35 Funny Photos of Pets Who Seriously Hate Bath Time

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

 

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A post shared by Metro Paws® Pet Products🧡 (@metropaws) on Sep 19, 2019 at 8:35am PDT

This poor dog couldn't look any cuter as he protects his ears… and loathes his life.

2. This suspicious sweet angel

 

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A post shared by B U M B L E 🐝 B E E (@bumblebeethegolden) on Sep 18, 2019 at 4:37pm PDT

"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

 

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A post shared by Ziggy Bin (@ziggybin) on Sep 18, 2019 at 4:18pm PDT

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

 

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A post shared by Walter White The Bernedoodle (@walterthedoodle) on Jan 3, 2015 at 7:23am PST

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

 

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A post shared by Qwerty the Corgi (@qwerty.corgi) on Sep 18, 2019 at 4:21am PDT

Sorry, Qwerty—even putting on your best pouty face isn't going to get you out of bath time.

6. This cat who did NOT ask for this

 

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A post shared by Gabriel (@gabe_the_persian) on Sep 17, 2019 at 6:23pm PDT

Hello darkness, my old friend…

7. This puppy who's only just learning how bad bath time is

 

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A post shared by Fergus the Bordoodle (@fabulous_fergus_) on Sep 17, 2019 at 10:54pm PDT

Fergus doesn't look like he's feeling so fabulous.

8. This big boy who wants out

 

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A post shared by Dougie Dog (@dougies_fosters) on Sep 16, 2019 at 5:11am PDT

"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.

9. This frightened Frenchie

 

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A post shared by ZaratheFrenchie (@zara.the.frenchie) on Sep 16, 2019 at 4:23am PDT

Poor Zara looks like she's seen a ghost!

10. This pooch who's had just about enough

 

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A post shared by Willow (@willow_boxer12) on Sep 15, 2019 at 9:43am PDT

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

 

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A post shared by Paisley and Deema (@_doggysisters_) on Sep 15, 2019 at 4:27pm PDT

What's worse than bath time? According to this American cocker spaniel, it's the hair drying afterwards.

12. This precious pup whose life is flashing before her eyes

 

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A post shared by Missy N Max Pomstarz⭐️ (@missy_n_max) on Sep 14, 2019 at 10:28pm PDT

This dog agrees.

13. This furious feline

 

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A post shared by Natasha's Furtastic Paws (@furtasticpaws) on Sep 18, 2019 at 1:05pm PDT

This cat's owner should probably sleep with one eye open.

14. This guy who was perfectly fine being stinky

 

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A post shared by Jessica Janc (@wrenlovesmaple) on Sep 14, 2019 at 8:25am PDT

"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

 

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A post shared by Obi Wan ToBe TimeTraveler (@obidobey) on Sep 16, 2019 at 6:03am PDT

"NO! NOT THE BATH! ANYTHING BUT THE BATH!"

16. This sad schnauzer

 

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A post shared by Lexie (@schnauzer_lexie) on Sep 18, 2019 at 3:16am PDT

"Oh, come on. Again? We just did this last week!"

17. This fearful Frenchie with a soap beard

 

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A post shared by Bailey (@frenchbulldog.bailey) on Sep 14, 2019 at 3:21am PDT

Desperation has never looked so adorable.

18. This sphynx who isn't afraid to get physical

 

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A post shared by Nude Dude Foggy (@foggythesphynx) on Sep 15, 2019 at 8:43am PDT

Bath time is no match for this ferocious feline. Okay, fine, maybe it is.

19. These friends who are suffering together

 

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A post shared by @olliegoldenretriever_ on Sep 13, 2019 at 11:50am PDT

There is strength in numbers, right?

20. This helpless husky who just wants to know where he went wrong

 

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A post shared by Mika (@mikathehuskamute) on Sep 11, 2019 at 5:35am PDT

"Was it something I ate?!"

21. This scaredy cat

 

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A post shared by Bubble – Bubelek (@bubble_little_ball_of_fur) on Sep 8, 2019 at 5:42pm PDT

"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

 

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A post shared by Finley the pug (@finleyspugadventures) on Sep 10, 2019 at 7:57am PDT

This little guy who has yet to succumb to his fate.

23. This mad mutt

 

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A post shared by Matilda (@matilda_doodle) on Sep 9, 2019 at 1:28pm PDT

"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

 

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A post shared by The Fluffy White Duke (@fluffywhiteduke) on Sep 2, 2019 at 3:13pm PDT

"Why do humans do this every single day?!"

25. This failed escape artist

 

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A post shared by Oliver.frenchbulldog (@oliver.frenchbulldog19) on Sep 8, 2019 at 12:52pm PDT

Sorry, bud, but that's not the way out.

26. This angry guy who has a bone to pick with his hoomans

 

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A post shared by 🐾 Ziggy Stardust 🐾 (@ziggyandthewild) on Sep 6, 2019 at 9:42pm PDT

Luckily dogs are quite forgiving creatures; a treat or two should do the trick.

27. This perplexed poodle

 

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A post shared by The Crazzy3 (@2cats_and_a_poodle) on Sep 6, 2019 at 4:28am PDT

A shower cap? A loofah? Really?!

28. This growling gal

 

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A post shared by Ellie the White Boxer (@ellie_loves_everything) on Sep 5, 2019 at 11:43am PDT

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

 

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A post shared by Ophelia the sad kitty (@sadkittyophelia) on Aug 30, 2019 at 5:56am PDT

"I was lurking around the kitchen for food, not for a bath!"

30. This confused kitty

 

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A post shared by Little Hobbes (@little.hobbes) on Aug 28, 2019 at 4:21am PDT

This is not what Little Hobbes thought his humans meant when they said they were giving "the baby" a bath.

31. This forlorn fellow

 

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A post shared by Clive Carr | Golden Retriever (@clivecarrthegolden) on Sep 5, 2019 at 8:54am PDT

Better luck next time, Clive.

32. This soapy snoot

 

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A post shared by Marley Moo (@the_life_of_marley_moo_) on Sep 4, 2019 at 7:13am PDT

Something tells us Marley Moo did not agree to this.

33. This literal grumpy cat

 

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A post shared by Temaki the Cat (@temaki_the_cat) on Aug 24, 2019 at 10:46pm PDT

Maybe she's born with it. Maybe it's bath time.

34. This traumatized pup

 

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A post shared by Appa (@appa_power) on Sep 1, 2019 at 12:16pm PDT

The bath may be over, but this guy definitely still isn't over the trauma!

35. This cozy creature who can't see

 

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A post shared by Nicole Doherty (@pooch_parlor) on Aug 30, 2019 at 8:29pm PDT

Double snoots! And for more animal content, don't miss these 20 Unlikely Animal Friendships That Will Warm Your Heart.

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