Pets are good to have around for more reasons than we can possibly count. Whether you have an old dog who does nothing but lay his sweet, loving head in your lap all day or a gerbil who runs circles around her wheel, blessing your home with the sound of rodent happiness, pets enrich our lives for the better.
But sometimes they do the silliest things, and if we catch those moments on video, we get to relive them over and over again. Luckily, many Instagram users have discovered that those silly moments are way better when shared.
Truth be told, pet fail videos are way too much fun to watch. You could totally fall down the rabbit hole of watching them all day. But don't, because that's not a great way to keep your job. Instead, we've rounded up the funniest pet fails we could find.
For your viewing pleasure, here are 30 of the best pet fail videos on Instagram right now:
1. This Hamster Mishap
If you've ever had a pet hamster, you know they keep you laughing pretty much all the time. They're so small and so silly, and they seem to have loads of personality. But they also don't have very good spatial awareness, as this little guy just proved.
2. Do You Even Lift, Bro?
Chinchillas are amazing creatures. They love to play and can be pretty social once they get to know you. But you should be warned that they don't belong at the gym. This one learned that the hard way.
3. Mom of the Year
Hamsters are notorious for being horrible mothers. Sometimes they even eat their babies. This one didn't do that, but she definitely neglected her little ones while having her nightly jog.
4. Frenchie Fail
Slides are for humans. I repeat: Slides are for humans. This Frenchie pup didn't get the memo and took an epic spill while on the playground. But it's just too cute.
5. Can't. Get. Close. Enough.
Some dog-and-cat dynamics are just so adorable. Usually, the pups want to play, and the cats just can't be bothered. That seems to be what's going on here while the princess sits on her perch.
6. Let Me In!
Cats can be seriously clever. This one somehow figured out how to use the door knocker. The only problem was … no one answered the door.
7. An Almost Epic Leap
We were almost seriously impressed with this pupper's leaping skills. But wait for it … wait for it. OH. So close!
8. A Stuck Scavenger
Pigeons will eat anything. And they'll basically stalk you for crumbs, too. This little guy had a mishap with some bread while doing just that. Who even knew that could happen? Pigeon problems, I guess.
9. Mail Call!
Well, let's just hope this wasn't anything important. This dog clearly loves the mail. But the owner is probably tired of missing paperwork.
10. A Dog Piñata Party Gone Wrong
These puppers were so excited about a swinging piñata. One got so amped up that he forgot the rule of gravity. What goes up definitely comes down. Points for enthusiasm, though.
11. Cat Fight!
It's amazing when you can find two cats who share a home and are best friends. But it doesn't always happen. These two kitties clearly have something to work out, and cats can be tough. I mean, is anyone else scared watching this or just me?
12. A Very Dizzy Raccoon
This raccoon would be cute no matter what he's doing. But trying to figure out this wheel — which won't stop rocking and rolling — is pretty incredible. Props to the owner for capturing this amazing footage. It's 2 minutes, 8 seconds we won't soon forget.
13. Too Strong for Dad
If you've ever played tug-of-war with a mutt who is super strong, you know that you won't always win the battle. This owner learned that usually the pup wins. Don't worry. No humans were seriously injured in the making of this Instagram video.
14. Leaps and Bounds
It's not just dogs who can jump, you know. Cats have serious skills. This one pretty much nailed the jump — just not the landing. That form, though!
15. No Rest for Mama
A howling pooch can be completely adorable. But sometimes pet owners just need a break. This mama clearly loves her husky (who wouldn't love that face?), but she really seems to need some quiet time.
16. Fun With Filters
Filters are fun for everyone. But putting them on your pets is another story entirely. This pup has no idea what is happening, and it is just incredible.
17. Splash Time
It might be a total bath time fail, but who can care when bath time is this much fun? This pup is having an absolute ball, splashing, sprinting around the yard, and then doing it again. When you're a dog, bath time equals splash time.
18. Dog Yoga
Everyone knows that dogs are the best at performing downward dog. However, they aren't the best with practicing their yoga poses in a way that is not disruptive. This doggy mama seems zen regardless.
19. Incoming!
A pup who doesn't know how to control his excitement can be super adorable. So much that sometimes he will sweep you right off your feet! This guy did not see that pooch coming.
20. A Tumbling Guinea
Guinea pigs are some of the most social and affectionate rodents. We love to snuggle them and feed them treats. But guineas can also be clumsy little ones! Hey, at least they don't have far to fall.
21. A Total Miss
OK, this guy gets an A for effort. Still, this wasn't just a near miss. It was a total miss. At least someone else was there to make the catch!
22. A Clean Getaway
This gecko was so hungry, he totally missed his snack. It didn't help that his snack was moving. But either way, it was a clean getaway for that lucky bug.
23. Rabbit Roll
Rabbits are playful little lovebugs. This one was having a great time nibbling away when, oh, oh, he lost his footing. Somehow, he made that fall look pretty cute, though.
24. Majestic Mouse
Mice make great pets, contrary to popular belief. They are as cute and silly as they are clumsy, however. This little guy is no exception, but at least he's making his owner laugh.
25. A Puzzling Situation
Hedgehogs are adorable pets. But when it comes to putting together puzzles, they aren't always that helpful. In fact, sometimes they snag the missing piece you've been looking everywhere for. Oh, Hedgie. Stop making things difficult.
26. Birdbrain
Where did the expression "birdbrain" even come from? This guy is so smart and knows exactly what his person wants him to do. He definitely got a little camera-shy for a minute, though!
27. Hindsight Is 20/20
This pup was loving watching the dogs on TV. But he got a little too close before his owner could holler out, "Don't touch that!" Lesson learned, so it seems.
28. Slip 'N Slide
Dogs either love water or they hate it. This guy was clearly having a great time playing in the water, but when it came time to get out, he just couldn't get it together. Oh well! The more water play, the better.
29. So Close, So Far
Nothing makes a pet fail funnier than slow motion. While this pup was working hard to snag that ball, he just couldn't seem to latch on! This effect makes the video all the more hilarious.
30. A Perfect Flip
One of the reasons why it's great that we always have our phones in our hands is so we can capture moments like this. This pup couldn't complete this flip again even if he tried over and over. It's truly an amazing fail-turned-accomplishment.
