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US: Cat Mother Drags Reluctant Kitten Across Living Room

On November 20, 2025, a mother cat was captured on camera grabbing her kitten by the head and carrying it into the living room, staggering slightly under the kitten's weight. The kitten loudly protested, clearly not wanting to be moved, and ran away as soon as the mother cat put him down. The mother cat looked up at her owner, her expression a mixture of helplessness and apologetic. The scene humorously suggested that, like human children, baby animals often resist their parents' guidance. This brief moment vividly illustrated the universal difficulty of "parenting."

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China: Chubby Cat Squeezes Into Bag, Becomes a “Pillow”

On December 9, 2025, in Henan, located in central China’s Henan province, a video captured a chubby cat squeezing into a white transparent non-woven bag. As the cat settled inside, the bag ballooned into a rounded, cushion-like shape. From the outside, the filled bag looked like a plump tabby pillow resting on the floor. The cat’s body pressed against the sides, stretching the material into a smooth, firm surface. The owner laughed while opening the bag to let the cat out and joked to Chinese netizens that this was a simple way to “make” a fat-cat pillow at home. Viewers commented that the cat’s size made the effect especially convincing.

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China: Golden Retriever Rolls in Snow for Dry Bath

On February 14, 2025, in Liaoning Province in northeastern China, a video captured a golden retriever rolling back and forth in a snowy field. The dog flipped over repeatedly, covering its body with fresh snow. The dog’s fur appeared clean and fluffy as it continued to tumble across the ground, clearly enjoying the motion. Snow scattered around its body each time it turned. The owner explained that the snow in the region is loose and powdery, and that a quick shake removes it without soaking the fur.

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China: Greedy Hamster Tries to Swallow Oversized Snack in Sichuan

On December 15, 2023, in Sichuan, a pet owner captured a hilarious yet shocking moment as their golden hamster tried to swallow a tube-shaped snack nearly bigger than its body. The hamster pushed the food deeper and deeper into its cheek pouches until most of it disappeared. Alarmed, the owner quickly pulled it out, but the hamster still looked eager to continue eating, its cheeks bulging comically. Chinese viewers laughed at the greedy rodent’s determination, joking that “this hamster clearly doesn’t know its limits.

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China: Clever Border Collie Tricks Owner to Steal Fried Rice

This is the hilarious moment a clever Border Collie tricked its owner to steal his fried rice in Tianjin, China. On June 3, 2025, the dog barked to distract its owner after finishing its business, making him think it needed cleanup. While the man stepped away, the mischievous pup ran to the table and began eating the freshly cooked egg fried rice. The owner later said the Border Collie ate all the rice and even tried the chili and garlic. He returned to find the dog still happily eating.

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China: Dog Clings to Mop, Gets Whirled Around in Hilarious Household Moment

On September 1, in Shandong, a video recorded a comical household moment. A man was mopping the floor with a black cotton mop when his playful white dog decided to join in. The dog clamped onto the mop’s cloth strands and refused to let go, getting swung around as the mop moved across the floor. A woman’s voice could be heard jokingly complaining, “Look, it’s turning black!” The pup, seemingly proud of its teamwork, wagged its tail and kept biting.

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China: Cat Perfectly Mirrors Cartoon Kitten on Screen

On November 17, 2025, in Shandong, China, a pet cat mimicked a cartoon kitten on its owner’s computer, turning its head in sync with the animation and delighting viewers.

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China: Loyal Dog Tries to Pull Owner Away From Giant Prayer Wheel

In Shangri-La, Yunnan, on November 7, a dog tried to pull its owner away from the massive Dukezong Great Prayer Wheel as he pushed it during a ritual, amusing onlookers who called it “the most considerate prayer companion.”

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China: Cat Reacts to Cartoon Cat Stranded on Screen in Shaanxi

On September 7, 2025, in Shaanxi, located in northwestern China, a video showed a cat sitting on a bed while watching a cartoon on television. The screen displayed a cat stranded on a small piece of land surrounded by water. The real cat anxiously pawed at the screen as if trying to help.

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China: Hamster Spins in Mop-Rinse Bucket

On September 30, 2025, in Ganzhou, Jiangxi, a pet owner recorded a hamster running inside the circular groove of a mop-rinsing bucket like a wheel. The hamster spun nonstop until it finally slowed down and climbed out, its fur slightly rubbed from the friction. The owner said the setup was made for fun, though viewers reminded to prioritize pet safety.

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China: Clever Cat Opens Door Gap to Enter Room in Zhejiang

On October 7, 2025, in Zhejiang, eastern China, a funny home video featured a black-and-white “cow-patterned” cat trying to enter a room through a narrow door gap. The clever feline crossed its front paws and repeatedly pulled at the door, widening the opening bit by bit. After a few graceful movements, the cat finally squeezed through and strutted inside.

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China: Parrot Pranks Companion by Toppling Perch in Zhejiang

On September 29, 2025, in Zhejiang, a pet owner captured a humorous moment between two parrots. The blue parrot’s perch was slightly unstable, with one end hanging over the edge of the stand. Without warning, the yellow parrot leaned down and used its beak to bite off the hook holding the blue parrot’s perch.

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China: Lightning-Fast Lizard Dashes Across Nanjing Pet Shop

On September 8, 2025, in Nanjing, a small black lizard leapt from a streamer’s hand and dashed across a pet shop at lightning speed, earning the nickname “the fastest little sprinter in the reptile world.On September 8, 2025, in Nanjing, a small black lizard leapt from a streamer’s hand and dashed across a pet shop at lightning speed, earning the nickname “the fastest little sprinter in the reptile world.

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China: Dog Refuses to Board Cable Car at Laojun Mountain Scenic Area

A video captured a funny scene at Laojun Mountain Scenic Area in Luoyang, Henan, on April 6, 2023. As the owner tried to pull the dog into a cable car, it resisted strongly, forcing the owner to carry it inside by force.

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China: Cat Stands on Two Legs but Gets Stuck with Litter Box in Xinjiang

A video shot in Xinjiang on September 22 captured the moment a cat suddenly stood up on two legs and grabbed a litter box with its front paws. It seemed stuck but later lowered its body and sank back onto all fours.

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China: Clever Rabbit Rolls Up Blanket Neatly on Bed in Shandong

On September 15, in Shandong, a brown and white rabbit was recorded steadily rolling up a blanket on a bed. It looked surprisingly tidy when it finished.

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China: Four Corgis Pile Onto Scooter Footboard in Adorable Scene

On September 22, 2025, in Guangxi, a cute video showed four corgis squeezing themselves onto the footboard of a parked electric scooter. Two of the heaviest dogs climbed on first, followed by two smaller ones that jumped on top of them.

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China: Tabby Cat Gets Head Stuck in Owner’s Winter Coat

On December 8, 2022, in Guangxi, China, a tabby cat crawled into its owner’s thick winter coat through the collar and got its head stuck in the sleeve’s cuff. The owner quickly freed the cat by stretching the sleeve open.

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China: Dog Jumps Into Excavator Bucket for Joy Ride

On September 6, 2025, in Hebei province, northern China, a Belgian Malinois ran toward an excavator on farmland and leapt into its bucket. The driver playfully lifted and swung the bucket, giving the dog a short ride before lowering it back down. The excited dog wagged its tail and jumped out happily.

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China: Owner Helps Pet Gecko Shed Skin Using Straw

On August 6, 2025, in Hebei province, located in northern China, a video recorded a pet leopard gecko during its shedding period. The owner decided to assist the reptile with the process. Holding the gecko’s body steady, the owner used a straw to create a small opening in the skin. Bit by bit, the old white layer was peeled away like removing a glove. The gecko reacted with small grimaces, but the shedding was completed successfully. The clip fascinated viewers who rarely see such close-up animal care.

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China: Hubei Boy Gets Help From Labrador to Destroy Homework

A video recorded in Hubei on January 26 shows a little boy calling his Labrador retriever to the table and asking it to bite his homework notebook. The dog eagerly tore the pages apart, much to the boy’s delight.

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China: White Pomeranian Enjoys Swing Ride at Shopping Mall

On July 1, 2025, in Hubei, China, a video showed a white Pomeranian calmly sitting on a pet swing inside a shopping mall, gently pushed by its owner. A sign read “No children allowed,” marking it as pet-only equipment. Netizens praised the idea, saying malls could attract more spending from pet owners.

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China: Shop Cat Jumps in Shock After Another Cat Suddenly Meows Outside

This video, captured in Guangxi on June 5, shows the hilarious moment a shop cat named Caige jumped back in shock when another cat outside suddenly shouted at him.

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Sleeping at the Manchester Dog Show circa 1970

Sleeping at the Manchester Dog Show circa 1970

A man sharing his show booth with his pet Samoyed dog takes a nap and dreams of 'Best in Show' glory... Photograph by Shirley Baker Date: circa 1970

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Crossed legs at a Manchester Dog Show

Crossed legs at a Manchester Dog Show

A very amusing photograph of a Great Dane at the Manchester Dog Show of 1966 mirroring the cross-legged pose of the gentleman in plus fours in the next bay. Photograph by Shirley Baker Date: 1966

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barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet.

barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet.

barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Zaruba)

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barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet.

barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet.

barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Zaruba)

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barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet.

barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet.

barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Zaruba)

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barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet.

barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet.

barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Zaruba)

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barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet.

barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet.

barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Zaruba)

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barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet.

barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet.

barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Zaruba)

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barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet.

barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet.

barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Zaruba)

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barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet.

barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet.

barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Zaruba)

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barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet.

barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet.

barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Zaruba)

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barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet.

barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet.

barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Zaruba)

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barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet.

barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet.

barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Zaruba)

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barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet.

barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet.

barn owl (Tyto alba) at morning in winter time. This owl is as a pet. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Zaruba)

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