While they technically can’t smile or frown, they are capable of making their feelings known, especially when those feelings are frustration, anger, disappointment, or fear.
These 60 pets managed to look so dramatic in their photos that they should be nominated for an Oscar.
1. Say it ain’t so!
In fact, that might just be his normal facial expression.
We bet it earns him lots of conciliatory treats!
2. Help!
Mirrors can be confusing for animals, but they’re usually not this traumatic.
3. Get me outta here!
We’re not sure if it’s better to add the water or the dog first, but we’d be surprised if they managed to get him clean at all.
He looks like he’s going to make a break for it!
4. I’m innocent, I swear!
It’s surrendering to authorities right away, just to be safe.
5. What’d you just say to me?
It looks like its owner just told it they were on the way to the vet after pretending they were taking a trip to the dog park.
We’d check our shoes for surprises later.
6. I’m dead; you killed me
But bugs and weather make that a less-than-ideal option sometimes.
We just didn’t think it would cause this kind of reaction.
7. Nobody loves me
For all we know, it could be waiting to bark at the mailman just for fun. But it sure looks like it’s pining away for someone it loves.
8. I cannot go on any longer
Even the little “knee” bend adds something funny.
Its pose says “paint me like one of your French girls,” but its eyes say “I can’t believe you denied me that treat.”
9. Woe is me
We don’t know what the last straw was, but it has come and gone and now all that’s left to do is beg for forgiveness.
10. How could you?!
We get the protective gloves, but they just freak out felines even more.
It’s ok though – cats bathe themselves.
11. I can no longer go on like this
They seem to have so much energy at first, but if you take them for too long of a walk, you can expect them to plunk themselves down and refuse to move.
This little guy was so beat that he couldn’t even lift his head.
Took my dog out on a walk for the first time. He got tired and didn’t want to walk anymore so he went limp. I had to carry him all the way home like this. What a drama queen. from r/aww
12. Why you no listen to me?
That or he’s wondering why anyone would want to tear him away from his comfort zone.
His drama face is pretty cute though!
Drama prairie dog from r/aww
13. Bathtime is death
This drama king is going the extra mile, collapsing in the sunlight to get off the evil water.
Have fun ever getting him into the tub again!
14. The eyes have it
We would never be able to resist that look.
And while we’re not sure she’s making an effort to be dramatic, those puppy dog eyes sure do have an effect on us!
15. I feel so empty
How is it going to deal with whatever existential crisis afflicts it?
It’s truly not sure, but clearly considering its options.
16. But all toys are my toys
Apparently, he had to give up a toy to its rightful owner.
But he looks like someone just told him Santa Claus isn’t real.
17. Surprise, I’m tired
Those whiskers certainly add extra drama to the scene.
18. Kill all the things!
It’s the diabolical “I can’t wait to murder [insert anything here]” look that we all so rightly fear.
Keep your fingers out of the way, unless you want to lose them.
It’s all mine from r/aww
19. I want what I want
It’s a bit much to set your family up for a guilt trip by sneaking out and then getting mad at them because you’re outside.
But no one said cats were logical.
This is Whisper. Whisper frequently sneaks outside, then gets angry when we don’t immediately notice her absence. If we stop to laugh at her foolishness before letting her back in, she licks the windows and SCREAMS from r/aww
20. Why no bath time?
Don’t you hate when you need a good tub soak and no one understands?
Apparently, he’s just going to sit there and pout until it happens for him.
21. This ship has sailed
Well, maybe there was no life jacket for him.
Still, he looks highly unimpressed at the rejection and it clearly making plans for revenge later.
22. Zero bites?!
Don’t you know that if you’re going to eat something delicious you need to lock yourself in a closet so your dog doesn’t know about it?
I think my dog just died a little bit on the inside when I didn’t give her the last bite of my burger. from r/funny
23. My life is over
Just take that thing right back to the shelter because this is a look that says “prepare for the end of days – either mine of yours.”
24. Hmm, tell me more
We’re not sure how to recover after judgement this harsh.
25. You have a lot of explaining to do
But something still tells us that this feline is deeply unamused with its human.
Maybe they did something horrible – like serve dinner 2 minutes late.
26. I iz so ded
Normally when dogs learn to play dead, they do it with a little less flair.
But, alas, someone really gave this pup some quality acting lessons.
27. Strength in numbers
These two look like they’re about to be eaten by wolves.
We wouldn’t want to be the person who had to reach in there, that’s for sure.
28. Let me in!
We’d say maybe that will teach him a lesson in the future, but it probably won’t.
Some dogs are just runners. And some just enjoy the dramatic return.
29. Leaving me again?
The guilt!
We can’t even look at this cat without wanting to stay home and snuggle with it all day.
Of course, the minute you do it’ll probably want nothing to do with you.
30. She said what?!
It’s always nice to have someone listen while you vent – and act accordingly.
31. I refuse
Good luck getting her in there! She is not going to touch the water willingly.
Doggo no want bath from r/aww
32. Constant disappointment
Over 100k followers tune in for her dramatic and funny face.
Those really are natural “eyebrows” on her fur!
33. Simply unacceptable
Or maybe this pup just poses for photos like the kind of aristocracy that can’t be bothered to even look at the lowly photographer.
Then again, maybe he or she is just trying to show off their good side.
34. You did WHAT to that turkey?!
Either way, this looks like one seriously dramatic moment for this pup.
35. Revenge, hamster style
Just look at the way it’s capable of sitting. That’s murder-planning posture.
It’s rubbing its little hands together like it’s pleased with its plan for revenge.
36. Ganging up
You’d think cats only got to eat once a year by the way they act when you go to feed them.
But we suspect these glares are the result of someone being a bit late to the table.
37. Did you just say no to me?!
We don’t know what this cat just heard, but we suspect it was something surprising – like perhaps the word “no.”
They don’t take very well to being told that.
38. The road to where?
The dog looks like a grizzled road trip veteran who just wanted to stay home while the cat seems to be wowed by every moving thing.
Or maybe they both just assume they’re on the way to the vet and this is how each of them feels about it.
39. And the Oscar goes to…
This dramatic darling really does look like life is over. Alas, it’s probably just asleep on the floor.
Some cats are weird sleepers.
Or maybe breakfast is just late.
40. Ready for battle
Against who? We don’t know.
But he’s got the gear and the attitude to strike fear into our hearts.
41. Grossed out
It’s completely impurrvious to canine cuteness.
Seriously, could it look any more disgusted?
42. Help, I’m drowning!
But this cat is convinced it’s going down with the ship and that life is over.
We’re sure it forgot all about the incident 5 seconds later though.
43. Nothing to see here
They look like they want to point fingers but are still too stunned that they got caught.
We have to say, the cat looks like the innocent one, for once. And maybe that’s why the dog’s dramatic eyes look so guilty.
44. No, come back!
This cat is REALLY attached to its friend and will do just about anything to keep it up on the shelf.
But it’s unimpressed by the drama.
45. There, I fixed it
This pup is doing some world-class photobombing.
You know, just in case anyone might forget him.
Doggo Bomb! from r/photobomb
46. Pity me, pretty please
We’re not sure if the band-aid is necessary, but some more TLC certainly is.
Someone’s feelings are still hurt.
47. You will regret this day
Or else everything will be fine 10 minutes after they get home.
It’s still gonna be awkaward car ride though!
Took Porkchop to the vet today. This was the before and after pics. This was the look I got the entire ride home. from r/cats
48. You will pay
Getting caught out in the rain is no fun – especially when someone is taking your photo instead of letting you in!
LET. ME. IN. from r/funny
49. I’ll be right here when you’re ready to give me what I want
But that’s a tall order for the cat.
He might be sitting there pouting for a while.
Housemate’s dog doesn’t accept that my cat won’t be his friend. Waits patiently outside my door everyday for my cat to trust him from r/aww
50. I cannot believe you let this happen
This dog looks so disappointed in its owner for letting this happen.
She really rained on its parade.
51. Who’s the boss?
Either way, it looks pretty intimidating. Especially since it could probably just bark and them and they’d run away.
52. My statue should look like this
It clearly wants the most triumphant pose – to represent the way it lived.
53. Whut?
We’re sure the cat is warm too, but we’re not sure how it feels about that particular heating pad on its head.
54. This was not what we agreed on!
This cat is not pleased with the new addition.
They really should have put some treats on her or something.
55. When sheep fly
Or maybe it’s just unnecessarily freaked out by a toy.
Poor, terrified pup.
56. You play, I die
Good luck getting to that keyboard.
But just look at that belly! Rub the belly, dammit!
57. Hold me!
Maybe the husky thought it was a mouse. Or perhaps it’s just never seen a dog that small.
58. All the world’s a stage
That’s not normally where the drama occurs in the bathroom though – unless you have a cat.
This feline looks like it’s trying out for a role in summer Shakespeare.
Cat in a sink from r/aww
59. What the duck?!
Meanwhile, this is one friendly-looking web-footed friend!
Do you think they’ll warm up to each other once the canine gets over its conniption?
60. Living in harmony
Then again, cats don’t really like being picked up when they’re being shown something new.
Better to let this relationship work itself out naturally to cut down on the extreme drama!
My buddy just posted this on facebook. He just got married and was trying to introduce his cat to his new dog from r/aww
Please SHARE this with your friends and family.