Dogs & Cats Crossing Their Paws To Soothe You

By Rae Paoletta
Black cat with crossed paws Leahjf/Shutterstock

One thing that never fails to keep spirits high is pet pics from total internet strangers. Some of the highest quality pet photos are cats and dogs crossing their legs — a classic pose known as "polite paws." If you've seen it, you know exactly what I'm talking about.

These very distinguished boys and girls want to soothe and inspire you to stay positive. 

Pebbles is the perfect image of politeness

A cat is crossing their paws. @heath_laws via Twitter

Scarlett Elizabeth O'Hara Sparks puts her polite paws on full display

A dog is crossing their paws. Kylie Sparks via Twitter

Perches purrfectly atop a suitcase

A cat has their legs crossed on a suitcase. @susanalmon via Twitter

Now that's one polite pooch. Look at those legs!

A dog is crossing their paws while on a hardwood floor. @supercam via Twitter

Snooooozy polite paws, please do not disturb

A sleepy cat is crossing their paws while on a bed. Nick D'Angelo via Twitter

Omg, they're crossing each other's paws and my brain cannot handle this

Two cats are cats cuddling with their paws overlapping. Susan Almon via Twitter

Queso is the king of polite paws — just look at that technique!

An orange cat is crossing their paws. Bridget Badore via Twitter

10/10 paws here, great stuff

A black and white cat is leaning over a couch with their paws crossed over the pillows. @lzneedle via Twitter

A very relaxed kitty indeed

A cat has their legs crossed while on a carpet. @jtetreault04 via Twitter

The coziest little polite kitty in the world

A cat has their legs crossed while on a gray cat bed. @mistercustomer via Twitter

Luna wants you to know everything's going to be okay. Trust her.

A cute Australian shepherd puppy has their front legs crossed while lounging in the grass. @mamawhale via Twitter

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