It’s safe to say that pets bring joy to an otherwise boring household. So, when they become more emotional and show a bit of attitude for whatever reason, their owners tend to give them a pass.
Some may even snap a photo of said moment, which, when perfectly captured, could come off as an Academy Award-winning performance. In case you’re scratching your head after reading that, here are some photos to show you what we mean.
As always, enjoy the warm fuzzies from our collection of animal photos.
#1 They Were Both Sleeping 3 Minutes Ago
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#2 She Never Thought The Toilet Paper Roll Would Fight Back
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#3 We Forgot To Tell Our Cat That We Had A Baby
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Animals like dogs and cats do not express emotions in exactly the same way humans do. This is why we may easily misconstrue their actions. One example is when they did something bad, like ruin furniture.
According to Dr. Karen Hiestand, a lecturer at the Royal Veterinary College at the University of London, the idea that animals feel guilt is “widespread but incorrect.”
#4 My Dog Wanted To See What The Cats Are Up To Downstairs
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#5 Doggo No Want Bath
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#6 She Happily Told Me She Wanted A Bath… So I Granted Her Wish
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“When you get home, and they’ve ripped up a cushion, what you’re seeing isn’t guilt – it’s fear. They are picking up that you are angry or upset,” Dr. Hiestand told The Guardian.
#7 Chomp
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#8 They Really Had To Ruin The Christmas Photo
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#9 I Guess He Likes Drama
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Still on the topic of peculiar behaviors, cats have a reputation for being standoffish, unlike dogs, which are often perceived to be warmer and more social. Dr. Hiestand addressed this, stating that dogs are group-living animals that co-evolved with humans for at least 40,000 years.
Cats, meanwhile, come from a “completely solitary” ancestor and have not lived alongside humans as long.
#10 Dramatic Because The Wind Hit His Face
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#11 Today We Couldn’t Find Our Cat So We Looked Out The Window And
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#12 Ask Me How Potty Training Is Going
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However, there are certain behaviors that pet owners must take note of. According to Texas-based veterinary service True Animal Vet, these actions may indicate an underlying health condition that requires attention.
#13 Why Do I Even Bother?
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#14 Leave Me Alone, Human! I Told You I Hate Baths
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#15 Not A Big Fan Of The Net I See
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Cats, for one, are “experts at masking pain.” This means that any subtle changes, like reduced appetite, litter box issues, or decreased interaction, may be early warning signs of health problems.
Meanwhile, a dog dealing with an illness may show changes in energy levels, sudden aggression, or anxiety. Possible illnesses include arthritis, dental diseases, or hormonal imbalances.
#16 First Time Seeing A Kangaroo
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#17 I Think My Dog Is Just Done With Our Trip
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#18 My Dog’s Reaction To Realizing My GF Is Driving Us On Our Road Trip
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#19 Cat Bath Returns
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#20 Asked Wife How The Visit To The Vet Was Going
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#21 Thomas Always Malfunctions The Moment We Return Home From A Walk
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#22 My Favorite Picture Of My Pug. There Is Not A Hole In The Grass
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#23 The Sheer Drama When He’s Not Ready To Go Home
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#24 I Lay Him Down And Pet His Belly, He Didn’t Complain
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#25 She’s Got A Lot Of Attitude For Someone Who Weighs 7lbs
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#26 Recently Put Our Cat On A Diet. We Set Him Up With An Automatic Feeder… He’s Not A Fan
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#27 Hoku Gets A Little Dramatic When I Have To Leave On Monday Morning
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#28 Having To Go To The Vet Calls For The Most Dramatic Poses. Gunther Has Them Perfected!
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#29 Winston Is Not A Fan Of Our New Kittens
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#30 My Dog Is So Mad At Me For Putting Him In A Sweater That He Won’t Look At Me Or Eat The Treat I Gave Him For Wearing It
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#31 A Volunteer At Our Local Cat Rescue Turned On The Vacuum
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#32 This Cat In Our Grooming Salon Yesterday
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#33 Summoning Demons
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#34 Drama Queen
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#35 I Found An Old Photo Of My Cat, He’s Pretty Silly
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#36 My Mum Washed All The Dogs Toys. And Now He Won’t Come In The House Without Them
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#37 Betty Is Upsetty. Mia’s Sleeping Hard And The Sandman Refuses To Visit Betty
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#38 My Derpy Pup (Left) At The Dog Park Making Friends
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#39 They Both Just Wanted To Look Out The Window But Never, Under Any Circumstances, Together
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#40 Isn’t This Little Guy A Drama Queen?
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#41 I Told Him, No
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#42 ‘Dad, Stop It, You’re Embarrassing Me!’; Tapioca Is Not A Fan Of Public Displays Of Affection
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#43 Doggo’s First Walk. Not A Fan
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#44 Dramatic Dog Doesn’t Want To Go Out
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#45 Happy 6th Birthday To My Drama Mama
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#46 He Is Ridiculously Cute Even When Being A Huge Derp
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#47 My Cat Gizmo Giving Me The Side Eye When I Get The Treats Out
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#48 The One With The Crazy Eyes Is Mime
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#49 I Told Him “No” When He Wanted To Eat A Rock
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#50 Tidus After I Told Him There’s No More Treats
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#51 I Haven’t Found What They Broke Yet
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#52 My Wife And I Took A Family Photo For My Mom On Mother’s Day. Our Indoor Cat Did Not Adjust Well To Being Outside
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#53 Family Pictures Including Our Cat Went… Okay
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#54 Fleas
We found a flea on one of our dogs, which meant bath time for everyone. This is Blue, he’s my most dramatic baby. I assure you he is completely fine.
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#55 Just A Broken Nail. Big Dog, Bigger Drama
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#56 Our Ten-Year-Old Pup/Toddler Likes To Throw Tantrums When He Doesn’t Get His Way
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#57 He Actually Fell Asleep Like This, With His Mouth Fully Around My Daughter’s Arm And Claws Dug In. If She Moved, He Woke Briefly To Tighten His Grip
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#58 Dramatic Aby Boy
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#59 Our Cat When Seeing Our Pet Sitter On Their First Visit
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#60 Rinoa Had A Tooth Extraction Today, And She’s Being Very Much A Drama Queen About The Ordeal
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#61 I Meowed At Our Neighbor’s Cat Once And Now It Regularly Comes Up To Our Door And Just Watches Us Live Our Lives
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