Engaging in games with our pets is always a pleasure. But there are times when things can go sideways, especially when they’re hiding. We either get worried when we start searching for them or are startled after finding them in the most inconvenient places.

Bright Side found images that show how creative animals can become when they want to hide, getting our full, undivided attention.

1. “The reason the water wasn’t coming out”

© Lancastrian34 / reddit

2. Where’s the cat?

© filochick05 / reddit

3. Hiding in plain sight…

© Cadenwantshispizza / reddit

4. “I started to panic because I couldn’t find my puppy.”

© leolacakes / reddit

5. Playing hide and seek

© yoda1thatiwant / reddit

6. “I spent the last 15 minutes looking for my kitten…”

© BalloonUnderstudy / reddit

7. “A possum’s sneaky hiding spot in the workshop”

© brisstlenose / reddit

8. “I found Phoenix. He’s surprisingly good at playing hide and seek.”

© phoenyxthefluff / reddit

9.“I was looking for my cat for an hour.”

© Kikifomiki / reddit

10. This is how cats and dogs play.

© Theanthonybrooks / reddit

11. This dog rocks at finding great hiding spots.

© unknown / imgur

12. Hiding from the vet

© unknown / reddit

13. A cat’s logic — another way to hide from the vet

© unknown / reddit

14. Hiding from the dog in plain sight

© ShamiRao / imgur

15. “Hiding in the broom handle like a champ!”

© JohnnyCashedOut / imgur

16. This cat is trying its best to hide.

© DavitoDaCosta / reddit

17. Just where did the cat go?

© DavitoDaCosta / reddit

18. “This way, he probably won’t miss any important conversations.”

© mafeehan / reddit

19. “Watch out…she’s ready for an ambush.”

© Larnievc / reddit

20. “Now the baby lizard blends in with my plant pot.”

© LickidyQuick / reddit

Were you ever surprised by an animal’s hiding spot? Do you have a pet that enjoys hiding?

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