Shy animals create an air of mystery, and in our opinion, cuteness, around them! They make us want to cuddle, hug, and squeeze them because they look so vulnerable and in need of help. If you need a daily reminder of how cute a shy animal can be, check out these examples below!
1. Baby raccoon!
This is what baby raccoons do when they are a little scared. We think it’s almost TOO adorable!
2. You can’t see me!
This could be a tiger hiding in the grass hunting gazelle… or it could be a little puppy. Who really knows?
3. Stuck or hiding?
There is a thin line between hiding and being stuck. You usually have to pick your hiding spot in an uncomfortable fashion and these two kittens seem to know that!
4. Just look away
This pup looks like he’s almost ashamed to be holding his friend’s hand. He should be encouraged – it’s ok to hold hands in public!
5. Hugs, pweas
Kittens are as innocent as they come. This little guy looks a little nervous and definitely needs a hug.
6. Pupparazzi
It looks like this adorable pup is having a publicity crisis. Maybe he had a secret relationship with a cat!
7. Just sunbathing
Dogs love to sunbathe. It just so happens that they are usually in the nude! How shameless.
8. So… we gonna play?
This puppy looks like he needs some serious playtime and is a little too shy to ask. He’s just hoping that someone understands what he’s trying to say.
9. Heads or tails
Need to avoid someone as a cat? Simply hide your face with your tail and they can’t see you anymore.
10. One eye open
If I cover half my face, you can only half see me, right? That’s what I thought, thanks.
11. Crook of the elbow
Putting your face into someone’s (or even your own) elbow is quite comforting. Who knew that animals knew that too?
12. Don’t be mad…
This dog clearly did something that he feels guilty about. It’s just a matter of time before his owners find out exactly what it is!
13. Safe zone
Having your own room or place is important, even for dogs. Some pooches like kennels, this little guy just seems to like curtains!
14. No, I’m not “stuck”
Cats love to feel enclosed for some reason! Maybe it has to do with the fact that cats are liquid and can basically be poured.
15. Little ball
This little pudd’n is as cute as can be. The way he’s looking at the camera is enough to melt the hearts of pretty much anyone.
16. Peekaboo!
Peekaboo seems to be something that kids love intuitively. As this picture shows, apparently kittens do, too!
17. I do!
Asking someone to marry you is a big deal. Asking your dog to be your friend may be just as important!
18. “Look candid”
A candid photo is one that you don’t notice someone taking. These dogs are obviously doing their best to look candid and maybe failing a tad. We don’t mind :)
19. “Did you hear…”
This pug looks like it’s about to drop some juicy gossip! He’s whispering to his German Shepherd friend about the pitbull he heard who pooped on the carpet again.
20. DO NOT LOOK UPON ME
This cat is just done and tired of all the crap. He doesn’t want all the drama, just look away.
21. Looking for keys…
This dog is either looking for the keys he lost to his car or he has completely done something wrong and is feeling some shame. We can guess which one is most likely!
22. Hiding from the sun
As summer nears, we have to admit that we get this dog’s plight. Hiding from the sun is something that we have all gotten pretty used to!
23. A bit scared!
It definitely looks like someone scared this dog by jumping around the corner! He must have just watched a scary show or something.
24. Afraid of the world
As a puppy, the safest place in the world feels like it should be with its owner. This little puppy loves to be as CLOSE to his owner as possible!
25. Just a little nap
A nap with a friend is the best type of relaxation. This little kid knows that he has a friend for life.
26. What even is that?!
We aren’t exactly sure what kind of animal this is, but we want to snuggle it. The way he’s peeking around the corner makes him look like he’s playing hide and seek.
27. A hidey babbit
This cute bunny pops out of his hole to eat some fruit! When it’s all done, it gets to hide again back in its little den.
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28. Play now?
This adorable dog needs someone to play with and if they don’t show up, someone is getting beat up. Letting this dog down should be considered illegal.
29. Pretending to sleep?
Have you ever seen an animal pretend to sleep to get out of something? This kitten may be doing exactly that!
30. Not happy about it
Being woken up from sleeping isn’t the greatest experience. Having a face like this is almost a guarantee if you have been rudely awoken!
31. Apollo
For a dog named after the god of the sun, this little guy looks so nervous! He’s so adorable probably a bit shy.
32. Toasty smores
At first look, this looks like a wild cat that lives in some remote place. It’s not! He’s named Toasty Smores and he likes to hide in the couch like this.
33. Shy baby boy
This German Shepherd is named Koopa and his paws look way too big for him! We gotta say that we think that’s awesome and his shy nature is adorable.
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34. I won’t let go!
This little kitten refused to let go of his dad who was trying to walk around the house! The shy little guy needs to learn to venture out on his own!
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35. For a good reason
This poor little pup looks so nervous because he is about to go in for surgery. We hope that everything turned out ok :'(
36. Afraid of vacuums
Whenever they turn the vacuum on in this house the poor little puppy can’t handle it! This is where he goes to hide from the terrifying sound.
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37. Don’t leave me!
If I got a new puppy and I was supposed to leave it to go to work, I don’t know if I would have the willpower to go. I mean, just look at how adorable that face is!
38. Antisocial
If you are ever feeling antisocial, just take a lesson from this pup. Simply place your head under the bed and pretend like you don’t exist and all your problems magically melt away!
39. Slipping away
Puppies and sofa cracks are arch enemies. The number of puppies swallowed up by them, never to be seen again is simply too high. This guy is flirting with disaster.
40. Anywhere is fine
Finding a good spot to hide is important as a shy pup. This dog just learned that the best places to hide can also be used as on-the-fly napping outposts!
Shy animals are adorable, right? Most of the time, they just need some space to build up confidence and personality. While they grow up, however, we will keep taking pictures of their shy moments!
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