16 Things only people covered in pet hair can understand

Jan 27, 2015

Michele Borboa, MS is a freelance writer and editor specializing in health, fitness, food, lifestyle, and pets. Michele is a health and wellness expert, personal chef, cookbook author, and pet-lover based in Bozeman, Montana. She is also...

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Coping with a shedding pet really means just accepting it

Before you got your hairy pet, did you think that all you'd have to do is invest in a really big lint brush to keep your clothing, home and car hair-free? Hahaha! Can you say "delusional"? We get it and want you to know you aren't alone! Here are 16 things that only pet owners with shedding pets will understand.

1. Whether it's in your coffee mug or on something you ate, you've come to love hair of the cat.

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2. You're convinced this is all your dog does while you're at work all day.

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3. The cat hair in your home is so thick, this is how you feel every. Single. Day.

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4. Your life is what hairy Pixar movies are made of.

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5. You don't need to worry about wearing black because...

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A photo posted by @_lildubbya on Jan 15, 2015 at 12:36am PST

6. There is no romance with your man in front of the fireplace because dog hair isn't romantic (but your dog doesn't know that).

It's that time of year again. #blowinghiscoat #doghair #mochi #shibainu

A photo posted by mommaguch (@mommaguch) on Jan 15, 2015 at 5:32pm PST

7. You ask for a Dirt Devil (with a Turbo Claw) for your birthday.

Grandpa got mom and dad a new vacuum and it comes with a Turbo Claw that looks just like my paw!! #cat #cathairdontcare #cathair #chunkycat #catstagram #christmascat #catsofinstagram #pet #paws #petstagram #fatcat #funnycat #furrycat #instacat #instapet #ilovemycat #instagramcat #instagrampet #meow #whiskers #dirtdeviltotalpet

A photo posted by Hector Harvey Wonton (@hectorharveywonton) on Dec 25, 2014 at 11:55am PST

8. There's so much cat hair in your life, you dream of growing an extra set of hands to handle it all.

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9. One sweep through your kitchen and living room gives you enough dog hair to create your own dog.

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10. You join the Cat Hair Don't Care club and aren't afraid to show it.

Jenny is reppin' Killer Babes™ The cute HAT & SHIRT designed by yours truly, me! If you don't know, then now you know...Join the team. Killer Babes™ link in bio. #etsy #killerbabes ™ #meow #fashion #cathairdontcare #f4f #instafamous #bossbabe @jenmyhre21

A photo posted by Karenn ™ (@karenn_sampedro) on Dec 9, 2014 at 5:29pm PST

11. Even your backyard can't escape the hair.

Looks like it will be a #whitechristmas in #florida after all #huskyshed #huskyhair #christmasinflorida #Husky #siberianhusky #lexxithehusky

A photo posted by Haley Cousins (@haleycousins) on Dec 24, 2014 at 12:16pm PST

12. You quit your job as a personal chef because your clients just didn't appreciate cat hair like you do. Weird.

#cathairdontcare#milo #crazycat#

A photo posted by Tonya (@t_marie_70) on Nov 7, 2014 at 5:02pm PST

13. The dog groomer holds the top spot on your speed dial.

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14. You never think twice about shaking off your attire before you put it on.

Surprise, surprise #fatcat #sabs #cathairdontcare #instacat #myprincess #daboss

A photo posted by Melanie Barovick (@melanielauren__) on Sep 8, 2014 at 9:10pm PDT

15. You may not notice all the dog hair in your car, but this is how your friends see you when you drive up. (And they decline your offer for a ride.)

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16. Every time you threaten to shave your shedding cat, you have a freaky hairless cat nightmare. You resign yourself (again and again) that you'll just live with the hair.

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Ways to handle pet shedding

Consider these 10 non-shedding dog breeds
Follow these top tips for getting cat and dog hair under control
Take pet grooming seriously. We'll show you how.

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16 Things only people covered in pet hair can understand

Coping with a shedding pet really means just accepting it

1. Whether it's in your coffee mug or on something you ate, you've come to love hair of the cat.

2. You're convinced this is all your dog does while you're at work all day.

3. The cat hair in your home is so thick, this is how you feel every. Single. Day.

4. Your life is what hairy Pixar movies are made of.

5. You don't need to worry about wearing black because...

6. There is no romance with your man in front of the fireplace because dog hair isn't romantic (but your dog doesn't know that).

7. You ask for a Dirt Devil (with a Turbo Claw) for your birthday.

8. There's so much cat hair in your life, you dream of growing an extra set of hands to handle it all.

9. One sweep through your kitchen and living room gives you enough dog hair to create your own dog.

10. You join the Cat Hair Don't Care club and aren't afraid to show it.

11. Even your backyard can't escape the hair.

12. You quit your job as a personal chef because your clients just didn't appreciate cat hair like you do. Weird.

13. The dog groomer holds the top spot on your speed dial.

14. You never think twice about shaking off your attire before you put it on.

15. You may not notice all the dog hair in your car, but this is how your friends see you when you drive up. (And they decline your offer for a ride.)

16. Every time you threaten to shave your shedding cat, you have a freaky hairless cat nightmare. You resign yourself (again and again) that you'll just live with the hair.

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