Pet owners reveal the most ridiculous things their animals have done
Pets do the funniest things...
Getting a pet seems like a wonderful idea until the fuzzy creature has torn up your carpet and peed on your washing pile.
But just like any other family member, we forgive the ills of the sometimes-irritating creatures we share our homes with because of the joys they offer with their distinct personalities and ability to comfort with the wag of a tail.
Pet owners are sure to relate to a new thread on the entertainment website Reddit, where users were invited to recall the most ridiculous things have their pets done.
Here are a few of the best:
Pets in focus: Shooting animals
Show all 12Many of us prefer certain animals to others, and identify as ‘dog or cat’ people, but research has shown that owning a pet - regardless of the species - can make a person happier and healthier.
One study found that dog owners were 8.6 times more likely to still be alive one year after a heart attack than people who didn’t own a dog.
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