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They live rent-free with butlers, drivers, chefs, personal shoppers, stylists, the works. They laze around, eat, sleep, play, poop and repeat with not a care in the world. Yet you're unlikely to ever hear a "thank you" from them, nor a "sorry" when they cause chaos and destruction.

Still, we love our pets... and they can do no wrong - even when they do. Instead of banishing them to the naughty corner, people have been 'shaming' their furkids online. And the pics are causing howls of laughter. Cats, dogs, rodents, birds and even goats have had their mugshots taken for all the world to see.

While many of us might be embarrassed to have our sins on public display, these guys and girls clearly couldn't care less... Bored Panda has put together a compilation of pets behaving badly and getting shamed for it online. By the time you're done scrolling, they'll likely be up to their next bout of mischief.

We also reached out to Nicole Ellis, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Pet Lifestyle Expert with Rover, to get her advice on what to do when our furkids act like naughty toddlers. You'll find that interview between the images.

#1

He Was Starving

German Shepherd dog with a funny sign showcasing pets living rent-free and acting like ungrateful hooligans at home.

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Lotekguy
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7 months ago

"... and I'd do it again"

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    #2

    No Rules Street Fight

    Two black and white cats playfully wrestling indoors, showcasing hilarious pets living rent-free behaving like ungrateful hooligans.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    A old friend used to call this cat on cat violence.

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    #3

    Will Not Give Chair Back

    Gray tabby cat lounging on a black office chair armrest, showcasing pets living rent-free and ungrateful hooligan behavior.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Must destroy....

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    #4

    He Ate The Catnip In My Tea Garden Pots, And Slid All Over The Pots Like Floppy Jello. No Tea For Me

    Cat living rent-free lying mischievously across two plant pots in a grassy garden, showing ungrateful pet behavior.

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    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Floppy jello. 😂🤣

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    #5

    Huckleberry Is Wearing The Tennis Balls Of Shame

    Two goats behind a fence in a snowy yard, one wearing tennis balls on its horns, pets living rent-free moments.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    That face knows no shame.

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    #6

    Sat On Washed Cherries

    Fluffy cat lying on a red cloth surrounded by cherries, showcasing pets living rent-free and acting like ungrateful hooligans.

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    Angela B
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    As one does.

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    #7

    Well That Didn’t Work

    Gray tabby cat lying sprawled on a sheet of aluminum foil on a wooden table, showcasing pets living rent-free antics.

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    Sue Denham
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    I'm not *on* the table.

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    #8

    She Looks Proud Of That

    Duck with mottled black and white feathers outside, humorously holding a note about pets living rent-free and ungrateful behavior.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Well at least she did something today.

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    #9

    I Figured I'd Try My Hand At Chicken Shaming

    Rooster wearing a sign that says it terrorizes the tiny human, one of the hilarious pets living rent-free and acting like hooligans.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Everyone needs a hobby.

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    #10

    We Found Her After Hours Of Searching

    Cat’s paw and tail poking out from under furniture, illustrating pets living rent-free and behaving like ungrateful hooligans.

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    GenericElder
    Community Member
    7 months ago (edited)

    We have one swivel lounge chair that we didn't even know HAD a wooden stabilizer cross-piece underneath it until the day the cat totally disappeared for hours, and we searched EVERYWHERE before seeing the brat emerge from its hidey-hole. It goes under the little "ruffled skirt" at the bottom of the chair, and somehow twists itself up onto the roughly 9inch x 15inch "cat shelf" (22.86cm x 38cm). Completely hidden cat - even when we lifted the "skirt" to LOOK for it under the chair! [edited to add comma for ease of reading]

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    #11

    Come On Man

    Black and white cat standing on bathroom counter, licking an electric toothbrush among grooming and dental products.

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    Woof Yo
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    I iz brushez teef!

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    #12

    Pug Shaming

    Pug lying on carpet next to whiteboard with a funny pet shaming message about stealing and eating a sandwich.

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    Angela B
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    I shall now imitate said sandwich by becoming a loaf.

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    #13

    For Shame

    Beagle dog wearing a sign admitting to stealing chicken, a hilarious pet living rent-free and acting like an ungrateful hooligan.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Well obviously the puppy needed it worse.

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    #14

    My Catsitter Sent Me This

    Cat sitting on person’s chest early morning, showcasing pets living rent-free and acting like ungrateful hooligans.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Mother I am not releasing the hostage until you return.

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    #15

    This 100% Indoor Cat Snuck Out The Dog Door While We Were Bringing In Packages And Did This

    Cat holding a leaf in its mouth standing on a porch, one hilarious pet living rent-free inside a home.

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    Angela B
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    I also bring package.

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    #16

    Absolutely Refused To Get Out So My Kid Could Play In There. P.S Not Even My Cat!

    Cat sitting inside a colorful play tunnel outdoors, showcasing pets living rent-free and acting like ungrateful hooligans.

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    ƒιѕн
    Community Member
    7 months ago (edited)

    Never thought of getting a kid play tunnel instead of the tiny cat play tunnels for my h̶e̶l̶l̶i̶o̶n̶s̶ kitties

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    #17

    Had Some Friends Over

    Two firefighters posing with a cat next to a hole in the wall, showing hilarious pets living rent-free antics.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    The rescue squad.

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    #18

    Cat Shaming

    Orange cat sitting on a striped outdoor cushion with a sign showing pet behavior in hilarious rent-free pets pics.

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    Woof Yo
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    So glad this gorgeous ginger is ok. Chives are poison to cats, if I recall correctly.

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    #19

    I Learned To Use Buttons To Communicate But Now I Won’t Stop Telling Mom It’s Time To “Feed The Dog” (Spoiler: It’s Not)

    White fluffy dog lying near a "feed the dog" button with a sign showing pets living rent-free and acting like hooligans

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    You didn't think this would work out this way?

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    #20

    Cat Confessions

    Tortoiseshell cat lying on bed next to a paper plate with a funny message about pets living rent-free.

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    Woof Yo
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    What is up with torties anyway?? My 2 girls get pretty mad when I leave - especially if I don't take my husband with me!

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    #21

    I Was Asleep, It Was Still Alive, Which Is How I Figured Out It Wasn’t A Toy (Once My Eyes Cleared)

    Cat living rent-free with a caught mouse, acting like an ungrateful pet hooligan on a bed.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Hell of a wake up call.

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    #22

    The Crime Scene And The Perpetrator

    Messy room scattered with cards and a curious cat on a cluttered desk showing pets living rent-free mischief moments

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    And I'll keep doing it until you agree to second dinner!

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    #23

    There Goes The Blind

    Cat lounging in twisted window blinds, showing hilarious pets living rent-free and acting like ungrateful hooligans.

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    Heffalump
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing thoroughly.

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    #24

    This Was Personal

    Black cat standing on a plant stand next to a knocked-over plant with soil spilled on the floor, showcasing pet antics.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    I will not have my home cluttered with the green menace servant. Do not test me again or I shall do worse.

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    #25

    Someone Broke A Lip Gloss Just To Give Me A Heart Attack

    Cat living rent-free with a mischievous expression and a bloody paw held by a person with gold nails.

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    HamsterGirl
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Mùrder mittens 😁

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    #26

    He's Not Allowed Up There

    Cat with glowing eyes peeking over kitchen cabinets, one of the hilarious pets living rent-free and acting like ungrateful hooligans.

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    Bree Davis
    Community Member
    Premium
    7 months ago

    And he knows!

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    #27

    Their Greed Sickens Me

    Two pets living rent-free, a black dog and gray cat, sneaking snacks from an open kitchen refrigerator.

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    R1MV4Superleggera
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Cat: "Oh, mate! Look at this! We just hit the jackpot! Scottish salmon! YAY!"

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    #28

    Can’t Be Mad At That Face

    Black and white dog caught eating cat litter, funny pet behavior showing ungrateful hooligans living rent-free.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Hopefully unused cat litter.

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    #29

    Simon Licked Half The Hair Off His Tail, So Now He Gets The Sunflower Of Shame Until We Can Go To The Vet

    White cat wearing a yellow sunflower collar, captured as a hilarious pet living rent-free and acting like an ungrateful hooligan.

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    Naomi van Nijnatten
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    He looks quite sunny though. 😜🥰😊

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    #30

    This Is Frank. She’s Fat

    White pet rat in a kitchen bowl on a digital scale, showcasing hilarious pets living rent-free and ungrateful hooligans behavior.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    And happy.

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    #31

    Cat Shaming

    Tabby cat wearing a sign sitting on hardwood floor, showcasing pets living rent-free and ungrateful hooligans behavior.

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    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Awww that’s cute as 🥰you can buy cat dummies lol

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    #32

    Is Cat Shaming Still Relevant?

    Tabby cat sitting on a bed with a humorous sign, showcasing pets living rent-free and acting like ungrateful hooligans.

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    Lotekguy
    Community Member
    Premium
    7 months ago (edited)

    I don't sense any regret here.

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    #33

    Cat-Shaming Has Become A Frequent Occurrence

    White cat sitting behind a humorous pet sign about jumping into a frozen pool, showcasing pets living rent-free antics.

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    April Pickett
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Did you have to jump in, fully dressed, to save her?

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    #34

    I Really Wanted The Treat!

    Small dog lying on a couch with a destroyed toy and a sign admitting mischief, showing pets living rent-free behavior.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Owen is adorable though.

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    #35

    I Feel Very Exposed

    White cat acting like an ungrateful hooligan, living rent-free in owner's space on a bathroom rug.

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    Bill Swallow
    Community Member
    7 months ago (edited)

    If Bu+t-Wiggle commences, SHIELDS UP IMMEDIATELY!!!

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    #36

    “Father! Why Won’t You Let Me Consume The Crust?!”

    Pet living rent-free holding a slice of pizza, displaying hilarious and ungrateful hooligan behavior in a home setting.

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    Smeghead Tribble Down Under
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Another pretty rat!

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    #37

    Shame Bird

    Small bird holding a sign admitting to eating plants, one of the hilarious pets living rent-free and acting like ungrateful hooligans.

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    BanBan
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    How could you refuse that face anything 🥰

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    #38

    I Went Out For Dinner

    Tabby cat sitting among scattered small objects and trash on a wooden floor, showing pets living rent-free mischief.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago (edited)

    Should have brought her dinner.

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    #39

    My Nightly Castigation

    Black cat acting wildly on a woman's back indoors, showcasing pets living rent-free and behaving like ungrateful hooligans.

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    Jerome Lenovo
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Voids .... they're crazy

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    #40

    Shame Me

    Small dog wearing a striped prisoner outfit resting on a couch next to a sign admitting mischief, showing ungrateful pet antics.

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    Earonn -
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Love the dog coat! 😂

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    #41

    Apparently He's Racist Against Mice

    Person holding a pet rat playing with a computer mouse in a living room, funny pets living rent-free moment.

    I left for 20 seconds to get something from the kitchen and he chewed my mouse...SHAME HIM

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    7 months ago

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    #42

    Dog Shaming

    Black pug wearing a blue inflatable collar with a sign about scratching its ear in funny pet behavior.

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    martin734
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    7 months ago

    Scratching like that is usually a sign of mites. As soon as you see your dog obsessively scratching, take them too the vet.

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    #43

    “Why Are You Asking Me To Sit Still??” - No Shame From The Chocolate-Eater

    Brindle dog sitting on a kitchen floor with a sign confessing to licking frosting off birthday brownies, showcasing pets living rent-free.

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    Naomi van Nijnatten
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    My ignorant cat managed to steal a tiny piece of chocolate sprinkled bread that dropped on the floor. Called the vet, who told me to keep a close eye on her. Cat didn't react on the chocolate at all. Did learn from the vet that the more pure chocolate is, the worse it is for pet. The milky sweet candybar kind of chocolate can cause the least trouble. To bad I'm a dark chocolate lover. Even wash my plate thoroughly now, after breakfast.

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    #44

    Bird Shaming

    Parrot biting a torn piece of paper with a note about eating mom’s work clothes, showcasing ungrateful pet behavior.

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    Lila Allen
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Parrots are a lot more aggressive than people realize. Also, they tend to only like a few individuals at a time. Very picky

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    #45

    My Gremlin Regretting Chewing His Stitches In His Cone Of Shame

    Light brown rabbit wearing a protective cone and a red bandage on one ear, showing pets living rent-free behavior.

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    Smeghead Tribble Down Under
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Silly bun! :D

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    #46

    My Puppy Joins The Dog Shaming Trend

    Small white dog sitting next to torn up tissues and a note, showing pets living rent-free and acting like ungrateful hooligans.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago (edited)

    Mother I have shredded the intruder! Aren't you proud of me? My girl often does this, but she's a senior with cataracts so she's never getting in trouble for it. We're truly not sure if it's intentional or she thinks it's something else.

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    #47

    Parrot Shaming

    Parrot next to a chewed-up tablet case and a note, showcasing pets living rent-free and acting like ungrateful hooligans.

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    Earonn -
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Hey, but you knew that when you got a parrot.

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