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Some prefer cats and some prefer dogs, but what if you can't decide between the two? Well, Bored Panda might know a solution. Why not widen your search and look for dogs who think they're cats?

Turns out, there are quite a few pups with the mannerisms of a feline. They like to climb fridges and trees, and even fold themselves for a nap in a box after these workouts. Still can't believe what I'm saying? Do you think that such creatures exist only in fairytales and Disney movies? Then continue scrolling and check out the amusing images we collected as proof. If they're not enough, fire up our earlier list with more evidence.

Who knows, maybe some dogs are actually cats in disguise.

#1

Oh Hi There. I'm Mako A 2.5 Yr Old Pitbull. Just Doing Cat Stuff With My Brothers Pecan And Gizmo

Oh Hi There. I'm Mako A 2.5 Yr Old Pitbull. Just Doing Cat Stuff With My Brothers Pecan And Gizmo

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    While dogs and cats have some personal characteristics in common, there are a few very distinct differences between them.

    For example, consider the natural social nature of canines compared to the typically solitary personality of felines. Dogs are pack animals and most cats tend to spend time alone. Whether it's eating, sleeping, or sharing their space. Cats also exhibit a hunter's instinct that some dogs don't tend to act out on, and will often spend much of their time stalking anything that moves, both outside and inside of the house.

    #5

    My Friends Asked Me If He Was Raised With Cats

    My Friends Asked Me If He Was Raised With Cats

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    Dogs and cats also have different tastes. Dogs are omnivorous; they are able to eat a variety of foods from meat to vegetables. But cats are so-called obligate carnivores, meaning that they need to eat meat-based protein in order to remain healthy.

    When it comes to potty training, cats and dogs differ in a big way too — cats usually pick up the litter box routine fairly quickly, while dogs usually take from several weeks to months to learn when and where to relieve themselves.

    #6

    And Then He Realized, He Is Not A Cat

    And Then He Realized, He Is Not A Cat

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    #8

    How He Sits On The Couch

    How He Sits On The Couch

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    Truth be told, there can be several reasons why a dog is acting like a cat. Various situations and even medical conditions can be the root cause of this behavior.

    1. A dog is imitating the cats around it. If the two species are living in the same house, chances are the dog is imitating the cat because it notices you giving attention to the cat and wants the same;

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    2. A dog is suffering from separation anxiety. This condition can make a dog act in weird ways just to be close to you, including sticking close to you just like a cat would;

    3. A dog has skin problems. We see cats grooming themselves ceaselessly just to be clean, but a dog that licks itself in a similar fashion can be suffering from some sort of skin issue;

    #9

    I Think My Pit Hangs Out With The Cat Too Much

    I Think My Pit Hangs Out With The Cat Too Much

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    #10

    My Husband Leaves For Work Earlier Than I Do. He Keeps The Dog Out So She Won't Wake Me Up. However, We Have A Cat Door To Our Bedroom. This Is How I'm Greeted Most Mornings

    My Husband Leaves For Work Earlier Than I Do. He Keeps The Dog Out So She Won't Wake Me Up. However, We Have A Cat Door To Our Bedroom. This Is How I'm Greeted Most Mornings

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    #11

    Enjoy This Slideshow Of Dexter, Who Doesn’t Understand His Legs

    Enjoy This Slideshow Of Dexter, Who Doesn’t Understand His Legs

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    4. A dog wants a better vantage point. Some breeds, especially watchdogs would appreciate having this advantage in order to be on top of things;

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    5. Your dog is bored and wants attention. Sometimes, wagging your tail and chewing on furniture can get pretty boring, so dogs start doing anything that brings attention to them;

    6. The dog's breed. Some examples that possess more cat-like traits than others are: the Basenji, Whippet, Vizsla, Mi-Ki, Shiba Inu, Papillon, Shetland sheepdog, Italian greyhound, and more.

    Either way, bless them.

    #12

    Got A Live Feed Camera So I Could See What My Dogs Are Up To While I'm At Work

    Got A Live Feed Camera So I Could See What My Dogs Are Up To While I'm At Work

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    #13

    Meet Loki. He Likes To People Watch

    Meet Loki. He Likes To People Watch

    smack-cranberries Report

    #14

    Maddie Trapped Herself In The Basement And Was Too Polite To Bark. This Is How I Found Out

    Maddie Trapped Herself In The Basement And Was Too Polite To Bark. This Is How I Found Out

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    #15

    I Bought A Kennel For My Dog And Put The Cat's Bed On Top. Gracie Wants To Be With Her Kitty At All Times

    I Bought A Kennel For My Dog And Put The Cat's Bed On Top. Gracie Wants To Be With Her Kitty At All Times

    Kitty102293 Report

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    #17

    What Story Can You Write Based On This Picture?

    What Story Can You Write Based On This Picture?

    DEEL17 Report

    #18

    When You Didn't Expect Your Owner To Come Right Back Cause They Forgot Something

    When You Didn't Expect Your Owner To Come Right Back Cause They Forgot Something

    SamanthaJK09 Report

    #19

    My Dog Thinks He Is A Cat

    My Dog Thinks He Is A Cat

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    #20

    Thought We Were Going For A Walk, Ending Up Going For A Climb

    Thought We Were Going For A Walk, Ending Up Going For A Climb

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    #21

    This Is Where My Mom’s Dog Likes To Sit When She’s In The Yard Gardening

    This Is Where My Mom’s Dog Likes To Sit When She’s In The Yard Gardening

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    #22

    She Likes To Squeeze Herself Into The Cat Tree

    She Likes To Squeeze Herself Into The Cat Tree

    mangophilia Report

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    Lunar Bicycle
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She might really like having her own little place to tuck away into. Maybe a soft sided crate, or a dog teepee, or even just a spot in a closet or behind a piece of furniture. Our 50 pound dog loves squeeze into little dens.

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    #24

    My Dog Wanted To See What The Cats Are Up To Downstairs

    My Dog Wanted To See What The Cats Are Up To Downstairs

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    #25

    My Dog Thinks I'm A Chair Sometimes. Oh Well

    My Dog Thinks I'm A Chair Sometimes. Oh Well

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    #26

    Bingbong Prefers Cat Bed To Full-Size Dog Bed, A Foot To The Left

    Bingbong Prefers Cat Bed To Full-Size Dog Bed, A Foot To The Left

    mewtent Report

    #27

    My Dog Is Obsessed With My Cat And Likes To Hang Out Wherever The Cat Hangs Out

    My Dog Is Obsessed With My Cat And Likes To Hang Out Wherever The Cat Hangs Out

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    #28

    We Bought Seren A New Scratch Post And Of Course The Cat Went Straight For It

    We Bought Seren A New Scratch Post And Of Course The Cat Went Straight For It

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    #29

    I See Your Shoulder Cat And Offer My Shoulder Dog For Consideration

    I See Your Shoulder Cat And Offer My Shoulder Dog For Consideration

    SQURILEYSTUBBS Report

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    Dorothy Parker
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He loves his kitty. If its tongue is a kitty tongue you could get an excellent exfoliation in no time at all!

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    #30

    My Dog Thinks He Is A Cat

    My Dog Thinks He Is A Cat

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    #31

    Yes, I Am Definitely One Of The Cats

    Yes, I Am Definitely One Of The Cats

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    #32

    Got This Cat Pillow On Amazon. Carl Has Let The Cat Sit In It Maybe Once

    Got This Cat Pillow On Amazon. Carl Has Let The Cat Sit In It Maybe Once

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    #35

    Came Home To A New Golden. He Thinks He's A Cat

    Came Home To A New Golden. He Thinks He's A Cat

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    #36

    When A Pupper Is Raised By Cats

    When A Pupper Is Raised By Cats

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    Kathryn Baylis
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And, just like the cat, Pupper’s butt has touched every single surface in your house.

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    #39

    Ah, The Illsuive Corgo-Cat In His Natural Habitat. Did You Know The Corgo-Cat Has A Purr That Sounds Suspiciously Like A Bark?

    Ah, The Illsuive Corgo-Cat In His Natural Habitat. Did You Know The Corgo-Cat Has A Purr That Sounds Suspiciously Like A Bark?

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    GoddessOdd
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He has to be in the corg- tree... it looks like it was custom tailored.

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    #40

    Cloud Stuck In Cat Tower

    Cloud Stuck In Cat Tower

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    #41

    Luna The Hippo Thinks She's A Cat

    Luna The Hippo Thinks She's A Cat

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    #43

    My Friend’s Dog Has Clearly Been Spending Too Much Time Around The Cat

    My Friend’s Dog Has Clearly Been Spending Too Much Time Around The Cat

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    #44

    He Really Messed Up This Time

    He Really Messed Up This Time

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    #46

    Love Sitting In A Box

    Love Sitting In A Box

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    Dorothy Parker
    Community Member
    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazon needs to put pet designs on their boxes! And a space to put the pets names. 🐱🐶

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    #49

    Have I Ever Told You About My Great Great Grandfathers Uncle, Who Was A Cat? Cool Guy

    Have I Ever Told You About My Great Great Grandfathers Uncle, Who Was A Cat? Cool Guy

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    Kathryn Baylis
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, I think uncle liked my great-grandma. Maybe a bit too much.

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    #50

    I Wanted A Dog But I’m Pretty Sure They Gave Me A Cat

    I Wanted A Dog But I’m Pretty Sure They Gave Me A Cat

    kfelt18 Report

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    #51

    My Dog Likes To Sit With His Arms Folded Like A Cat

    My Dog Likes To Sit With His Arms Folded Like A Cat

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    #53

    Two Days Of Spending Time With My Family's Cat And My Dog Started Sitting Like This

    Two Days Of Spending Time With My Family's Cat And My Dog Started Sitting Like This

    MrBobSaget Report

    #55

    You Think She’s Not Getting Enough Attention?

    You Think She’s Not Getting Enough Attention?

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    #56

    Just A Couple Of Cats Playing In A Cat Tree

    Just A Couple Of Cats Playing In A Cat Tree

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    #57

    Someone Has Been Hanging Out With The Cats Next Door

    Someone Has Been Hanging Out With The Cats Next Door

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    #58

    Dog Thinks She’s A Cat

    Dog Thinks She’s A Cat

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    red scoggins
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    love the new frig, mom. but the freezer used to be on the top? ya know so i could open it easily?

    #59

    My Dog, Who Acts Like A Cat

    My Dog, Who Acts Like A Cat

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    K Witmer
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a kelpie that loved to climb trees scale fences walk on the thinnest of branches and balance on the fence too.

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    #60

    Ryder Can Not Figure Out How To Sit Proper Like A Dog But Rather Sits Like A Cat On The Couch

    Ryder Can Not Figure Out How To Sit Proper Like A Dog But Rather Sits Like A Cat On The Couch

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    #61

    My Neighbor’s Dog Sits Like This Out The Second Story Window For Hours Every Day Just Vibing And Watching The World Go By

    My Neighbor’s Dog Sits Like This Out The Second Story Window For Hours Every Day Just Vibing And Watching The World Go By

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    Katy McMouse
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And that, my friends, is how you establish the Neighborhood Watch for your community.

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    #63

    My Dog Is A Cat

    My Dog Is A Cat

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    #64

    My 115 Pound Lab Thinks He's A Cat

    My 115 Pound Lab Thinks He's A Cat

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    #67

    My Girlfriend Moved In And Brought Her Cat. Since Then, I’m Pretty Sure My Dog Has Begun To Think She’s A Also A Cat

    My Girlfriend Moved In And Brought Her Cat. Since Then, I’m Pretty Sure My Dog Has Begun To Think She’s A Also A Cat

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    #68

    Rate My Cat

    Rate My Cat

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    Axolotl King
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    15/10. Would recommend to anyone with funds/space to take care of them properly

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    #69

    Dude!?!?

    Dude!?!?

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    #70

    Why Does My Cat Look Funny

    Why Does My Cat Look Funny

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    Kathryn Baylis
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe because you’re taking a picture of them just sitting. In a box.

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    #71

    I'm Pretty Sure My Dog Was A Cat In A Past Life

    I'm Pretty Sure My Dog Was A Cat In A Past Life

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    #72

    Jarvis At 1-Year-Old, Already Sitting In Nodes, Making Me Doubt If I Had Actually Gotten A Dog And Not A Cat

    Jarvis At 1-Year-Old, Already Sitting In Nodes, Making Me Doubt If I Had Actually Gotten A Dog And Not A Cat

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    #74

    Tiny Pup Lives With 6 Kitties, So I Guess Our Cat Tree Doubles As A Dog Tree

    Tiny Pup Lives With 6 Kitties, So I Guess Our Cat Tree Doubles As A Dog Tree

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    #75

    Her Favorite Place To Sit Is On Top Of The Couch, Like A Kitty Cat. Very Good Girl, Would Give Many Pets

    Her Favorite Place To Sit Is On Top Of The Couch, Like A Kitty Cat. Very Good Girl, Would Give Many Pets

    lilyannah Report

    #76

    How Do I Break The News To My Rescue That He Is Not A Cat?

    How Do I Break The News To My Rescue That He Is Not A Cat?

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    #77

    When Your Dog Learns How To Sit From Your Cat

    When Your Dog Learns How To Sit From Your Cat

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    #79

    He Sleeps Like This Every Single Day. However, I Will Need Tell Him That He Is Not A Cat

    He Sleeps Like This Every Single Day. However, I Will Need Tell Him That He Is Not A Cat

    pranko_the_wolfdog Report

    #80

    I Want To Be A Cat! I Love This Big Tree, It’s Fun To Climb

    I Want To Be A Cat! I Love This Big Tree, It’s Fun To Climb

    eli_thegoldenlife Report

    #81

    A Good Boy Who Grew Up With Cats So He Thinks He’s Also A Cat

    A Good Boy Who Grew Up With Cats So He Thinks He’s Also A Cat

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    #83

    Newly Adopted Doggo Thinks He's A Cat

    Newly Adopted Doggo Thinks He's A Cat

    DrunkenChimichanga Report

    #84

    How About A Shoulder "Acts Like A Cat" Dog?

    How About A Shoulder "Acts Like A Cat" Dog?

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    #85

    My Dog Was Also Raised With 2 Cats And Is Forever Broken As A Result

    My Dog Was Also Raised With 2 Cats And Is Forever Broken As A Result

    demsmyfeet Report

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    lara
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They both need to be charged until the lights are green.

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    #86

    Dog? Cat? She's Having Identity Issues

    Dog? Cat? She's Having Identity Issues

    your_mom_lovedit Report

    #87

    She Grew Up Around Cats... Some Habits Seem To Have Rubbed Off On Her

    She Grew Up Around Cats... Some Habits Seem To Have Rubbed Off On Her

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    #88

    My Mom Recently Got A Cat, And Now The Dog Thinks He's Also A Cat

    My Mom Recently Got A Cat, And Now The Dog Thinks He's Also A Cat

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    #89

    Neighbours Dog Think It's A Cat

    Neighbours Dog Think It's A Cat

    Took this pic of the neighbours dog out the back of my workplace. The cat used to take refuge in the tree until the dog learned to climb.

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    Kathryn Baylis
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Big fluffy cat, huh? When was the last time your neighbor went to the eye doctor?

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    #92

    She Thought This Was The Best Place To Sleep... In A Plant Pot. I Think She Thinks She's A Cat

    She Thought This Was The Best Place To Sleep... In A Plant Pot. I Think She Thinks She's A Cat

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    #94

    So Now She's A Cat

    So Now She's A Cat

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    Kathryn Baylis
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Get used to it, this transformation is permanent.

    #95

    I Was Pretty Sure I Got A Dog

    I Was Pretty Sure I Got A Dog

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    #96

    My Dog Is A Cat Some Days. She Loves Her Box

    My Dog Is A Cat Some Days. She Loves Her Box

    thisgoodgirlcharlie Report

    #97

    I Have One Normal Coonhound And One Cat Based Coonhound

    I Have One Normal Coonhound And One Cat Based Coonhound

    Georgethefierce Report

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    #98

    I Think My Cat Is Having A Bad Influence On My Pup

    I Think My Cat Is Having A Bad Influence On My Pup

    Finn-Somerset Report

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    #99

    She Thinks She's A Cat (She Has 3 Cat Siblings)

    She Thinks She's A Cat (She Has 3 Cat Siblings)

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    #100

    All He Needs Is To "Meow"

    All He Needs Is To "Meow"

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    Kathryn Baylis
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, there’s video of a cat “barking” at some dogs…

    #101

    Very Pleased With Herself For Opening The Tiny Cat Door In The Baby Gate And Trying To Visit Her Foster Brother

    Very Pleased With Herself For Opening The Tiny Cat Door In The Baby Gate And Trying To Visit Her Foster Brother

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    #103

    One Of Our Dogs Porsche Will Lay On The Top Of Our Couch Like A Cat

    One Of Our Dogs Porsche Will Lay On The Top Of Our Couch Like A Cat

    misquoted_unicorn04 Report

    #104

    I Was Told I Could Find Cats Here?

    I Was Told I Could Find Cats Here?

    Flopjacks Report

    #105

    Anyone Else's Wigglebutt Act Like A Cat?

    Anyone Else's Wigglebutt Act Like A Cat?

    mlamart Report

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    #106

    I Didn't Take Your Spot, George. You Left It For Me

    I Didn't Take Your Spot, George. You Left It For Me

    callmehankthetank Report

    #107

    Cat Dog

    Cat Dog

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    #108

    I Think Someone Replaced My Dog With A Cat

    I Think Someone Replaced My Dog With A Cat

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    #109

    I Think River Thinks She's A Cat

    I Think River Thinks She's A Cat

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    #110

    Big Boy Wishing He Was A Cat

    Big Boy Wishing He Was A Cat

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    #111

    My Corgi Thinks, He's A Cat - Chilling In A Box All Afternoon

    My Corgi Thinks, He's A Cat - Chilling In A Box All Afternoon

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    #114

    My Dog Might Be Learning Some Things From My Cat

    My Dog Might Be Learning Some Things From My Cat

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    #115

    Boogie Thinks She's A Cat

    Boogie Thinks She's A Cat

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    #116

    My Neighbor Called Me. Telling Me My Dog Was On The Roof

    My Neighbor Called Me. Telling Me My Dog Was On The Roof

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    #117

    No Clue Why She Felt The Need To Do This, But It's Cute. No Complaints

    No Clue Why She Felt The Need To Do This, But It's Cute. No Complaints

    meow_UWU_meow Report

    #118

    What’s Wrong With Jeff This Week? He Thinks He’s A Cat

    What’s Wrong With Jeff This Week? He Thinks He’s A Cat

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    #119

    When You Didn’t Want A Cat So You Got A Dog, But Your Dog Acts Like A Cat

    When You Didn’t Want A Cat So You Got A Dog, But Your Dog Acts Like A Cat

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    #121

    She's A Cat. No, Really. She Loves Climbing Like Nobody's Business

    She's A Cat. No, Really. She Loves Climbing Like Nobody's Business

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    #122

    It's Currently 108° In Vegas. She Has Plenty Of Cold Water, And A Door To The Ac, But She Does This Every Day

    It's Currently 108° In Vegas. She Has Plenty Of Cold Water, And A Door To The Ac, But She Does This Every Day

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    #124

    Today, I Pondered To Myself. Am I Actually A Cat In Disguise?

    Today, I Pondered To Myself. Am I Actually A Cat In Disguise?

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    #125

    Archer Was Raised With Three Cats. He Thinks He's A Cat

    Archer Was Raised With Three Cats. He Thinks He's A Cat

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    #126

    When Your Goober Thinks He's A Cat

    When Your Goober Thinks He's A Cat

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