Pets are a constant source of joy and positivity. They can amaze us not only with their affection and loyalty but also with their intelligence, often displaying a cleverness that might even make us think they’re smarter than we are. In these stories, animals demonstrated impressive wit, resourcefulness, and even a bit of slyness.

Story 1
The dog came into the room before bedtime and looked at me. I said, “Hi, pup. Want to grab your toy before bed? It’s in the living room.” The dog trotted off to the living room, fetched his toy, and returned to settle on his bed.

I knew he could understand a lot of what I said, so I talked to him like a person—but my roommate was shocked. She asked, “He understands English?” I replied, “I guess so.” © Loading_Username_001 / Reddit