It’s been a rough few years, and we all deserve a bit more happiness in life. And there are very few things better in this world than wholesome, cute, and silly animal photos to warm your heart and make you smile.
We are featuring some of the most adorable, funny, goofy, and weird photos from the fab ‘IKEA Pets’ online group, and we hope they’ll brighten your day as much as they did ours. These photos embody the super derpy side of every pet, and they look like their owners might have forgotten to read the instructions and ‘assemble’ them correctly. Ready to smile so much that it hurts? We know we are.
#1 I Can’t… I Just Can’t
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#2 This Is His Favorite Spot
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#3 Did I Order The Wrong Model?
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Opening up your heart and home to a pet in need is one of the most noble things you can do in life. But make no mistake, taking care of another living, breathing, feeling, thinking being is a huge commitment. You’re taking on the burden of caring for a new friend for many long years to come, and that comes with lots of responsibilities, and not just financial ones.
In other words, you have to be absolutely sure that you’re ready and capable of providing for a pet. It would be heartbreaking to return them to an animal shelter if you realize that you can’t give them the life that they deserve.
#4 I Think I Have All The Parts…?
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#5 I Was Told To Share This Here 😂 I’m So Happy To Have Found This!
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#6 Was Informed I Didn’t Follow The Directions…
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Love, care, and affection are all necessary to make your new pet happy. However, you have to set your excitement aside for a moment and really look at your current lifestyle and resources. Ask yourself one simple thing: do you know what your new pet needs, and can you currently provide them with everything?
Do some research about the animal you want to bring into your life. Think ahead and look at potential costs, medical issues, longevity, etc. Meanwhile, be brutally honest with yourself about the time, money, space, etc. you can realistically offer the pet.
#7 Instructions Unclear, Might Have Held The Manual Upside Down
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#8 I Feel Like Something Is Wrong…? Just Doesn’t Look Right To Me
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#9 What My Coworkers See In My Zoom Background
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According to the PDSA, you have to ask yourself which pet is best for you, in terms of your routine and household.
What’s more, you have to look through your budget and see if you have the finances to afford a pet.
“It’s no secret that pets can be expensive, so as owners we need to budget and make sure we can afford all the costs,” the PDSA writes.
“Caring for different species will cost different amounts, so you shouldn’t expect a rabbit to cost the same as a dog.”
#10 I May Have Accidentally Combined Two Sets
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#11 A Sitter, Split Down The Middle
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#12 I Wanted To Assemble It But It Just Melted To The Floor! Pls Help!
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Aside from food, toys, equipment, and other must-haves for a quality environment, you have to think about veterinary bills, pet insurance, and the like. What’s more, you have to consider whether you can afford to have a fund that you set aside in case your pet has a health emergency. The latter can be immensely expensive.
In the meantime, does your daily routine allow you to spend enough time with your new pet to ensure its mental and emotional well-being? If it’s a more active, outdoor pet, will you be able to match its energy level every single day?
#13 Missing The Tail Unit, Will It Be Stable Or Should I Go Back For The Part?
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#14 Head Placed On Backwards
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#15 Oboe Sometimes Looks AI Generated When He Sits
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The PDSA suggests considering the following things before you get a new pet:
- Are you settled? If you’ve just moved home, or are planning to in the near future, now may not be the best time to get a pet
- Is your routine normal? We can’t guess what life will throw at us, but we need to make sure everything is as ‘normal’ as possible before welcoming a new pet into our lives
- Are you ready? Do you have everything your new pet will need? Have you worked out where they’ll eat and sleep?
- Can you provide a calm environment? Moving into a new home is stressful for us and this is no different for our pets! They need to come into a nice calm home where they’ll have time to settle in and adapt at their own pace
#16 Mine Came With The Wrong Nose. Do You Think Anyone Will Notice?
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#17 Darn It! His Foot Fell Off Again!
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#18 I Was Told Some Part Is Missing But It Looks Functional?
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According to the PDSA, it’s also vital that you’re honest about whether you actually want a pet in the first place.
“This might seem like a daft question, but it’s important. Pets take a lot of time and commitment, so if it’s not something you’re fully committed to, then a pet probably isn’t for you. You should never get a pet on a whim or because you feel like it at the time, because you might change your mind. You need to be absolutely sure a pet is what you want before getting one!”
#19 Someone Please Make It Make Sense
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#20 I Followed The Directions But This Doesnt Look Right
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#21 Which Leg Is It?
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Meanwhile, the Animal Humane Society emphasizes that dogs and cats that make a transition to a new home will need time to adjust to their new family’s environment. If they exhibit any problematic behavior, they will require some housetraining and behavior training. And that requires patience.
“If you aren’t prepared to invest time into teaching your new pet appropriate behavior and helping the animal adjust, you should not adopt a pet. Positive reinforcement-based training is recommended for all newly adopted dogs and puppies.”
#22 I Lost My Cat’s Head What Should I Do?
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#23 Believe It Or Not There Is Just One Dog In This Car
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#24 Today Is Brought To You By The Letter J
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“Dogs and cats may live 12 to 15 years or more, and providing them with basic needs (food, water, shelter), medical care, and loving attention is important until the very end. Your thoughtful consideration, preparation, and commitment will help ensure a happy home for your new pet,” the AHS writes.
That being said, it’s not like you have to be at home all day long. You’ve got work to get to and plenty of other commitments. But while you’re out, you have to make sure that you’ve created an environment where your new pet can adjust to being alone for a bit in a healthy way.
#25 I Think He’s Still Functional
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#26 What Am I Supposed To Do With This? Didn’t Even Come With All The Parts…
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#27 Reassembly Required
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Originally created in late July, 2021, the ‘IKEA Pets’ community has been brightening up the internet with its wholesome content for the past half-a-decade. In fact, just recently, the group celebrated its 5th birthday… and we hope they’ll continue going strong for at least 5 more years.
According to the moderators, the subreddit is a place for everyone to share their best and most adorable pet fails.
“We’ve all seen what happens when you assemble your IKEA pets without reading the instructions or using all the pieces,” they write.
#28 I Don’t Think My Parents Read The Instructions At All!
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#29 Backwards Multi-Beans!!???
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#30 Did Any Of Your Pets Come With An Extra Long Tail Attachment?
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Be honest, Pandas, which of these pics make you smile the most? Meanwhile, which ones were so surprising that they actually made you laugh out loud?
What are your beloved pets’ weirdest behaviors?
Share your thoughts, upvote your fave pics, and don’t forget to share these images with your family and friends.
Oh, and if you want to post your goofy pet pics in the comments at the bottom of this list, you’re always welcome to.
#31 I Bought Two Of These And Charged Them Up. The Brown One Immediately Started Doing This – Is It Supposed To Do This? The Gray Model Lies There And Won’t Do A Thing; I Think It’s Defective
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#32 Cat Broke
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#33 Help, My Kitten Disassembled And I’ve Already Thrown Away The Instructions!! What Do I Do??!!!
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#34 Goin Every Which Way 🌪️
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#35 Guys I Think I Fucked Up
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#36 I Think It’s Defect. How To Assemble This One?
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#37 I Don’t Know Wth I Did But It’s Stuck Like This Now!
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#38 Casper’s Default Mode
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#39 Assembly Went Fine But I Put It Too Close To The Fire And It Melted
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#40 Beans Is Beauty, Beans Is Grace, Beans Has Limbs In The Wrong Place
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#41 Such Elegance
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#42 No Matter How Many Times I Fix The Front Left Leg It Twists Back? Did I Put It On Wrong?
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#43 Help! My Cat’s Leg Keeps Detaching
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#44 Help, The Package Only Had Two Legs And I Accidentally Attached One To The Cat’s Chest
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#45 2pc Set Came In Two Different Colors???
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#46 It Took All Day To Assemble And Still Ended Up Like This
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#47 Help! 5 Yr Old Model Coating Coming Off???
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#48 They Sold Me Only Fur, Where Is My Cat I Bought
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#49 Uh.. Customer Service Please?
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#50 I Think Something Went Wrong
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#51 Doesn’t This Model Usually Come With Legs?
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#52 Did I Put The Ears On Backwards?
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#53 Still Puzzled At How My Cat Managed To Sleep In This Position
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#54 Unit Came With 4 Smaller Models, One Is A Replica
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#55 The Folks At Asahiyama Zoo Might Have Put Together Their Pallas Cat Wrongly That Morning
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#56 I Think I Got The Boxes Mixed Up…
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#57 Parts Missing. DIY Fix
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#58 Dog Only Looks Out Window Upside Down
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#59 Faulty Assembly? Looks Misaligned
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#60 My 9 Week Old Dachshund Didn’t Come Home With Instructions. I Heard You All May Be Able To Assist?
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#61 I Ordered This Cat Last Week And She Was Missing Her Back Leg. Still Works Well Though
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#62 Does Anyone Have That L-Shaped Tool Thingy
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#63 I Think He Was Assembled Wrong🤔
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#64 I Didnt Get The Instructions For This Cat
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#65 I Accidentally Installed This Backward; Now It’s Stuck. Can Anyone Suggest A Tool That Can Gently Pry It Out Without Damaging The Unit?
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#66 Some Paws Got Lost During The Shipping
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#67 Head Is Facing Wrong Way, What Do I Do
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#68 Someone Needs Spare Cat Arms?
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#69 It’s Longer Than I Expected And Don’t Think It’s Going To Fit In The Space
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#70 Packaged Without Teeth Or Ears??
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#71 Reassembly Required
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#72 My First Time With A Flat Pack Cat, How Did I Do?
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#73 I May Or May Not Have Spilled Coffee On The Instruction Manual And Now Idk What I’m Doing
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#74 I Tried My Best To Follow The Instructions To Assemble Them; But What’s Happening Here?
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#75 Got Sent A Dog Shaped Cat So Upset How Do I Fix?
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#76 I Bought This Laundry Organizer, It Attacked Me??
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#77 Instructions Unclear, Leg Put On Upside Down?? Customer Support Of No Help
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#78 Product Does Not Stack Well
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#79 I Think I Mixed Up The Pieces
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#80 Box Came With Mismatched Part
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#81 Yes Customer Service….. I Think I Messed Up
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#82 They Stack Now?
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#83 I Let The Kids Assemble It
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#84 Didn’t Think I’d Need The Instructions.. Is It Supposed To Look Like This?
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#85 My Husband Sent Me This. Should I Go Help Him Or Let Him Figure It Out On His Own?
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#86 Not Sure What I Did Wrong, Cat Does Not Look Like The Picture On The Box?
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#87 All I Got Was A Bag Of Spare Parts
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#88 Confused
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#89 I Think I Should’ve Read The Instructions…oops
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#90 Assembly Instructions Not Clear
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#91 Unboxing
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#92 Uhhh…i Need To Read The Directions Again
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#93 I Think I Need To Go Back To Step 6. Something Got Put On Backwards…
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#94 I Think I Put Her Head On Wrong…
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#95 My Latest Purchase
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#96 I Don’t Think I Put Her Together Right
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#97 Instructions Too Difficult To Follow
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#98 Tail Is On Wrong
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#99 Forgot To Pick Up The 2nd Box
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#100 Defect? The Toe Beans Keep Spreading Out Everytime The Drumstick Is Stretched
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#101 I Don’t Know Where I Went Wrong
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#102 I Was Told To Post My Cat Here. I Think He’s Was Assembled Wrong
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#103 Anybody Know How To Fix This?
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#104 I Should Have Paid Extra For The “Has A Spine” Option
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#105 Not Sure How This Is Even Possible
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#106 The Snoot Bones Connected To The Knee Bone, Right?
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#107 My Lenny Is Upside Down 🙃
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#108 Tried To Assemble This Border Collie. Instructions Unclear
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#109 I Think I Assembled My Cat Wrong
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#110 Instructions Unclear, Assembled A Demon
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#111 Umm, This Doesn’t Look Right
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#112 We Didn’t Follow Instructions
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#113 What Did I Do Wrong? I Don’t Think It’s Supposed To Stand This Way
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#114 Assembled Incorrectly And Missing Parts😳 Still Works Great Though
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#115 We Gave Up Eventually
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#116 If I Could Explain To You What I’m Looking At I Would
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#117 No Idea What I Did Wrong, But This Pic Made Me Feel Like I Was Having A Stroke LOL
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#118 I’ve Failed Again Putting Together My Märš
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#119 I’m Not Sure What Happened Here. 😅
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#120 Can I Still Return Him If I Haven’t Unpacked Him?
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#121 I Ironed It By Mistake! How To Restore To Original Form?
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#122 I Was Told Levi Belongs Here
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#123 From The As-Is Section, He’s Missing A Piece But That’s Ok
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#124 Cat Directions Unclear, Made Shrimp
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#125 Seems Very Flimsy – Is It Meant To Bend Like This? Also Legs Definitely Not Fitted Correctly
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#126 Permanently Stuck In The Packaging
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#127 Are These Supposed To Snap Together Like This?
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#128 Ummmm … 🤨
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#129 I Think I Assembled My Cat Wrong
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#130 Is This Normal For My Cat? 😅
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