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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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#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.
#3
My Stupid Cat Recently Discovered The Dog Bed
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
#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.
#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
#8
Got Something For The Dog, It Became A Luxury Cat Bed Instead
#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......
#10
Refusing To Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
#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
#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
#15
Boots Tried To Steal Poppy’s Bed But Poppy Said Nope
#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
#18
Our Jerk Cat Stole Our Dog's Bed. Fear And Confusion Ensued
#19
She Stole It Right Out From Under Him And Looks So Smugly Pleased With Herself For It
#20
See Below Why Skye Is Looking Sad And Sleeping In Her Toy Basket Today
#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."
#22
A Little Help?
Oskar vanZandt 5 years ago
People will have to intervene judging by the look on that pupper's face...
#23
Poor Pup Tried To Ask Nicely. Too Bad The Cat's A Jerk
#24
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?
#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
#27
Got A New Dog Bed Today. Not Going Well
#28
The Dog Wasn’t Too Happy About The New Baby
#29
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."
#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
#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
#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?
#39
But Mommy, She Is In My Bed
#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
#42
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
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#49
Help Me Hooman. I Seem To Have Lost My Bed
#50
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
#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
#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.
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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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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.
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