Geneve Clelland, the person who runs the group, describes it as a place that shows off and shames pets for all the silly, stupid, and unbelievable things they do. "We do not do cute pics and stories but we still love [our pets]," she told Bored Panda.
As of this article, over 100,000 people belong to the group. "Membership has expanded dramatically over the last few months since I took over," Geneve said. "I don't think there's a country which isn't represented in the group!" She thinks what unites all the members has to be the fact that everyone's pets are doing unbelievable things, just in their own ways. And a sense of humor.
"We also have a large number of pet owners who have rescues which also bonds them together. It makes them laugh, cheers them up, and takes away from the rest of the crap going on in the world. It's a safe group, we have a zero-tolerance policy and very strict group rules. We only want to see pet shaming in all its hilarious glory!"
According to Geneve, the most popular ways pets misbehave are closely tied with their bodily functions: rolling in poo and eating it, farting. Destroying clothes, walls, furniture, even entire rooms, are also on the list, as well as embarrassing themselves and their owners. "The exotic animals have some very strange habits. For example, we have hermit crabs, cockroaches, lizards, snakes, spiders, birds, horses, ferrets, raccoons, and scorpions which give us many hours of hilarity. The group is mainly dogs and cats though."
#3 My Doofus Of A Dog Followed The Kids To School Yesterday. Here's A Picture Of Him In The School Office, Obviously Quite Ashamed Of His Actions
Whether or not a post goes viral depends on a lot of things, like the way they're written and how guilty or proud the pet itself looks in the picture. While some things are optional, the visuals are a must. "Owners have to add a picture of their pet or we don't approve the post. We really like to see evidence of the crime committed if at all possible!"
The members are also the ones that make the group as cool as it is; they're very protective of the group and its rules. "They are quick to report and to clamp down on members not abiding by them which makes it a better fun group for everyone," Geneve explained. "It certainly brightens the admins' days and the messages and compliments we all get are quite humbling. It’s helped a lot of people with their mental health, cope with Covid, and life in general."
#5 My Cat Apparently Brought Home A Friend For Dinner Without Asking Me...
#7 Hi! I’m Violet. My Mom Just Picked Me Up Friday From The Shelter. I Will Be 1 Next Month But I Still Have A Lot Of Learning To Do Because I’ve Spent More Than Half My Life In The Shelter. Anyway, I Earned My Kibble This Morning! I Saved Mom At 5am By Alerting Her To The Strange Dog In The Mirror!
#8 The Look Bella Gives When She Is Told No She Can’t Go Swimming Compared To The Look She Gives When She Is Told Yes
#9 My Hooman Says I Need To Be Shamed Because I Like To Sit On My Couch And Bark So My People Will Come And See Me. I Don't See Anything Wrong With This I Am A Distinguished Older Gentleman And Should Be Treated As Such
#12 I Have Been Looking For This Boy For 30 Minutes. I Thought Maybe He Escaped Our Back Yard... Nope He Just Getting Some Relaxing Time In The Pool Without Me!
#13 This Is Shadow. Shadow Doesn’t Realise She’s A Sheep
#14 My Name Is Kai And I'm From Australia, My Mummy Says I Should Be Ashamed.....today The Old Man Who Lives Next Door Was Making Lots Of Noise So I Yelled Out Very Loudly " Shut Up!" Followed Closely By F*** Off
#15 When You Spend Ages Looking For The Dog Who Has Already Gone To Bed Without You.. And Just Ignores Your Calls
#16 Larry Claims He Knows Nothing About The New Hole In My Garden.... 🤔🧐 Idk That I Believe Him?
#18 We Recently Got A Parrot. Gizmo Loves Him And Needs To See Him 24/7. I Told Gizmo That He’s Not Allowed To Touch The Cage. Gizmo Found A Solution. I Want To Shame Him, But I Feel Like I Should Congratulate Him.
