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Aurelija Rakauskaitė

We’ve Gathered Pics Of Animals Getting Themselves Stuck: Here Are The 50 Funniest Ones (New Pics)

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While we tend to focus on all the cool stuff animals can do that we generally can’t (fly, jump really really high, nap 18 hours a day and still get by), there are some very concrete advantages to having opposable thumbs.

We’ve gathered some of the funniest pictures of animals that have managed to get themselves into predicaments and need some form of assistance. So get comfortable as you scroll through, rest assured that no animals were harmed in the making of this list (except for some bruised egos), upvote your favorites and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments below.

#1 Edd's Big Mistake

#2 My Indoor Cat’s First Time Experiencing Heights & He Instantly Regretted It

#3 Dad Started Putting In A New Toilet. Walked Away For A Few Minutes And Came Back To This

Animals have an incredible talent for wedging themselves into the most absurd predicaments, and the internet has blessed us with countless photos proving that getting stuck is a universal experience that transcends species. Whether it's a curious cat that misjudged a vase opening or a raccoon that overestimated its post-snack waistline, these moments remind us that sometimes intelligence and survival instincts take a backseat to pure, unfiltered curiosity.

Let's talk about cats first, because of course we must. These supposedly graceful creatures are masters of getting stuck in the most ridiculous places. Despite their reputation for always landing on their feet, cats frequently find themselves trapped in boxes, jars, blinds, and furniture.

#4 I’m Remodeling My Basement, And All The Ceiling Tiles Were Just Removed. I Found My Cat Like This

#5 My Dog Got Stuck On The Swing Today

#6 This Idiot Gets Stuck And Meows Till We Rescue Her

What's fascinating is that cats can fit through any space their head can fit through because they lack a rigid collarbone, which allows their shoulders to move independently. This remarkable flexibility is exactly what gets them into trouble because they'll confidently squeeze their head somewhere and then realize the rest of their fluffy body doesn't quite follow the same physics.

#7 When Your Fat Brother Is Stuck In The Cat Tower Tunnel But Your Favorite Show Is On

#8 So This Happened (Yes, I Rescued It)

#9 I've Made A Huge Mistake

Raccoons deserve their own special mention in the stuck animal hall of fame. These masked bandits are incredibly intelligent, with studies showing they can remember solutions to tasks for up to three years, but their cleverness doesn't always save them from their own greed.

#10 My Dog Chewed A Hole Through His Towel And Stuck His Head Through It. Now He Wears It Around The House Like A Poncho

#11 I Was Outside Taking The Trash Out For 3 Minutes Tops. Bard Was Apparently Busy While I Was Out

#12 Came Outside To Find Him In A Predicament

Photos of raccoons stuck in storm drains, vending machines, and fences have gone viral repeatedly, often because they grabbed something with their little hands and refuse to let go even when it means they can't pull their arm back out. Their dexterous paws and problem-solving skills help them open garbage cans and door latches, but apparently spatial awareness isn't part of their impressive skill set.

#13 He Likes To Walk Himself From The Elevator To Our Door. He Stopped To Scratch And... Got A Little Stuck

#14 We Found Her Stuck In The Sleeve. She Had An Even Funnier Face Before The Pic

#15 Two Pregnant Goats Have Trapped Otis In The Box. Otis Is Too Polite To Ask Them To Move

Dogs, bless their enthusiastic hearts, get stuck because they live life with absolutely zero regrets until the consequences arrive. Unlike cats who might pause to reconsider, dogs commit fully to every terrible decision. That gap in the fence? A golden retriever will try it. That child's toy? A German shepherd's head will go right in.

#16 Heard Whimpering From The Bedroom. Found A Stuck Houndini Trying To Escape His Donut Of Shame

#17 My Sister Couldn’t Find Him Anywhere For 2 Hours

#18 My Boyfriend's Dog Tried To Fit Through The Yorkie-Sized Dog Door

Dogs have been photographed stuck in cat doors, playground equipment, and even other dogs' kennels they tried to visit. Their unwavering optimism and lack of planning skills create comedy gold, and unlike cats who look annoyed when rescued, dogs usually seem delighted by the whole adventure.

#19 My Dog Got Her Head Stuck In The Sleeve Of My Robe

#20 I Heard A Scuffle, Then Silence

#21 Anyway, Here’s Wonderwall. Eleanor Got Stuck In The Guitar. She’s Got No Bones

Bears present a more dramatic version of getting stuck. These powerful animals can weigh hundreds of pounds, yet photos show them wedged in car doors, dumpsters, and trees. Black bears are particularly notorious for getting stuck while raiding garbage or breaking into vehicles looking for food. Their incredible sense of smell can detect food from miles away, which explains why they'll squeeze into spaces that their 300-pound frames clearly won't fit back out of once they've eaten their fill.

#22 Doofus Got His Head Stuck In A Sandal

#23 So I Heard A Noise In The Living Room That Stopped After A Moment, So I Went In To See What The Cat Got Into… I Couldn’t Stop Laughing. Like, How

#24 My Friend Helped Rescue A Raccoon That Was Stuck In A Drain

Even wild animals get stuck in hilarious ways. Deer have been photographed with their antlers tangled in playground equipment, squirrels get stuck in bird feeders designed specifically to keep them out, and there are countless images of various animals stuck in fences after attempting to squeeze through. Sometimes these situations require human intervention, but often the animals eventually work themselves free, likely having learned absolutely nothing from the experience.

#25 There Are Two Types Of People

#26 Woke Up To A Strange Noise This Morning. Oliver Got Stuck In A Hanger Again

#27 Someone Got Stuck In The Water Bucket Again

What makes these photos so endlessly entertaining is the relatability factor. We've all made overconfident decisions that backfired, whether it's trying to fit one more item in an overstuffed suitcase or attempting to park in a spot that's technically too small. When we see a hedgehog stuck in a tissue box or a pig wedged in a fence, we recognize that same miscalculation we've all experienced. The animals usually look either completely unbothered or deeply inconvenienced, and both reactions are hilarious.

#28 Dog Gets Stuck In A Bush And Pretends Not To Care

#29 Even He Was Like, “I Did It Again, Didn’t I?”

#30 The Day Firefighters Wait For Their Entire Career

These stuck animal moments serve as important reminders that curiosity, determination, and poor judgment aren't uniquely human traits. They're universal characteristics shared across the animal kingdom, and thankfully for us, cameras are always around to document these humbling experiences.