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Pets can be cute, pets can be unruly, but sometimes they’re just straight-up chaotic. According to research by Novuna Personal Finance, 75% of British pet owners had to deal with property damage because of their pets. But there’s probably no owner on this Earth whose pet is a 100% angel.

Bored Panda compiled the funniest and most adorable examples of dogs, cats, gerbils, parrots, and other animals wreaking anarchy in their homes. Stealing sandwiches, terrorizing their pet siblings, and leaving a trail of shredded toilet paper everywhere – these pets are the true agents of chaos. And still, their human parents have no choice but to love them, feed them, and never leave them.

#1 I’m Not Sure How To Even Title This, But I Felt It Needed To Be Posted

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#2 I Have To Use A Decoy Book When I Read Because Of This Jerk

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#3 Zero Remorse

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Each pet comes with their own personality, no matter what type of animal they are. In fact, some can even cost more in house damages than actual children. A 2022 analysis by Compare The Market found that 34% of British pet owners have claimed their home insurance compared to only 15% of parents.

The most common damage pet owners have to deal with are stained carpets (42%), damaged sofas (38%), ruined walls and skirting boards (35%), and broken ornaments and fittings (31%). The average sum of claims was £225, with pet owners forking out an average of £261 in London, £269 in Birmingham, and even £300 in Leeds.

#4 I Guess I’m Done With My Coffee Then

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#5 My Cat Occasionally Visits Our Neighbors. Today She Came Back With A Little Snack

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#6 Turned Around For 5 Seconds

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We call them good boys and girls, but some of them are far from that. In fact, according to a 2024 survey by Lemonade, 66% of pet parents say their pets are mischievous. 58% even admit that their pet was acting up last week. Interestingly, mishaps like chewed-up couches, soiled rugs, or torn-up books happen more often for newbie pet owners.

Only 36% of those who have owned their pet for more than six years admit that their pet has done something bad lately. On the other hand, 54% of new owners say they’ve been victimized by their pet and their unruly behavior in the last few days. Sometimes, this even results in the pet getting injured and requiring vet’s attention: 16% of owners said their furball got themselves into that kind of a pickle in the last two years.

#7 Woody Is Great At Being A Baby Goat, But Makes For A Terrible Secretary

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#8 I Just Had To Share What This Silly Sennie Did Yesterday

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#9 Didn’t Like Today’s News

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Dogs and cats are the most common culprits of destructive shenanigans. According to research from Novuna Personal Finance, dogs are responsible for more than £348 million in damages. Cats, in turn, have caused £279 million worth of damages.

Yet research by furniture retailers Thomas Sanderson shows that other types of pets can be just as unruly and destructive. Every year, rabbits cost their owners around £57 million worth of property damage. Rodents like gerbils, hamsters, and guinea pigs are no better as their owners have to shell out £20 million in repairs every year.

#10 “And I’ll Do It Again!”

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#11 He’s So Proud About It

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#12 We Didn’t Let Him Come On A Walk Outside With Us

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We tend to think that only dog and cat owners deal with behavioral problems, but owners of birds, guinea pigs, and even snakes can deal with unwanted discipline challenges. Bird owners, for example, have to deal with issues like feather-plucking and aggression (70%), biting (40%), and screaming (35%). Some owners might blame it on the pet’s character, but the most common reason for misbehaving is a lack of stimulation.

#13 Mochi The Ankle Annihilator

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#14 So I Made This Bird Bath And This Little Derp Decided To Leave His Paw Prints In It

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#15 “No Soup For You” – Piper, Probably

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A whopping 60% of pet birds don’t sleep well enough because of light exposure. Most birds are used to 12-hour cycles: 12 hours of light, and then 12 hours of darkness. But, in many parts of the world, pet birds are exposed to more light than needed, whether that’s because of longer summers or indoor lighting during fall and winter months. Owners need to address these issues properly by using positive reinforcement, respecting warning signs, and reducing triggers.

#16 Spent A Week On This Puzzle

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#17 Every Time My Friend Comes By My Cat Shoves His Face Into His Shoes

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#18 Rude

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Small rodents like rabbits, guinea pigs, and ferrets usually misbehave by being destructive, disobedient, aggressive, and soiling nearly every surface of the house with inappropriate toileting. According to animal behavior expert Zazie Todd, PhD, these behaviors stem from inadequate housing and lack of space.

#19 Idiot Chews Holes Through Blankets Then Sits There Like He’s Getting A Fade

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#20 My 7-Year-Old Theater Kid Keeps Dancing Along To Newsies Songs On Alexa. He’s Been Using A Marker As A Prop Cigar. I Bought Him A Toy Cigar On Amazon The Other Day. The Dog Stole It

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#21 He Stole My Sandwich

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Rabbits, for example, are very social animals and need a buddy. Yet, at the same time, they might act territorial if other rabbits are present, especially males. Experts recommend neutering or spaying rabbits and providing them with enough exercise so they don’t stress and get anxious. The important thing to remember is that any kind of bad behavior, whether it’s chewing, soiling, or biting is natural and not spiteful.

#22 No, Her Tongue Isn’t Normally Hot Pink. She Just Decided To Eat A Bright Pink Water Color Pencil

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#23 The Joys Of Owning A Bunny

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#24 My Dog Keeps Randomly Tearing Up My Mom’s Bible. This Is The Third Bible She’s Had To Purchase

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What kind of shenanigans have your pets got themselves into lately, Pandas? Share your favorite pics of your chaotic pets and the stories behind them with us in the comments! And if you’re looking for more pet silliness, check out our previous posts about some seriously unphotogenic pets and their cute counterparts!