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Owning a pet benefits an individual in ways they might not have imagined. For example, one recent study shows that owning a pet companion can be worth over $90k a year in terms of life satisfaction. This just proves that a fur baby is one of the best investments you can make in life!
Truly, not only do they provide companionship, affection, and serenity, but they can also be free entertainment. Just look at these critters who hid themselves in the strangest and most ridiculous places imaginable. Granted, some of them did it better than others, but let's appreciate the effort and give them all a virtual pet, shall we?
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#1
Sneaky Kitten
Aleksandras Tvardauskas 3 months ago
You can kitten proof your house as much as you want, yet they will still find a way to get in trouble ^^
Petra Peitsch 3 months ago
Cat owner's first rule. You look for your cat first at the smallest box you have in your household, Second rule: You don't buy that fancy cat-playground. Just the boxes ....
Claire Holman 3 months ago
With my cat allergies, this is not the type of tissue that would help me, lol.
Karen Klinck Klinck 3 months ago
Every kitten I've had has pulled that stunt. The fun part is when Mama has 4, and they *all* try to cram in there at once.
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#2
My Cat Literally Thinks I Can’t See Him And Jumps At Me When I Walk By
Just off the Goat 3 months ago
Play along like you can't find him. I do this with my girl cat and she gets so excited when she thinks she has me fooled. My boy cat thinks he is too cool to play with Hoomans.
Nuku Nyara 3 months ago
My boys will do this, it's my female cats who were aloof 🤣
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R1MV4Superleggera 3 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think he's plotting how to attack..I think!
#3
We Dug Her A Little Hole, And Now It’s Her Hole She Hides In To Pounce At Us From And This Is Her Face While She Does It
She does look the most like Toothless, I reckon.
Cybele Spanjaard 3 months ago
The wild imaginaries I call that look and the skittering than only a cat can do
Betty Harrison 3 months ago
She thinks she’s a jaguar in darkest Africa… You are passing prey. Meow!
A pet folding themselves into a box of tissues or playing hide-and-seek behind a transparent curtain is probably just playful behavior. Nevertheless, there usually is an explanation for them doing these strange things. If they're trying to camouflage themselves into their surroundings, dogs might have one of these four intentions:
- They're looking for a safe space and just want to be cozy for a couple of hours;
- They're instinctively looking for places to hide their secret stash of snacks;
- They're looking for their favorite comfort object (toy, scrap of food, blanket, etc.);
- They need to regulate their body temperature, either to warm up or cool down.
#4
My Cat Is Obsessed With 2 Things: Splooting And Hiding Under The Rug. Always Discover Her "Hiding" With Just Her Feet Sticking Out... And The Rug Breathing
Her roundness makes a very visible lump in the rug, and her little splooted chicken legs help too. Still, I'm always on the lookout for hidden cats whenever I'm stepping over rugs now. She's instilled a new fear into me.
Alexis Treasures 3 months ago
This would be my nightmare! A little more than a month ago I tripped AND fell on my cat! I'm 360ish lbs she's like 6 lbs. Thankfully shelves broke my fall and other than both us being traumatized, there were no major injuries (she cut her nose running from me) 2 days later she was back to kneading me (she stayed away from me for the most pt b4 that)
Nuku Nyara 3 months ago (edited)
My boy has a conky round belly and chickem legs as well. It makes him look like a single nut peanut with the pinched ends 🤣🤣🤣
#5
Shhh, She Thinks She’s Hiding. You Gotta Act Surprised When She Comes Out And Say “There You Are!” And She Will Do Happy Zooms
It’s like when she gets shy and tries to hide behind me. I don’t have the heart to tell her that she’s not at all hidden.
#6
I Found Chuche Two Years Ago, When He Was About 8 Weeks Old, On The Street. When I Brought Him Home, He Spent The Entire First Day Hiding Behind A Table Leg
Littlemiss 3 months ago
My Dad bought home a tiny ginger kitty, he shot behind our huge fridge freezer. 1 hour it took to finally get him out safe and sound, 1 huge fridge freezer moved, scraping up the floor. Dad handed him to me and he was mine for 14 years!
G A 3 months ago
Might have been cos of the whole ginger one brain cell thing that he'd hid though!
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However, there can be other, more concerning reasons.
Older dogs may retreat to their hiding place if their cognitive abilities are declining. Some dogs develop dementia and become confused about their whereabouts, get anxious, and tend to hide more often if they're feeling overwhelmed.
When dogs get frightened, they look for a safe space to hide. If your pooch ever panicked when fireworks were popping outside, you've probably experienced them hiding under a table or something similar. Thunderstorms elicit similar fears in some dogs, too.
#7
My Dog Trying To Hide From Getting Her Ear Medicine
Lee Gilliland 3 months ago
Either that or somebody said the dreaded word "vet". Don't try to tell me animals don't understand human speech.
#8
Found This Little Guy Today. He Felt Safe Hiding In My Girlfriend's Hair
unfilteredCigarette73 3 months ago
Must be a thing, our little void would do that to my ex wife also
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Colleen Glim 3 months ago
When she was younger, my void would groom my hair. And then rub her face against my head. I love the feeling of fangs digging into my scalp./s
#9
Our Big Bad Pitbull, Hiding From The Lawnmower
Bill Swallow 3 months ago
Whenever I see anything about animals reacting badly to lawnmowers, vacuum cleaners, etc., I wonder what it sounds like to them. Animals have *very* different frequency responses in their hearing that humans do, and we only put effort into making the noise acceptable for us. I'd bet the high frequency sounds from a vacuum cleaner are awful for a pet.
Rebecca O’Donnell 3 months ago
When my husband takes the dogs for their morning walk is when I get as much vacuuming done as I can. Win-win for all of us. :)
Load More Replies... Taffy Renee 3 months ago
My aussiedoodle doesn't blink a single blink with thunder but thinks the mower is going to eat her.
Cybele Spanjaard 3 months ago
Pleased he has that hiding place, lawnmowers make terrifying sounds especially Sunday mornings.
If there have been changes in their environment (construction, new roommates, or moving altogether), a dog might be too stressed. That's when they look for a remote hiding place. If you spend some quality time with your dog and go for plenty of walks, that might reduce the stress.
Illnesses or injuries cause dogs to retreat, too. In this way, dogs are similar to cats, who usually hide when they're in pain or have been injured. This is an instinctual defense mechanism: animals hide away from predators when they're feeling vulnerable.
#10
He Saw Me Clipping The Other Dog's Toenails And Tried To Hide
Bookworm 3 months ago (edited)
Plants don't have toenails. I iz plant. I haz no toenails. I enjoy sun.
Auntriarch 3 months ago
Nothing to see here, I'm just sitting here photosynthesising with my brother's...
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Mel in Georgia 3 months ago
My otherwise sweet as can be rescue mutt turns into a murderous maniac if you try to clip his nails. He HATES being constrained. It's one of the disadvantages of adopting an adult dog. You have no chance to acclimate them to civilized behavior as pups.
Dill 3 months ago
Similar problem with my rescue. The vets have to do it and it's a multi-person operation while he wails and shouts the house down and sounds like he's being m******d. He was three when I got him and it's something he's never adapted to. Still, he doesn't need that done very often thankfully! I try and make sure we do a lot of hard-surface walking as well as the nicer fields and woods.
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Colleen Glim 3 months ago
My cat recognizes the clippers and runs the other way when he sees them. I have to grab him and then have somebody pass me the clippers. Because murder mittens are very no fun
Cybele Spanjaard 3 months ago
Does it hurt? Something scares him from nail clipping. Check it out
#11
My Friend's Dog Is Terrible At Hide And Seek
Bill Swallow 3 months ago
Getting a vibe of Jimmy Durante 'HA-cha-cha-cha-cha-cha!' from him. Schnozzola is about right, too.
#12
This Dog Will Sit Like This For Hours
Hiding is a normal behavior for pregnant cats and dogs. This is called 'nesting,' which essentially is looking for a safe space to give birth. Pets usually look for a secluded, safe space where they will be safe during their most vulnerable time. To mask their and their litter's scent, mothers also consume the afterbirth – that is an instinctual way to protect themselves from predators.
#14
Little Rescue Owl, Or Hide And Seek Champion Of 2023?
#15
Sam Trying To Conceal His Approach To Our New Aquarium
R1MV4Superleggera 3 months ago
Hearing Sir David Attenborough narrative about what will happen next would be so awesome!
Humans aren't the only species that get anxiety. Pets get anxious too, but that often manifests itself in destructive behaviors, loud barking or meowing, but hiding can also be a symptom. When separation anxiety hits, pets especially look for comfort in things that have their owners' scent. So, they might hide under the bed, sheets, sofa, and so on.
#16
I Always Build Her A Fort To Hide In While I Vacuum
Howl's sleeping castle 3 months ago
My cat does this whenever she finds us getting ready to go out. The deodorant is her signal to climb the bed so that one of us can put the blanket over her.
Dre Mosley 3 months ago
My cat isn't afraid of the vacuum as long as it's not within inches of him and he's actually curious about the Shop-Vac.
#17
I See Nothing
Keisha Washington 3 months ago
hooman you beat me to the kitties nose boop. Now I must boop your nose soooo boop!
Load More Replies... April Pickett 3 months ago
She's hiding...and sleeping. Your seeking should be done somewhere else.
#18
He's So Good At Hiding, I Sometimes Can't Find Him For Days
After bringing a new pet into your home, it's no surprise if they hide under the bed. It's especially true for smaller furry pets like rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. According to the experts at Oxbow Animal Health, that's because they're prey species and they're very vigilant about any threats in their environment.
"The sound of a chair being pulled out on a tile floor may not make you duck for cover (you brave human, you), but it could very well be enough to throw off your rabbit’s entire afternoon," they claim.
#19
Master Of Hide And Seek
Shelli Aderman 3 months ago
What a beautiful tree! Too bad there isn’t a picture of the dog, too!
#20
I Lost My Cat Today And Eventually Found Him Like This Staring At Me
It’s funny how they decide to make noise when you make direct eye contact with them.
GPawesomeness 3 months ago
Or open a can. I recorded the noise while opening one on my phone and use it when I need to find my cat............
#21
Derpy Baby
When your pet is hiding for reals, it's best not to disturb them. Of course, that's after you make sure they're not injured or feeling unwell in any other way. Sometimes, even animals want to feel unbothered, so maybe this is their version of curling up in bed and binge-watching their favorite show?
#22
When Lola Is Tired Of Playing She Hides From Our Other Dog So She Can Get Some Rest. This Is Her Hiding
Colleen Glim 3 months ago
Probably a tad more effective if their is actually laundry on the rack but an attempt was made to points for that
Nancy Parker 3 months ago
My cat uses chair legs in the same way to foil the excessively boisterous dog.
#23
Me Hiding, Me Dangerous Predator
#24
If I Can't See Them, They Can't See Me
AtMostAFabulist 3 months ago
I use this same strategy when I am at the Dr office, or a couple of surgery's, and I have to take off my clothes. I wear glasses and can't see a dam thing without them. If I can't see them, they can't see me.
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Cybele Spanjaard 3 months ago
True, so true said the King who wore no magic clothes, but everyone bowed around him as if he did in case he did something awful to them ( that sort of reminds me of a politician of today or two)
Betty Harrison 3 months ago
I heard a couple of boys in 7th Grade on the playground say exactly those words, while they hid from their teacher. I hope my laugh didn’t give them away.
What about your pets, Pandas? Has your furry companion ever tried hiding in a funny and hilariously unsuccessful way? If you have some, share the photos with us in the comments! And if you'd like to see more delightful photos, see our list of pets who thought they were hiding but actually weren't!
#25
My Sneaky Boy
Colleen Glim 3 months ago
It’s an unwritten law of the multiverse that whenever a box meets the floor it shall contain a cat. Regardless of size, shape, or previous contents
#26
Boxers Are The Best, No Doubt About It
Son of Philosoraptor 3 months ago
My stepdaughter has two. Boxer refers to "box of rocks," the shape of their majestic brains.
#27
Favorite Hiding Spot
pineapple87 3 months ago
Had to zoom in to understand what's going on. Wasn't sure if only toys were hidden
#28
Worst Hide And Seek Player Of All Time
#29
Almost Good At Hide And Seek
#30
I Couldn’t Find My Cat For An Hour
It’s our first tree, and she left it completely alone for a week. I figured she just wasn’t interested! I should've known she was just working up the confidence.
Bill Swallow 3 months ago
We adopted a rescue kitten this summer. Christmas should be interesting...
Holly Herr 3 months ago (edited)
I wonder if they sit in their undiscovered hiding place chuckling silently?
Nuku Nyara 3 months ago
I have some beautiful pictures of my cat when she was a kitten sitting in our tree, highlighted by the Christmas lights with her front paws crossed like a framed Christmas card
#31
This Is How She Chose To "Hide"
#32
Hiding In Plain Sight
My daughter’s dog, who during quarantine sleeps like this.
#33
Nymeria Is “Hiding”
Colleen Glim 3 months ago
Two of my cats love to do this. And then I pretend I don’t see them and move the hamper around
#34
My Dad's 20 Lb Cat Hiding From The Vet
Multa Nocte 3 months ago
I know this look - I have to take my two 1 1/2 year old girls to the vet today and I've been stressing about it for several days.
Sara Frazer 3 months ago
I recently had to take my 8-month-old baby (cat) to the vet for his first time, and I was very stressed, on the verge of a panic attack, the whole time...he's in very good health except he only has one dropped 🥜 🫠 so they have to do abdominal surgery to fix him; and now I have a whole new set of anxiety! 😭 I absolutely love this cat, he and his litter mates were orphaned shortly after birth and he's only known human "moms"; he sleeps by me every night and wakes me up with kisses
Load More Replies... April Pickett 3 months ago
There aren't many hididng places at a Vets. I think she found a pretty good one.
#35
Sneaky
Her favourite place is in my sleeve, but she also bites me when she gets there, so I don’t always let her in.
realenancy170 3 months ago
I'm sure it is a love bite. You would not be here to post if she really wanted to hurt you. (Cue Culture Club)
#36
They Both Chose The Same “Hiding” Place At The Vet
Siblings, with Daisy (female) facing left, and Marvel (male) facing right.
#37
An Adorable Bush
Dill 3 months ago
One dog I think with the tail bent round. I could be wrong though!
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My “Sneaky” Kitty
Pepper thinks no one can see her.
J C 3 months ago
My cats do this all the time and then if I touch their tail they get so surprised like "how did you know I was here, you must be magic!" also I don't understand why they always sit in the bathroom when I shower. I wonder if they are thinking about how silly I am for not bathing like they do, or if they are worried I might drown, or they are just feeling bad for me because of all the wet (ick). Probably they are actually just laughing at me.
#39
I'm A Shelter Photographer, And This Kitten Was Not A Big Fan Of My Camera... This Was Her Idea Of Hiding
It’s pillow filling! I was trying out a cloud photo shoot, but she thought maybe it was just a better idea to bury herself.
Lee Gilliland 3 months ago
I was just trying to figure how how in the name of God's green earth you managed to get a cat out in snow.
#40
If I Hide 98% Of My Body Maybe He Can’t See Me
#41
How Do I Tell My Cat That She’s Not Doing A Great Job At Hiding?
#42
That Shiba Smile... And He Reads
#43
He Hides Every Time We Try To Put His Leash On To Leave The Dog Park
Thankfully, he is pretty easy to spot as he has such a thin coat and is pretty much bald on his belly.
Bi.Felicia 3 months ago
I hope OP checked that pups thin coat and belly for ticks, after hiding in that tall grass.
R1MV4Superleggera 3 months ago
Hahaha!my bodyguard does the same when it's time to leave the dog park!
Cybele Spanjaard 3 months ago
It almost works except my humans are not going crazy looking and yelling my name..
#44
I Could Really Use One Of Those Box Shells
#45
If I Can't See, You Can't See Me Too
AmyBcat 3 months ago
heh heh, I just take my specs off and enjoy the blue...
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#46
She'll Never Find Me In Here
I've been told he is actually pretty calm compared to most eskies, so I guess I lucked out haha.
#47
Missing For 2 Hours, Then I Found Her... Hiding In The Laundry Basket! So Many Questions I Could Ask Her, If Only I Could Speak Dog
#48
My Pitbull Is Terrified Of Thunder. Every Day She Gets More Creative About Hiding Places
Lee Gilliland 3 months ago (edited)
That one's dangerous. A large dog could suffocate. I'm not fond of thunder either but he needs to turn down the creativity to safe levels.
Victorious Foxx 3 months ago
Given the upright ice cream container in the fridge, I highly doubt she got in there all on her own. Mom likely had the door open while making a meal and the dog climbed in and mom propped the door for a photo op
Load More Replies... Auntriarch 3 months ago
Aww bless! My nephew's dog was terrified of thunder, there wasn't anything that seemed to help her. We didn't even know until we found her trying to get into the larder by scrabbling at the closed door. Her eyes were wide and she wasn't really seeing us. Poor Badgerlina.
#49
My Doggo’s Insane Hiding Skills
He’s there, I promise, just really well hidden.
Holly Herr 3 months ago
My first mini-lop used to hide under the Christmas tree. She could be silent for a while, but eventually she had to chew on branches, thus shaking the tree.
#50
Owl Hides Behind Its Owner Whenever There Is A Visitor In The House
Cee Cee 3 months ago
Yes but maybe this one has a deformity which makes it unsuitable for release.
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Gordon Hall 3 months ago
Somebody please tell her she's a Raptor and Queen of all that she surveys?
#51
He Calls It Hiding In Plain Sight
#52
Sweet Little Kitty
Tabitha 3 months ago (edited)
To sail fleets of ships for, to vanquish enemies for, to travel to the ends of the earth for, to do anything for.
Load More Replies... Cybele Spanjaard 3 months ago
Who needs a chocolate box for this face when a cardboard folder(?) works
#53
I Spent The Last 15 Minutes Looking For My Kitten
Dave Chapman 3 months ago
Never "look" for them, just walk around everything really close and eventually they make a mistake and reveal themselves...heheh
#54
Hide And Not Too Much Seek
#55
My Music Loving Ferret Playing Hide And Seek
Smeghead Tribble Down Under 3 months ago
Ferrets are world champs at squeezing into things they shouldn't. Fun and nerve-wracking all at once.
Lee Gilliland 3 months ago
Ferrets are wonderful hiders. You do not want to hear about the underside of the couch.
#56
Whenever She Steals Something That She’s Not Supposed To Have, Penny Will “Hide” Under Our Ottoman
This time, she stole an oven mitt.
Cybele Spanjaard 3 months ago
Hope not food or anything stinky under there!Oh an oven mitt? All good Mum
#57
This Derp Cannot Be Convinced She’s Too Big To Hide Under The Sofa
She does things to herself and then freaks out about it. She and I are a match made in heaven.
#58
My Boy Likes To Play Hide-And-Seek. He's Pretty Good, But The Tongue Always Gives Him Away
That's how I find him sometimes, I look for the tongue. I'll call his name, but he won't move or say anything and waits for me to find him.
#59
Kermit - A Syrian Whose Decided My Son's Slipper Is A Good Hide
Tabitha 3 months ago
But just be sure your son checks before sliding his feet into his slippers.
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I Started To Panic Because I Couldn’t Find My Puppy For A Minute
#61
Hide And Seek With Peache's
#62
Casper’s Favorite Hiding Spot
Oh yeah, we cleared out that cabinet because that’s his go-to. We now keep all the cleaners in a closet. He’s got some blankets and stuff in there. He’s a safe and happy camper.
Lee Gilliland 3 months ago (edited)
We are trainable, you just gotta have patience.
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She’s Unsure How To Hide Effectively
#64
Impeccable Hiding Spot
#65
Our Toller Playing Hide And Seek
#66
Hide And Seek
#67
She Decided This Was The Best Hiding Spot From Thunder
I tried to stop her, but she finds ways to get into spaces when it thunders, even with our best efforts to keep her happy and not in small spaces. This was taken after she had done this a few times, and I realized she would be fine.
Melanie Fisher 3 months ago
My rescue used to scared of Thunder, I tried everything to sooth him and stop him being scared, there was only one thing that worked, our other dog who has NO fear. Last Thunder storm he was outside with the other dog barking his little head off at it, no fear.
Tabitha 3 months ago (edited)
I had a dog (a terrier mix) who was scared of thunder. His preferred hiding place was on my lap with my arms around him. I did mind, I always liked to cuddle him. If I wasn’t home, he’d crawl under the bed.
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Janissary35680 3 months ago
This is a problem that can be fixed by a knowledgeable trainer. A vet can't do much but recommend one.
Load More Replies... hcgf4ptgdy 3 months ago
Anche mettere su della musica classica e tenerli in uno spazio raccolto, come uno sgabuzzino o sotto al letto nella loro cuccia, aiuta molto!
RM 3 months ago
When I was a child we used to caravan for holidays. At the time, our cavalier king Charles spaniel was scared of thunder. His favourite hiding place? The bathroom. Anyone who has spent time in a touring caravan knows the bathroom isn't the biggest place anyway - you wanted to go during a storm, you had to climb over the dog or hold it until the thunder stopped and we could coax him out again.
GPawesomeness 3 months ago
Thunder blanket, maybe? Haven't tried one but have heard good things..,....
April Pickett 3 months ago
My daughter has two chihuahuas that freak out when there's a thunderstorm. The vet gave her some Trazodone to give them. They still have their hidey-hole, but they are pretty zoned when they're in it.
#68
There Is A Chicken Hiding In This Photo
Barbara Ryan 3 months ago
I looked for this chicken for hours. Finally found her. If you look in the upper right hand corner, you see that red spot? That's the Chicken!
#69
I Found My Cat Hiding In My Pillow Case. He Seemed More Shocked Than Me
#70
Our Rescue "Hiding" In The Bathroom After We Brought Him Home
It was only temporary because we have dogs. We wanted to give him his own room until he was comfortable coming out.
#71
He Was Hiding
#72
He Thinks He’s Being Sneaky
#73
Hide & Birb
I was calling his name then he popped out the curtain.
#74
I Heard We Were Posting Stupid Rabbits? This Is Mine Trying To Hide From Me
I was clipping his nails (as you can see all the little bits on the sofa), and this is him trying to hide from me; he really thinks if he can’t see me, I can’t see him.
#75
When You Have Multiple Bigger Hides But The Small Coconut Just Hits Different
#76
She Likes Hiding There
#77
Cozy
#78
Hiding From Me Because I Brushed Her Teeth
#79
Her Favorite Game... Hide-And-Sssssseek
She really loves this game, but she would really like to "play" with the cat, but I won't let her.
Smeghead Tribble Down Under 3 months ago
I have nothing against snakes as pets, but dear gods don't let them ''play'' with other pets >.<
Lee Gilliland 3 months ago
The cat sounds too smart for that. Reptiles don't know their own strength.
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Gingersnap In Iowa 3 months ago
I saw some pictures of animals and a lot of pictures of animals 'hiding'.
CD Mills 3 months ago
I don't know, there were a lot of photos where "they said" there was a critter but, I didn't see any.
Load More Replies... Melanie Fisher 3 months ago
Dogs hide in curtains etc for safety and security, also something to do with their nesting instinct.
Marlene Ricker 3 months ago
Silly pets thinking they are hiding is so much fun! Thanks for the laughs!
Gingersnap In Iowa 3 months ago
I saw some pictures of animals and a lot of pictures of animals 'hiding'.
CD Mills 3 months ago
I don't know, there were a lot of photos where "they said" there was a critter but, I didn't see any.
Load More Replies... Melanie Fisher 3 months ago
Dogs hide in curtains etc for safety and security, also something to do with their nesting instinct.
Marlene Ricker 3 months ago
Silly pets thinking they are hiding is so much fun! Thanks for the laughs!
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