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Pets are a wonder — they never stop brightening up our days with their hilarious shenanigans and weird little quirks. After all, looking at them jumping, pouncing, and getting us just as excited for the day as they are is a source of entertainment right there.

However, sometimes our beloved goofballs feel this overwhelming urge to crouch behind furniture, run underneath the bed, or bury their heads in the couch. Especially when they’ve done something mischievous. But while some of them are true masters of camouflage, others hilariously try to go unnoticed and fail in the best possible way.

Today, we bring you a list full of amusing pictures of our beloved four-legged friends who are so terrible at playing hide-and-seek, their owners just had to take a brief pause from laughing, snap a photo, and share it with everyone online. So continue scrolling, upvote the ones that made you smile, and make sure to check out Part 1 of this post right here!

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    Hashbrown Hasn’t Completely Figured Out Hiding Yet

    Hashbrown Hasn’t Completely Figured Out Hiding Yet

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    The concept of hide-and-seek is uncomplicated to us humans — one hides, the other seeks. But our pets seem to have their own idea of what going under the radar actually means. Whether they get scared, chew on something they're not supposed to, or simply want to act all goofy, our companions are drawn to the cozy confines of private spaces. But the truth is, we can often see them in plain sight.

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    To find out more about this peculiar urge to hide and what we should do about it, we reached out to Kate Mornement, Ph.D., who goes by the handle @petbehaviourist on Instagram. Being a qualified animal behaviorist and founder of the consultancy Pets Behaving Badly, she strives to help people better understand these charming creatures living under their care.

    She told Bored Panda that animals usually hide because they're afraid. "When pets hide, they're telling us they're scared or need space. Things that often cause pets to hide include loud noises, unfamiliar people or animals, and things they associate with unpleasant experiences, such as the cat carrier coming out before a vet visit."

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    There’s Nowhere To Hide At The Vet’s Office

    There’s Nowhere To Hide At The Vet’s Office

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

    Aww, kitty’s scared :) we fill up our cat’s carrier with his ball and extra pillows on checkups so he’s comfy.

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    He Got In Trouble For Barking (We Live In An Apartment) So He Threw A Tantrum And Went To Hide Under The Fridge

    He Got In Trouble For Barking (We Live In An Apartment) So He Threw A Tantrum And Went To Hide Under The Fridge

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    Kate explained that some sneaky critters also try to go unnoticed when they have an object they shouldn't have. "They hide because they've learned that that delays or prevents the item being taken away," she added.

    It seems this behavior is based on their natural instinct to escape potential danger. "It's part of the 'fight, flight or freeze response' which is a survival instinct," Kate told us. "Hiding when you're eating food is also a survival instinct. If you eat alone, you consume more compared to eating with others competing for the same food."

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    My Kitten Likes To "Hide" In This Jar, And Her Brother Is Confused

    My Kitten Likes To "Hide" In This Jar, And Her Brother Is Confused

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    Pets move around in their surroundings using impressive senses of smell, sound, and vision. But as you scroll through this list, it can be quite surprising to see how many pets are simply terrible at the art of stealth. Even cats, the most celebrated hiders out there, seem to hilariously fail sometimes. Though they're trying their best, and we love them for it.

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    My White Cat Attempting To Hide So I Can’t Clip His Nails

    My White Cat Attempting To Hide So I Can’t Clip His Nails

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    I Finally Figured Out Where Tank The Cat Has Been Hiding. I Only Saw Him Because A Bird Chirped On TV And He Stuck His Head Up Slightly. Who Sees Him?

    I Finally Figured Out Where Tank The Cat Has Been Hiding. I Only Saw Him Because A Bird Chirped On TV And He Stuck His Head Up Slightly. Who Sees Him?

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    #12

    My Big Boy Likes To “Hide” When It’s Time To Leave The Park

    My Big Boy Likes To “Hide” When It’s Time To Leave The Park

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    When asked why some of our four-legged friends can't seem to find a well-concealed hiding spot, Kate noted it’s probably because they don't understand the concept of the game.

    "I think we misinterpret a lot of our pets' behavior in general, so it's important to learn how to read your pet's body language to ensure you understand them and can help them overcome any fears they may have," she continued.

    Still, happy pet owners enjoy taking pictures of and genuinely laughing at these funny failures: "Sometimes our pets do goofy things that make us laugh. Sharing these moments with others who can relate makes us feel good."

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    You Can't See Me

    You Can't See Me

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    Master Of Disguise

    Master Of Disguise

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    The good news is that you can indeed help your pet stop spending so much time hiding under or behind objects. "Training pets not to hide under things involves helping them be comfortable with the situation that causes them to hide," the animal behaviorist explained.

    "For example, if your pet hides when visitors arrive, teach your pet that visitors predict good things by having the visitor throw your pet their favorite treats. Also, ask visitors not to approach your pet or try to interact until your pet initiates interaction. This will help alleviate their fear over time," she added.

    So if you ever want to try out hide-and-seek with your beloved companion, Kate said that playing games with pets is a fun way to bond with them. "Just make sure that your pet is also enjoying the game!"

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    #16

    Found This Little Guy Today. He Felt Safe Hiding In My Girlfriend's Hair

    Found This Little Guy Today. He Felt Safe Hiding In My Girlfriend's Hair

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    All Time Hide And Seek Winner

    All Time Hide And Seek Winner

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

    The master of diversion. While we're all looking on the bed, boop!

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    They Both Chose The Same “Hiding” Place At The Vet

    They Both Chose The Same “Hiding” Place At The Vet

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    #19

    Google Reminded Me Of How My Dog Used To Hide In The Couch

    Google Reminded Me Of How My Dog Used To Hide In The Couch

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    #20

    I'll Just Hide In Here, So No One Can See Me

    I'll Just Hide In Here, So No One Can See Me

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    Trip To The Vet. She Thinks We Can’t See Her

    Trip To The Vet. She Thinks We Can’t See Her

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    My Cat Truly Thinks He’s Successfully Hiding From Me

    My Cat Truly Thinks He’s Successfully Hiding From Me

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    #23

    I'm A Shelter Photographer And This Kitten Was Not A Big Fan Of My Camera. This Was Her Idea Of "Hiding"

    I'm A Shelter Photographer And This Kitten Was Not A Big Fan Of My Camera. This Was Her Idea Of "Hiding"

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

    Well, now we know who controls the universe through the clouds.

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    #24

    This Cat Thinks She Is Hiding And Can’t Be Seen

    This Cat Thinks She Is Hiding And Can’t Be Seen

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    Hiding After Being Fussed At

    Hiding After Being Fussed At

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

    Great Danes are generally such sweet dogs. They sometimes don’t know their size though.

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    #28

    Velma Thinks We Can't See Her Behind The Curtain

    Velma Thinks We Can't See Her Behind The Curtain

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    Worst Hide And Seek Player Of All Time

    Worst Hide And Seek Player Of All Time

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    #32

    This Is My Mom’s Cat. I Think She’s Beautiful. She Hides From Birds

    This Is My Mom’s Cat. I Think She’s Beautiful. She Hides From Birds

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    When Lola Is Tired Of Playing She Hides From Our Other Dog So She Can Get Some Rest. This Is Her Hiding

    When Lola Is Tired Of Playing She Hides From Our Other Dog So She Can Get Some Rest. This Is Her Hiding

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    #35

    Simba Doesn't Quite Get Hide And Seek Yet

    Simba Doesn't Quite Get Hide And Seek Yet

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    My Cat’s Attempt At Hiding From The Vet

    My Cat’s Attempt At Hiding From The Vet

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

    "Ahem" I love - common domesticated shorthair brown mackerel tabby cats. They are the most common of cat, and I L O V E them

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    Absolutely Unexpected Trap

    Absolutely Unexpected Trap

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    #39

    Hide And Not Too Much Seek

    Hide And Not Too Much Seek

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    #40

    We Brought Home A Cat. He's A Little Scared, So He's "Hiding"

    We Brought Home A Cat. He's A Little Scared, So He's "Hiding"

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    Watching Our Guests Sneakily

    Watching Our Guests Sneakily

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    My Husband Took Our Cat To The Vet Today

    My Husband Took Our Cat To The Vet Today

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

    You would think by now the vet would have a place setup for them to hide in on the exam table. So when it's time they can just remove the hiding place.

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    #43

    That Feeling When You’ve Found The Perfect Hiding Space. Nobody Will Find Me Here

    That Feeling When You’ve Found The Perfect Hiding Space. Nobody Will Find Me Here

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    #44

    A Master Of Stealth

    A Master Of Stealth

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    Knew My Cats Were Plotting To Kill Me, Ninja Hiding On My Way To The Bathroom

    Knew My Cats Were Plotting To Kill Me, Ninja Hiding On My Way To The Bathroom

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    This Is Snacks. This Is Where Snacks Hides When She Gets Yelled At

    This Is Snacks. This Is Where Snacks Hides When She Gets Yelled At

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    My Huge Senior Dog Is Afraid Of Fireworks, And It Is Well Known That The Shower (Where He Clearly Doesn't Fit) Is The Safest Place To Hide From Them

    My Huge Senior Dog Is Afraid Of Fireworks, And It Is Well Known That The Shower (Where He Clearly Doesn't Fit) Is The Safest Place To Hide From Them

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    He Meows Really Loud And Then He Goes And Hides Here For 20 Mins. He Thinks He’s Hidden

    He Meows Really Loud And Then He Goes And Hides Here For 20 Mins. He Thinks He’s Hidden

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