Everyone knows that pets can learn from their human owners. But the animals in these photos are seemingly learning much more than just “fetch” and “sit.”

Some pets are so smart that you have to wonder if they’re secretly more intelligent than their human owners. Of course, that can’t be true, can it?

These images are sure to convince you that pets are much closer to humans than we give them credit for:

1. The cat who would thrive as the manager in a toxic workplace

We’ve all had a supervisor who would always monitor and criticize our every move. Eleanor the cat does this whenever her human owner gets to work.

2. The cat that ponders all day

When was the last time you took a few minutes out of your day to contemplate? This cat does it often.

3. When you’re hooked on social media

Five hours ago, she said she’d just check Facebook quickly before going to bed.

4. Boys will be boys

They’re all watching sports, no doubt.

5. Who needs a litter tray?

Sorry for the toilet humor.

6. The parrot that always feeds the dogs

Because talking like a human is so last year.

7. She wanted to lend a hand

If only she had thumbs.

8. They grow up so fast

And you thought you knew a dangerous driver!

9. Every single weekday morning

9 am is just the suggested work start time, right?

10. The owner must have felt so guilty

This is enough to break any bird owner’s heart.

11. A relaxing bath

She just wants a few minutes of peace and quiet.

12. It looks like it was built for him

13. Just catching up on the latest news

Look at the concentration in those little eyes.

14. When you’re pretending to look busy in the office

How does this work when all the suits are spades?

15. Opening a joint account

Look forward to arguing over all those mystery purchases.

16. He needs that morning joe just as much as us

There’s nothing like getting an innocent animal hooked on drugs, even if it is just caffeine.

17. When you’re working from home and come back from the bathroom

He just wants to help out.

18. Neither really knows how to play

Who’s going to get frustrated and tip over the board first?

19. 5 pm on a Friday

And no, the pear is not the thing we’re desperate for.

20. When you want the bed all to yourself

Sorry, there’s just no room.

We can all relate to these animals, if we’re being honest.

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Source: Animal Channel