Having a pet is a great joy and privilege. But it’s not always easy work. Most pet owners will tell you this.

Pets can get expensive. Food, toys, and vet bills can add up. But they can also cause a lot of damage.

A lot of expensive damage. These pet owners found out the hard way after leaving their pets home alone. They thought it wouldn’t be a big deal, but they were very wrong.

Here are 75 pet owners who left their pets home alone only to instantly regret it when they got home: