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Welcome to the post that features two of everyone’s favorite things—pets and Christmas. With our four-legged friends messing around the house, wondering how come the house is suddenly so much fun with everyone who comes in, more than happy to play, and those treats that are flying right into their mouths from the table laden with foods, it can only be called heaven on earth.

“Oh, the weather outside is frightful; But the fire is so delightful,” while Sinatra is singing in the background, we invite you to feast on Bored Panda’s festive list featuring hilariously adorable pets nailing the Christmas spirit.

Scroll down, upvote your favorite ones, and after you’re done, be sure to check out our previous posts with animals having fun on Christmas here and here.

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It's Still The Best Christmas Pic I Have Of Them

It's Still The Best Christmas Pic I Have Of Them

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My Wife And I Don’t Have Kids Yet So We Take Our Dog Out To Look At The Lights. He Absolutely Loves It

My Wife And I Don’t Have Kids Yet So We Take Our Dog Out To Look At The Lights. He Absolutely Loves It

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Our 5-Year-Old Rescue, Sam, Looking Forward To Spending His First Christmas In His Forever Home

Our 5-Year-Old Rescue, Sam, Looking Forward To Spending His First Christmas In His Forever Home

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Julia Atkinson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Second pic: Sam has just been informed that a rescue cat will be joining the household

Vicky Z
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think second pic is when your mum is forcing you to smile for a Christmas photo!

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

We have a picture of our dog, Scruffy, on his first Christmas after we rescued him. He’s not only wearing a dog version of the ugly Christmas sweater, he’s also diving into his first present—-after I had just barely opened one end. He pulled the toy out of the box by himself and ran off to play with it. Well, until his next present was being unwrapped. That was 10 years ago, and he still thinks every box that comes into the house is a present for him, regardless of what time of year it is.

Noel Bovae
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That second pic was a (very pleasant) surprise! Had I been in the middle of drinking something, it likely woulda come right out of my nose!

Joan Zatorski
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think I have fallen in love with Sam!! My husband will be crushed!!

Ana Willrich
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Congrats on the rescue! He's perfect!!! 💚And his smile is the best!🤣

Mary Rose Kent
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I read somewhere (no longer remember where because my brain is in data-dump mode) that dogs seem to be imitating smiles because they’re so people-oriented and eager to please. Evolution in Action!

Paul Ellis
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such a handsome boy. But (based on bitter experience) don't leave tasty food unattended near a rescue mutt. If a former street dog, Sam will know exactly how to pilfer those mince pies!

Zoe's Mom
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thanks for the morning giggle. And thank you for giving him a fur-ever home.

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We’re one day away from one of the most awaited holidays of the year. With Christmas lights shining and pumpkin pie baking, with your urchin munchkin, I mean your pet, messing around the house, it’s one kind of idyll we live for. And speaking of pets, they’re having as much fun (if not more!) as you. “Christmas gifts are an expression of love, so extending that to our furry family is wonderful!,” Molly DeVoss, a certified feline training and behavior consultant, told Bored Panda in an interview.

We asked Molly about what all fellow cat owners should know (sorry, dog parents, next post is for you!) about getting into the Christmas spirit with their furry friends. “As we rejoice in the season, our cats share that exuberance with us. Because cats are very sensitive creatures, they also notice when we are feeling down, so try to keep your chin up during this challenging year—if not for yourself, then for your cat,” Molly said.

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My Work Here Is Done

My Work Here Is Done

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My Dogs Favorite Toy Is Santa

My Dogs Favorite Toy Is Santa

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My Cat (Jet) Likes To Sit In Our Fake Christmas Tree

My Cat (Jet) Likes To Sit In Our Fake Christmas Tree

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“Sharing the joy with your cat is great, but don’t share your food with them—no matter how tempting. Many foods are toxic to cats. Onion and garlic powders, shallots, scallions, ham and other pork products can be toxic for your cat. Instead, find freeze-dried meat treats and offer those up to your cat as a treat. You could also add some special flavor to your cat’s wet food with pet bone broth, which is rich in protein.”

Another thing you should be aware of if you share a home with your cat is the particular things that are toxic for them. “We all want to decorate festively at holiday times, but poinsettias, lilies, holly berries, mistletoe, and amaryllis are all toxic to your cat and should be avoided. Instead, display silk versions of these holiday plants, or consider a Christmas cactus, which is not toxic to dogs or cats,” Molly said.

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Some Are Happier Than Others

Some Are Happier Than Others

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Do Very Small Festive Snakes Count?

Do Very Small Festive Snakes Count?

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Happy Little Christmas Moo

Happy Little Christmas Moo

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The certified feline behaviorist also shared some great gift ideas in case you want to treat your cat this Christmas. “Catnip and catnip-filled toys make great Christmas gifts for cats since it is often instant gratification; the cat goes bonkers over the fresh nip and the parents feel joy watching their feline so engaged with the gift,” Molly said and added that some cats don’t respond to catnip, and for those, look for a blend of catnip, silvervine, and valerian root. Molly sells a custom blend of that mix on her website called Meowza, so check it out for a last-minute gift!

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#10

For Christmas, My Mom Got My Dog And I Matching Pajamas

For Christmas, My Mom Got My Dog And I Matching Pajamas

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On The First Day Of Christmas My True Love Said To Me "The Dog Is Inside Our Tree"

On The First Day Of Christmas My True Love Said To Me "The Dog Is Inside Our Tree"

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My Cat Is Afraid Of Tangerines, So I Created A Force Field To Protect The Christmas Tree

My Cat Is Afraid Of Tangerines, So I Created A Force Field To Protect The Christmas Tree

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“Food puzzles also make great gifts for cats because they are a great source of enrichment, mimicking the natural hunting instincts of cats. Another great idea is to make a donation to a local cat rescue in honor of your pet. While this doesn’t give the cat a new gift, it will help other homeless felines in need during the holiday season.”

Molly also said that if you gift your cat, or someone else’s cat, with a scratching post this season, make sure it is tall enough. “The cat should be able to fully stretch out, which means the post should be at least 36” tall for adult cats—the taller the better,” she concluded.

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My Indoor Cat’s First Time Experiencing Heights & He Instantly Regretted It

My Indoor Cat’s First Time Experiencing Heights & He Instantly Regretted It

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All Is Not Calm

All Is Not Calm

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Paint Me Like One Of Your Christmas Trees

Paint Me Like One Of Your Christmas Trees

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My Wife Makes Christmas Stockings For Every Member Of Our Family. This Year, Murphy Joined The Crew

My Wife Makes Christmas Stockings For Every Member Of Our Family. This Year, Murphy Joined The Crew

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The Best Gift Under The Christmas Tree

The Best Gift Under The Christmas Tree

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#18

Oh Good, You're Here. The Tree Just Fainted

Oh Good, You're Here. The Tree Just Fainted

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They Really Had To Ruin The Christmas Photo

They Really Had To Ruin The Christmas Photo

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#20

Last Xmas Luigi Was Living On The Streets In Kuwait, Now:

Last Xmas Luigi Was Living On The Streets In Kuwait, Now:

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Gatsby’s Magnificent Chin Was Immortalized For Christmas. He Likes This Present

Gatsby’s Magnificent Chin Was Immortalized For Christmas. He Likes This Present

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Rare, Never Seen Before Photo Capturing Secret Plot To Overthrow Christmas Tree

Rare, Never Seen Before Photo Capturing Secret Plot To Overthrow Christmas Tree

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

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#24

I Present You: Our Christmas Card This Year

I Present You: Our Christmas Card This Year

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My Siblings Like To Send Cute Christmas Cards With Their Kids, So I Decided To Get One Of My Babies. Merry Christmas From Tasha And Kiara

My Siblings Like To Send Cute Christmas Cards With Their Kids, So I Decided To Get One Of My Babies. Merry Christmas From Tasha And Kiara

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At My Friend's Church, The Church Cat Has Evicted The Baby Jesus From The Manger

At My Friend's Church, The Church Cat Has Evicted The Baby Jesus From The Manger

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#27

Eddie Wishes You A Merry Christmas

Eddie Wishes You A Merry Christmas

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#28

It’s That Time Of The Year Again

It’s That Time Of The Year Again

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#29

Always Kitties Around The Christmas Tree, Never Bunnies. Meet Honey

Always Kitties Around The Christmas Tree, Never Bunnies. Meet Honey

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#30

Can You Tell He Wasn’t Happy About The Christmas Photo?

Can You Tell He Wasn’t Happy About The Christmas Photo?

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#31

A Friend Got Our Cat A Tiny Poncho And Sombrero For Christmas And I Can't Handle It

A Friend Got Our Cat A Tiny Poncho And Sombrero For Christmas And I Can't Handle It

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#32

Christmas Tree For Cat Owners

Christmas Tree For Cat Owners

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#33

My Tripod’s Holiday Photoshoot

My Tripod’s Holiday Photoshoot

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#34

I Don't Recall Baby Jesus Having Fur

I Don't Recall Baby Jesus Having Fur

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Hospital Comfort/Service Dog Decked Out For Holidays

Hospital Comfort/Service Dog Decked Out For Holidays

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Mavericks's Favorite Part Of Christmas

Mavericks's Favorite Part Of Christmas

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Meowy Christmas From The Grinch

Meowy Christmas From The Grinch

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#38

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

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I Had A Guy Come Dressed As Santa To Take Photos With My Baby Because I’ve Completely Lost My Mind

I Had A Guy Come Dressed As Santa To Take Photos With My Baby Because I’ve Completely Lost My Mind

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Hired My Cat To Put Up My Christmas Lights

Hired My Cat To Put Up My Christmas Lights

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#41

Tiabeanie Is Thoroughly Enjoying Her First Christmas

Tiabeanie Is Thoroughly Enjoying Her First Christmas

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#42

Ollie Next To The Painting He Got For Christmas

Ollie Next To The Painting He Got For Christmas

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#43

This Is How Our Dog Maggie Opens Her Christmas Presents Every Year

This Is How Our Dog Maggie Opens Her Christmas Presents Every Year

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#44

My Dog Can't Wait For Christmas

My Dog Can't Wait For Christmas

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#45

My Cat Ripped Open All The Presents Christmas Morning

My Cat Ripped Open All The Presents Christmas Morning

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#46

Someone Is Not Excited About Their Gift

Someone Is Not Excited About Their Gift

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My Sister Adopted A New Cat. She Posted This To Her Social Media Titled “Teddy’s First Christmas Tree: A Sequence Of Events”

My Sister Adopted A New Cat. She Posted This To Her Social Media Titled “Teddy’s First Christmas Tree: A Sequence Of Events”

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Moove On Over It’s Xmas

Moove On Over It’s Xmas

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Pinky And Penny Getting Into The Christmas Spirit

Pinky And Penny Getting Into The Christmas Spirit

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Fry’s First Christmas. I Can’t Tell If He Loves Or Hates The Tree

Fry’s First Christmas. I Can’t Tell If He Loves Or Hates The Tree

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#51

I Guess I'm Stuck Here For Christmas

I Guess I'm Stuck Here For Christmas

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#52

The Cat Got Catnip For Christmas, She's So High

The Cat Got Catnip For Christmas, She's So High

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#53

The Real Miracle Of Christmas Will Be If The Elf Survives

The Real Miracle Of Christmas Will Be If The Elf Survives

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#54

My First Ever Kitten And Her First Ever Christmas Tree

My First Ever Kitten And Her First Ever Christmas Tree

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Every Time He Tries To Climb The Tree, We Make Him Put On A Christmas Outfit For 15 Minutes

Every Time He Tries To Climb The Tree, We Make Him Put On A Christmas Outfit For 15 Minutes

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Bought My Dog Some Christmas Gifts & Hid Them In The Bedroom. She’s Been Here For The Past Hour. Sniffer 15/10

Bought My Dog Some Christmas Gifts & Hid Them In The Bedroom. She’s Been Here For The Past Hour. Sniffer 15/10

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After Wanting A Cat My Whole Life, I Took In This Little Guy And I Present You Oreo’s First Christmas

After Wanting A Cat My Whole Life, I Took In This Little Guy And I Present You Oreo’s First Christmas

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Girlfriend’s Cat Has Never Seen Christmas Tree Before

Girlfriend’s Cat Has Never Seen Christmas Tree Before

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Christmas Pictures Are Going Well

Christmas Pictures Are Going Well

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Monching The Christmas Tree

Monching The Christmas Tree

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And This Is Why We Have To Leave The Tree Unplugged

And This Is Why We Have To Leave The Tree Unplugged

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Christmouse Cake

Christmouse Cake

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My Cat Likes To Attack Christmas Trees, But Hates Plastic Bags

My Cat Likes To Attack Christmas Trees, But Hates Plastic Bags

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Her Annual Christmas Ritual

Her Annual Christmas Ritual

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It Was A Task Getting Her In This Sweater But I Think Our First Christmas Family Photo Together Went Well

It Was A Task Getting Her In This Sweater But I Think Our First Christmas Family Photo Together Went Well

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My Nephews Kitten Experiencing Its First Christmas Tree

My Nephews Kitten Experiencing Its First Christmas Tree

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Put Out Some Christmas Décor Today

Put Out Some Christmas Décor Today

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Pumpkin Is Glad We Put Up A Christmas Tree For Him To Climb

Pumpkin Is Glad We Put Up A Christmas Tree For Him To Climb

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My Cat Continues Her Assault In The War On Christmas

My Cat Continues Her Assault In The War On Christmas

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Tom's 1st Christmas

Tom's 1st Christmas

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I Think This Is My New Favorite Christmas Ornament

I Think This Is My New Favorite Christmas Ornament

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Bear Is Ready For Christmas

Bear Is Ready For Christmas

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Got Given The Scarf As An Xmas Present But It Was Immediately Claimed

Got Given The Scarf As An Xmas Present But It Was Immediately Claimed

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This Is My Best Friend's Dog. I’ve Wanted To Steal Him Since He Was A Puppy, But She Won’t Let Me. I Told Her This Needed To Be Her Christmas Card

This Is My Best Friend's Dog. I’ve Wanted To Steal Him Since He Was A Puppy, But She Won’t Let Me. I Told Her This Needed To Be Her Christmas Card

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His First Christmas

His First Christmas

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Our Shameless Guiltless Adorable Cat After She Bit Through A Christmas Lights Cable And Stopped The Electricity In The Whole Apartment

Our Shameless Guiltless Adorable Cat After She Bit Through A Christmas Lights Cable And Stopped The Electricity In The Whole Apartment

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Dog Jumped In Christmas Tree After Cat

Dog Jumped In Christmas Tree After Cat

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We Get Him All These Expensive Toys For Christmas, And All He Wants Is To Chill In An Amazon Bag

We Get Him All These Expensive Toys For Christmas, And All He Wants Is To Chill In An Amazon Bag

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Fa La La La La - La La La Nope

Fa La La La La - La La La Nope

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Helping Me Wrap Christmas Presents

Helping Me Wrap Christmas Presents

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Toulouse’s First Christmas

Toulouse’s First Christmas

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She's Never Seen A Christmas Tree Before

She's Never Seen A Christmas Tree Before

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From A Friend Of Mine: “It’s Hour 17. I’ve Wrapped 4.5 Presents. Meanwhile, The Cats Have Reached A New Level Of Psychotic”

From A Friend Of Mine: “It’s Hour 17. I’ve Wrapped 4.5 Presents. Meanwhile, The Cats Have Reached A New Level Of Psychotic”

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Obligatory Cat In Christmas Tree Photo, Also Yes All The Ornaments Have Already Been Batten Off

Obligatory Cat In Christmas Tree Photo, Also Yes All The Ornaments Have Already Been Batten Off

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Remember That Christmas Should Be A Day Of Solemn Reflection In A Santa Hat In Front Of Your Tree With A Very Sharp And Furry Lump Of Coal That Bites You Sometimes

Remember That Christmas Should Be A Day Of Solemn Reflection In A Santa Hat In Front Of Your Tree With A Very Sharp And Furry Lump Of Coal That Bites You Sometimes

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Margaret Killed Her Christmas Toy

Margaret Killed Her Christmas Toy

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I Almost Forgot About The Yearly Tree Inspection

I Almost Forgot About The Yearly Tree Inspection

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Anti-Jerk Christmas Tree. The First One To Survive The Entire Season

Anti-Jerk Christmas Tree. The First One To Survive The Entire Season

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Merry Christmas Mom. I Know It’s A Couple Weeks Early But I Thought I’d Help You Open Some Gifts

Merry Christmas Mom. I Know It’s A Couple Weeks Early But I Thought I’d Help You Open Some Gifts

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O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree. Your Ornaments Are History

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree. Your Ornaments Are History

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An Issue For Cat Owners Over Christmas

An Issue For Cat Owners Over Christmas

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She Lives In The Tree Now

She Lives In The Tree Now

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Rico's First Christmas

Rico's First Christmas

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He Enjoyed Picking Out A Christmas Tree

He Enjoyed Picking Out A Christmas Tree

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Apparently Being A Tripod Doesn’t Affect Christmas Tree Climbing

Apparently Being A Tripod Doesn’t Affect Christmas Tree Climbing

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My Cat Wants To Destroy Christmas Because She Is Perpetually Grumpy. She Doesn't Feel Sorry Either

My Cat Wants To Destroy Christmas Because She Is Perpetually Grumpy. She Doesn't Feel Sorry Either

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

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Dennis And Peach Being Christmas Jerks Again

Dennis And Peach Being Christmas Jerks Again

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“I Hate Christmas”

“I Hate Christmas”

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Vewy, Vewy Sneaky

Vewy, Vewy Sneaky

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