I don't think there's a need for a RNC thread tonight. Feel free to discuss it here.

Helping a little bird downed by the heatwave.

And helping a llama, too.

Look at this martial arts master, Bulletproof-Monk cat. Something I was taught in martial arts (though it seems obvious) was to assume a simulated posture of non-aggression, slumped shoulders, soft eyes, to gain a temporary advantage right before the first attack.

Chimp train.

Young goat and puppy hanging out.

As the light showed Bilbo the gap in Smaug's scaly armor, so does the sunlight show a cat's not-so-secret no-touch zone.

Golden guardians.

Squirrel returns the favor.

Photobomber.

Kitten tries skateboarding.