she says the new pet is super cuddly and needs to be with someone at all times. theo walks over and just plops down on top of him, as close as he can get to him. it is really sweet. she captured images of them and posted them on her mommy blog and instagram and vine. the photos went viral. they have since been featured on national media. international news organizations have picked up the story. i think part of the attraction that is drawing people to these photos is the innocence that they both exude. it s both uplifting and reassuring and it s everything that i think the world needs. reporter: the photos have captured the attention of literary agents, as well. jessica is now working with one, and the plan is to release a book about theo and bo sometime next winter. she says part of the proceeds will go to the spca. lillian kim, abc 7 news. crazy cute.
reporter: the cubs are part of the animals outreach program to help teach the public about highly endangered species. there are less than 10,000 cheetahs in the wild. hopefully this is not about just seeing a dog and a cheetah. it s about helping wildlife. that s really what we re all about. aditi roy, abc news. crazy cute. those are some cute the best line i hope they know when to get that dog out of the pen. cute idea. will make for pictures. and i don t get the point. the cheetah will run fast without the dog. why do they need the dog to do that? learning tool for kids. see, look they re not the same. they get along. want to save the wildlife. i get it. i kind of don t get it. you know what i am saying? i like when the cheetahs are falling asleep on their feet. awesome. we can kind of do that with our eyes. i think so. announcer: this is abc s world news now, informing insomniacs for two decades.
and good morning to you. boy, the temperatures, top story again. wow. sizzling heat, and most of the country right now is dealing with triple digits or at least feeling like triple digits. as we ve been saying, not just uncomfortable, dangerous and deadly. welcome. friday, july 22nd. let s get right to it. intensely hot against across a huge portion of the country. it started in the midwest, it s come heeft. washington, the high, 103 today but it s going to feel like 115 with the humidity. triple digit temperatures are expected across the mid-atlantic, up and down the east coast and into the ohio valley and as many as 2,000 related deaths now reported. utilities around the country are bracing, asking you to conserve energy as people crank the ac. in new york, the power company said that store owners who leave their doors open could be fined. wow. trying to stay cool. match fn you re a polar bear in this heat? animals in the detroit zoo were treated to popsicles with