Like young children, some pets need to be looked after at all times. And while most pet owners would want to be with their little pal 24/7, there are times when they have to leave them in the hands of family members or trusted friends.
It’s okay, though, because these babysitting sessions often result in hilarious interactions between pets and their new, sometimes over-eager, friends.
Here are some pictures as proof.
#1 Super dog to the rescue
Putting cute little dogs in equally cute little costumes is fun, but this dog doesn’t seem to be too pleased about his new look. We wonder what his owner thought when they saw the look on the little guy’s face.
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#2 Taking play time to the next level
Some people need some time to adjust to their new role as cat babysitter and this person is one of them. Left alone with his girlfriend’s cat, these are the not-so-appropriate toys he left out for the feline to play with.
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#3 Just cooking up something good
This guy really wanted to make a statement after realizing how his mom treats the dog better than actual human children. This is what he sent her after she kept bugging him about how her pet was doing.
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#4 Winter-ready
This little guy sure won’t have to deal with cold paws anymore now that his owner’s sister has lent him some thick socks. Here’s to hoping he doesn’t slip on the floors while walking around the house.
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#5 What’s up, dawg?
When a pet owner leaves their little buddy with ‘untrustworthy people,’ it’s almost inevitable that they won’t be quite the same when they return. Here’s proof.
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#6 Making up for lost time
Parents often miss the good old days when their children were small, and they could play with them. This dog owner’s parents seem to be reliving past dress up games with the dog these days.
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#7 That’s what friends are for
Leave it to friends to take advantage of your bathroom break to pull off little pranks like this. Too bad this poor kitty had to suffer through this just so their buddy can get his kicks.
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#8 Making up for missing Halloween
It’s never too late to go trick or treating when you’re this cute. We hope this guy’s girlfriend took the cute dog-nana out in the neighborhood to make the best out of this costume.
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#9 Just going out to get some groceries
Wonder what your dog will look like if they were a human girl? Look no further than this adorable pup in Uggs.
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#10 Late to the party
This chubby kitty sure looked like he had a fun weekend partying. Too bad he was caught in the act by his owner. It might be a long while until he can get sloshed again.
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#11 The look of defeat
We have a feeling this isn’t the first time this sad cat got dressed up in an outfit like this. He totally looks over it and has accepted his fate.
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#12 A well-behaved boy
Dogs are eager to please and this dog sitter sure took advantage of the personality trait. After being asked by their brother to look after the obedient dog, he proceeded to turn him into a beer older.
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#13 Bonding time
This overwhelmed cat was probably used to mellow cuddling with his owner. No wonder he’s so overwhelmed when an enthusiastic girlfriend came by to babysit him.
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#14 Samuel L. Barkson
This dog would like to tell you that he’s had enough of his owner’s uncle’s antics. He does really look like Samuel L. Jackson, though.
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#15 Step into my office
He was just ironing his shirt when he saw this glorious sight after coming back upstairs. Hearing his wife’s giggling in the next room, he knew exactly who was behind it.
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#16 Matching outfits
Here’s a lesson to girlfriends not to leave their boyfriends home alone with the cat too often. Bored out of their minds, they’ll torment the poor creatures by making them wear matching foil hats.
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#17 Fresh look
Meanwhile, boyfriends shouldn’t leave their girlfriends along with their dogs either. That is unless they want to give their pup a sassy makeover.
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#18 Cooking (with) Max
Maybe dog owners shouldn’t ask for constant picture updates of their pups. These requests only lead babysitters to come up with the craziest photo ideas.
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#19 Just hanging with the boys
It’s too late now. This dog is now part of the gang and has new loyalties after a babysitting session.
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#20 Santa’s reindog
This dog’s babysitter just heard Santa’s looking to recruit a new reindeer and got the little guy ready for the job. Close enough, eh?
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#21 Just mom things
This pet owner’s mom was probably practicing her eyebrow game and decided to try her skills out on the poor guy. Good thing it washes off because this dog doesn’t look too happy about his new look.
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#22 Drinking the blues away
After asking his dad about his dog, he finally receives this photo. We have a feeling the pup’s just drowning his sorrows with a drink while he is waiting for his owner to come home.
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#23 Living it up
Hey, at least they made the dog wear a helmet, right? Now, that he has a new hobby, his owner might have to take him out more often.
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#24 Enjoying the sun
While this pet owner is at work, his mom is usually left with the dog. This is how they spend their days together.
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#25 Your resident mechanic
It only took five minutes for this person’s partner to give the dog a head-to-toe makeover. Now, he totally looks ready to fix your brakes and check the air in your tires.
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#26 All packed up
This is why you shouldn’t leave your dog with a person who is in the process of moving. They might just ‘pack’ your pup with the rest of their stuff.
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#27 Cat burrito
This cat owner had to be away from home for weeks, so he asked his dad to send weekly photo updates of his cat. This was the latest one he received.
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#28 All it takes is 10 minutes
Now, this is one thorough makeover. Check out the dog’s impressive new pedicure.
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#29 Doggy rex
We have to say, this actually seems like an easy and cool costume for a dog for Halloween. More importantly, the little guy seems pretty pleased with his dinosaur cutout.
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#30 Blondes have more fun
So, this is what happens when dogs are left with a person who owns a doll wig for some reason. He does look pretty cute, though.
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#31 Living his best life
It looks like this pet owner left his pup in good hands. Letting him stay with his mom down in Florida wasn’t such a bad idea after all.
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#32 Cutest pot of stew
Putting pups in pots is really a tried and tested schtick that many dog sitters have employed to mess with their friends. Luckily, this cute boy doesn’t seem to mind.
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#33 Kitty, I am your father
We have a feeling this cat owner’s mom is a big Star Wars fan. Props to her for being creative and using well..props.
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#34 Dog delivery
This is what happens when you ask your brother to take your dog on a trip. We bet the pet owner got a little nervous when she received this on-the-way photo from her brother.
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#35 Snug as can be
Now, this is the kind of update photo pet owners would like to receive when they ask a friend to dogsit. You always want to find somebody who will treat your little one just like or even better than you do.
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#36 Dolla, dollar bills
Oh, nothing to see here. It’s just a cat in a staged photoshoot care of a bored girlfriend.
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#37 The last straw
Someone’s been watching too many makeup tutorials on YouTube. Too bad this is the last time they’ll be asked to look after the dog.
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#38 Random photo shoot
Imagine this person’s surprise when they found pictures like this on their camera. Apparently, their six-year-old sister had been using the dog as a model for her photo shoots.
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#39 Best tea party guest
Speaking of young children, this dog got invited to a niece’s tea party. He doesn’t seem to mind though.
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#40 MasterChef: Pups Edition
You can always rely on dad to make the most high-effort dog bonding pictures. This pet owner’s dad was so proud of his snap that he even posted it on Facebook.
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#41 New look
Leaving the kids alone with the dog might not be a good idea. Even the little guy looks stressed after getting a surprise makeover complete with mom’s heels.
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#42 What kind of dinosaur is this?
This is what happened when she let her boyfriend take the cat to the groomer. We bet the person who shaved this kitty had the time of their life shaping those spikes.
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#43 Feline Indiana Jones
Now, this one’s impressive. Well, the roommate did have a week alone with the cat, so he had a lot of time to pull off this cool idea.
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#44 A bad combination
Dalmatians are beautiful dogs as they are, but this roommate thought the dog would look better with some color. This is what happened next.
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#45 Practicing on the cat
Here’s another instance when the kids were left alone with the family pet. And it looks like somebody’s been watching too many makeup tutorials on YouTube lately.
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