They say revenge is best served cold, but it’s also best served by someone who knows us very well. And who knows us better than our beloved fur babies?
We love our pets unconditionally and work hard to give them the best lives possible, spoiling them with delicious treats, long walks and the most comfortable beds. But just like any child who’s been denied dessert or bitter ex-romantic partner, our pets are capable of plotting devious acts of revenge upon us. From destroying furniture to going potty where they know they shouldn’t, we’ve gathered some of the coldest examples of animal revenge down below, as well as an interview with Dr. Megan E. Maxwell, PhD, a Board Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist .
Be sure to upvote the photos you can’t help but laugh at and those that feature animals you find particularly brilliant, and allow this list to serve as a reminder that your precious pet is capable of being extremely petty. So the next time Spot begs for a treat or demands you let him outside after midnight, don’t be surprised if he retaliates when you say no. You’ve been warned…
Then if you’re interested in checking out another Bored Panda article featuring just how intelligent our beloved animals are, look no further than right here!
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Man Kicks A Stray Dog, So The Dog Exacts Instant Revenge
Kicking animals is low. I don’t like dogs but that doesn’t mean I would kick them?!
To the dog who got kicked. I just want to say Very Very Good Dog! To the guy who kicked the dog, all I have to say is well, you f****d around and found out, didn’t you? Animals do have feelings, and they definitely aren’t stupid.
No, the person is a ‘poor creature’. The precious doggo isn’t.
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I want to break his legs then let the dogs maul him who kicks an animal if it’s not self defense?!
I would feed them,and pet them, and love them forever and ever 😍. That guy can kick rocks.
REGULATORSSSS(in doggo tone is wot i heard when i read your comment🤣)
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I have seen a limping dog barking to all buses stopping at the bus stop in my neighborhood and trying to bite their left front tyre.The poor dog in our case, most probably, has been hit by a red car in the past.
Did you do anything to help this dog? Poor dog indeed when everyone sees him limping and no one helps him.
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What a jerk!!! I mean really, why kick a stray? He should be charged with animal cruelty!
Raise your eyebrows and smile gently to a dog, and it will know you are happy to see it. Dog language is essentially body language and facial expressions
Good dog..and you brought your friends? Even better Dog kicker deserves worse then this but I'm glad the dog took matters into his one paws
What an evil person this guy is to kick a dog! The fog should have bit the guy, instead of his car!
It's be mean to kick a dog unless you're being attacked by them. I'm wondering if the guy is in the car after escaping a pack attacking him.
I doubt anyone kicked the dog. I had a horse liked to eat cars, too.
This just hurts my soul, who would kick a dog? The poor thing was probably in a lot of pain, you go doggo.
Poor dog. I hope nothing bad happened to him because of what he did. But i am fearing the worst for him ( knowing humans … )
Other dog," oh yah! Hey man he kicked me too! Lemme help you with that."
Smart dog. I agree if he hit human u would call cops right? Well he cant.
Obviously you've never encountered a strange dog that you weren't sure was aggressive or not and they were trying to get in between your small 2 year old child and you.. I've kicked dogs.
Sorry but where is the evidence of the dog being kicked? Also sure dogs are clever things, but are we assuming this dog knew the person that kicked him owed this car, and using some sort of human instinct went ham on the car? What it actually looks like is a dangerously out of control dog. Which is not a great situation for the dog, people or indeed the car.
My Cat Couldn't Get To His Litter Box Because The Toilet Door Was Forgotten Closed At Night, So He Spilt The Litter Bag Himself And Pooped On It
My Mother Refused To Get Out Of Bed At 3:37 Am When I Asked For Treats, So I Climbed Up Her Bedroom Door And Got Stuck
I serenaded her with the song of my people until I was rescued.
If you’re a pet owner, you likely know that our furry (or scaly, feathery, etc.) friends can be extremely smart. They learn how to communicate with us without using words, and we find ways to understand one another’s emotions. But this intelligence can come back to bite us when our pets realize that we don’t always give them what they want. Sure, accidents happen, and especially when pets are young, they have a lot to learn. But the hilarious photos on this list seem to be a bit more like calculated revenge than honest mistakes.
To gain more insight on our naught pets and whether or not their actions that we perceive as revenge are intentional, we reached out to Board Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist Dr. Megan E. Maxwell, PhD. While this article is all in good fun, we wanted to know if our pets are actually capable of plotting revenge against us (and if they are, should we be worried?).
He’s On A Diet. It’s Not Going Great
Kitty looks angry. On another note.... recycle please (if you're able) 😊
That's What You Get For Leaving Your Dog In The Car
Princess Pamela Knocked Over Two Plants… All Because I Didn’t Feed Her The Moment I Came Home From Work
Lucky for all of us, Dr. Maxwell told Bored Panda that no, animals don’t consciously seek revenge. “To really carry out vengeful behavior, you need to be able to picture the future and find pleasure in the future misery or suffering of others,” she explained. “For our pets, this is much too complicated. Nonetheless, we see behavior from our pets all the time that LOOKS like revenge, but this is only because we humans put our own motivations onto pet behavior sometimes.” We shouldn’t be projecting our own emotions onto others, so let’s not do it on our pets either!
Dr. Maxwell also provided some possible explanations for why our animals might seem vengeful. “Most dogs and cats engage in destruction in the house either due to boredom and the natural enjoyment that comes from chewing things, or due to anxiety either from being home alone or from any changes that may have occurred in the pet's life that cause stress,” she noted.
The Brown One Always Bullies The Orange One. He Finally Got Revenge
How did the paparazzi get a picture of me and my sibling interacting?
Locked My Cat In The Bathroom While I Made A Meal Because He Was Annoying. Revenge Was Had
This Is Whisper. Whisper Frequently Sneaks Outside, Then Gets Angry When We Don't Immediately Notice Her Absence, She Licks The Windows And Screams
To try to prevent our pets from seeking revenge (or appearing like that’s what they’re after), Dr. Maxwell provided some advice. “We should teach our pets how to be home alone calmly, and be sure to provide plenty of appropriate things for our pets to destroy to meet their chewing needs.” She also recommended trying to get to the bottom of why they are displaying destructive behavior, because it’s not actually to seek revenge. “For example, be sure all of the pet's basic needs are met, including plenty of exercise, enrichment, basic training, and socialization,” Dr. Maxwell told Bored Panda.
If you’d like to gain more insight into pet behavior and learn more from Dr. Maxwell, be sure to check out her business’ site, Pet Behavior Change, right here!
The Cat Was Mad We Weren't Home To Feed Her Dinner, And Got Back At Us By Ripping Apart A Pack Of Bagels And Taking A Tiny Bite Out Of Each One
I have done this. To my sister. She bought cupcakes and did not offer to share.
Cats Always Know
I would not bathe a full grown cat. Because I want to live. Seriously, I just had a cat that had surgery and had to wear a cone collar for over a week. He couldn't clean his butt and the best I could do was use wipes, which were not very effective. But he made it clear the one time that I dragged him to the bathtub that it just wasn't going to happen!
It's Time For Revenge
Thankfully, our dogs and cats aren’t as vengeful as humans often are, but they are intelligent enough to feel other emotions that might lead to them partaking in destructive behavior, including jealousy. Paul Morris, PhD, a psychologist and animal behavior expert at The University of Portsmouth in England found that dogs will consistently push in between themselves and their “rivals” to compete for attention. “All we can do is look at behavior and context,” Dr. Morris says. “Both the behavior and the contexts observed are consistent with current scientific definitions of jealousy. I suspect that a highly social species such as the dog has a very developed repertoire of social emotions.”
I Didn't Let My Cat Go Outside For A Day So He Just Broke The Cat Door. I Found Him In The Garden Looking Very Smug
Payback For Buying Cheap Cat Food
NEVER be cheap with the food for your pets! A good quality one (doesn't have to be the most expensive but good quality) is the foundation for a good health!
My Cat Bites My Dad Whenever He's Paying Attention To My Mom And Not Him
Our cat follows me around when I am at home. My wife is at home all day, every day. If I go out to do work in the garden - cat; making the bed - cat; preparing/cooking food - cat; on this pc..... cat. If I go talk to my wife, the cat gets jealous and starts bumping me and talking to me. When I come home from work, she is patiently waiting for me. She ignores my wife most of the time.
If you’re wondering why your dog might be acting a bit off, it can be useful to be able to spot the signs of jealousy in your fur baby. They might start displaying signs of aggression towards whomever they’re jealous of, display attention seeking behavior, start sulking or even withdraw from you. If you notice this behavior in your pet and it’s unusual, your animal might be feeling insecure. To combat these negative feelings, it can be helpful to maintain routines for your dog. “Think back to what your schedule and habits were like before the new pet or person was introduced, and, whenever possible, try to reestablish that pattern,” The Dog Daily writes.
I Told Her Off For Sitting On The Work Surface So She Did This
The Birds Had Their Revenge
I Wouldn’t Get Up At 6:00 Am To Feed Him So He Dragged This Bag Of Treats Into The Bathroom And Tore It Open. Merry Christmas
If an animal is jealous, they might just need some extra love and affection to remind them how much you care. Give them an extra treat, take them to the park more often, and spend plenty of time playing with them. Just like humans, dogs need to be shown they are loved sometimes. It can also be useful to reinforce your dog’s basic training if their jealousy is turning into destructive patterns. “You must remain the leader, so gently show your dog who is boss by verbally scolding negative behavior as soon as it starts,” The Dog Daily says. “At the same time, reward positive behavior with sweet talk, head rubs, and treats, especially if your dog makes an effort to socialize with your new pack member.”
A Month Later, Tabby Got His Revenge
When You Go To The Bar And Return 2 Hours Past Your Cat's Dinner Time
Chester Is Getting Revenge For All The Times Cinnamon Has Sat On Him
It can also be important to empathize with our pets rather than assuming they’re trying to seek revenge against us. For example, separation anxiety can be a cause for some of the behavior featured on this list. “Factors which can precipitate a separation anxiety problem include a change in the family’s schedule which result in the dog being left alone more often, a move to a new house, the death or loss of another family pet, or a period at a boarding kennel,” MSPCA explains on their site. “Separation anxiety may manifest by excessive vocalizations or house-soiling, along with destructive behavior. These behaviors are not motivated by spite or revenge, but by anxiety, and punishment will make the problem worse!”
"Put Them On A Raw Meat Diet!" They Said... This Carb-Craving Criminal Pulled The Bagels Out Of The Cupboard
They’re obligate carnivores, but that doesn’t mean they won’t steal any human food, given the chance XD
This Is Bruce. Bruce Attacked His Automatic Feeder And Then When It Would Not Feed Him, He Decided That My Bread Was Gonna Get It
Maggie Saw Her Moment For Revenge And Stole The Cat's Bed
MSPCA also notes that regardless of what your pets have done, it’s important to never be too hard on them. “Punishment alone rarely is effective in resolving destructive behavior problems and can make them worse,” they write. “Punishment after the fact is never appropriate. When punishment is indicated, the goal is not to punish the animal, but the behavior. This can never be accomplished with punishment after the fact. For assistance in resolving destructive and other behavior problems, once medical problems have been ruled out by your veterinarian, contact a certified applied animal behaviorist.”
When Breakfast Is At 7:00 But It's 7:02 And You Still Haven't Been Fed
I Was Playing Video Games Instead Of Petting Him. I Deserved To Be Bitten For That
Stealing The iPad Is Payback For Putting Her In The Cone Of Shame
As humans, we often assume that we are in charge of our pets. But as these photos clearly show, they can’t always be tamed. If they’re upset or seeking revenge, nothing can stop them. Keep upvoting the photos you find hilarious (but you wouldn’t if they had happened in your household), and let us know in the comments if your pets have ever expertly gotten revenge on you. Then if you’d like to check out another Bored Panda article featuring petty revenge, we recommend reading this article next!
Breakfast Was Late
He Is Ignoring Me Because I Wouldn't Let Him Eat The Diarrhea-Causing Cactus
If you know the plant causes diarrhea in your cat, why do you still have it indoors? :/ Cats don’t know any better. We humans have to protect them.
I Pushed Her Off My Lap Because Hey, I Like "Some" Privacy In The Bathroom
Fat Cat Traps Yellow Lab In The Corner And Refuses To Let Him Leave Because He Drank From The Cat's Water Bowl
The Grey Cat Was On Top Of The Black One A Few Years Ago And Now The New Kitty Is Getting Revenge By Doing The Same To The Grey One
This Is What Happens At 2 Am If You Forget To Give My Great Dane Pup All 4 Of Her Bedtime Chew Toys
She’s lucky she’s adorable because she’s definitely a jerk. Had to share after seeing the lab that did the same thing.
Someone Was Mad That She Couldn't Fit In The Kitty Tent
Darth Meow's Evil Revenge After Being Locked In The Bathroom So We Could Eat In Peace
Cheech Lets You Know He Is Ready For Food By Knocking Books Off If The Bookshelf At 3 Am. This Is Him Showing No Shame In His Mess
Sweet Sweet Revenge
Revenge For The Stolen Dog Bed
Yes.. my pitbull did this too... she stole ALL THE BEDS. she would FIT darnit... even if it was a bed for a 10 lb poodle.
Dear Mom, Remember All Those “Adorable” Outfits? Let’s See You Buy More Now. Love, Finn
i get this weird little feeling that Finn was not, in fact, loving...
When The Big Cat Dewey Was A Kitten, He Used To Bother All The Cats, Payback Served Well
Shredder’s Revenge
Left The Planter On The Spot Where He Usually Sits. No Basil For Me, I Guess
I Left For One Night
Better than mine, he pissed all over my couch cause I was giving birth. (I didn't punish him, cats and dogs get anxious when owners leave for longer than expected)
Revenge Of The Conehead
My Husband Didn't Give Him Enough Attention This Morning. After Snuggling Him For 20 Minutes
Dallas Wanted Me To Know Who’s Boss Because I Wouldn’t Give Her More Food When She Finished Her Bowl
My Dog Got A Bath Today. So He Stole My Blanket As Payback
Pickles Throws A Temper Tantrum Anytime We Don't Let Him Outside
Friend Stayed Out Late Last Night. Her Dog Was Lonely
That's not just one night's worth of loneliness. That poor dog probably isn't getting all the attention and enrichment they need.
Trio Of Magpie Bullies Learning There Are Consequences To Being Jerks To Cats
Note: this post originally had 96 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.
JUST A PSA!!!! PLEASE, IF YOUR CAT IS SCRATCHING CHAIRS OR TEARING TOILET PAPER, DO *NOT* DECLAW IT. DECLAWING IS LIKE REMOVING A HUMAN'S FINGER. CLAWS ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE CAT. INSTEAD OF DECLAWING, YOU CAN EITHER: clip their nails every so often, buy it a scratching post and teach it to use it, or buy/make some cat-repellent(certain smells deterr cats)
My sister had her two cats declawed and regretted having it done.
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So many of these aren’t “revenge” photos… they’re animals behaving naturally in regards to the things we stupid humans put/leave in their reach XD
So refreshing to know I’m not the only one who thinks this way :)
Load More Replies... Some of these I feel like the parents are not training very well. Others might have medical issues like anxiety disorders, you can actually med cats and dogs on ani depression anxiety meds. Maybe kennel training with some? I love the hell out of my doggo and cat, the only time they acted out is when I was giving birth to my son. Soon after I found my cat has separation anxiety. So if I have to leave he gets his "thunder vest" it's a weighted vest and he hasn't had an episode since. Other than that some of these are down right cute. Thank you BP for avoiding the AITA.
For those who remember me as Cybermerlin2000 and read about me being upset at losing my dog when I was a kid and encouraged me to get a dog... thank you
Best decison ever! Meet Cleo (Cleopuptra) Cleo-chill...db8a4a.jpg 
If your cats chew on recharger cords - or any cords - rub the cords with lemon juice. Cats hate the smell of citrus. Beer works, too.
No. I had that notion too before I became a cat owner. Our cat is a sweetheart. When we feed him past his breakfast/dinner time, all he does is meow and stares at us. He doesn't destroy anything and rips open food bags. He's super chill.
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PSA: idc about the magpies but remember to keep your cats indoors. They are house pets. Not wild animals. They will absolutely murk the local bird population and have caused a ton of extinctions. Fix and keep that damn thing in the house. I love cats but seriously. If they're so un-enriched they need to go outside, that's an owner's issue. Get a cat tent, idk. Just stop letting cats roam the streets. Getting hit by cars and ate by a lynx or coyote or poisoned is also natural by that view point.
My kids had the meanest cat I've ever seen. He had a habit of sneaking up behind you while you were standing up taking a leak, and sink his claws into the back of your thighs. And they objected when I said I'd only come feed the cat while they were gone if I could bring a can of mace. "You want to MACE our cat??!" Oh, yeah.
I can’t believe this quote from someone who is so behind the times in understanding animals: “To really carry out vengeful behavior, you need to be able to picture the future and find pleasure in the future misery or suffering of others,” she explained.“ More and more scientific research is showing many, many species other than ourselves can understand exactly this sort of stuff, and for every day living, too, not just for revenge!
Friendly reminder that if your cat/dog acts up when you leave the house/are late home they might have separation anxiety which would need addressing for their health and welfare (and your wallet!)
A lot of these cats are probably acting out from boredom. Cats need exercise and stimulation everyday, especially when they’re young. Otherwise they misbehave or overeat. These cats need climbers, toys, companions, and owners willing to give them individual, undivided attention everyday. Cats get blamed for bad behavior when often it’s really because the owner’s ignoring their needs.
This whole article supports my previous theory that every comment on this site reads like an elderly aunt wrote it.
Hilarious that most of these are cats being a$$holes. And this is why I hate cats.
Don't download, he's allowed to have his opinion. Even if we disagree.
Load More Replies... JUST A PSA!!!! PLEASE, IF YOUR CAT IS SCRATCHING CHAIRS OR TEARING TOILET PAPER, DO *NOT* DECLAW IT. DECLAWING IS LIKE REMOVING A HUMAN'S FINGER. CLAWS ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE CAT. INSTEAD OF DECLAWING, YOU CAN EITHER: clip their nails every so often, buy it a scratching post and teach it to use it, or buy/make some cat-repellent(certain smells deterr cats)
My sister had her two cats declawed and regretted having it done.
Load More Replies... So many of these aren’t “revenge” photos… they’re animals behaving naturally in regards to the things we stupid humans put/leave in their reach XD
So refreshing to know I’m not the only one who thinks this way :)
Load More Replies... Some of these I feel like the parents are not training very well. Others might have medical issues like anxiety disorders, you can actually med cats and dogs on ani depression anxiety meds. Maybe kennel training with some? I love the hell out of my doggo and cat, the only time they acted out is when I was giving birth to my son. Soon after I found my cat has separation anxiety. So if I have to leave he gets his "thunder vest" it's a weighted vest and he hasn't had an episode since. Other than that some of these are down right cute. Thank you BP for avoiding the AITA.
For those who remember me as Cybermerlin2000 and read about me being upset at losing my dog when I was a kid and encouraged me to get a dog... thank you
Best decison ever! Meet Cleo (Cleopuptra) Cleo-chill...db8a4a.jpg
If your cats chew on recharger cords - or any cords - rub the cords with lemon juice. Cats hate the smell of citrus. Beer works, too.
No. I had that notion too before I became a cat owner. Our cat is a sweetheart. When we feed him past his breakfast/dinner time, all he does is meow and stares at us. He doesn't destroy anything and rips open food bags. He's super chill.
Load More Replies... PSA: idc about the magpies but remember to keep your cats indoors. They are house pets. Not wild animals. They will absolutely murk the local bird population and have caused a ton of extinctions. Fix and keep that damn thing in the house. I love cats but seriously. If they're so un-enriched they need to go outside, that's an owner's issue. Get a cat tent, idk. Just stop letting cats roam the streets. Getting hit by cars and ate by a lynx or coyote or poisoned is also natural by that view point.
My kids had the meanest cat I've ever seen. He had a habit of sneaking up behind you while you were standing up taking a leak, and sink his claws into the back of your thighs. And they objected when I said I'd only come feed the cat while they were gone if I could bring a can of mace. "You want to MACE our cat??!" Oh, yeah.
I can’t believe this quote from someone who is so behind the times in understanding animals: “To really carry out vengeful behavior, you need to be able to picture the future and find pleasure in the future misery or suffering of others,” she explained.“ More and more scientific research is showing many, many species other than ourselves can understand exactly this sort of stuff, and for every day living, too, not just for revenge!
Friendly reminder that if your cat/dog acts up when you leave the house/are late home they might have separation anxiety which would need addressing for their health and welfare (and your wallet!)
A lot of these cats are probably acting out from boredom. Cats need exercise and stimulation everyday, especially when they’re young. Otherwise they misbehave or overeat. These cats need climbers, toys, companions, and owners willing to give them individual, undivided attention everyday. Cats get blamed for bad behavior when often it’s really because the owner’s ignoring their needs.
This whole article supports my previous theory that every comment on this site reads like an elderly aunt wrote it.
Hilarious that most of these are cats being a$$holes. And this is why I hate cats.
Don't download, he's allowed to have his opinion. Even if we disagree.
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