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Woman holding dog in purse The relationship between a person and their pet is a powerful one, but every once in a while, pet owners take their love to a whole other level of absurdity and downright meanness. Even seemingly innocent activities like pushing a cat in a stroller or putting bows in a dog's hair can be torturous and just plain cruel. Unless you want your pet to hate you or feel like less of an animal, steer clear of these pet peeves of the pets. Here are the 10 meanest things owners love to do to their pets.

Dress them up

Today's pet owners are obsessed with dressing up their dogs and cats in ridiculous costumes and clothing for holidays and virtually any occasion. As if being dressed isn't humiliating enough, owners have the nerve to take their dressed up pets out in public. Let's face it: pets hate clothes and accessories, so stop torturing them with such silly costumes.

Put tape on their paws

Pets withstand a lot of humiliation, but one of the meanest things that owners love to do to them is put office tape on their paws. Pet owners have a blast watching cats and dogs squirm and stick to the floor with every sticky step. This seemingly innocent prank is actually just plain mean!

Wake them up

There may be nothing cuter than a curled up kitten or a snoring dog, but that doesn't mean it's OK to wake them up when they're sound asleep. Pet owners have no problem waking their furry friends as they catch some Zs, but we hate it when they do it back. Just like you wouldn't wake a sleeping baby, you should resist the temptation to wake a sleeping pet.

Tease them

Some pet owners are downright mean and love to tease their dogs and cats with toys and treats. You might get a good laugh watching your dog search relentlessly for a ball you never threw, but this kind of teasing can come back to bite you big time. Teasing and play-fighting can cause dogs to become aggressive and disobedient.

Put cats on leashes

Let's say it together: Dogs walk on leashes, not cats. Sadly, there are too many cat owners out there who don't understand this concept. Cats don't like leashes and probably never will. If your feline wants to walk with you, they'll follow you without a leash.

Make them dance

Unless your dog is related to the salsa-dancing golden retriever on YouTube, he or she probably doesn't like to dance. And cats? Forget about it. People love to swing around their pets and make them stand up and dance against their will, but this cruel activity often ends in biting, scratching, and a hatred for dancing.

Paint their nails

Some pet owners have taken dog grooming to whole other level of wacky by getting their pooches' nails primped and polished. And the worst part is male dogs are also at risk of having their nails painted. When will people learn that pets are animals and not dolls?

Put them in strollers and purses

Four-legged creatures are meant to walk, not be strolled or carried by their owners everywhere they go. You might think you're spoiling your dog or cat by toting them in a stroller or bag, but you're actually humiliating them and taking away valuable exercise time.

Put their embarrassing moments on YouTube

Pet owners get a lot of entertainment from watching their dogs and cats every day, but that doesn't mean you should share their embarrassing moments with the whole world. Pet owners love to videotape their animals playing, sleeping, and making complete fools of themselves and put these moments on YouTube for all to see.

Take glamour shots

You may love to take photos of your fur babies, but some people go as far as having them professionally photographed. Although some dogs and cats can sit still for a photo session, most don't have the patience for stillness, bright lights, and the silly props that come with most pet glamour shots.