This cat sure looks like it recognizes itself in the mirror.

But it also appears a bit perplexed.

Give it time.

Makeup mirrors can be cruel.

We hope this poor pup didn’t magnify its face too much.

That’s a lot for a first-time view of oneself.

This cat isn’t admiring itself, but it is using the mirror strategically to view the human behind it.

That has to count for something in the intelligence arena, right?

This pup looks like he’s trying to psych himself up for something.

We wonder what affirmations he’s using.

He’s got power posing down!

This cat has caught a glimpse of itself and appears to like what it sees.

We’re not sure it counts as self-awareness because we can only see the moment, but it sure looks like admiration for oneself at the very least!

This pup looks a bit confused about what’s going on in that piece of glass.

Maybe he thinks another dog is trapped in there.

And yet, he doesn’t look so keen on playing with it.

We’re all a little tough on ourselves when we look in the mirror first thing in the morning.

This kitty seems to be taking the reflection extra hard.

Maybe she didn’t get the requisite 20 hours of beauty sleep.

This fluffy pup is just getting to know the world.

But it almost looks like it’s contemplating whether or not that’s a new friend in the mirror.

It looks like a low self-esteem day for this cat.

We think it’s beautiful, but she seems a little disappointed in her reflection.

Maybe that new grooming routine isn’t working just yet. But give it time!

The morning after staying out too late is never pretty.

But we don’t think this cat knew quite what it was in for.

This dog has no interest in looking at itself.

It seems to enjoy scoping out the room and keeping a creepy eye on mom instead.

This dog looks like it just read some really deep and depressing philosophy and is now contemplating its existence.

And it appears things could be going better.

If we had eyes that green we’d be admiring them too!

But this kitty also looks a tad cranky. Maybe it just wants a moment to itself in the morning to get ready for the day without the constant papparazzi.

We can’t expect dogs to fully understand how a mirror looks.

It’s actually pretty odd to be able to see yourself for the first time. What if it’s not what you expect?

Not only does this cat look like he’s trying to motivate itself for the day, but he’s wondering just how he’s going to manage all that hair.

Or maybe he just knows he’s incredibly handsome.

We can’t tell if this cat is admiring its markings or looking at the picture-taker.

Either way, we hope it noticed what pretty eyes it has.

This cat just finished it’s breakfast and is now practicing its affirmations before work.

Or maybe it’s consulting with its twin about how many naps they should take.

It’s always a tough call whether to go bold or natural when you’re deciding on eye makeup for the day.

What if you’re not feeling it later?

Oh, the magnifying mirror!

It’s what drives everyone into the aesthetician for a facial.

And while it seems to only magnify our flaws, it’s just made this cat’s cuteness bigger.

This dog looks like he’s trying to remember where he’s seen this guy in the mirror before.

We’re not sure how long he sat like that or whether or not he ever figured it out.

Apparently, this little Frenchie starts every day with a good look in the mirror.

More of us should do that – metaphorically, at least.

But this sweet pup looks like he’s saying a proper hello to his mirror universe pal.

Most makeup goes wrong because the wearer only views themselves head-on.

You’ve really got to take a good side glance as well.

We could all learn from this kitten.

This cat got a little agitated at first, thinking its reflection might be an intruder.

Now we wonder if she’s just thinking “my, what a gorgeous intruder.”

We don’t think this dog could be frowning at its own adorable reflection.

Perhaps he’s just commisserating with his mirror universe twin and wondering “are you having the same kind of day that I am?”

Mondays are tough for everyone.

The best part of the subreddit r/Mirrorsforsale is the stuff you can see in the background.

We know this mirror didn’t come with the dog, but we imagine it sold fast because of it.

It looks like the pup will be glad to get rid of it too.

According to her owner, she growls at herself in the mirror once a day.

Maybe it’s a power move. Who knows?

This gorgeous ball of fluff looks utterly enamored with his reflection.

And we don’t blame him – we’d be catching a few extra glimpses too if we were having that kind of hair day!

Want that flawless furry look?

You’d better get out more than one mirror.

This is the secret to getting your look purrfect from every angle.

We know these mornings.

All of a sudden you’re just living your life and then one day – BAM – it all catches up with you.

This puppy doesn’t really understand that there’s not a friend behind the glass.

And to be fair, it takes a while for humans to get used to how mirrors work too.

It’s our first instinct to reach out and touch what we see in the mirror for the first time.

We’d really love to know what this cat was thinking when she realized it was a solid block in front of her.

This little fox is having a real Narcissus moment.

But we have to admit, it is pretty.

This cat looks like it’s been locked in a room to think about what it has done.

And it appears to be working. Someone looks disappointed in themselves.

This cat looks like it just figured out that there’s another cat in the house.

And that cat is just as surprised!

“Uh, mom, did you know we had another dog…who lives on the wall?”

This pup’s face is beyond confusion but oh so adorable!

This is a cat who knows his beauty – and if no one else is going to admire it, he’ll just do it himself.

We wonder if that’s his own personal mirror.

This dog looks like it has a big presentation at work today and is doing some positive self-talk to get psyched up.

We hope she knocks it out of the park!

This little one looks confused as to why the other puppy won’t come out of the mirror and play with him.

But look on the bright side, at least he’s got a place he can go to reflect on life.

This handsome cat appears to like what he sees in that mirror.

There aren’t many humans who could say the same from that angle.

This old dog clearly hasn’t spent much time in front of the mirror.

But he does appear to think there’s a potential new friend in there.

This cat just wants its space.

Mirror cat better stay on its side of the room or else it looks like there’s going to be a turf war.

We’ve been there.

These are the times when you have to look yourself in the eye and say “I’m going back to bed.”

Everything in the mirror universe is just a little bit off.

Or do you think this dog is just practicing some self-love?

Whatever this cat sees, it definitely blames its human for it.

And it doesn’t look as though it likes what it sees.

How funny is this silly pup?

He seems to think the dog in the mirror is an invader and decides to defend the household.

We wonder how long it took him to realize there are no winners in this game.

Who is the bestest boy of all?

I think we can all agree that this pup already knows he’s pretty darn regal.

We’re not sure what this dog thinks she’s seeing, but it’s safe to say she’s pretty stoked about it!

Maybe she thinks that if there are more moms then there are more treats.

Maybe company is coming over because this beautiful girl is giving herself one more quick glance in the mirror to make sure everything is in place.

She looks perfect to us!

This pup looks sad that the dog in the mirror seems too far away to play.

She’d have a lot more luck if she’d just start the game.

The ultimate test of whether an animal is self-aware enough to understand their mirror image is when they touch a part of themselves to see if the mirror moves with them.

Smart kitty!