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Wednesday, July 9, 2025

9 Stories That Prove Pets Are Way Smarter Than We Think

Pets are a constant source of joy and positivity. They can amaze us not only with their affection and loyalty but also with their intelligence, often displaying

a cleverness that might even make us think they’re smarter than we are. In these stories, animals demonstrated impressive wit, resourcefulness, and even a bit of slyness.

Story 1
The dog came into the room before bedtime and looked at me. I said, “Hi, pup. Want to grab your toy before bed?

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It’s in the living room.” The dog trotted off to the living room, fetched his toy, and returned to settle on his bed.

I knew he could understand a lot of what I said, so I talked to him like a person—but my roommate was shocked.

She asked, “He understands English?” I replied, “I guess so.” © Loading_Username_001 / Reddit

Story 2

I was walking my dog as it got darker, and he got stuck under a bush, standing there looking for something.

I tried calling him and pulling him out, but he wouldn’t budge.

Eventually, I had to pick him up and carry him. As I scolded him for being stubborn, we reached the entrance,

and suddenly, it hit me. I ran back to the bush, where I found my lost keys.

I felt embarrassed in front of Woody and finally understood why he was so insistent on staying there.

When we go for walks, I always say, “Okay, the leash is here.