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50 Times Pets Almost Gave Their Owner A Heart Attack By How Terrifying They Looked
When you see the sheer fame of internet-famous stars like Doug the Pug, Jiff Pom, and Nala Cat, who have millions of followers under their belt, it’s easy to think our furballs are born for the camera, if not for Hollywood, too.
But as soon as you scroll through the camera roll to see the results of a spontaneous shoot you just pulled off, you are left with a cold moment of expectation vs reality. Or worse, some of our beloved pets are the very opposite of photogenic, which makes them resemble unpettable demons, wild chupacabras, and crazed beasts who seem like they played with the Ouija board a little too much.
Bored Panda has compiled a collection full of precisely these photographic cases that show one thing: no matter the photographic ugliness, we still think of our pets as the most beautiful ones, and don’t anyone dare to say otherwise.
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He Is Not A Devil. He Is Just A Cat In Flour
This Dog’s Shadow
There’s A Lot Of Reasons Why Your Mailman Might Not Deliver Your Packages, And This Is One Of Them. I Can Handle A Dog, But Not A Dog With An Axe
While looking at this compilation of not necessarily the most beautiful pics of pets, it’s tempting to blame the animal for not staying still for the camera. After all, posing is a skill and not everyone has it. But what if we look at the non-photogenic pets from a whole different perspective? What if I tell you, it’s the camera man, meaning you, who needs some improvement?
Well, to find out what it takes to make your furball look splendid in pics, Bored Panda reached out to Sydney-based pro pet photographer Keefe Tay, who runs “Furry Munchkins Pet Photography.” When asked what are the most common mistakes that people make when photographing their pets, Keefe said it's that they don’t get down to the same level as their pets.
I Feel Like I Just Interrupted A Meeting For Little Demons
She Loves The Blower
Give Me Those Tweezers
“The best advice would be to get down low and photograph them at their eye level, it makes them stand out as the subject and allows the viewer to see things from their perspective,” he explained.
Another common faux pas is not trying to make the photo shoot fun for their pets. “Pet photo sessions should be the most fun a dog and/or cat ever has in the week. Whip out the treats, toys, and bring them to their favorite parks/beaches/locations for photos.”
I Found The Cheshire Cat. He Lives In My Apartment Complex
She's Beauty And She's Grace
His Favorite Companion. He Carries It On Our Walks And Scares The Neighborhood Kids
The third mistake is not having the right lightning. “I'm not necessarily talking about getting fancy lighting equipment here. But, for outdoor shots, I recommend not to take photographs of them in harsh direct light! When the sun is directly above the subject on a cloudless day, this will make for very harsh shadows and lighting. Aim to shoot closer to sunset or sunrise when the sun is low in the sky.”
Jackson Smiling Is Kinda Terrifying
When You Put A Pancake On Your Cat’s Face Because You Think It’s Gonna Be Cute But Instead It Gives You Nightmares
For those who’re wondering if particular animal breeds are generally more photogenic than others, Keefe would say no. “All animals are beautiful and your photos will show that if you have the right lighting. Aim to capture their unique traits and personalities and show it off in a beautiful way.”
Feeding Time Was An Hour Ago, Jessica
Murphy Seems To Have A Bit Of Devil In Him
But... but... he has such an innocent expression, (Aside from the flames.)
I'm Not Sure What I Did, But I'm Sorry
On the other hand, not everyone has time, effort, and all the resources to make a fancy studio setup to shoot their pet. But according to Keefe, “capturing your pet's personality (when they are doing something silly/cute/fun) wherever you are is priceless,” and it doesn’t take a whole lot to have some fun with your furry friend.
Where Are The Treats
Meet Sinister Cat. Plotting To Take Over The World
This Cat Has Very Prominent Teeth
I Took A Picture Of Our Dog Mid-Yawn
This Cats Muscles
My Dog Its Trying To Scare The Hell Out Of Me
Friends Dog Got Skunked And She Tried To Use Tomato Sauce To Get It Out. He Looks Like He Just Committed Murder And Got Caught
Dr. Bronners works really really well. I had a pitty that thought skunks were large ferret friends. He got skunked 3x over the course of a month. I tried everything; commercial skunk odor products, old wives tales recipes... finally I just started dumping everything in the tub on him.
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So are we gonna talk about how the bathtub is walled in from both sides?
Just for the record, this doesn’t work. I wish I didn’t know this...
If your dog gets sprayed by a skunk, DO NOT GET HIM OR HER WET. You are not dealing with an odor, you are dealong with an oil stain. Wash the dog down with laundry oil removers. THEN pour dishwashing liquid on them, scrub them THEN hose them down. OR buy a product called Odor Mute. I have been using it for years. The reason you do not wash the dog first is because, as you know, WATER sets an oil stain. Get the oil out first THEN bathe the dog. Then use the Odor Mute. 39 years of dealing with skunks.
Scrubbing your pet with a slurry of baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and Dawn dishwashing liquid works, too. The baking soday & peroxide help neutralize the odor and Dawn removes the oil. Be sure to wear disposable gloves & do NOT let the pet in the house before they've been treated. Also, don't wait too long before rinsing as the peroxide can bleach their hair.
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I first read that as "friend's dog got skinned" and it made the photo so much worse.
I first read it as friend's dog got skinned too
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smelly dog, smelly dog, what r they feeding u. smelly dog, smelly dog, it's not ur fault
My dads dog got skunked once and then led the skunk into the tent when they were camping. In the end they all had to take tomato sauce baths
Nooooo, tomato juice just makes more of a mess. A guy from MIT created this recipe it works great although sometimes you need to use it more than once during a bathing session depending upon how much of the spray got on your dog. Mix together: 1 quart of 3-percent hydrogen peroxide (available at any pharmacy) 1/4 cup baking soda. 1 teaspoon liquid dishwashing soap. Please do not attempt to bottle this as it will explode
I've used a similar mix, but I don't remember the baking soda. It worked magnificently
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My dogs got skunk sprayed and my brother accidentally let them in the house. My whole house smelled like skunk and when me and my siblings went to school, we smelled like skunk too.
Supposedly the acid in the tomato sauce breaks down the skunk oil and carries it away. I don't know where this idea got started, but it had to work at some point for it to be so well known as a remedy.
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My dog gets skunked a lot. Blue dawn, baby shampoo, conditioner and dog shampoo. Wash twice with lukewarm water. Bam stink is gone.
tomato juice doesn't do it. Use hydrogen peroxide and baking soda.
But the real question is - why is there a spoon in the shower/bath?! Lol
that stuff doesn't work - hydrogen peroxide, dish soap & baking soda...and apparently there's a product online (check reviews) that works very, very well. tomato juice? not so much - a little bit but not enough to go thru this.
Cursed Forest
This Dog With Bald Filter
The Face Your Cat Gives You After You Forget About Him Being Outside All Night
Men And Women Fled In Horror When The Creature Emerged From The Depths
Xerex, The Unpettable
Schmile
Owning A Hairless Cat Occasionally Results In Nightmare Material
Having manifested himself under a blanket, the Sock Demon extended his wrinkled white hand. Soon the prize would be his
I Caught My Mom's Dog Playing In Her Curtains And Thought It Would Make A Cute Picture. The Result Was Nightmare Fuel
This photo could be used on a movie poster for, The Demented Bride.
This Dog Trying To Catch A Ball
A House Near Me Has A Bit Of A Cat Problem
My Parent’s Cat Prince Lost His Nose A Few Years Ago To Skin Cancer And I Think He Looks A Bit Like Voldemort Now, And Has A Similar Attitude
My Dog Has Heterochromia - Her Blue Eye Reflects Red And Her Brown Eye Reflects Blue
This Sheepdog With A Shaved Head
Went To Yawn And Accidentally Summoned Venom
"My Claws Are Needles. My Teeth Are Tacks. I Am Despair. I. Am. Fluff"
Brigand Got His Head Stuck Into The (Freeze-Dried Chicken) Treat Jar And Now He Looks Like A Demon And Omg I'm Dying
Sphynx Cat With No Eyes
Here Is My Cat, Calcifer. I Keep Trying To Tell Him Not To Summon Demons In The Kitchen But You Know How Cats Can Be
Petrie Thought My Girlfriend's Hairbun Was Something That Would Eat Him, And This Is The Freeze Frame From The Video We Got
In reality he’s the sweetest, most cuddling little boy.
I Caught A Yawn
Snapped A Pic Of Our Husky (Lola) Just As She Sneezed. It's One Of The Most Terrifying Things I've Seen
Not Gonna Lie, If I Saw This Upon Entering The Bathroom At 3:00 AM, Pants Would Be Shat
This Lil' Hairless Hamster
When You Put Together A Furniture From IKEA Without Looking At The Instruction
This Dog With Its Mouth Open
My Dog Has Turned In My Sleep Paralysis Demon
Note: this post originally had 92 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.
its too late, they are in all our homes now, and there's nothing we can do about it.
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I love black cats, but, yes, occasionally I look at mine and wonder.... But I love 'em all anyway. Cats, dogs, whatever! MORE PETS LESS PEOPLE POSTS!
its too late, they are in all our homes now, and there's nothing we can do about it.
Load More Replies... I love black cats, but, yes, occasionally I look at mine and wonder.... But I love 'em all anyway. Cats, dogs, whatever! MORE PETS LESS PEOPLE POSTS!
