These hilarious and cute pictures show what cheeky cats and dogs do on a daily basis – making their owners laugh and cry with happiness and despair.
The journey of pet ownership really is never dull, illustrated in a series of snaps, including an annoying mog dropping a paw into the aquarium to catch a fish and even one with a game of monopoly.
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While dastardly dogs can be seen stealing slippers, tearing up toilet rolls and tearing up couch cushions.
But it still looks like butter wouldn’t melt with these cute and cuddly fur babies.
This comes after a poll of 2,000 pet owners found that 27 percent weren’t ready for the chaos their furious friend would bring, but 35 percent wouldn’t change it for the world.
A spokesperson for Cushelle Quilted Toilet Paper, who commissioned the survey on the occasion of Channel 5’s Animal Tales partnership, said: “The journey of owning a pet certainly has its ups and downs.
“One minute they can make us laugh and the next they can make us cry – especially if they start messing with the toilet roll and slippers.
“But all in all, cats and dogs can bring so much joy into our lives and these images really show their true colors.”
The survey found that 38 percent find the first two years of owning a pet the most difficult.
And 39 percent have been caught in unexpected charges when it comes to their cats and dogs.
Half admitted that raising their new four-legged friend was more expensive than they initially thought, leaving 21 percent struggling financially.
Vet bills, pet insurance, and specialty foods were the top things these owners hadn’t counted on paying.
The average expenditure on a cat or dog in the first year is over £500.
And more than one in 10 (11 percent) even spent more than £1000 on their latest family addition.
But it’s not just medical costs that pets can incur – carpets, door frames, baseboards and furniture are regularly decimated by a furry friend.
This leads to an estimated average cost of £650 to repair or replace these items, according to the survey via OnePoll.
In addition, 34 percent think their pet is naughtier than others of the same age.
And 22 percent struggled with their animal’s behavior when they first brought it home.
Keeping the dog still when the doorbell rings, listening to demands and not chewing on furniture were the main things dog owners found challenging.
While cat owners found it difficult to learn not to jump on surfaces, how to get in and out of the cat flap and not to steal food.
Cushelle’s spokesperson added: “Having a pet is a huge responsibility, financially and time-wise.
“Before you take the plunge and buy a dog or cat, it’s important to research and learn about these underlying costs – whether it’s training, vet bills or replacing chewed up furniture.
“There is a lot to consider, especially during the ever-increasing cost of living that we are all currently facing.”
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