13 Charming Pet Owner Photo Moments That Will Brighten Your Day

Attention, awkward people: We get it. Your awkwardness is simply who you are.

But is it fair to involve your infinitely patient, amazingly good-natured animal companions in your absurdist adventures? Of course it is.

1. Strange Embrace

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We're gonna guess that it's not the dog's preferred hugging method.

2. “Who’s The Boss-ton?”

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It's anyone's guess.

3. Victory Lap

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Who are the animals here?

4. The Bio Break

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This dog is elevating the photobomb to EPIC proportions.

5. The Karmic Roundhouse

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The best possible way to get back at your annoying little sister. (We love how the little guy in her arms is laughing his head off.)

6. The Planet Of The Uncooperative Apes

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There's something very, very sinister about this.

7. I Have A Family, I Swear

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The ugly Christmas sweaters are the most normal thing about this.

8. What’s In A Wink?

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This cat is desperately trying to tell us something, and it's not good.

9. Lasercats!

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That's its, that's the list beat.

10. You’re The Man Now, Dog

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We hear the dog went on to graduate from rabbinical school.

11. Solidarity At Its Awkwardest

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Cone time is never fun time. But it takes a special kind of person to choose to wear one. A VERY special kind of person.

12. The Greatest Love Of All

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Does it seem like all of your friends and family are happily married while you're all alone? Don't forget -- you can always kiss yourself.

13. One of These Smiles Is Genuine

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All acts performed herein were consensual.