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11 Pets Who Act Like People

They walk the walk, even though they can’t quite talk the talk. Meet some furry friends who think they’re just like humans!
By People Staff
Updated November 18, 2009 11:00 PM
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CART-PUSHING CANINES

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These two pups from Shenyang, China, have their grocery shopping down to a science. Trained by their owner, they’ve learned to carry a handbag and push a cart full of veggies!

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REGISTER-WORKING MEERKAT

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Can he ring you up? Foot-tall Clyde, a domesticated meerkat, regularly hangs out near the cash register at Sign of the Owl Petshop in the U.K. The little guy belongs to owner Derek Wakeham and his wife.

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A PIOUS POOCH

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No, it’s not an exceptionally hairy churchgoer – it’s a praying pup! Alsatian-Collie mix Zack attends services at England’s Abbot Parish Church every Sunday and Thursday. Fellow congregants say the dog gives off a “spiritual” vibe. Amen!

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STROLLER-LOVING PUG

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By now everyone’s heard of Jenny, the stroller-wielding pug from Portland, Ore. The 1-year-old enjoys pushing her toy pug puppies in a pink stroller, and also loves body-surfing at the beach.

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COMMUTER KITTY

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Casper the 12-year-old cat takes regular rides on the public bus in the English city of Plymouth. Drivers have come to recognize the clever kitty, who gets on at his local stop and disembarks wherever he chooses – always finding his way home.

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FRIDGE-RAIDING ANTEATERS

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Oregon-based PEOPLEPets.com member Angela Goodwin is proud mom to anteaters Pua and Stewie, who’ve both learned how to open the fridge and empty its contents! They also play with Goodwin’s dogs – and sometimes even paint.

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READING DOG

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It took Manhattan dog trainer Lyssa Howells just six weeks to teach her English-terrier mix Willow to read. Now, the dog reacts to actions written on cue cards, obeying when she sees words like “sit up,” “wave” and “bang” (play dead). See Willow in action in our exclusive video!

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CLUB-CARRYING LLAMAS

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How do you tip these caddies? For a $40 fee, the llamas at North Carolina’s Sherwood Forest Country Club will carry your bags during your nine-hole run. The creatures cause less damage than golf carts to greens, thanks to their padded feet.

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TV-WATCHING BUNNY

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Shhh, her favorite show is on! China-based pet rabbit Jia Xiaoyu is so obsessed with her evening shows – particularly South Korean soap opera Ms. Mermaid – that she attacks when her owners try to change the channel.

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A CLASSY CHIPMUNK

Chippy the chipmunk loves visiting PEOPLEPets.com member Bev Morgenstern for daily feedings of nuts. Recently, the Minnesota resident put out a table for her little friend, so he could learn some manners while munching on his meals!

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A PAINTING PUP

Six-year-old mixed breed Sammy learned to paint thanks to owner Mary Stadelbacher of Maryland, who taught him the trade by placing a specially-designed paintbrush in his mouth. The pooch commands up to $1,700 for his abstract works!

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