20+ Times pet owners caught their animals being total derps

Sometimes it only takes one animal photo to turn your whole mood around. We’ve gathered an irresistible collection of snaps featuring the silliest, squishiest, and most unexpectedly hilarious moments from our furry friends. Get ready—these funny furballs and feathered oddballs are here to give your spirits a big boost!

“Just chilling like a regular cat”

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Excuse me, but why does this cat look more relaxed than I’ve been in a decade? I can’t decide if I’m envious or just in awe of the confidence. Honestly, if I had half of that ‘just chilling’ energy, I’d be unstoppable. Cat naps never looked so elite.

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“Don’t mind the fangs, he’s very happy”

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Sir, that’s not how you use the couch. But you do look ecstatically happy upside-down, so who am I to judge? Those teeth might look fierce, but that gleeful grin tells me this is the face of pure goofball joy.

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“So uhhh, we got a new cat.”

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Let’s just say I wasn’t expecting THAT much personality in such a tiny package! This kitten clearly owns the bathroom now. I can practically hear the dramatic soundtrack as they start their rule of the household.

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“Someone told me my dog belongs here”

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Okay, but how did this dog photobomb and pose at the same time? That face is screaming ‘Best day ever!’ I feel like I’ve just been peer-pressured into a spontaneous adventure. Energy is contagious.

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“Think the Ministry of Silly Walks accepts dogs?”

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Is this the backyard or an audition for some canine Monty Python reboot? Someone clearly has their own take on the silly walk. I’m going to need a gif of this prance for daily motivation.

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“$40 well spent!”

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That bed looks like five-star luxury, but the pup’s out here staging a protest on the hard floor. Why are pets like this? I guess comfort is a state of mind. Or maybe it’s just rebellion.

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“My kitten had a taste for the outdoors...”

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Oh, so this is how window cats are made. One minute: inside. Next minute: professional window-dancer. That look says ‘I deeply regret everything, but now I am committed.’

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“Raise your paw if you are a derp.”

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Is this the universal cat ‘hello’? Paw up, tongue out—maximum derp achieved. Sign me up for whatever club this is. Membership seems to require being adorable and having zero chill.

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“"I sleeps right here"”

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Why buy a plush cat bed when a sunbeam and a rug are available? The priorities here are unmistakable. This is quintessential cat logic. And honestly, who can argue with that level of comfort?

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“Not often I catch her being derpy”

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Caught you in 4K, mid-derp! How do they always manage to look so content and so goofy at the same time? I’m convinced cats enter a special dimension for these moments. We’re just lucky to witness it.

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“It's too early to be awake”

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Yep, same vibes as my Monday mornings. Please, just five more minutes. The pure moodiness here is iconic. No alarms until noon, please and thank you.

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“And where am I supposed to fit?”

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Oh wow, personal space clearly isn’t a thing in this household! That ‘where am I supposed to fit?’ look is priceless. If I were the cat, I’d just squeeze in somewhere awkward, per tradition.

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“Yup. I’ll just have a seat right here. That’s good……”

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I love how dogs have no problem just... sitting wherever there’s a lap. Regardless of logistics. That’s the face of a dog who’s fully settled in and not moving for hours.

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“He forgot how legs work again.”

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Wait, did he uninstall and reinstall his legs wrong again? This dog is running ‘chaos mode’ for sure. Every time I see a pup like this, it makes my whole week. Sometimes you just gotta improvise.

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“Yes, that is indeed a normal sleeping position”

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This is allegedly a ‘normal’ sleeping position, and yet, I’m convinced this is peak yoga-level flexibility. Pets are the only creatures who can make total disarray look peaceful.

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“Novel Climbing Method”

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Is this the birth of a new climbing technique? Impressive commitment to the craft, honestly. Sometimes you gotta take the road less traveled—even if you’re a cat on a cat tree.

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“Ball Is Life”

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The ‘ball is life’ mantra has never been demonstrated so passionately. Those eyes say ‘throw it now or never.’ I don’t think there’s a thing on earth that will break that focus.

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“Am I an Ornament?”

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Well, that’s one way to silently undermine the concept of Christmas tree ornaments. Honestly, the cat blends in so well, it *should* be a holiday decoration.

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“Can’t get any closer if they tried.”

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‘Can’t get any closer if they tried’ is absolutely right. This is some championship-level cuddle ambition. No gaps, no spaces, just 100% bestie bonding energy.

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“Turn off the lights!”

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Mood: puppy who just got woken up by the world’s brightest light. Solidarity, friend. Blissfully squinting through the rude awakening, and I feel personally attacked by the accuracy.

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“My boy really went full derp"

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He really did go full derp —the expression is truly a work of art. Peak goofiness unlocked. Pictures like this belong in a petsterpiece gallery. No notes.

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“Why bother buying scratcher toys, beds, and cozy things when you can just get a mailer bag for your cat?!”

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So, the expensive cat furniture was definitely just for show, huh? Apparently, all you really need is a delivery bag to achieve maximum feline satisfaction. I’m taking notes for next time—save the money for treats and just keep a pile of mailers handy.

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“Stuck in the lamp... Again”

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Not again! Something tells me this isn’t the first time someone’s tried to redecorate the lamp from the inside. It’s always the curious ones who end up in the strangest places.