Surprising Photos Of Animals Who Nearly Gave Their Owners A Heart Attack – Pets Scaring Their Humans

Burtland Dixon | May 13, 2025 4:00 pm

Having a pet can truly enhance your life. While training them can be tough, once you get through that phase, things generally smooth out. That said, pets have a knack for surprising you—though not always in the best ways.

The pet owners in these stories were almost terrified by the unexpected actions of their animals.

He's The Captain Now

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Seeing a dog on a roof is never a good sign. If it's your dog, panicking is completely understandable.

How he managed to get up there is a mystery—this is absolutely unbelievable.

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This Cat Is Up To No Good

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I'm not sure what this cat was planning, but it was definitely up to something—and those glowing eyes only made it creepier.

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Was it trying to get into the vehicle or something?

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Walked In On The Dog Under This Pillow

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Catching a glimpse of your dog with an unusually large head would be pretty alarming. You'd immediately start wondering what went wrong.

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Fortunately, it’s just a massive pillow the pup decided to nap beneath.

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When You Leave The Cat Outside All Night

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It's probably wise to keep the door closed for now—who knows what that cat is capable of?

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You can practically see the fury burning in its eyes.

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Big Wolf Shadow

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That shadow isn't a dog—it’s a wolf. It’s hard to believe such a sweet-looking pup could cast something so intense.

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The owner might want to stay alert when the next full moon rolls in.

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Playing With The Leaf Blower

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If anyone other than the owner saw this in person, they'd probably be terrified. That mouth looks seriously dangerous.

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The owner says their dog enjoys doing this—but that doesn't make it look any less intimidating.

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Ax In Mouth

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A dog carrying an ax is something that should never happen—it's incredibly risky.

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Just one slip could lead to a serious accident. Fortunately, in this case, everything turned out okay.

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Call The Police!

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black cat yawning on its back
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No cat should ever look like this—even if it's just mid-yawn. It’s honestly pretty creepy.

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And the fact that it’s a black cat only adds to the spookiness, especially if you saw it in real life.

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"Jackson Smiling Is Kinda Terrifying"

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Is that really a smile? Honestly, Jackson's grin looks like it belongs in a horror film.

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It gives off major creepy vibes—like he’s planning to stare you down and pounce while you’re sleeping alone.

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Just A Pinecone!

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It's just a pinecone! That’s the kind of thing you’d have to remind yourself if you saw your dog like this.

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Oddly enough, it fits in his mouth a little too perfectly—like a stand-in for a full set of teeth.

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He's Not Dead

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Apparently, this little mouse does this all the time. That doesn't mean it looks okay each time.

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I wouldn't want to see any animal in this position in their kennel.

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Hairless Cats Can Sometimes Surprise You

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There's nothing like getting a surprise from a hairless cat. This one casually stuck out its paw.

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The owner probably had a slight jump-scare, but nothing more than that. This is still creepy.

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Summoning Venom

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Why does this dog look like Venom is inside of it? A dog with a Venom symbiote in it would be insane.

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Thankfully, we don't have to worry about stuff like that.

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Walk In On This At Three In The Morning

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Imagine walking in on this at three in the morning. Your whole night would get ruined.

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There's no reason for this cat to be sipping water twisted up like this.

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The Scary Bite

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I don't know why that dog looks so mad, but it's not very nice to see.

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I know the owner felt weird about that facial expression and they way the teeth show.

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This Cat Is Watching You

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You might want to tread softly around the house if this is your cat. That glare is vicious.

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The lighting makes this even more chilling to see. What does the cat want?

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While Cleaning Out The Garage

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I don't know what possessed that dog to get into the box like that, but it looks insane.

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Imagine pulling out that box and seeing your dog curled up like that.

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After Getting Notified There Was Motion On The Camera...

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After getting a notification on their camera, this is what the pet owners saw on the screen.

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For whatever reason, this dog chose to stare at the lens like it was looking into the owner's soul.

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Why So Strong?

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I wouldn't want to mess with this cat if I owned it. Whenever it wanted food, I'd serve it up right away.

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You might look at this cat the wrong way and get several slashes to the face.

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"Cat Gave Me A Scare This Morning. It's Paprika"

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paprika cat in the morning
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Any time there's red involved with kids or pets, there's always going to be some kind of panic to follow.

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Thankfully, this was nothing more than a seasoning issue with the cat.

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