If there's one thing dogs and cats can agree on, it's the absurdity of the bath. Seriously, what is there to like about water, soap, and being trapped in the bathroom with nowhere to run or hide?! No pet owner wants to torture their precious fur baby, but they have to get them clean. And even as they claw at you and try to jump out of the tub every chance they get, the faces your pet makes while doing so are truly priceless. Need proof? Check out the 35 best photos of pets who hate bath time. And for more enjoyable animal pictures, here are 30 Animal Photos So Cute You'll Literally Melt.
1. This grumpy guy with a shower cap
This poor dog couldn't look any cuter as he protects his ears... and loathes his life.
2. This suspicious sweet angel
"Plz never do that again mama," reads the caption for this hilarious photo of golden retriever Bumble Bee after bath time.
3. This funny fellow with a mean side eye
Dogs might not be able to talk, but their side eye during bath time says it all.
4. This big boy with an irresistible sad face
If that muddy bath water is any indication, then this bernedoodle's bath was an absolute necessity. Sorry, big guy!
5. This crying corgi with the cutest eyes ever
Sorry, Qwerty—even putting on your best pouty face isn't going to get you out of bath time.
7. This puppy who's only just learning how bad bath time is
Fergus doesn't look like he's feeling so fabulous.
8. This big boy who wants out
"Mummy said I was smelly and had to have a bath... I like being smelly!" reads the caption for this too-cute photo of Dougie, a nine-year-old lab/retriever mix. You might like being stinky, Dougie, but everyone else much prefers when you smell nice and clean.
10. This pooch who's had just about enough
Suffice it to say that Willow isn't gonna be rolling around in the mud anytime soon.
11. This angry girl who's sick of being soaked
What's worse than bath time? According to this American cocker spaniel, it's the hair drying afterwards.
14. This guy who was perfectly fine being stinky
"This is the disappointed face of a dog who no longer smells like a petting zoo," reads the caption of this hilarious photo. Poor guy!
15. This kitty who was caught by surprise
"NO! NOT THE BATH! ANYTHING BUT THE BATH!"
17. This fearful Frenchie with a soap beard
Desperation has never looked so adorable.
18. This sphynx who isn't afraid to get physical
Bath time is no match for this ferocious feline. Okay, fine, maybe it is.
20. This helpless husky who just wants to know where he went wrong
"Was it something I ate?!"
21. This scaredy cat
"I promise I'll stop clawing the furniture—just please don't make me go in there!"
22. This pug who has lost all hope
This little guy who has yet to succumb to his fate.
23. This mad mutt
"It's all fun and games until you get home from a great weekend [and go] directly to the bathtub," reads the caption of this hilarious bath time shot. We feel for you, Matilda.
24. This screaming cat who'd rather be anywhere but in the bath
"Why do humans do this every single day?!"
26. This angry guy who has a bone to pick with his hoomans
Luckily dogs are quite forgiving creatures; a treat or two should do the trick.
28. This growling gal
The silver lining? According to this photo's caption, white boxer Ellie is a big fan of "the brushing and fur-drying" that comes after bath time!
29. This sad little lady in the sink
"I was lurking around the kitchen for food, not for a bath!"
30. This confused kitty
This is not what Little Hobbes thought his humans meant when they said they were giving "the baby" a bath.
34. This traumatized pup
The bath may be over, but this guy definitely still isn't over the trauma!
35. This cozy creature who can't see
Double snoots! And for more animal content, don't miss these 20 Unlikely Animal Friendships That Will Warm Your Heart.
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