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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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I Was Able To Capture The Raw Anguish He Felt After Losing His Bed To The Void

I Was Able To Capture The Raw Anguish He Felt After Losing His Bed To The Void

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Pan Narrans
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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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.”

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Luxury Cat Bed For The King, Peasants Can Sleep On The Floor Instead

Luxury Cat Bed For The King, Peasants Can Sleep On The Floor Instead

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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Got New Dog Beds. I Should Have Got Them Some Courage

Got New Dog Beds. I Should Have Got Them Some Courage

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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.

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Well Was Looking For A Forever Home For This Stray Kitten But The Other Cat Has Spoken, The Dog Also Has No More Bed

Well Was Looking For A Forever Home For This Stray Kitten But The Other Cat Has Spoken, The Dog Also Has No More Bed

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Added To The List Of 'Weird Dog Sleeping Positions'

Added To The List Of 'Weird Dog Sleeping Positions'

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BlueCustardAngel
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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......

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My Smug Cat Really Enjoys My Dog's New Bed

My Smug Cat Really Enjoys My Dog's New Bed

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Ruby Mcpherson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, they are the monarch of the house - just look at their subservient pet, making sure the bed is warm.

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#12

That Look Of Apathy And Those Looks Of Disdain

That Look Of Apathy And Those Looks Of Disdain

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You Seeing This??

You Seeing This??

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Paige Jordan
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol that's the same look my pup has when he finds his human sister laying on his bed reading. Lol

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#15

Boots Tried To Steal Poppy’s Bed But Poppy Said Nope

Boots Tried To Steal Poppy’s Bed But Poppy Said Nope

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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

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

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Cat Isn't Going To Change The Dog's Sleeping Position

Cat Isn't Going To Change The Dog's Sleeping Position

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#18

Our Jerk Cat Stole Our Dog's Bed. Fear And Confusion Ensued

Our Jerk Cat Stole Our Dog's Bed. Fear And Confusion Ensued

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Raine Soo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't believe how calm the cat is. It is probably thinking: What's all the fuss?

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#19

She Stole It Right Out From Under Him And Looks So Smugly Pleased With Herself For It

She Stole It Right Out From Under Him And Looks So Smugly Pleased With Herself For It

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#20

See Below Why Skye Is Looking Sad And Sleeping In Her Toy Basket Today

See Below Why Skye Is Looking Sad And Sleeping In Her Toy Basket Today

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#21

The Face You Make When The Stupid Cat Stole Your Bed

The Face You Make When The Stupid Cat Stole Your Bed

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Kimberley Thomas
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Either choose which shoe you want me to poop in, or do something about this travesty."

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A Little Help?

A Little Help?

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#23

Poor Pup Tried To Ask Nicely. Too Bad The Cat's A Jerk

Poor Pup Tried To Ask Nicely. Too Bad The Cat's A Jerk

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#24

In Case You Were Wondering Who's In Charge

In Case You Were Wondering Who's In Charge

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#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

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

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Got A New Dog Bed Today. Not Going Well

Got A New Dog Bed Today. Not Going Well

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#28

The Dog Wasn’t Too Happy About The New Baby

The Dog Wasn’t Too Happy About The New Baby

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#29

So Tonight We Have To Sleep On Floor

So Tonight We Have To Sleep On Floor

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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#30

"It’s Happened Again, Dad"

"It’s Happened Again, Dad"

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WilvanderHeijden
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can see the cat thinking:" You better leave things as they are. I can take your bed too, mate."

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#31

Jerk Cat Shows He's The Alpha Male In This House

Jerk Cat Shows He's The Alpha Male In This House

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Heather
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how in a lot of the pictures on here, the dog squishes into the cat bed. Poor pup.

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#32

How They "Share" The Dog's Bed

How They "Share" The Dog's Bed

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#33

No Apologies For Turning This Into A Luxury Cat Bed

No Apologies For Turning This Into A Luxury Cat Bed

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#34

He’s Too Nice To Say No To His New Buddy

He’s Too Nice To Say No To His New Buddy

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#35

They Took My Bed

They Took My Bed

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BlueCustardAngel
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think that's the most fore lorn look I've ever seen..... poor baby!

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#36

Classic Cat Behavior In Our Household

Classic Cat Behavior In Our Household

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Does Stolen Dog Houses Qualify?

Does Stolen Dog Houses Qualify?

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#38

Bought A Cat Bed The Other Day. Woke Up To This

Bought A Cat Bed The Other Day. Woke Up To This

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MagicalUnicorn
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i'm surprised cat didn't choose to stay closer to radiator. are you sure it's a cat?

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#39

But Mommy, She Is In My Bed

But Mommy, She Is In My Bed

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#40

Technically They Are Sharing, But The Smug Cat Gets The Lion's Share

Technically They Are Sharing, But The Smug Cat Gets The Lion's Share

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#41

My Store Kitty Stealing Dog Beds That Haven’t Even Been Purchased Yet

My Store Kitty Stealing Dog Beds That Haven’t Even Been Purchased Yet

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Definitely Siblings. “Muuum! He’s In My Bed!”

Definitely Siblings. “Muuum! He’s In My Bed!”

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#43

One Stolen Bed, One Sad Doggo

One Stolen Bed, One Sad Doggo

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#44

Temper-Pedic Dog Bed For Our Large Dog

Temper-Pedic Dog Bed For Our Large Dog

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ƒιѕн
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry, but whats on that temper pedic bed looks more cat-ish than dog.

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"Dad, Do Something"

"Dad, Do Something"

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would close the crate. If cat wants dog bed, he needs to take the responsibility that goes with it.

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#46

Came Back From A Walk. Cat Stole Her Bed. He Is Ready To Defend That Heating Pad With His Life

Came Back From A Walk. Cat Stole Her Bed. He Is Ready To Defend That Heating Pad With His Life

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#47

She Stole His Bed And He Was Too Nervous To Take It Back

She Stole His Bed And He Was Too Nervous To Take It Back

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#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

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

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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Help Me Hooman. I Seem To Have Lost My Bed

Help Me Hooman. I Seem To Have Lost My Bed

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Mike Crow
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The cat on the right “say anything to the Hooman and we will get you when you sleep.”

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#50

She Is Far Too Sweet To Kick Gandolf Out Of Her Bed

She Is Far Too Sweet To Kick Gandolf Out Of Her Bed

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My Cat Kicks My Poor Boy Out Of His Bed And Into Hers. His Face Says It All

My Cat Kicks My Poor Boy Out Of His Bed And Into Hers. His Face Says It All

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manon M
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Faut vraiment leur prendre la même taille en fait

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#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”

Moved His Bed Into The Office While I’m At Home. Now Occupied By Current House Champion Of “Shuffle Your Feet, Lose Your Seat”

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why zoom conferences end with "let me introduce you to my cat" (before my other coworker in the office goes postal on him.)

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Hopefully My Siblings Will Let Me Use My Bed This Weekend So I Can Relax

Hopefully My Siblings Will Let Me Use My Bed This Weekend So I Can Relax

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#54

Poor Pootsie, Never Gets To Sleep In His Own Bed

Poor Pootsie, Never Gets To Sleep In His Own Bed

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pootsie is the number one dog name EVER, anywhere! It has so been decreed

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Here’s One My Mom Sent Me

Here’s One My Mom Sent Me

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#56

"Mum, Help! The Cats Have Taken My Bed" - Elsa

"Mum, Help! The Cats Have Taken My Bed" - Elsa

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#57

What's Wrong With This Picture?

What's Wrong With This Picture?

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#58

My Reaction When Sylvester The Kitty Takes My Bed

My Reaction When Sylvester The Kitty Takes My Bed

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#59

Sweet, Gentle Hank. Won't Even Challenge The Cat For The Only Spot In The House That's Rightfully His

Sweet, Gentle Hank. Won't Even Challenge The Cat For The Only Spot In The House That's Rightfully His

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#60

Right After I Put Together Her Cot The Cat Claimed It

Right After I Put Together Her Cot The Cat Claimed It

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#61

"Mom, He Stole My Bed"

"Mom, He Stole My Bed"

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WilvanderHeijden
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stealing is so negative. Cats prefer to call it a confiscation.

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#62

Sad Pupper, Comfy Kitter

Sad Pupper, Comfy Kitter

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#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

Poor Dog Has His Bed Stolen On A Daily Basis. Luckily He Has Another One And They Sleep Next To Each Other At Night

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#64

They’re Learning To Share. Although We Often Have To Remind The Pupper That It’s His Bed

They’re Learning To Share. Although We Often Have To Remind The Pupper That It’s His Bed

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#65

What’s Wrong With This Picture?

What’s Wrong With This Picture?

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WilvanderHeijden
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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#66

Oh Dear, Now She Has Stolen Buddy's Bed. Next She Will Be Taking Over The World

Oh Dear, Now She Has Stolen Buddy's Bed. Next She Will Be Taking Over The World

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My Cat Doesn't Give A F**k

My Cat Doesn't Give A F**k

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think there is a staring contest in progress. My money is on the cat.

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Poor Starbuck Doesn’t Know What To Do

Poor Starbuck Doesn’t Know What To Do

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Dad... Dad! Do Something

Dad... Dad! Do Something

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Bought My Dog A New Dog Bed Today. Already Been Kicked Off By The Cat Within 20 Minutes

Bought My Dog A New Dog Bed Today. Already Been Kicked Off By The Cat Within 20 Minutes

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New Pup And Old Kitty Are Still Working On Getting Along, But She Sure Knows How To Assert Her Dominance

New Pup And Old Kitty Are Still Working On Getting Along, But She Sure Knows How To Assert Her Dominance

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#72

2 Out Of 3 Animals Have Agreed That The Dog Cannot Use His Own Bed

2 Out Of 3 Animals Have Agreed That The Dog Cannot Use His Own Bed

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#73

Bitterest Dogs In The Neighborhood

Bitterest Dogs In The Neighborhood

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#75

My Dog Is A Pushover

My Dog Is A Pushover

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#76

It's Been A Hard Dog's Night

It's Been A Hard Dog's Night

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

(Sigh) I wish quarantine would end so I could just eat the cat while mom's at work.

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No. No No No No, Nope. This Is Too Much

No. No No No No, Nope. This Is Too Much

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Clearly Our Newly Acquired Cat Summer Has Asserted Her Place In The Pack

Clearly Our Newly Acquired Cat Summer Has Asserted Her Place In The Pack

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#80

Its Okay, Says The Dane, Let The Kitty Sleep

Its Okay, Says The Dane, Let The Kitty Sleep

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#81

So I Bought My Dogs New Beds

So I Bought My Dogs New Beds

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Raine Soo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You neglected to buy the cats their own beds in the same size as the dogs'.

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We Got The Bed For The Dog

We Got The Bed For The Dog

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#83

Guess I Should Have Gotten The Dog A Bed Too

Guess I Should Have Gotten The Dog A Bed Too

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#84

The Cat Stole Her Bed

The Cat Stole Her Bed

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#86

“Uhm, Mom, This Tiny Floof Stole My New Bed”

“Uhm, Mom, This Tiny Floof Stole My New Bed”

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Our Dog Toby Was Not Happy When His Cat-Brother Tom Stole His Bed. Tom Didn’t Care

Our Dog Toby Was Not Happy When His Cat-Brother Tom Stole His Bed. Tom Didn’t Care

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Demoralized And Overcome By Adversity

Demoralized And Overcome By Adversity

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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"

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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

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

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#92

It’s My Bed Now Buddy

It’s My Bed Now Buddy

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#93

Excuse Me Human, There’s Something Wrong Here

Excuse Me Human, There’s Something Wrong Here

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#95

"Ma, Do Something!" Oh Dear, Mona's At It Again

"Ma, Do Something!" Oh Dear, Mona's At It Again

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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Old Story: Cat Stealing Dog Bed

Old Story: Cat Stealing Dog Bed

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#97

She's Done It Again

She's Done It Again

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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!!

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#98

A**hole Stole The Puppers Box

A**hole Stole The Puppers Box

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Sure Cat This Bed Is For You

Sure Cat This Bed Is For You

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