Many of us can’t imagine life without our pets. Our beloved animals also become very much attached to us and can become quite distressed by even short periods of separation.

Smalljoys has put together a selection of animals who simply can’t bear to part with their owners and follow them everywhere.

My cat simply adores nature documentaries. And every time, he checks I’m watching them as well.

My girlfriend fell asleep. When I kissed her on the cheek, her dog looked at me like this:

He thought his owner had drowned.

My dog got up at 4 am. She kept me company while I cleaned everything.

Every time I go to the toilet I see this:

Forget your homework! Pet me instead!

While the other dogs played in the park, he kept an eye on his human.

She simply takes my hand and drags me toward her like this.

I had to put a cushion on the table so that my cat didn’t sit on the keyboard.

I wanted to relax in the bath, but no.

My friend’s wife and their cat watch a stray cat they’d left food out for.

If I refuse to stroke him, he runs off to someone else and checks if I’m jealous.

Everything you need to know about what it’s like to be a cat owner.

Try to find someone who looks at you the same way this dog gazes at his owner.

He got very upset that he couldn’t watch me in the shower. I ended up having to put him here.

This is Lennu, the President of Finland’s dog. He often goes to official events with him.

But still, nothing is better than hugs.

I woke up to him having a puppy dream and lying on me like this.

This dog definitely doesn’t know how to behave with other dogs.

My dad is very popular at the dog park.

Sometimes she has problems recognizing personal space.

2 months off the racetrack and my adopted greyhound is still trying to understand what being a lap dog is all about.

You are being poopervised, human!

Installed a cat door. Received a dog.

Our dog threw up last night at 4 a.m. He kept me company while I cleaned it up.

My friend’s dog jumped into the shot.

My friend’s dog wants her human to pet her…all the time.

My girlfriend fell asleep with my dog, and he gave me this look after I kissed her on the cheek.

My friend’s dog decided to join the fun of a slip and slide. Instant regret.

Came home to my roommate’s dog protecting my kitten from the loud thunder and lightning outside.

I was wrestling with my dog and forgot that he never misses an opportunity to eat.

My dog has no idea what personal space is.

I’m willing to bet the dog’s name is Sheldon.

When your dog is a kung fu master:

When you’re trying to send a private message:

Found my boyfriend and dog taking a nap like this.

Our foster dog is not so good with personal space.

My girlfriend’s dog is in love with me. This is her…