)

How cute are these little fluffy friends! I love when they stretch out, if you look very good you can even see their little bellies move as they sleep.

Brenda, Eustis, Florida (Sent Saturday, November 15, 2008 12:06 AM)

The best part of my day today, thanks!

Anna, NY (Sent Saturday, November 15, 2008 12:30 AM)

Ahhh, this is sooo cute.  I'm really enjoying watching these pups. Makes me want one.

Carol, Ft Worth (Sent Saturday, November 15, 2008 1:01 AM)

Too many unneeded animals in the world.  This is contributing to global warming!!!

Pass Da Dutchie (Sent Saturday, November 15, 2008 1:07 AM)

now thats a web cam thats fun to watch..  more puppies should be posted..  When they grow up and start to shed call me :)
love it...

Peggysues Grooming (Sent Saturday, November 15, 2008 1:28 AM)

In these very troubling times, this is simply priceless! thank you!

jennifer wilson (Sent Saturday, November 15, 2008 3:17 AM)

Hi!  We are Weezer and Boo Quinn - two kitties from North Canton, Ohio.  Our Mommy is watching the puppies and oooing and aaaaaahing! They are pretty cute but we hope Mommy doesn't want to get a puppy now...or a Kitty Cam...then she's see what we do every day while she's at work!  Yikes! Here are some Hugs AND Hisses from Weezer and Boo!  

Weezer and Boo Quinn (Sent Saturday, November 15, 2008 7:12 AM)

it was great to see something so cute as puppies playing and sleeping compare to all the bad news that we listen to on the economic and everything else. Thanks Brian for sharing

sally Killeeen Texas (Sent Saturday, November 15, 2008 7:26 AM)

Hypnotic.

Janet Ainsworth (Sent Saturday, November 15, 2008 7:27 AM)

Thank you for sharing these beautifdul puppies. ~♥~

Sharon Zart, Soldiers Grove WI (Sent Saturday, November 15, 2008 9:17 AM)

That is so cute, been watching them all morning since I seen it on tv this morning. Thanks for the show.

Randy ODell , Portsmouth, Ohio (Sent Saturday, November 15, 2008 9:25 AM)

Thanks for the awwwwwws! Precious little pups. I saw a shiba-inu for the first time this summer. They are amazingly cute! Like a little fox. Thank-you for sharing your pups!

Brenda from MT (Sent Saturday, November 15, 2008 9:48 AM)

These Shibas are just old enough so that their noses have elongateded and their ears now pointy as well. Prior to this stage they look (and feel) like Koala Bears (plush toys). My Chibi Chan ( meaning 'the little one')is a beauty; she was the runt of the litter of 5 that her Mom, Shoga,birthed. It was a neighborhood event for months. Shoga died at 14 last year and it took Chibi Chan a long time to recover from losing her mom; she is now 11 years and still looks like a puppy; very delicate, slightly smaller than breed, and very foxy looking.

Pamela, Winchester, MA. (Sent Saturday, November 15, 2008 9:51 AM)

You've made my day !!!

Norma, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico (Sent Saturday, November 15, 2008 9:57 AM)

Ok so here's the thing, great puppy cam, but if you really want to adopt a puppy please, please, please visit your local humane society/animal shelter, there are so many dogs and cats that need loving homes. Be a saint this Christmas and give a home to an animal who might not live to see the new year, and remember when giving a dog or cat as a gift, it is for life, not just for Christmas!

Richard Roe, Scottsville, KY (Sent Saturday, November 15, 2008 9:57 AM)

What a nice thing to share with us! Thank you.
Every night my husband and I comment on what a good news program you provide. The good, the bad and then at the end ... something worthwhile to think about.

Candie Bristol, Virginia (Sent Saturday, November 15, 2008 10:31 AM)

oh my gosh these are the cutest puppies in the world!

thank you Brian!

Emily, New York (Sent Saturday, November 15, 2008 11:38 AM)

THESE PUPPIES R SOOOOOOOOO CUTE! They each leave pawprints on my heart! I ESPECIALLY love Shiba Inus because they are really fluffy and cute! I like Yellow collar puppy the best.

Josefina, Dugway, Utah (Sent Saturday, November 15, 2008 11:41 AM)

Aaaahhhh, to be a cozy, cuddly puppy without a care in the world.  Except for whether a litter mate is snoozing on your head, trying to start a pretend fight, stepping on you on the way out for a second or pushing the big fuzzy pumpkin on you.  Then, it's snooze time again.  Stretch, yawn, zzzzzz.......  

It's funny that thousands of us are watching them because we want to be as comfortable as them?  As carefree as them?  Or is it our chance to love them back because we've known the love of a dog?

Paula, Portland Or (Sent Saturday, November 15, 2008 12:14 PM)

I own 2 shibas. Great pets..... If you are a breeder, please send me your link?  I might be looking for a puppy

Barbara , Clarksville TN (Sent Saturday, November 15, 2008 12:33 PM)

Brian, thank you so much for bringing this to the viewers attention. A breath of fresh air from the usual doldrum ho hum news. It's a good thing I don't know where these little ones are, I'd be in line to adopt one! They were very active at 11:00 CST last evening and the owner moved the web cam about 10:00 CST this morning for a better view. There are six of them that I've seen. The most rekaxation I've head in months! I've forwarded the link to everyone I know. Haha Thanks again Brian!

Kelly K. Bloomington MN (Sent Saturday, November 15, 2008 2:31 PM)

I thank you soo much. I have this on all the time since my mom & dad will not let me have a dog. I just watch them and get a good aaawww and ooooh. (humm, what will I do when they get older?)

Nita Reece (Sent Saturday, November 15, 2008 2:42 PM)

Hi from Belfast, Northern Ireland I love the puppies they are so cute and cuddly! I want one! Don't think my cats would be too impressed!!!

Cole, Belfast, Northern Ireland (Sent Saturday, November 15, 2008 4:52 PM)

Not that I would blame anyone else for my inability to complete a task...but this is like candy for us procrastinators!

Plus, I just had to promise my two girls that our next dog (one that we don't own or have plans to own yet) can have a litter of puppies and we can broadcast them over the internet (on a webcam that we also don't own yet).

My family loves this site.  Thanks for sharing!!!

Amy Austin, The Woodlands,TX (Sent Saturday, November 15, 2008 6:51 PM)

I love puppies!!! It is so much fun watching them. Thank you so much for showing this to us.

Pat, Norwood, MA (Sent Saturday, November 15, 2008 7:20 PM)

Let's pass a law that all prisons should have this running 24 hrs/day in all cells, dining halls.  Heck, have it run on the Wall Street screens too...maybe that will solve our global crisis.

Lor B'burg VA (Sent Saturday, November 15, 2008 7:29 PM)

i can't take my eyes off this cute little pile of furry bliss....they are so sweet and a treat to watch. thank you for sharing this with us :) also, what nice doogie parents to do this for their pups (and, us, too!)

Terry, Park Ridge , NJ (Sent Saturday, November 15, 2008 7:36 PM)

Brian - thanks so much for this.  It's so nice to watch these healthy, adorable pups!  Love your news show!   Lisey, Danville, CA

Lisey W. Danville, CA (Sent Saturday, November 15, 2008 7:45 PM)

If this video inspires you to get a puppy, please go to your local animal shelter or rescue group to adopt one. Most shelters have dozens of wonderful puppies and dogs who are waiting patiently for their "forever home." With the economic downturn and foreclosure crisis, more dogs than ever are being surrendered to shelters. Please help by adopting a shelter animal!  

Alexis raymond, Sacramento, California (Sent Saturday, November 15, 2008 8:34 PM)



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