12 Words That Have A Different Meaning Once You Have A Pet

Once you own a cat, the word "beans" will never be the same.

1. Toilet Paper

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What it usually means: Something you use to wipe your bum.

What it means to pet owners: Your pet's archenemy that they will stop at nothing to destroy.

2. Alarm Clock

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What it usually means: Something you set to wake up in the morning.

What it means to pet owners: A butt on your face.

3. Vacation

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What it usually means: A time to travel and relax.

What it means to pet owners: A time to constantly text your pet sitter to make sure your pet hasn't starved or pooped on the rug.

4. Accident

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What it usually means: When something goes wrong.

What it means to pet owners: Somebody made a pee in the house.

5. Beans

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What it usually means: The fruit that makes you toot.

What it means to pet owners: Your cat's lil' paw pads.

6. Treat

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What it usually means: Something special you enjoy every once in a while.

What it means to pet owners: A reward for being cute AF; can also be used as a bribe to get your pet to like strangers.

7. Cone

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What it usually means: A geometric shape, ideally filled with ice cream.

What it means to pet owners: Something your dog hates, but it somehow makes them even cuter.

8. Cardboard Box

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What it usually means: A container that usually comes in the mail.

What it means to pet owners: The PERFECT birthday present for your fur baby.

9. Walk

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What it usually means: A nice stroll outside.

What it means to pet owners: Your dog's FAVORITE THING IN THE ENTIRE WORLD.

10. Socks

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What it usually means: An item of clothing that belongs on your feet.

What it means to pet owners: Your dog's favorite thing to chew up, no matter how many squeaky toys and bones you buy.

11. Chocolate

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What it usually means: A decadent and tasty treat.

What it means to pet owners: Something that should NEVER EVER be dropped on the floor.

12. Bath

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What it usually means: To wash your body in water; can be a time to unwind after a hard day.

What it means to pet owners: A word that should only be spelled or whispered.