I think the reason pets bring us so much joy is because they are like weird furry relatives that come by for a visit but never leave.
I’ve had my current cat since the day she turned old enough to adopt from the shelter seventeen years ago. At first she was kind of adorable: trying to get our attention by being sweet and affectionate, running into the room when we’d get home from work. Now she’s just this crazy old lady with no filter. She wants you to talk to her? She’ll head butt you. She wants to be petted? She’ll block the TV and yell at you until you give in. She wants to be left alone? She’ll cock her head to the side, look at you like you’re a fool until you feel self-conscious, and walk away shaking her head.
Her fun personality is always good for a laugh, and I know she’s not the only one. Here are some pet photos that are sure to make your day, all uploaded to Natural Characters by the people who love them (and are entertained daily by them) most. Be sure to head to Natural Characters to check out more funny and heartwarming pet photos.
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11 Hilarious Family Pet Photos That’ll Totally Make Your Day
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His Day is Going Just Swimmingly
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Grizzly of Glendale, Arizona knows how to stay refreshed in the desert---and how to look fabulous while doing so.
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On a Roll
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Jackson of Angier, North Carolina loves a captive audience (and getting away with ruining brand new rolls of toilet paper).
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Waving “Hello”
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Butters of Anaheim, California is all about safety as he hits the surf!
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This Pup Prefers Cardio
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Norman of Atlanta, Georgia has perfectly functional paws, but he prefers the feel of wind in his fur as he rides his scooter (see video on the site), bike, and skateboard, or staying active by playing basketball and jumping rope. He kind of sounds like my kids, now that I think of it.
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Guilty as Charged
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Nigel and Dobby of Fort Collins, Colorado might try to look like they're just hanging out, but they were totally caught wrestling on the couch AGAIN. Ugh. Siblings.
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Superfan
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Sochi of Glendora, California isn't just a fan of baseball. She's nuts for the Dodgers. Hot diggity dog, there's no one with more team spirit than her!
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The Family That Skates Together
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Leila of La Puente, California not only goes for walks with her humans, she hops onto her skateboard and does tricks with them, too!
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A Different Kind of Pat-Down
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Chopper of San Diego, California prefers a different set of wheels...as well as possibly a biker gang? This is what happens when you say "Bad dog!" a few too many times.
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A Real Character
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Norbert of Carver, Massachusetts is all about the positive energy and high-fives and sticking his tongue out at you when you're not looking.
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Her Talent is Explosive
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London of Manville, Ohio is no spring chicken, so she has perfected the art of destroying every squeaky toy she can get her paws on, then looking so adorable you rush to go buy her a new one. That's one talented girl!
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The Researcher
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Theodore of Houston, Texas is a playful troublemaker like all sweet-natured dogs are, but at least he makes an attempt to hit the books. Let's hope that's a pet training manual he's reading up on---I think we all have a furry friend that could use the help!
