Photos Of Pets At Their Goofiest – Animals Giving Humans A Real Run For Their Money

June Steele | August 23, 2025 7:30 pm

Bringing a pet into your home often starts with imagining all the heartwarming moments—wagging tails, soft purrs, and endless cuddles. At first, it seems like nothing but joy and sunshine.

What people don't often talk about are the quirky little habits that pop up unexpectedly. The odd ways your dog chooses to sit or those sudden favorite hiding spots your cat adopts. These surprises catch you off guard, but once you embrace them, they become some of the best reasons to smile and laugh.

No, It's Not Swollen

cat with funny big nose
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Photo Credit: Reddit / Bowiefanunicorn

This cat's expression isn’t due to a sting or allergy—it’s simply his natural, everyday face. Apparently, "cute button nose" wasn’t in his genetic cards.

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There Goes Your Snack

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cat squishing the snack
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Getting a cat means expecting a little personal space invasion—but who knew that would involve them squeezing into your bowl and squashing all your grapes?

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Taste The Rainbow

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dog trying to eat rainbow on wall
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One day, that dog will finally catch the rainbow. Every day it appears in the same spot, playfully teasing him, leading him toward the wall, always just out of reach. But someday, he'll grab it.

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Gotta Keep Up With His Personal Hygiene

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cat hiding in dishwasher
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You're always grumbling about how stinky he is, and now that he’s finally taking matters into his own paws, you rush in on his bath time! Give the guy some peace to enjoy his shower—you can check on him once he’s finished.

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You're In Possession Of Stolen Property

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dog who steals eggs
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Every day, our sweet pupper presents us with a thoughtful gift—an egg delivered with pride and wagging tail. No need to ask where she finds them; it's the gesture that truly matters.

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How Many Quarters Do We Need For That One?

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vending machine cat
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The real puzzle isn't just how the cat got inside—it’s what was drawing him to a place with a vending machine in the first place. What was this feline up to there? How did he wind up in that exact spot? So many questions remain…

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"What're You Looking At?"

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albino raccoon in tree
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If you glanced up and saw that creature perched in your tree, you'd be pretty startled too—especially with the intense, laser-sharp gaze it’s locking onto the camera.

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Silence Is Never A Good Thing

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dog ripping up garbage
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In puppy training, silence is often a warning sign. Just like with toddlers, when things go quiet, it usually means some trouble is brewing.

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Some Mistakes Have Been Made

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dog with head in blinds
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"It took a call to the non-emergency fire dispatch, four fire trucks, and plenty of treats to handle the situation. She came out unharmed—just full of regret and shame. And, unfortunately, one baby gate didn't survive." At least she’s feeling sorry for what she did.

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He's Going Through It

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dog sitting on porch railing
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Whatever kind of crisis this dog is facing, it's clearly intense. You don’t park yourself on the patio and gaze into the void like that unless you’ve got some serious soul-searching going on.

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The Pillow Of Approval

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pillow of approval from dog
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You always know exactly where you stand with this girl—just check the pillow of approval. If she shows up at the door with it in her mouth, congratulations, you're in her good graces. But if there's no pillow in sight? Yeah... you might want to rethink your life choices.

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Diving Headfirst Into Your Relationship

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dog stuck head through door
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All he wants is to be with the people he loves—and if that means chewing, clawing, or even head-butting his way through a wooden door, then so be it. Nothing's going to stand between him and his favorite humans.

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Who Wants To Tell Him?

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german shepherd lap dog
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It was adorable when he was a tiny puppy who insisted on being a lap dog. But now that he's packed on 100 pounds, the whole act is a bit more… challenging. Okay, it’s still cute—but now your legs go numb every time he climbs up for a cuddle.

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A Memory You'll Never Forget...

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cement paws cat
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…Mostly because those tiny paw prints are now permanently stamped into your front sidewalk—and they're not going anywhere for the next 20 years. Every time you walk out the door, there they’ll be, reminding you exactly who really runs the house.

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Are We Fostering A Dog Or A Cat?

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dog on back of couch cushion
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You thought when you applied for him at the animal shelter that you were going to be fostering a large dog, but it turns out you have a 100-pound dog who thinks they can pose like the cat.

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Someone Didn't Lock The Cage Door

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bird destroyed laptop
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Just like children, if you leave your pet unattended for too long, they're going to resort to making their own fun. Their own fun, though, might end up costing you a lot of money.

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"I Didn't See Who Did It, I Promise!"

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cat too fat to fit through door
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Cats are supposed to be malleable creatures, and they have a habit of fitting into small spaces, but that doesn't mean that they can fit through every tiny space. He should've let the smaller one go first.

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We're On The Fence About This One

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dog sitting on strange fence
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It seems like it would be more comfortable than a dog that sits on a chain-link fence, but the look on his face tells us he's still going through it.

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Did Someone Lose A Frog?

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frog in change dispenser
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Either this little guy is hoping that someone will take him home thinking that he's what the machine wants to give them, or someone is looking for their frog in all the wrong places.

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Backyard Bullies

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dog bullied by chicken
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"I have to feed him at the table because the chicken steals his food. The cat is trying too." In terms of animal dynamics in a household, this one was unexpected.

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That Can't Be Comfortable

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dog on chainlink fence
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Everyone in the neighborhood knows which houses have dogs that bark when you walk by the fence, so how is a dog supposed to stand out in the crowd? Sitting atop a chainlink fence is one way to do it.

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He's So Proud Of Himself

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sitting on fire hydrant
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Typically, a dog would pee on a fire hydrant then go on its merry way, but not this dog. This dog sees a seat, and he's determined to show you what a good seat it is.

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Looks Like They'll Be Crated When You Go To Work Tomorrow

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two dogs destroyed pillows
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As if you had any reason to wonder who did it in the first place, these two have "guilty" written all over their faces. Their faces also say "we'd do it again if given the chance."

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Well, That Makes Us Feel Uncomfortable

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dog that sits with foot out
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It might be comfortable for him, but every person that comes to your house is going to be uncomfortable about the fact that your dog poses like he's in a boudoir photoshoot.

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You're Disrupting Him

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cat in laundry drawer
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No one barges in on you while you're trying to get dressed, so have the decency to close that drawer back up and get your pants later. That drawer is occupied.

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Indoor Gardening

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dirty cat inside
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While you were busy tending to the plants in your back garden, someone else was in the kitchen taking care of your plants inside and making quite a mess in the process.