Begging for food, demanding more attention, or subtly letting you know it’s playtime. It doesn’t matter if it’s a small kitten, a fluffy doggo, or a precious little rat, clingy animals can be seen in all shapes and sizes and all they want is to be a part of your day.

So don’t let your furry friend see these, because Bright Side found the animal ninjas in attention-seeking and your little one may be able to learn a thing or 2 from them.

1. “This is what happens when I tell him he can’t sit on my lap.”

© scarletc***ide / reddit

2. “Please, would you throw the ball for the 6,267th time?”

© Professor_Abronsius / reddit

3. “My dog when I’m not giving him attention”

© christianvelez / reddit

4. Pet me, human!

© Shonarrrrrgh / reddit

5. “She just likes her paws being held.”

© ashketchum2095 / reddit

6. No more math for today, please!

© _kittenmittons12 / reddit

7. “He is begging for food.”

© Hooptie_Hilda / reddit

8. “The cat will sit like this forever if you don’t give him attention.”

© nastasia8989 / reddit

9. “This is my life now.”

© meowiemom19 / reddit

10. “A very attention-seeking kitten means that this is the only way I can get work done.”

© amysplat / reddit

11. “My dog waits patiently with a foot in her bowl to let me know she’s hungry.”

© jordanehman / reddit

12. “He’s just trying to get attention and I won’t play his game.”

© frogg101 / reddit

13. “My cat brings me socks whenever I don’t pay attention to her.”

© amphachu / reddit

14. “This little guy used to come to our door and beg for peanuts.”

© mhay2290 / reddit

15. “Ripped the curtains down, looked me directly in the eye, and started playing with them.”

© PlasticEvidence1 / reddit

16. “This is a new low. And no, I can’t hear the ocean.”

© FritoLayTaterChips / reddit

17. “This is Lily and she hates it when I study.”

© fungal42 / reddit

18. “He just yells at me nonstop.”

© d***ly / reddit

19. “He’s definitely winning.”

© AskAbi / reddit

20. “This is my sleeve mouse.”

© Boku_no_Bob / reddit

How does your pet ask for attention? What do you most enjoy doing together with your pet?