Animals Dubbed As "Shoulder Pets" Because They Love Hanging Out On Their Humans' Shoulders More Than Anything
Shoulder pets have a way of stealing the spotlight without even trying. One minute they are on the floor, and the next they are perched right where they want to be, acting like your shoulder was made for them.
This collection rounds up all kinds of animals that decided personal space is overrated. From cats and dogs to birds, bunnies, and a few surprise guests, each one seems happiest when they are riding high and close to their humans.
Scroll through and enjoy the chaos, because these tiny shoulder companions are fully committed to the bit.
"Shoulder Cat Will Be Fun, They Said"

"I Have My Shoulder-Mounted Barkzooka Locked And Loaded!"

"Shoulder Dane, Anyone?"

"Shoulder Animals Seem To Be Pretty Popular Nowadays. So Here's A Shoulder Crow!"

"Does Shoulder Duck Make The Cut?"

"He Found My Wife’s Hood. I Think He Likes It."

Some of these pets clearly think shoulders are the best seat in the house.
"Shoulder Nugget (And A Lap Full Of Beans)"

"How About Shoulder Sugar Gliders?"

"I See We Are Doing Shoulder Cats Today?"

"I Give You Shoulder Bun"

"My Shoulder Cat Isn't Nearly As Cute As Everyone Else's"

"The Elusive Shoulder Fox!"

"Shoulder Cat In Process"

"Does A Rottweiler Puppy Count?"

"Heard You Like Shoulder Cats. This Is A.....Pygmy Tree Cat"

"Hope We Are Not Too Late"

"My Shoulder Buddy"

"Shoulder Birb"

"I See Your Shoulder Cat And Raise You A Beard Kitten"

"Do These Count As Shoulder Animals?"

"Do Shoulder Raccoons Count? Courtesy Of My Sister"

At this point, the shoulder category is getting very loose.
And if you think shoulder pets are adorable, wait until you see these otters striking sweet poses.
"She Was Pretty Proud Of My Accomplishment"

"My Partner Would Like To Know If We’re Still Doing Shoulder Cats?"

"Hope I’m Not Late For The Cat On Shoulder"

"Does Shoulder Chicken Make The Cut?"

"He Always Climbs For A Hug After His Naps. Closest I Can Get To A Shoulder Cat"

"Hope I'm Not Too Late To Raise You A Second Shoulder Cat"

"Sleeping Shoulder Magpie Baby"

"I See Your Shoulder Cats. I Raise You Crown Cat"

"I Give You Azu, The Shoulder Snek"

"My Dreams Of Having A Shoulder Cat Have Come True"

"Do Chinchillas Count Too?"

"Shoulder Cat Or Cyclops?"

"My Shoulder Monster At 10 Months"

"I See Your Shoulder Cats. Is It Too Late For A Shoulder Baby Opossum?"

"What About A Mouse?"

"Behold The Glorious Whiskers Of Shoulder Cat"

"I Thought My Little Shoulder Protector Should Get A Turn Too!"

"Do Shoulder Horses Count? She's Always Hanging Her Head Over My Neck Waiting For Scratches."

"Am I Too Late? Fern, The Sweetest Opossum!"

"Hopefully Shoulder Kittens Count"

"Shoulder Cats? Nah, How About Shoulder Bear?"

"Jumbo Shoulder Dog"

"I Don’t Have A Cat, So I Present My Shoulder Bun!"

"We Raised A Shoulder Cat"

"I See Your Baby Possums, Duck & Cats On Shoulders And Raise You An Albino Ferret"

"Oh Hi There, I Was Told That Shoulder Cats Are Trending Today"

"Do Shoulder Squirrels Count?"

"Within 2 Seconds Of Meeting The Cat I Was Adopting, She Climbed Onto My Shoulders."

That last one feels like the most committed shoulder pet of them all.
"Silence, Human! I’m Looking At Shoulder Cats."

For more chaos with cuteness, see Kiwi and his goth wife’s half goth babies.