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Hilarious photos prove that pets really do hate Christmas

By Esra Gurkan, Martha Cliff
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25 Dec, 2016 11:00 PMQuick Read

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A hilarious collection of images prove that not everyone is in the Christmas spirit as pets wreak havoc during festive celebrations. Photo / imgur, t***andbeers

A hilarious collection of images prove that not everyone is in the Christmas spirit as pets wreak havoc during festive celebrations. Photo / imgur, t***andbeers

With Christmas come and gone, most of us were feeling our most festive - however, there are a few who were struggling to get in the mood.

While their owners celebrate the many joys that Christmas has to offer their pets are simply not playing ball, Daily Mail reports.

These hilarious pictures, compiled by Bored Panda, prove that some pets simply can't wait for Christmas to be over.

For many of the disgruntled animals the prospect of Christmas costume is anything other than amusing to them as this French Bulldog proves. Photo / imgur, Robot_processing
For many of the disgruntled animals the prospect of Christmas costume is anything other than amusing to them as this French Bulldog proves. Photo / imgur, Robot_processing

In many of the photos it is festive costumes that appear to be causing upset among the disgruntled pets.

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While hilarious for the owners the animals look anything other than amused with one very grumpy French Bulldog less than impressed with his antlers and an incredibly sour puss is clearly not a fan of his Santa hat.

For other mischievous critters when it comes to Christmas trees the temptation to climb it is too great.

This feline has little respect for the traditional nativity knocking a plastic baby Jesus from his cot in order to take a nap. Photo / Kate Bottley Twitter
This feline has little respect for the traditional nativity knocking a plastic baby Jesus from his cot in order to take a nap. Photo / Kate Bottley Twitter
This dog has clearly mistaken the Christmas for a chew toy as it lies forlorn on the ground. Photo / elastcic-craptastic reddit
This dog has clearly mistaken the Christmas for a chew toy as it lies forlorn on the ground. Photo / elastcic-craptastic reddit
This moody moggy seems to have lost the battle with a bag full of Christmas ribbons. Photo / Brendan Ryan, imgur
This moody moggy seems to have lost the battle with a bag full of Christmas ribbons. Photo / Brendan Ryan, imgur
One sour puss looks anything other than amused with its festive Santa Claus hat. Photo / Mike, bitsandpiece
One sour puss looks anything other than amused with its festive Santa Claus hat. Photo / Mike, bitsandpiece
What could have been a picture perfect photo leaves much to be desired when a cat and dog get into a tiff. Photo / Reddit
What could have been a picture perfect photo leaves much to be desired when a cat and dog get into a tiff. Photo / Reddit
This confused kitty has got the wrong end of the stick when it came to her gift as she seems to prefer its packaging to the cat bed itself. Photo / falcores Imgur
This confused kitty has got the wrong end of the stick when it came to her gift as she seems to prefer its packaging to the cat bed itself. Photo / falcores Imgur
Despite the fact that this cat has well and truly butchered the tree it seems that she has little shame over it. Photo / Jiryn Imgur
Despite the fact that this cat has well and truly butchered the tree it seems that she has little shame over it. Photo / Jiryn Imgur
One kitten was well and truly caught in the act as he was discovered lodged in the fir tree. Photo / Carib Imgur
One kitten was well and truly caught in the act as he was discovered lodged in the fir tree. Photo / Carib Imgur
While he may look adorable this ferret doesn't seem madly keen on his woolly hat complete with antlers.
While he may look adorable this ferret doesn't seem madly keen on his woolly hat complete with antlers.
It isn't just cats that get caught up Christmas trees as this young pup proves. Photo / dream_big8 Imgur
It isn't just cats that get caught up Christmas trees as this young pup proves. Photo / dream_big8 Imgur
Two weimaraners certainly look the part as Mary and Joseph in the nativity, however, they don't seemed thrilled with their new roles. Photo / smythjunior Imgur
Two weimaraners certainly look the part as Mary and Joseph in the nativity, however, they don't seemed thrilled with their new roles. Photo / smythjunior Imgur
There's no use hiding! One cheeky mutt tries to conceal himself in the Christmas tree. Photo / clarusdogcow
There's no use hiding! One cheeky mutt tries to conceal himself in the Christmas tree. Photo / clarusdogcow
This cat makes for an unusual Christmas gift wrapped up in festive paper and finished with a bow. Photo / Love_Mcribs Imgur
This cat makes for an unusual Christmas gift wrapped up in festive paper and finished with a bow. Photo / Love_Mcribs Imgur
This dog appears to have confused its owner's Christmas decorations with a chew toy. Photo / Reddit
This dog appears to have confused its owner's Christmas decorations with a chew toy. Photo / Reddit
One pit bull could not look more glum about his owner's choice to place antlers on his head. Photo / Reddit
One pit bull could not look more glum about his owner's choice to place antlers on his head. Photo / Reddit
They suit her well but this feline is not best pleased about her new festive accessory.
They suit her well but this feline is not best pleased about her new festive accessory.
This wee Griffin is unimpressed with the Chirstmas fuss and just wants a nap on his new bed. Photo / Bailee Wilson-Yates
This wee Griffin is unimpressed with the Chirstmas fuss and just wants a nap on his new bed. Photo / Bailee Wilson-Yates

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