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“What Is Personal Space?”: 50 Funny Pets Who Know No Boundaries (New Pics)
There’s nothing like coming home to your beloved pets after a long day. They run up to you asking for cuddles and suddenly everything feels right in the world. However, some cats and dogs don’t seem to understand the meaning of boundaries—in the most wholesome way possible.
Our animal-friendly team here at Bored Panda has collected the most soul-healing and goofy photos of people’s pets completely ignoring their personal boundaries. They’re incredibly relatable if you happen to have any snugglebugs at home. And for anyone who doesn’t yet have an animal BFF, well, don’t blame us if you have the sudden urge to rescue someone from your local shelter.
The friendly team at the PDSA, the UK's largest veterinary charity, was kind enough to shed some light on why our pets want to spend so much time close to us. Scroll down for Bored Panda's interview with PDSA Vet Nurse Shauna Walsh, who shared some great insights.
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Java And Monkey Once Again Compromise On Space In The Sun Square
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Yes, This Is Quite Comfortable. I Shall Sit Here
#3
Joule Has No Concept Of Personal Space
#4
I Have A Very Clingy Cat And I’m Working From Home. This Baby Sling Helps Us Both
#5
Trying To Have A Relaxing Bath… Can Anyone Relate?
LakotaWolf (she/her) 3 years ago
"WHAT IF YOU DIE IN THERE???? WHO WILL FEED ME THEN????" SCREEM-651...23bc60.jpg 
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Being A Mom Means No Personal Space
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Personal Space? What's Personal Space?
#8
Weekends Are For Sleeping In And Not Understanding Personal Space
#9
Found This Kitty At The Gas Station And Brought Her Home A Few Days Ago. It's Okay, Maxie, We Don't Need Personal Space In This House
#10
We Sit Here While You Work, Okay?
#11
Our "Puppy" Moose Has Roughly Half A Brain Cell. Personal Space Means Nothing. The Other Dogs Simply Tolerate Him
#12
My Mom Is In The Home Office, And I Love It. When I'm Bored, I Make Noises Until She Gets Me Out Of My Tank. Today I Wanted To See What She Was Doing
#13
Your Dog Isn't The Only Personal Space Invader
#14
What Is Personal Space And Privacy Anymore
#15
Who Needs Personal Space?
LeighAnne Brown-Pedersen 3 years ago
Did anyone else see a 5th cat in the sink faucet handles?
#16
Abigail Likes Her Personal Space, Her Brother's Also
#17
No Respect For Personal Space
#18
Our Silverado Has No Concept Of Personal Space
#19
Working From Home. They Make It So Easy To Get Stuff Done
#20
I Call This One "What Is A Personal Space?"
LakotaWolf (she/her) 3 years ago
I have two cats and two dogs. Not only do I not have any personal space, the ENTIRE space (of the house) belongs to them. Such is love.
#21
What It's Like To Own A Dog
#22
Yeah, I Get It
LakotaWolf (she/her) 3 years ago
Meet Preacher. All space is his space. no_space-6...32a6e1.jpg 
#23
You Comfy There?
#25
These Resort Cats Can Certainly Tell A Soft Touch Cat Friendly Person
LakotaWolf (she/her) 3 years ago
I took my Adventure Cat with me to a pet-friendly resort. Apparently I fell asleep on the sand. She refused to leave me/chase after that bird/etc. (I was only asleep for a few moments, boyfriend was within 2 feet the entire time, and Adventure Cat is leash/harness trained and always wears a leash and harness in public - for those who might worry about the situation.) adventure_...71d419.jpg 
#26
Awww, What I Have To Do?
#27
Puppy Doesn't Understand The Concept Of Personal Space
#28
Mom, Mom, Moooom. Hi
luvsick (they/them) 3 years ago
i see youre in the restroom. so now i will be in the restroom.
#29
My Boyfriend Did Take This Of My Adorable Lucy Invading My Headspace While I Was Fast Asleep
#30
What Personal Space Looks Like When You Have Cats
#31
Winston Likes To Nap With Me, But He Doesn’t Understand Personal Space
#32
Blix Doesn’t Give A Heck About Personal Space
#33
You Can Tell Who Is The Boss. Definitely Not Me
#34
Mom Hasn't Felt Good The Last Few Days. So I Keep A Close Eye On Her. Even When She's In The Bath Or Shower. You Never Know When She Might Need A Kiss Attack
#35
She Is A Professional Space Invader But I Love It
#36
Personal Space? Never Heard Of That
#37
Personal Space Is A Foreign Concept For These Munchkins
#38
Horrified Stinky-Kitty-Butt Face
#39
A New, Practical Space Saving Solution: Dog Stacking
#40
There's No Such Thing As Personal Space When A Puppy Loves Someone
LakotaWolf (she/her) 3 years ago
Agreed. This was the moment when I knew that THIS puppy (in my photo) was mine XD yep_this_o...341f9d.jpg 
#41
I’m Going To Take The Door To My Bathroom Off
#42
When I Met My Husband 10 Years Ago, He Didn't Think He Was A Cat Person. This Is How He Plays Yahtzee Today. Also, The Cat Clearly Doesn't Understand What The Personal Space Is
#43
What’s Personal Space?
#44
Totoro (Right) Has No Sense Of Personal Space
#45
Micromanager And Personal Space Invader
#46
Personal Space? I Don’t Know Her
#47
Gang’s All Here
Tired Panda 3 years ago
They need to make sure you stay safe. They love you and are concerned.
#48
Oh, You Want To Work? Sorry, I Don’t Think So
#49
My Kitten Chainsaw Has No Concept Of Personal Space
#50
Dame Just Doesn't Give A Damn About Personal Space
Shayne Randlett 3 years ago
I remember when the prize in a box of cereal was just a cheap plastic toy
#51
Personal Space Doesn’t Seem To Exist For These Two
#52
A Gluttonous Baby Is Very Clingy
#55
There's No Denying Who Runs Our House. Sophie Runs A Business From Home And Had To Sit Like This Because Lucy Pretended She Didn’t Hear "Please Move"
#56
My Sister's Dog Cricket Demands She Gets The Attention She Deserves
#57
She Really Has No Concept Of Personal Space, Just Always Wants To Cuddle
#58
Oh, Did You Need This Keyboard?
#59
The Most Clingy Cat I Ever Had
#60
Personal Space? Never Heard Of It
#61
Getting A Bit Of Help From My Office Mates Today
#62
My Coworker Today Is Quiet And Still, But Doesn’t Understand Social Distancing
#64
Do You Ever Need A Little Personal Space But Someone Insists On Cuddling?
#65
People Are Exhausting. That’s Why We Need Pets To Recharge Us
#66
When The Humans Are Sick, And You Want To Love On Them, Even If You Are Crushing Their Ribs
#70
Mama Mia Wanting Snuggles, But Not Kisses. She Gets In My Personal Space And Then Gets Mad When I Touch Her. Anyone Else Know This Struggle?
#71
Absolutely No Concept Of Personal Space Or Privacy. I Can’t Even Take A Bath Without Being Watched
#74
Kyle And His Best Friend Bill Are Taking A Good Nap
#75
That One Chinchilla That Has No Concept Of Personal Space
#77
Managing Tent Space Is Ruff
#78
Pay Attention To Me. Athena Didn't Think Finishing Up Some Paperwork Was As Important As Making Sure She Got Her Snuggles
#79
Get A Cat, They Say. It'll Be Fun, They Say
#80
Mr. Clingy And Mr. Clingier During Nap Time
#81
Personal Space Does Not Exist When Maverick Is Around
#83
Sick Day With No Personal Space
#84
Human Gave Me Cheese So I Warmed His Ear For Him
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He Has No Sense Of Personal Space
#86
My Personal Space Invader Who Demanded "Uppa" This Morning
#90
This Is Not My Cat. I Am Not A Cat Person. In Fact, I Am Terrified Of Pets In General, And This Thing Is Refusing To Move. Anyone Knows How To Detach This Purring Machine?
#91
Kevin Has Zero Concept Of Personal Space
#95
Personal Space Is Overrated
#96
Tiny Satan Demands I Ignore My Coffee For Her
#98
I Lost The Right To Have A Personal Space 3 Years Ago When I Got Him
#100
Apologies To Anybody Receiving An Order With A Bit Of Black Fur In It. Fester Is A Very Paws On Supervisor
#102
Personal Space? What’s That When You Have Bullys
#105
Josie Is Not A Big Fan Of Personal Space
#106
Do You Value Personal Space? If So, This Is Not The Kitten For You! He Thinks Your Face And Shoulder Is Where He Should Be When He Is Not Playing
#107
What?
#109
Torvi Has No Sense Of Personal Space
#110
Our Big Boy Has No Concept Of Personal Space (Or How Big He Is) And We’re Ok With That
LionPaws_and_RadarEars 3 years ago (edited)
Aww, he looks almost exactly like my girl! ETA: Who also has no sense of personal space!
#111
Of All The Space Available To Sit, Nowhere Is As Comfy As The Head Of Your Sister
#112
Anyone Else Have Clingy Pets?
#113
A Little Sister Dominating Big Sister
#116
Never Peaceful With This One Around
#117
My Pup Fails To Grasp The Concept Of Personal Space
#118
Still, A Bit To Learn About Personal Space
Holly Herr 3 years ago
I hate when they turn their butt towards your face! Wonder why they do that?
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Marley Nachi 3 years ago
The head lines make this seem like a problem, lol. Everyone is adoring all the love and attention from their animals <3
Marley Nachi 3 years ago
The head lines make this seem like a problem, lol. Everyone is adoring all the love and attention from their animals <3
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