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There’s an ongoing debate whether cats are smarter than dogs or not. One thing is for sure, they’re more ruthless when it comes to territory and a dog bed looks no different than a luxury cat bed in the eyes of some felines. People have noticed this weird side of cat behavior too and it’s kicked off the r/stolendogbeds subreddit.
Pushed out of their spot, it also results in some strange dog sleeping positions as they just don’t know how to handle it. Now you understand why Wolfie has taken the laundry basket as his new bed. Both hilarious and purrfectly evil, Bored Panda has compiled a list full of these little thieves that are the “pet peeve” for these poor pooches.
After you’re done with this post, take a look at our previous list with 119 cats stealing dog beds. It goes to show that cats have never heard of letting sleeping dogs lie.
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#1
I'm Fine
Oskar vanZandt 5 years ago
Doggo needs to get in there and share... kitten will get used to it (most cats do so love warm cuddles).
Jodi Ierien 5 years ago
My cat uses this look to move my parents' dogs off their nice big bed like the one in the picture. He lays on it for 2 minutes, then goes over to wherever they have moved to and gives them this look again, forcing them to move again. Felix-seri...040e9a.jpg 
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#2
I Was Able To Capture The Raw Anguish He Felt After Losing His Bed To The Void
Pan Narrans 5 years ago
All dog owners in this thread are doing it wrong. Cats aren't team players. So, you'll have to buy an equal amount of _dog_ beds as you have pets.
Charlotte 5 years ago
No, you're missing a key factor in cat psychology: they only want it if it belongs to someone else. Get them beds they are *allowed* to sleep in and they will snub them in favour the laundry basket.
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Susann Campbell 5 years ago
Everyone is wrong. Get the box the cat came in and just leave it in the sun near the door. Boxes are cat traps, dog will have his bed back.
foxymiST.elliefreak 5 years ago
Awwwww so sad. Does this person have a cat bed for the cat as well, or is the cat just spoiled???
#3
My Stupid Cat Recently Discovered The Dog Bed
The Emerald Triangle 5 years ago
Ha! That's one if those "really dude?" looks if I ever saw one!
Remy Sonia 5 years ago
That doggo looks so unbelievably heartbroken! I just want to give him hugs and pets and tell him everything will be alright.
Liesa Yopp 5 years ago
All these cat owners are way nicer than me. I'd pick the cat up and send it someplace else so doggo could have his bed back.
Bored Panda contacted Molly DeVoss, a feline training and behavior specialist at Cat Behavior Solutions, to find out more about the reason why cats love stealing dog beds. Molly explained that often it’s because cats are trying to layer scents with the dog to build a community scent at home. “Your home is their territory, and they feel more comfortable in places that smell like them,” said Molly.
I still wonder how it happens that cats always get what they want, both from humans and other animals in the household. Molly explained that “they’re very good at training us.” For example, “They knock things off the nightstand to wake us—because we typically feed them to stop the behavior.” Another example is when “they jump up on things because we pick them up” or “meow and get us to talk back.” In fact, “cats are very observant and have great understanding of how to get a reaction from their caretakers.”
#4
Nope, Not Today
MidnightFury 5 years ago
Yeesssssss, a brave doggologgo! You stand up to that ginger kitty, Spots!
Oskar vanZandt 5 years ago
Soon kitty will wise up and find a more suitable spot to cuddle with the canine...
#5
Luxury Cat Bed For The King, Peasants Can Sleep On The Floor Instead
logical fallacy 5 years ago
Gotta keep that butt warm if you're to keep your appointment of waking up your owner (I mean slave) by sitting on their eyes at five in the morning.
Oskar vanZandt 5 years ago
You need a double mattress-sized dog bed for all those doggos and the cat...
#6
Got New Dog Beds. I Should Have Got Them Some Courage
Dogs tend to submit to cats because canines evolved with a “social hierarchy and rely on rank and order within the other members of the household to feel secure,” said Molly. Meanwhile, a cat “has evolved as a solitary species and doesn’t have a social structure per se.” In other words, Molly says, “cat is always a boss.”
Nevertheless, dogs and cats usually work out a livable agreement. Molly suggests, before considering adding a cat to the household, researching your dog breed. Also, it’s wise to do introductions slowly. “Cats have a very long memory and may always fear the dog” if there’s a single frightening incident when they meet.
#7
Well Was Looking For A Forever Home For This Stray Kitten But The Other Cat Has Spoken, The Dog Also Has No More Bed
MidnightFury 5 years ago
AW AWWWWW THIS IS SO SO CUTE!! IT'S GIVING IT A HUG IT ADOPTED IT AWWWWW
Marcellus the Third 5 years ago
Single mothers always get priority in social housing over single men & single women.
Dianna Siever 5 years ago
I'm gonna theories that the orange cat is male. Can't tell for sure obviously, but he looks male to me.
#8
Got Something For The Dog, It Became A Luxury Cat Bed Instead
Fog Fitz 5 years ago
OMGAAAWD!!!! That feline MONSTER! This would never happen in my house, for pugsies are QUEEN! And, we had no cats!
Up All Night 5 years ago
Pugs are barely bigger than cats, so that's what you got for buying that too small cat bed.
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#9
Added To The List Of 'Weird Dog Sleeping Positions'
BlueCustardAngel 5 years ago
I mean, does he KNOW he's using the kitty bed for a pillow or does he think that since his head is in it, his whole body must be? Like when I was little and closed my eyes and thought no one could see me......
Cristina S. 5 years ago
My sister has a giant black lab who will only sleep with her head or one leg on her equally giant dog bed. She sprawls the rest of herself on the floor next to it. Lol.
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Mireia Dos 5 years ago
The dog bed is too small for the dog and the cat bed is too small for the cat. Is the owner blind? Or do they sleep in a 5-foot long bed too?
BlueCustardAngel 5 years ago
I wish I could hear dogs' thought processes, they're so awesome. I just wanna know how they think!
#10
Refusing To Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
Elizabeth Hensley 5 years ago
that must be one old cat and the dog shows his respect by sleeping in another bed. i feel the love
Kayla Albert 5 years ago
Lol the cat won't move but is like excuse me! That's my spot and you can lay there! Lol
Heather Resendiz 5 years ago
Look at the expression on that cat's face! He is used to being obeyed LOL
Mishte Tine 5 years ago (edited)
“There’s one in every family, Sire... two in mine actually.” (The quote may not be exact).
#11
My Smug Cat Really Enjoys My Dog's New Bed
Ruby Mcpherson 5 years ago
Well, they are the monarch of the house - just look at their subservient pet, making sure the bed is warm.
#12
That Look Of Apathy And Those Looks Of Disdain
Lavender Brown 5 years ago
What? I didn't do anything. Oh this? Yeah I got that as a gift........
Sarah Stalder 5 years ago
I love how they're not acknowledging that bed isn't quite the word needed here
#13
Always A Gentleman
#14
You Seeing This??
Paige Jordan 5 years ago
Lol that's the same look my pup has when he finds his human sister laying on his bed reading. Lol
Luisa Vasconcelos 5 years ago
Stop making pictures and do something mama, please. Don't you see what cat is doing to me ?
#15
Boots Tried To Steal Poppy’s Bed But Poppy Said Nope
Maik 5 years ago
Indeed. Used to have one of each. Every thunderstorm, the big one was shaking under my desk. The chihuahua was raging mad, barking like a wild dog at every window.
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MidnightFury 5 years ago (edited)
Good girl!! Also it's probably a bit comfier because of the cat floof... except for the legs, but you know.
Kimberley Thomas 5 years ago
"Mom? How do you like my new bed? It comes with a warm blanket that doesn't need cords or batteries. It may scratch and talkback, however."
Mishte Tine 5 years ago
Chihuahuas are champions of nope. At least my goofball is. Thank goodness hunger is a tool. I don’t think my little boy is unique in being whip smart. My lab mix was more compliant than smart. My chi-mix learns things after a few exercises. If he wants to. Hahaha! It thrilling to have a puppy so intelligent to “get” so much, and be aware enough to make choices. Hunger and my having control of the food counter his choices well. I win if I’m consistent. I am because a polite puppy is a joy and makes his life far better.
Luisa Vasconcelos 5 years ago (edited)
Who win ? Did they share until dog give up and went away ? I'm sure cat wins.
#16
I Captured My Dog Crying For Help Every Time My Tiny Old Cat Steals Her Bed. She’ll Sleep On The Floor Rather Than Steal It Back
#17
Cat Isn't Going To Change The Dog's Sleeping Position
Kanga9ine 5 years ago
Cats are like water. They conform to any shape to fill any space, defying our concept of acceptable comfort. It's their stubbornness that allows them to stay for as long as it takes to prove us all wrong, despite the pretzel configuration that may take a few days to unlink.
#18
Our Jerk Cat Stole Our Dog's Bed. Fear And Confusion Ensued
Raine Soo 5 years ago
I can't believe how calm the cat is. It is probably thinking: What's all the fuss?
MidnightFury 5 years ago
But also a bit like, "why is (s)he on here? I'm here."
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#19
She Stole It Right Out From Under Him And Looks So Smugly Pleased With Herself For It
Honeybadger 5 years ago
"You have no idea, do you??? Just try and imagine my life when you leave the house..."
#20
See Below Why Skye Is Looking Sad And Sleeping In Her Toy Basket Today
Honeybadger 5 years ago
When your dog gives you his best "And you just stand there and take a picture?"-look...
Susann Campbell 5 years ago
Dump the cat and give the bed back to the dog ! Put cat in box with a pillow.
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MidnightFury 5 years ago
Aw they're both so floofy and the doggo has such beautiful big eyes! Aww!
#21
The Face You Make When The Stupid Cat Stole Your Bed
Kimberley Thomas 5 years ago
"Either choose which shoe you want me to poop in, or do something about this travesty."
Susann Campbell 5 years ago
Mom if you don't give me permission to take care of this , well on day I will. Maybe even when you leave the room.
#22
A Little Help?
Oskar vanZandt 5 years ago
People will have to intervene judging by the look on that pupper's face...
Susann Campbell 5 years ago
People should always set the rules around the house when it come to pet and children.
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#23
Poor Pup Tried To Ask Nicely. Too Bad The Cat's A Jerk
Liesa Yopp 5 years ago
Cat looks like the DNA printer ran out of black halfway along its back lol
YoyoSthlm 5 years ago
You don't know that, it might have health issues or something. It's so unnecessary to be negative in a funny post.
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In Case You Were Wondering Who's In Charge
logical fallacy 5 years ago
Why on earth would I wonder who's in charge in a household with a cat?
#25
Why Is He There?
Oskar vanZandt 5 years ago
Wise dog would wait until kitty is fast asleep and then curl himself/herself around it... that's my strategy at bed time.
The Emerald Triangle 5 years ago
When you said I was going to get a new baby brother....this isn't what I pictured mom.
#26
When The Stupid Cat Steals Your Bed So You Have To Improvise. It Was Actually Super Comfy And I Didn't Want To Get Out, Even Though Mum Had Washing To Do
Oskar vanZandt 5 years ago
My cats would prefer the laundry basket... ideally with dirty wash in it.
#27
Got A New Dog Bed Today. Not Going Well
#28
The Dog Wasn’t Too Happy About The New Baby
Oskar vanZandt 5 years ago
Yep. Sentinel is the first thought that crossed my mind. :D
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So Tonight We Have To Sleep On Floor
logical fallacy 5 years ago (edited)
They must be either really afraid or really good friends, the huskies, because Cat was kind enoug to leave room for one of the cushion.
#30
"It’s Happened Again, Dad"
WilvanderHeijden 5 years ago
You can see the cat thinking:" You better leave things as they are. I can take your bed too, mate."
Michelle Muirhead 5 years ago
Yep, last night my big old cat flopped on our bed and I had to squish on the edge at risk of falling off.
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Moo Moo Futch 5 years ago
The cat is clearly saying "You move me and I'll make sure you step in my fur ball - or worse - during the night."
#31
Jerk Cat Shows He's The Alpha Male In This House
#32
How They "Share" The Dog's Bed
#33
No Apologies For Turning This Into A Luxury Cat Bed
togcrewsc 5 years ago
thats how i get my brothers to give me my stuff back...
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#34
He’s Too Nice To Say No To His New Buddy
#35
They Took My Bed
BlueCustardAngel 5 years ago
I think that's the most fore lorn look I've ever seen..... poor baby!
#36
Classic Cat Behavior In Our Household
#37
Does Stolen Dog Houses Qualify?
BlueCustardAngel 5 years ago
Yeah I'm pretty sure they do..... amazing dog house btw! Great work
Oskar vanZandt 5 years ago
Obviously it's the cat's room... s/he's just really into doggo decor.
#38
Bought A Cat Bed The Other Day. Woke Up To This
MagicalUnicorn 5 years ago
i'm surprised cat didn't choose to stay closer to radiator. are you sure it's a cat?
Mike Crow 5 years ago
Puppy is touching the radiator so I am guessing it is summer and the radiator is off.
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But Mommy, She Is In My Bed
Susann Campbell 5 years ago
I am now crying. People protect your pets, do not let another pet hurt or mentally abuse another pet. I just want to pick up that dog and rock him to sleep and then remove cat to it's own bed and tuck in baby dog.
Michelle C 5 years ago
Awwwww...My Mio is a Shorkie, Snickers the kitty tried that for a whole 2 seconds and Mio didn't let it fly...but he does let her do that weird thing were she bites on to his blanky and kneads his bed, maybe because he likes the purring
#40
Technically They Are Sharing, But The Smug Cat Gets The Lion's Share
#41
My Store Kitty Stealing Dog Beds That Haven’t Even Been Purchased Yet
Martha Meyer 5 years ago
Great for people with cat allergies that end up buying one of these...
WilvanderHeijden 5 years ago
Don't know about you, but we always wash those things before we let our pets use them.
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Definitely Siblings. “Muuum! He’s In My Bed!”
#44
Temper-Pedic Dog Bed For Our Large Dog
#45
"Dad, Do Something"
#46
Came Back From A Walk. Cat Stole Her Bed. He Is Ready To Defend That Heating Pad With His Life
#47
She Stole His Bed And He Was Too Nervous To Take It Back
#48
My Sweet Lab Is Too Timid To Kick The Cat Off His Mat, So He Just Stares Forlornly At His Rightful Place By The Fire. I Usually Have To Remove The Cat Myself
Carol Emory 5 years ago
Do not burn milled wood in the house. It is usually pre-treated to prevent damage from water and termites. When you burn it in the house, you can release toxic fumes.
#49
Help Me Hooman. I Seem To Have Lost My Bed
Mike Crow 5 years ago
The cat on the right “say anything to the Hooman and we will get you when you sleep.”
Lavender Brown 5 years ago
You missed: and we will get your curtains.....
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She Is Far Too Sweet To Kick Gandolf Out Of Her Bed
#51
My Cat Kicks My Poor Boy Out Of His Bed And Into Hers. His Face Says It All
#52
Moved His Bed Into The Office While I’m At Home. Now Occupied By Current House Champion Of “Shuffle Your Feet, Lose Your Seat”
The Emerald Triangle 5 years ago
Why zoom conferences end with "let me introduce you to my cat" (before my other coworker in the office goes postal on him.)
#54
Poor Pootsie, Never Gets To Sleep In His Own Bed
BlueCustardAngel 5 years ago
Pootsie is the number one dog name EVER, anywhere! It has so been decreed
#56
"Mum, Help! The Cats Have Taken My Bed" - Elsa
#57
What's Wrong With This Picture?
#59
Sweet, Gentle Hank. Won't Even Challenge The Cat For The Only Spot In The House That's Rightfully His
#60
Right After I Put Together Her Cot The Cat Claimed It
#61
"Mom, He Stole My Bed"
#63
Poor Dog Has His Bed Stolen On A Daily Basis. Luckily He Has Another One And They Sleep Next To Each Other At Night
#65
What’s Wrong With This Picture?
WilvanderHeijden 5 years ago
You keep asking that a lot and the answer is always the same. Nothing wrong here, everything is exactly as cat wants it to be.
#66
Oh Dear, Now She Has Stolen Buddy's Bed. Next She Will Be Taking Over The World
BlueCustardAngel 5 years ago
"What are we going to do today, Brain?" "The same thing we do every day, Pinky"
#67
My Cat Doesn't Give A F**k
#68
Poor Starbuck Doesn’t Know What To Do
#69
Dad... Dad! Do Something
#70
Bought My Dog A New Dog Bed Today. Already Been Kicked Off By The Cat Within 20 Minutes
#71
New Pup And Old Kitty Are Still Working On Getting Along, But She Sure Knows How To Assert Her Dominance
#74
Cat Stole Our Bed
#75
My Dog Is A Pushover
#76
It's Been A Hard Dog's Night
The Emerald Triangle 5 years ago
(Sigh) I wish quarantine would end so I could just eat the cat while mom's at work.
#78
Clearly Our Newly Acquired Cat Summer Has Asserted Her Place In The Pack
#79
Bed Thief
Moo Moo Futch 5 years ago
Not only are cats such jerks that they steal a dogs bed, it's the fact that they then nonchalantly stretch and take as much room as possible so as to REALLY claim it. Like they are saying "yeah, I *AM* on it and I'm enjoying every damn inch of it."
#80
Its Okay, Says The Dane, Let The Kitty Sleep
#81
So I Bought My Dogs New Beds
#82
We Got The Bed For The Dog
#83
Guess I Should Have Gotten The Dog A Bed Too
#84
The Cat Stole Her Bed
#85
Somebody Stole Jaxon's Bed
#88
Love These Two. Tigger Is Such A Little Bully
#90
Demoralized And Overcome By Adversity
logical fallacy 5 years ago
Cat's like:"What? Did nothing wrong. There's no way you purchased anything new and fluffy that isn;t for me, is there? Doggo's being unreasonable here"
#91
First Doug Stole Pancake's New Bed. Now He's Taking Over My Cozy Crate. I Must Fight This Injustice, But I'm Kinda Scared Of Him
#92
It’s My Bed Now Buddy
#93
Excuse Me Human, There’s Something Wrong Here
#95
"Ma, Do Something!" Oh Dear, Mona's At It Again
logical fallacy 5 years ago
Is that a very old greyhound? That's very sweet. Poor things get tossed away after they're deemed useless for races so seeing a really old one, even with a stolen bed, is great.
#96
Old Story: Cat Stealing Dog Bed
#97
She's Done It Again
Summer Woodsong 5 years ago
Get all animals the same size bed, one for each. That way no matter who settles where, everyone has a soft resting space. And, you can have so much fun watching the alpha wannabe animal move from space to space trying to take over all the beds at one! True entertainment!!
#98
A**hole Stole The Puppers Box
logical fallacy 5 years ago
You're naive if you think a cat can resist the temptation of a box.
Summer Woodsong 5 years ago
Sorry, can't get indignant over this one. It's a box. A box. Those belong to cats. No doubt about it.
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Raine Soo 5 years ago
Buy every pet a bed in the size that fits the biggest dog. You won't have any floor space left, but at least the doggos won't look at you with those sad eyes.
Natalia Maciel 5 years ago
I thought the same buy at least two dog beds. Or a dog bed for the cat, not those tiny ones
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Katinka Min 5 years ago
To be fair: We humans don't allow our dogs to attack the cats - and they know that. So what are they suppsoed to do other than ask us for help? As funny as I find some of these pics, I would have shooed the cats out of the older dogs beds, at least.
logical fallacy 5 years ago
Scientific test: say you have one cat and one dog.You buy two beds of the same size, large enough to fit the dog. In the first few days you let them pick. If they do, will the cat try and steal the dog bed when the dog's out of the room for a walk, or will they keep their bed? I'm curious whether there's some sort of evolutionary thing that makes them feel dominant over the canine's scent or soemthing.
Lily Mae Kitty 5 years ago
it's not stealing. Cats have the instinct to make everything smell like them b/c that makes everything smell like home. So, they have to put their smell back on the dog items(and us) every day.
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Kimberley McMillan 5 years ago
Good to see that all these dogs know their place in the hierarchy.
Leodavinci 5 years ago
The wise are smart enough not share their household with an a*****e... a 7 letter word for cat.
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Raine Soo 5 years ago
Buy every pet a bed in the size that fits the biggest dog. You won't have any floor space left, but at least the doggos won't look at you with those sad eyes.
Natalia Maciel 5 years ago
I thought the same buy at least two dog beds. Or a dog bed for the cat, not those tiny ones
Load More Replies... Katinka Min 5 years ago
To be fair: We humans don't allow our dogs to attack the cats - and they know that. So what are they suppsoed to do other than ask us for help? As funny as I find some of these pics, I would have shooed the cats out of the older dogs beds, at least.
logical fallacy 5 years ago
Scientific test: say you have one cat and one dog.You buy two beds of the same size, large enough to fit the dog. In the first few days you let them pick. If they do, will the cat try and steal the dog bed when the dog's out of the room for a walk, or will they keep their bed? I'm curious whether there's some sort of evolutionary thing that makes them feel dominant over the canine's scent or soemthing.
Lily Mae Kitty 5 years ago
it's not stealing. Cats have the instinct to make everything smell like them b/c that makes everything smell like home. So, they have to put their smell back on the dog items(and us) every day.
Load More Replies... Kimberley McMillan 5 years ago
Good to see that all these dogs know their place in the hierarchy.
Leodavinci 5 years ago
The wise are smart enough not share their household with an a*****e... a 7 letter word for cat.
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