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#2

Just Taking A Nap After Eating All The Strawberry Jam

Final score:

463points

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DforDorothy 4 years ago

Cuteness overload! Although I would have a heart attack if I saw him all red and turned on his back!

154points

#3

He Started Barking At The Door, When I Got Up To Look Outside He Ran Back A Stole A Slice Of My Pizza. No One At The Door

Final score:

462points

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Raine Soo 4 years ago

Very clever.

100points

To find out more about why our pets love stealing food so much, Bored Panda reached out to Kate Mornement, a qualified animal behaviorist and consultant based in Melbourne who runs the animal behavior consultancy “Pets Behaving Badly.”

Kate said that some pets are notorious food stealers because “they're more motivated by food than other pets and their prior attempts to steal food have been reinforced (rewarded).”

The animal behaviorist gave an example: “a dog who has successfully stolen a whole roast chicken off the kitchen bench is likely to repeat the behavior given future opportunities.” If the act of attempting to steal food really pays off, the chances are high your furry companion will repeat it.

#4

Smart Cat

Final score:

411points

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4 years ago

I have found the good side to this cone

75points

#5

I Guess We Will Never Know What Happened To The Catnip

Final score:

411points

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AntiNutjob 4 years ago

Now he wants chocolate and a mountain dew

136points

#6

Just Want To Apologize To Any Of Our Neighbors Who Are Missing A Full Rack Of Ribs

Final score:

408points

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postboredom 4 years ago (edited)

Just quickly walk away...they aint gonna notice me

77points

Kate explained that stealing food, which is also known as "counter surfing," is “an opportunistic behavior.” It is solely based on realizing that such behavior pays off, so animals are drawn to repeat it.

“It has nothing to do with being dominant; rather, it's influenced by previous experiences finding food on kitchen benches and tables,” she concluded.

#7

When A Cat Runs To The Fridge Every Time It Opens, A Sign Is Necessary

Final score:

390points

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DforDorothy 4 years ago

I hope everyone will see the sign, so that kitty doesn't get hurt!

90points

#8

When Mom Turns Her Back And You Steal The Leftover Corn Muffins From Dinner

Final score:

389points

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Daria Z 4 years ago

That little smile though 😂

214points

#9

My Girlfriend's Cat Likes To Steal Bagel Bites, When You Catch Him He Pretends To Be Asleep. Meet Neji

Final score:

389points

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postboredom 4 years ago

ME with cookies

56points

The good news is that you can indeed train your pet not to steal food “by making an incompatible behavior, such as staying on their mat, more reinforcing than investigating food in the kitchen.”

Kate said that this can be done by frequently rewarding your pet with high-value treats for staying on their mat while you are preparing or eating food. “It's important to avoid leaving food on countertops and tables outside of training sessions or when you cannot supervise your pet,” she added.

Be patient, and “over time and with repetition, your pet should be less likely to steal food,” the pet behaviorist concluded.

#10

The Nefarious Mr. Sugar Paws Caught Red-Handed Trying To Steal Some Raw Cauliflower, Which Is Inexplicably One Of His Favorite Foods To Nom

Final score:

383points

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Raine Soo 4 years ago

I find it very intriguing that you have a cauliflower-loving cat...

135points

#11

My Cat Steals Potatoes And Walks Around Like A Boss

Final score:

371points

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DforDorothy 4 years ago

'cause he's the boss! The potato boss!

83points

#12

Who Could Resist A Cinnamon Roll?

Final score:

366points

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Raine Soo 4 years ago

This thief is so cute!

76points

#13

My Dog Escaped. Showed Up At The Front Door With Unopened Nachos

Final score:

363points

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DforDorothy 4 years ago

He went shopping, clearly...

125points

#14

I Was Wondering Who Ate The Bread

Final score:

344points

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postboredom 4 years ago

Conspiracy.... lets discuss

81points

#15

Mr. Muffins Stealing A Muffin

Final score:

342points

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postboredom 4 years ago

Aptly named

67points

#16

Sneak Thief Caught In The Act - That's A Nose In The Hole

Final score:

332points

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Jumilicious 4 years ago

I thought it was a hamster butt at first glance :D

122points

#17

How I Found My Kitten Trying To Steal Food From The Top Of The Fridge

Final score:

322points

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4 years ago

That kitten is adorable!

88points

#18

Bro My Lunch Has Been Stolen

Final score:

313points

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Not-so-MadMax 4 years ago

such beautifull eyes <3

86points

#19

Doggo Steals A Pupperoni Pizza

Final score:

311points

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DforDorothy 4 years ago

Self-sustainable.

59points

#20

He Tried

Final score:

302points

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Pauline Bennett 4 years ago

If I can just squeeze, up a little more I T-H-I-N -K I can get it.

53points

#21

Busted, He Stood Silently

Final score:

302points

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Sayhard Slayer 4 years ago

If I close my eyes, nobody would see me..

73points

#22

Caught Redhanded

Final score:

299points

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Laura Doherty 4 years ago

I've seen the video. The dog pretended so hard to be blind and deaf to the owner. Such a cheeky chap!

103points

#23

Caught Yogi Red-Pawed Stealing From A Picnic Basket. Too Cute To Be Mad

Final score:

293points

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Jumilicious 4 years ago

They ain't called pawberrys for nothing, duh.

62points

#24

The Identity Of The Flour Thief Remains A Mystery. Investigations Continue

Final score:

290points

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postboredom 4 years ago

When he barks, the flour comes out like a smoke grenade..Case dismissed

93points

#25

We Caught Our Cat (Cookie) Red Handed Trying To Steal Our Cheese

Final score:

289points

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ADHORTATOR 4 years ago

looks like a painting

149points

#26

I Caught Her Red Handed. This Stinker Managed To Get Her Paws On A Croissant And Then Promptly Stuck It In My House Shoe

Final score:

285points

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DforDorothy 4 years ago

She wanted you to have some snack for later,I guess.

46points

#27

So My Friend's Cat Decided To Steal Some Chicken

Final score:

283points

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Rozanne Blignaut 4 years ago

This beautiful monster does not regret anything! Also... innocent until proven guilty in my eyes!

77points

#28

He Stole My Pretzel

Final score:

269points

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DforDorothy 4 years ago

At least he uses a plate. Manners 10/10.

161points

#29

Cat Stole My Lunch

Final score:

262points

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4 years ago

How *chew* do *chew* you eat *chew* this??!?!!

81points

#30

So My Cat Stole My Toaster Strudel Out Of The Toaster Today And My Mom Took A Picture Before Prying It Out Of His Mouth

Final score:

253points

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Chuckie 4 years ago

I regret nuffing!

83points

#31

High After The Vet, Caught Stealing French Fries

Final score:

252points

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DforDorothy 4 years ago

Drunk people also eat french fries, don't they?

61points

#32

I Was Distracted By The Baby When My Cat Knocked My Dinner Onto The Floor For My Dog To Steal. I Had Only Eaten One Bite

Final score:

250points

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Raine Soo 4 years ago

Teamwork pays off!

93points

#33

My Dog Steals Bananas From The Counter All The Time. Only The Bananas, Never Eats Them Though

Final score:

235points

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Content Wombat 4 years ago

They're just messing with you.

40points

#34

This Is Nico. Here’s A Compilation Of Him When He Steals Food Just To Hold On To It

Final score:

228points

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postboredom 4 years ago

Like you buy books but dont read half of them

58points

#35

Hey, That’s Mine

Final score:

222points

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BusLady 4 years ago

This comes down to whoever has the strongest teeth.

64points

#36

Busted. With The Ramen She Stole From The Pantry

Final score:

217points

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4 years ago

Ummmm... I just wanted to cook it for you guys!

39points

#37

When You Get Caught Stealing Someone’s Chips Because Your Snout Gets Stuck In The Can

Final score:

215points

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BLACKA BLACKA 4 years ago

See, what had happened was...never mind can get this off me? Please..

41points

#38

Dog Thought It Was A Great Idea To Taste-Test It Just In Case It’s Poisoned. Results Turned Negative. Good Dog For Being So Thoughtful

This huge loaf of bread traveled along with my parents on a 600 km trip to get home. I love this bread as I don’t get to eat it frequently.

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Final score:

214points

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PandaJon 4 years ago

Doggo feels the same way

64points

#39

Our Cat Tried To Steal Our Chinese Leftovers

Final score:

207points

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4 years ago

She never knew the end of the table was so near

34points

#40

Lil' Goblin Stole My Steak

Final score:

200points

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Anne 4 years ago

It's her steak now. you eat the broccoli

82points

#41

A Thief

Final score:

200points

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postboredom 4 years ago

Atleast you dont need to throw it away

32points

#42

Rare Pic Of The Infamous Bread Thief

Final score:

194points

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Pauline Bennett 4 years ago

A jug of wine and thou?

38points

#43

Caught Our Dog Stealing A Piece Of Pizza

Final score:

185points

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Pauline Bennett 4 years ago

"I AM NOT A THIEF"!

31points

#44

Caught Red Pawed (Quite Literally)

Final score:

183points

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Pauline Bennett 4 years ago

Looks yellow to me!

50points

#45

My Dog, Katie, Who Stole A Baguette

Final score:

180points

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4 years ago

She looks so innocent

50points