Animals Who Steal
Have you ever taken off your watch or ring while working in the yard only to find it has disappeared? Have you had door mats or clothes from the clothes line mysteriously vanish? If this has happened to you, you may be the victim of animals who steal.
There are many nefarious characters in the animal kingdom. They are brazen and do not beat around the bush. They do not sneak or tippy toe and they do not worry about retribution. Animals will steal under the cover of darkness or boldly pull a daylight robbery without giving it a second thought.
Crows steal from back yards, picnic areas, and even enter open windows of homes and cars when a shiny object catches their eye. They will take glasses, watches, jewelry, spoons, loose change, and anything else that provokes curiosity. Sometimes they hide their new found treasures in the crotch of trees, in the branches of evergreens, or they will carry them to the nest for safe keeping.
This sea gull has never been reprimanded for his insubordination in fact customers are willing to foot the bill for this sea gull’s daytime capers.
This fashion conscious monkey would rather look cool than eat peanuts with his friends.
The Ostrich is known for stealing buttons from clothing, hair barrettes, glasses, ribbons, jewelry, and just about anything they can snatch that isn’t securely nailed down.
The fox is a playful critter who loves toys. He will run off with things like kid’s toys, pet toys, baby bottles, plastic dishes, shoes, gloves, and even the clothes of the line.
Squirrels are amusing and their back yard antics never cease to amaze me. Their lives are a constant struggle for survival which means they must get what they need by any means possible.
This magpie is living proof that you don’t have to have teeth to have a sweet tooth.
When it comes to fishing the Eagle is a master.
This raccoon was caught in the act but made a clean getaway. He is still at large.
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22 Responses to “Animals Who Steal”
On November 10, 2009 at 4:10 pm
I once was visiting a lady whose dog stole my glass case. We never found it. I enjoyed your post so much. Good to see your write on my screen, friend.
On November 10, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Good enjoyable read. I have a dog that steals the TV remote and hides it. When I ask where it is, he gives the game away by going to see if it is still where he has hidden it.
On November 10, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Thanks Goodselfme,
It’s good to be back.
I am commenting here as a guest. For some reason this page doesn’t recognize me as a member.
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On November 10, 2009 at 4:21 pm
HI Louie,
That is so cute! He is smart to know what you are talking about and he must know if he goes to check it’s hiding place.
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On November 10, 2009 at 4:50 pm
Good to have you back! And what an amusing composition
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On November 10, 2009 at 5:25 pm
How cute! The fox one is definitely my favorite
On November 10, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Thanks Lucas, I tried but that doesn’t work either. I have asked for Triond’s help but they don’t seem to have an answer either.
Hi Alexa, I’m not sure if I have a favorite. The fox sure isn’t shy at all.
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On November 10, 2009 at 6:21 pm
That was a very enjoyable piece. I guess animals are more “human” then we credit them to be!!
On November 10, 2009 at 7:37 pm
Hi Vikram, thank you for your comment. I agree with you, animals are like humans in some ways.
On November 10, 2009 at 11:09 pm
Very amusing! We have a cat who steals. We usually find them eventually, except for a pin cushion. It was even full of pins!
On November 10, 2009 at 11:14 pm
A friend of mine found a chocolate bar outside a closed and screened second storey window. If I remember correctly, she took a photo of a squirrel with the chocolate bar.
On November 11, 2009 at 12:36 am
Well done…
On November 11, 2009 at 1:04 am
you forgot Kafka, my cat, he steals things he finds on the floor and usually puts them in the cats food bowl. Its very odd.
On November 11, 2009 at 2:53 am
What a unique article!
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-Liane Schmidt.
On November 11, 2009 at 8:55 am
My neighbor had a dog that would steal hats. He loved it when people would chase him all around trying to get their hat back.
On November 11, 2009 at 8:56 am
Brilliant!
On November 11, 2009 at 10:58 pm
We used to have racoons that turned over the trash cans and stole garbage. What a mess they made. We finely started putting a huge rock on top of the can. Good to see you back, Darlene.
On November 12, 2009 at 1:57 am
very enjoyable article. I never knew that those animals steal!
On November 13, 2009 at 12:11 am
This was too funny. I love the fox the best.
On November 13, 2009 at 7:07 am
Wonderful collection. Nice videos.
On November 15, 2009 at 1:18 pm
i’ll never open my windows again
On November 19, 2009 at 11:23 pm
Animals are no respecter of property. What a delightful read. Thanks for posting. I see you have your avatar working now.
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