They use your laundry bin as a litter tray (coincidentally, the litter box is the only place they will not frequent), cover you in fur and try to steal your tea. It's only right that every now and then us humans are allowed to get our furry friends back with some gentle fun.
From cat wigs to dog costumes, here are a number of beastly ways to bond with your pet. These bizarre inventions are guaranteed to not impress your pet when you force them to participate.
24 Bizarre Ways to Bond with Your Pet
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Canine Couture
Dogs Get Madeover for International Runway Shows
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Painting Your Pets
Living Colorful Cats
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Wigs for Dogs
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Tattooing Domestic Pets
Owners Ink Up Cats and Dogs
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Dyed Dogs
10 Extreme Poodles
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Helmets for Pets
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Wigs For Dogs (Follow Up)
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Hairpieces for Cats
Kitty Wigs
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Colourful Painted Dogs
More Attention Seeking Behaviour From Dog Owners
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The Gucci Dog Backpack
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Jedi Pets
Animals Catch the Lightsaber Craze
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Rugs from Dead Pets
DogCarpets
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Canine Couture
Howlin' Halloween Costumes
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Christmas Costumes for Pets
Santa's Little Helper Dog
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Float-A-Pet: A Floatation Device For Pets Who Can't Swim
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Wild Animals as Pets
Taming the Anteater
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Clothes Made From Your Pet's Fur
Canine Couture
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Animal Weddings
Paired Up Pets Get Hitched
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DIY Pet Cameras
The 'CatCam' How-To
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Pets as Pumpkins
10 Jack o' Lantern Costumes
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Doggy Dye
Color Restoration Fur Dye
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Canine Hoodies
Wagwear Dog Clothes
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Life-Like Dog Bags
£10,000 Zosia Poodle Purse
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