Wildly Funny Photos That Show The Hectic Reality Of Working From Home When You Have A Pet
For many pet owners, working from home means more time to bond with their furry companions. Sounds ideal, doesn't it? But keeping productivity up can be a real struggle (pun absolutely intended). Balancing work while a cuddly, attention-seeking pet vies for your focus isn’t always simple. Whether it’s cats sprawled across keyboards or dogs popping into Zoom meetings unexpectedly, these hilarious moments capture the lovable—and occasionally chaotic—truth of sharing your workspace with a pet.
An Adorable Worker Helmet
Who would have thought a trucker hat could turn into the perfect perch for a kitten? This guy shows serious concentration, staying perfectly still as his curious cat climbs up his arms and shoulders, eventually settling right on top of his head.
He's clearly trying to keep a straight face, fully aware that his feline friend is perched there, leaning in to sneak a look at the computer screen. With a kitten that adorable, staying upset is simply impossible!
Stay Inside You Say? Sure!
This cat took social distancing and quarantine to a whole new extreme. The house or apartment just wasn't enough—he had to claim his own tiny sanctuary where no human could intrude.
Well, maybe it’s less about humans daring to enter and more about them simply not fitting into the cat bed. Either way, that unmistakable "don’t even think about it" glare is more than enough to keep anyone at bay.
Social Distancing Has Us All Like…
With social distancing becoming the worldwide standard, this cat is definitely feeling the impact. True to feline form, he's taken things up a notch with some serious dramatics. Sorry to burst your bubble, buddy, but you’re not actually locked up!
It might seem that way, but there’s no reason you couldn’t just go around the banister to snag some pets from your human. Guess that would have been too easy. Or maybe this cat is just taking the six-foot rule a bit too literally.
Been Self-Quarantined Before It Was Government Ordered
If you told this cat that the government recommends quarantine right now, he'd probably scoff—if cats could actually laugh, that is. Clearly, Sir Kitty is perfectly happy tucked away in his cozy brown bag.
Judging by how settled he looks, it’s clear he’s been self-isolating long before his humans started, making sure to keep his distance from the rest of the world.
These Paws Were Made For Walkin'
So you thought puzzle-solving was the quarantine priority? How cute. But your cat clearly had other ideas—ones that revolve around something far more urgent: feeding him.
"These paws weren't made for puzzles—they’re made for walking all over them. Unless you feed me, give me some head scratches, and then let me relax, this game doesn’t stand a chance."
Settling For A Different Type Of Mouse
The thing with self-isolating is that we're all stuck at home without any interaction, aside from whoever lives in the house with us. In this case, a cat. But there seems to be a problem with the cat.
Clearly, he’s been inside for far too long and is mildly confused as to what type of mouse he is staring at. Even though he looks confused, we bet it took a solid five seconds after this picture was taken for him to either try and bite the mouse or knock it off the table.
When Someone Is Stealing Your Title Of Tiger King
Joe Exotic obviously skipped consulting this cat before crowning himself the "Tiger King." Anyone who sees this feline can tell he believes that title belongs to him—and Joe might want to reconsider before kitty claws come out and a showdown begins.
Honestly, that battle could be pretty entertaining. We'll just have to slick Mr. Exotic’s shoes with sardine oil to spice things up a bit.
He Just Wants A Cat-Bod
Many people are using quarantine to get fit for summer, often starting with light weights and some yoga. But this cat isn't exactly thrilled with their human’s new self-improvement plan.
Judging by those eyes, the kitty’s clearly saying that this whole "working out" idea just won’t do. During tough times like these, this cat prefers its couch potato companion instead!
The Face Of A Cat Being Put On A Quarantine Diet
When quarantine hit, many folks saw it as an opportunity to eat healthier and rethink their lifestyles. But judging by this chunky cat, that healthy living plan is definitely not on their agenda.
As humans focus on better eating habits, they often want their pets to follow suit. However, this kitty looks like it's scheming to stage a strike before letting its human cut back on the treats.
This Lap Is Reserved
This smart kitty has discovered the perfect nap spot—curled up comfortably on mom's lap. Despite the laptop in the way, this fluffy coworker sticks to her daily routine, snugly fitting into the little space left on the keyboard.
For the owner, it’s probably a daily struggle: concentrate on work or surrender to cuddles from this adorable furball? And even if the cat is gently moved, she’s sure to come back soon to reclaim her beloved cozy spot.
Giving Up On Life Underneath Table Cloths
This cat is the epitome of what most people are thinking during the quarantine. Find some fabric, not even a blanket, lie underneath it, and just have one hand (paw) sticking out, so it looks like a crime scene.
To say we don't feel this cat’s mood on a deeply personal level would be an understatement. If we were tiny enough to fit underneath that floral print with him, we wouldn’t hesitate.
I Will Give You Kisses!
This pup clearly decided it was time to take matters into its own paws. After trying everything to get noticed, it finally went straight to the source of the problem—the laptop—placing its face right next to it in protest of being ignored.
And that tiny tongue poking out? Absolutely adorable! If this were a human, it might look like a cheeky scolding, but coming from a dog, it's just a loving little plea for attention. Moments like these are proof that we truly don’t deserve how sweet dogs can be.
Guardians Of The Workplace
These birds perched along the owner's computer monitor have a distinct vibe of workspace guardianship. The only problem? The bird at the end seems a little off-track, facing the wrong way. Maybe it's just keeping watch, handling surveillance duties.
With four feathered friends perched atop the screen, focusing on work would surely be a challenge, especially with their tail feathers obstructing the view. It’s like having a team of avian supervisors, ensuring you stay on task!
No Pressure Or Anything
Owning three dogs means three times the love, cuddles, and joy—but also three times the intensity of those pleading puppy eyes!
Imagine this: you're deep into work on your laptop when, one by one, three cute pups gather, each giving you their best stare. No matter how much the owner tries to concentrate, those three adorable gazes from the corner of their eye make it impossible to ignore. It's a constant reminder that it's playtime, and their irresistible puppy-dog eyes are hard to escape!
The Best Meeting Interruption
Many companies take advantage of video chat so that remote employees can be included in meetings. Unlike meetings at the office, virtual meetings can include pets, which are typically kept out of the video's frame.
As this picture illustrates, you never know when your sweet doggo will get the sudden urge to give you a smooch. This photo was perfectly timed so that the dog owner is making a hilarious face while trying to contain her dog and maintain her professionalism.
We Need To Have A Talk
The first thing we need to mention about this photo is that the cat is sitting like a person. If that weren't enough, it also has a facial expression of disappointment. The cat looks like it's getting ready to have a word with its owner about the importance of playtime.
The best part is that it's using the owner's laptop as an armrest. We're pretty sure this cat believes itself to be a human.
A Little Background Music
This dog has clearly passed the phase of trying to look cute and snuggle up to its owner. At this point, it's literally yelling at the owner's back. The owner has responded by wearing headphones while trying to video chat.
Hopefully, it's not a professional meeting because it would be difficult to get down to business while ignoring a howling dog. It seems the canine and its owner are playing a game of who will give in first?
When Quarantine Is Mandatory But Judgement Is Life
If we're going to stereotype cats, they tend to be judgy animals. They have very expressive faces that make you feel as though everything you do is beneath them. Well, this cat got tired of its owner’s antics and needed some new subjects to scrutinize.
And there’s nothing quite like a cat on a mission to look out the window with a glare. With its back paws on the best and its front on the window sill, it’s a good thing cats defy gravity!
So, When Are You Going Back To School?
A lot of people are starting to get a bit stir-crazy sitting at home all day during the quarantine. And it looks like this cat's owner is no different. Nothing says "when are you going back to school, tiny human" than a cat covered in dinosaur figurines.
His face is the epitome of the phrase “the calm before the storm.” (The storm, in this case, being the tiny human getting an arm full of scratch marks if they don’t take the toys off this black cat ASAP.)
VP Of Working From Home
This is the look of the co-worker you never asked your boss to hire. They're breathing down your neck, partially covering your keyboard, and giving you a death stare that screams, "if you put one foot out of line, I’m sending a letter to HR."
That or this fuzzy cat is wondering when his designated feeding and grooming time is scheduled on this calendar. If we had to guess, it looks like the human forgot to select a specific time, and he’s not thrilled.
Lazy Co-Worker
Well, this is one of the worst co-workers we've ever seen. She came to work late, yawned through two Zoom meetings, and is now sleeping on the job, literally. If this human thinks they’re going to get this cat off the iPad for any reason, they’re sadly mistaken.
The tablet is probably nice and warm from charging. There’s no way the cat is going to make moves to leave its personal heating pad!
Barely Hanging On Being Around Humans All Day
This cat is a total mood, just hanging off the couch, most likely wishing their human would go back to the office so they can have a moment of peace. Like we said, total mood. If the human could hang half-way off the couch, we'd bet money they would jump right to it.
It’s a whole "half hanging on to our sanity; half we’re falling off the deep end" pose. Hopefully, this cat can hang in there for a few more weeks of self-isolation!
Social Distancing Pros
For all of you "cool cats and kittens" out there, take a page out of these two felines' books. Keep six feet away from others! But who are we kidding, these two probably don’t want to be close to each other, per typical cat behavior.
Regardless, we’re going to use them as a good example of social distancing! They aren’t sitting close to one another and are doing nothing more than staring at the ground. Well, maybe don’t stare at the ground, but do keep your distance!
The Last Face You'll Ever See
If this isn't the face of a cat who is really over their human being home, then we’re not sure what is. We thought we were all itching to be outside, but it looks like this cat is feeling the heat of the walls closing in a lot more than us.
If we could talk to this cat’s human directly, we’d tell them to maybe go out to their front or back yard for a bit and give their cat some space. Either that or we hope they have band-aids for the scratches they’re about to get!
Can I Offer You Some Creepiness In This Trying Time?
With most people taking their work home, pets are beyond confused, especially cats who enjoy their "me time." This cat is especially confused as to why their human is organizing their typically empty desk and settling in for the long haul.
So, in standard cat fashion, he decided to stare its human down until they most likely became extremely uncomfortable. That, or an epic stare-down occurred with the half-face kitty. Our bet is the cat won.
What Day Is It?
This cat is thinking what we're all thinking, "what day is it?" He literally looks like he just woke up from a winter coma and has no clue where he is, what time it is, or what day of the week it happens to be.
He’s sending us major Robin Williams Jumanji vibes. But if Williams’ character was a cat and not human and he was wondering the day and not the actual year.
Wait, You're Working From Home For How Long?
This is the face of a cat who doesn't quite understand when their human says, "I’m going to be working from home for the next few weeks." Their human must be putting a damper on their daily antics, whatever those may be.
We don’t think we’ve ever seen a cat so concerned with how their life is unfolding. This one especially looks like he needs to talk to a professional because it looks like he’s about to make a drastic, life-changing decision.
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