Years of being friends with someone warrants you a time out from pleasantries, and in these moments, you get a glimpse of how much of a jerk they can be sometimes. So what does that say to our pets who have forged a lasting bond with mankind thousands of years ago? Not much, except that their innocent eyes and cute whimpers mask their guilt of tearing your couch apart, peeing on your laptop, ravaging on their month’s supply of pet food, or taking a dump in your favorite pair of shoes. Yes, they know exactly which one is your favorite.
While most people think that cats are the usual suspects, you can’t discount other pets from the crime. Dogs, snakes, lizards, birds, and even fishes, are not exempted. It might be a different pet, a different disaster, but it’s all the same when you end up not staying mad for too long.
If you own a pet who fits the description, you’re not alone. Here are 52 photos of pets being a pain in the butt.
You might not know it to look at them, but some birds have incredibly strong beaks. Just take this little guy who destroyed his carrier and isn’t afraid to do it again.
This dog is trying to get its owner to shake its paw, just like it was trained to do. But it’s playing a sneaky game where it fakes him out every time.
If your dog knows how to open car windows, there are a few bad times for them to do it. While you’re going through a car wash is probably pretty high on the list.
Sometimes, pets develop fixations you can’t really explain. This oddball cat decided he really liked men’s underwear and socks. His bewildered owners had to send a notice out to the neighborhood about his impressive collection.
When this kitten was discovered by her owner in the process of destroying the shower curtain, she had the good grace to look ashamed for a moment. But that only lasted briefly before the thrill of the hunt started again.
8. The dog who wanted a raft no matter what the cost
This manuscript dating from the 1400s has some tiny cat paw prints tracked across it. That just goes to show that some animals have been jerks for a long time.
This cat owner wasn’t exactly surprised — or excited — to find a hairball on the floor one morning. They were surprised, however, to see that it had been decorated with a bow.
This poster woke to hear their parrot yelling, “Help me! Help me!” Usually, that meant the bird’s leg was stuck in the cage. This time it meant “I’m being attacked by a hungry cat!”
Life must be crazy when you own an enormous snake named Julius. This creature was mad that she (yes, she) wasn’t allowed on the couch. So she tried to pee on the shoes.
This cat owner was sweating in their non-air-conditioned home and was desperately trying to cool off in front of the fan. Unfortunately, their cat found out how to unplug it, turning it into a game.
This is how to ruin good wine, dog style: plunk your tennis ball right in the glass. It’s much more direct than telling your human it’s time to take a break.
Who doesn’t love relaxing in front of a warm fire on a cold winter’s day? However, most of us probably don’t love it enough to sit on top of a cat for prime access.
This cat owner was happily baking a pie and getting ready to load it up with all kinds of delicious things. They turned back to find this solitary paw print indicating they weren’t baking alone.
This parent thought their baby was really tucking away their lunch. But then they turned to find the cat doing this. It knew it had easy access to food.
Siblings fights seems like a universal truth, no matter what species you belong to. Just look at these misbehaving dog sibs who are having fun torturing each other.
These cats didn’t have a convenient cat door, so they made one for themselves. You may have a shoji (that’s what that door is called!) or cats, but not both.
You thought you had it bad because your neighbor mows their lawn at 7:00 in the morning. This fish actually eats its tankmates and then spits them out again. So rude.
Who said only house pets can be jerks? These goats are doing what most goats do…being tiny, adorable little monsters. They have no sense of personal space.
This cat and dog were peacefully coexisting side by side when the dog decided to ruin it for no reason. Some people (and dogs) just don’t know a good thing when they see it.
Look at that! Two perfectly clean litter boxes, both tidy and comfortable! Then there’s this jerk of a cat that decided to poop directly between them. Maybe he just couldn’t make up his mind?
Turtles are cold-blooded, which means they need an external source of warmth to be, well, warm. Sorry, turtle, this kitty found a warm lamp and it’s hers now.
These two dogs literally just got a bath, which means it’s the perfect time to go romp in some mud puddles! They might need to chill outside for a while.
This cat’s owner couldn’t help but wonder why his room was so cold when he had the heat running. It turns out it was because all that heat was being funneled into one fluffy belly.
Maybe he’s just passionate about reducing their carbon footprint, but was it really necessary to shove the air conditioning unit out the window and smash it? Those things are expensive!
Cats seem to love stealing clothes. On this list, we’ve had a cat that stole underwear and socks, and now there’s Smokey, the kitty who likes to steal shoes. My new theory is that cats know they’re naked and they don’t like it.
The funniest thing about this is how terrified that poor dog looks. I won’t even bother asking why someone has a pet mallard that’s allowed to wander through their home.
This bunny was looking for a soft, comfortable, squishy seat, and you can’t blame it for that. Unfortunately, the best one it could find was another bunny.
