15 hilarious vintage photos of animals from 100 years ago
Gabbi Shaw
- While many things have aged poorly over the past few decades, some are just as funny today.
- That, of course, includes animals engaging in what can only be described as human behavior.
As the days get shorter and the temperatures get colder, we could all use a little pick-me-up — and nothing elicits such pure joy as animals doing cute things.
From dogs sipping a beer to a sneaky pup stealing a kid's ice cream, these vintage photos from the last 100 years show animals doing what they do best: making us laugh.
A boy is a little too focused on flirting — he should be watching his ice cream.
This photo is entitled "Who's Fooling Who," by William Milnarik, of Yonkers, New York.
This London Zoo visitor takes loving animals to a whole new level.
Captain Pfeiffer visited London Zoo for years and trained a giraffe to take a biscuit from his lips, seen here in 1933.
Personal hygiene is important, even for penguins.
It's not the only human behavior they enjoy. Penguins also love romantic strolls on the beach.
These two wiener dogs should probably be cut off.
Please don't try this at home — beer isn't good for dogs.
This tram might not be elephant-proof.
The elephant, named Mae West, accepts an apple from a passing tram driver while doing her morning exercises in 1936.
We bet you didn't know that geese look great in glasses.
Film actress Fay Webb is pictured with her pet goose circa 1925.
We wouldn't mind our golf game getting interrupted by this family of cats.
As per usual, these cats are simply doing whatever they please.
Is this little girl walking the dogs or are they walking her?
Maybe don't let a young girl walk three strong dogs by herself — though it does make for a good photo.
This cat is ready for liftoff.
This photo is from a 1914 collection of images by photographer Harry Whittier Frees, who started his animal-photography career in 1906, The Atlantic reported.
A very happy birthday to these two kitties.
This looks like a party we'd love to be invited to.
But it's not all play for some cats.
A cat hangs a row of tame rats on the washing line in 1933.
This canine is clearly channeling Sherlock Holmes.
Chick the dog, who is pictured with his owner Marcelle, seems to have been inspired by Holmes, who first appeared in "A Study in Scarlet" in 1887.
This chimp has better balance than plenty of humans.
That little puppy doesn't seem too concerned, though.
Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil, indeed.
As the caption of this photo says, "They could make plenty of bananas if they put the show on the road."
Maybe cats and dogs get along better than we think.
This also gives a whole new meaning to the phrase "teacup dog."
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