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December 23, 2024
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Pet hair is my fairy dust”

"Cat/Dog/Pet hair is my fairy dust" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Many people believe that animal hair all over everything is a big problem, but the speaker loves…

July 9, 2025
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Pets are honestly the weirdest little roommates. We don’t speak the same language, they pay zero rent…”

"Pets are so weird like it's just this little individual that lives in your gaff and you can't speak to each other but you're just best mates" was posted on X/Twitter by…

July 9, 2025
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Pets are so weird like it’s just this little individual that lives in your gaff and you can’t speak to each other but you’re just best mates”

"Pets are so weird like it's just this little individual that lives in your gaff and you can't speak to each other but you're just best mates" was posted on X/Twitter by…

July 9, 2025
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Pets are so weird like it’s just this little individual that lives in your house and you can’t speak to each other but you’re just best friends”

"Pets are so weird like it's just this little individual that lives in your gaff and you can't speak to each other but you're just best mates" was posted on X/Twitter by…

September 18, 2024
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Work/Businesses

“Pets: Life’s apology for every crappy day ever”

"Pets: Life’s apology for every crappy day ever" is a saying that has been printed on many images. People come home after a bad day at work (or school) and are greeted by their pets.…

September 18, 2024
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Work/Businesses

“Pets: Life’s apology for every crummy day ever”

"Pets: Life’s apology for every crappy day ever" is a saying that has been printed on many images. People come home after a bad day at work (or school) and are greeted by their pets.…

November 14, 2011
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Piss on the fire and call in the dogs”

To "piss on the (camp)fire and call in the dogs" is an alleged cowboy saying for quitting time. The saying has been cited in print since at least 1969 and has been used by many Texas…

April 19, 2024
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/InternetPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Please understand I am only taking new friend requests from cats”

"Please understand I am only taking new friend requests from dogs" is a social media saying that has been printed on many images. "Just fyi, I'm only accepting facebook friend…

April 20, 2024
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/InternetPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Please understand I am only taking new friend requests from dogs”

"Please understand I am only taking new friend requests from dogs" is a social media saying that has been printed on many images. "Just fyi, I'm only accepting facebook friend…

March 5, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Police are like a box of chocolates. They’ll kill your dog”

“Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get" is a famous line from the movie Forrest Gump (1994). Many people love chocolate, but it can kill…

November 14, 2012
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Politicians are interested in people; fleas are interested in dogs”

P. J. O'Rourke is an author known for political satire. He wrote in Parliament of Whores: A Lone Humorist Attempts to Explain the Entire U.S Government (1991): "Politicians are interested…

April 16, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Quarantine has turned us into dogs. We roam the house all day looking for food…”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in quarantines. This was posted on Facebook by Camano Animal Shelter Association on March 30, 2020: "Quarantine has turned us all into dogs. We roam…

August 1, 2025
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Que la vida te trate como tú tratas a los animales”

"May life treat you the way you treat animals" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Que la vida te trate como tú tratas a los animales. 🤗" ("May life…

July 4, 2013
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Real heroes don’t wear capes—they wear dog tags”

"Real heroes don't wear capes -- they wear dog tags" has been printed on many gift items, such as T-shirts and bumper stickers. "Real heroes don't wear capes or leap tall…

May 9, 2025
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Reasons to rehome your pet: You died. Thank you, that’s all”

Many people believe that having pets is for life. "Reasons to rehome your pet: You died. Thank you, that's all" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Reasons to…

April 3, 2025
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Rich people have brand labels on their clothes. Happy people have cat hair on their clothes”

"Rich people have brand labels on their clothes. Happy people have dog hair on their clothes" is a saying that has been printed on many images "Rich people have brand labels on their…

April 3, 2025
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Rich people have brand labels on their clothes. Happy people have dog hair on their clothes”

"Rich people have brand labels on their clothes. Happy people have dog hair on their clothes" is a saying that has been printed on many images "Rich people have brand labels on their…

April 3, 2025
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Rich people have brand labels on their clothes. Happy people have horse hair on their clothes”

"Rich people have brand labels on their clothes. Happy people have dog hair on their clothes" is a saying that has been printed on many images "Rich people have brand labels on their…

April 3, 2025
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Rich people have brand labels on their clothes. Happy people have pet hair on their clothes”

"Rich people have brand labels on their clothes. Happy people have dog hair on their clothes" is a saying that has been printed on many images "Rich people have brand labels on their…

April 3, 2025
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Rich people have fancy brand labels on their clothes. But happy people have dog hair on them”

"Rich people have brand labels on their clothes. Happy people have dog hair on their clothes" is a saying that has been printed on many images "Rich people have brand labels on their…

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