Humans like to think they're the only species that feels shame. Not so. If the photos below are any evidence, crippling feelings of self doubt and loathing run rampant in the animal kingdom as well, from dogs and cats to geese and tigers.
Some of these guys clearly have a reason for experiencing feelings of inadequacy; a few of them were caught at the literal scene of the crime. But others seem to betray a deeper, more pervasive sense of ennui, one that may call for sessions with a "whisperer" of some kind. Let's hope they seek out the help they need.
Take a look at these 35 super ashamed animals below and vote for your favorite sad face. Then, call your therapist: your mental health is no laughing matter.
Ashamed Animals
Ashamed Puppy(01 of35)
"I'm really sorry." (credit:<a href="http://www.mype.co.za/gallery/details.php?image_id=760" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="My PE" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.mype.co.za/gallery/details.php?image_id=760" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="34" data-vars-position-in-unit="34">My PE</a>)
Ashamed Polar Bear(02 of35)
You don't want to see what he did in the water. (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr: " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="32" data-vars-position-in-unit="32">Flickr: </a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajay/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name=" the learnr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajay/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="33" data-vars-position-in-unit="33"> the learnr</a>)
Ashamed Towel Dog(03 of35)
"I got into something messy." (credit:<a href="https://www.flickr.com" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr:" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="https://www.flickr.com" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="30" data-vars-position-in-unit="30">Flickr:</a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mhalon/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="moriyaharpster" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mhalon/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="31" data-vars-position-in-unit="31">moriyaharpster</a>)
Ashamed Bunny(04 of35)
"I weep at my own failure." (credit:<a href="https://www.flickr.com" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr: " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="https://www.flickr.com" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="28" data-vars-position-in-unit="28">Flickr: </a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sepblog/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Search Engine People Blog" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sepblog/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="29" data-vars-position-in-unit="29">Search Engine People Blog</a>)
Ashamed Door Horse(05 of35)
"Oh, DOG door... my bad." (credit:<a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/txblacklabel/i-am-sorry-28m7" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Buzzfeed" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.buzzfeed.com/txblacklabel/i-am-sorry-28m7" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="27" data-vars-position-in-unit="27">Buzzfeed</a>)
Ashamed Newspaper Dog(06 of35)
"I slobbered all over the comics section." (credit:<a href="http://fyeahenglishbulldogs.tumblr.com/post/30878233839" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="FYeah English Bulldog" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://fyeahenglishbulldogs.tumblr.com/post/30878233839" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="26" data-vars-position-in-unit="26">FYeah English Bulldog</a>)
Ashamed Sneaky Dog(07 of35)
"Don't look at me." (credit:<a href="http://dailypicksandflicks.com/2012/03/23/pug-gets-punished-acts-innocent-video/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Daily Picks And Flicks/ " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://dailypicksandflicks.com/2012/03/23/pug-gets-punished-acts-innocent-video/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="24" data-vars-position-in-unit="24">Daily Picks And Flicks/ </a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=A26eLQ-H3fc" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Youtube" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=A26eLQ-H3fc" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="25" data-vars-position-in-unit="25">Youtube</a>)
Ashamed Shy Dog(08 of35)
"Don't look at me!" (credit:<a href="http://imgur.com/j53we" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Reddit" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://imgur.com/j53we" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="23" data-vars-position-in-unit="23">Reddit</a>)
Ashamed Pillow Dog(09 of35)
"Ok, I did it." (credit:<a href="http://www.hemmy.net/2007/07/19/cute-animals-part-3/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Hemmy" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.hemmy.net/2007/07/19/cute-animals-part-3/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="22" data-vars-position-in-unit="22">Hemmy</a>)
Ashamed Walrus(10 of35)
"What have I done?" (credit:Getty)
Ashamed Panda(11 of35)
"Just reflecting on my mistakes." (credit:Getty)
Ashamed Seal(12 of35)
"I will endeavor to improve." (credit:Getty)
Ashamed Dogs In Hats(13 of35)
"We learned it from watching you, alright!" (credit:Getty)
Ashamed Christmas Lights Dog(14 of35)
"I thought I was helping." (credit:Getty)
Extremely Ashamed Bunny(15 of35)
"I don't deserve your love after what I did!" (credit:Getty)
Ashamed For Good Reason(16 of35)
"Ok, before you say anything, here's what happened..." (credit:<a href="http://www.ambientlounge.com.au/maverick-the-beanbag-destroyer-cant-conquer-our-pet-lounge-bean-bed..html" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Ambient Lounge" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.ambientlounge.com.au/maverick-the-beanbag-destroyer-cant-conquer-our-pet-lounge-bean-bed..html" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="21" data-vars-position-in-unit="21">Ambient Lounge</a>)
Ashamed Contemplative Cat(17 of35)
"Oh gosh, what have I done?" (credit:<a href="http://pixdaus.com/i-am-ashamed-ashamed-animals-cats-felines/items/view/500037/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Pixdaus" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://pixdaus.com/i-am-ashamed-ashamed-animals-cats-felines/items/view/500037/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="20" data-vars-position-in-unit="20">Pixdaus</a>)
Ashamed Towel Horse(18 of35)
"Oh no." (credit:<a href="http://www.funnypictures24.com/pictures/funny-animal-pictures/funny-horse-pictures/page/2/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Funny Pictures 24" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.funnypictures24.com/pictures/funny-animal-pictures/funny-horse-pictures/page/2/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="19" data-vars-position-in-unit="19">Funny Pictures 24</a>)
Ashamed Tupperware Cat(19 of35)
"Um... it wasn't me." (credit:<a href="https://www.tumblr.com" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Tumblr:" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="https://www.tumblr.com" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="17" data-vars-position-in-unit="17">Tumblr:</a><a href="http://ashamedanimals.tumblr.com/post/29958246079/did-you-at-least-find-what-youre-looking-for" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Ashamed Animals" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://ashamedanimals.tumblr.com/post/29958246079/did-you-at-least-find-what-youre-looking-for" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="18" data-vars-position-in-unit="18">Ashamed Animals</a>)
Ashamed Toilet Paper Cat(20 of35)
"No, trust me, that roll was haunted. I did you a favor." (credit:<a href="https://www.tumblr.com" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Tumblr:" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="https://www.tumblr.com" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="15" data-vars-position-in-unit="15">Tumblr:</a><a href="http://ashamedanimals.tumblr.com/post/29955163128/the-look-of-shame-ashamed-animals" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Ashamed Animals" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://ashamedanimals.tumblr.com/post/29955163128/the-look-of-shame-ashamed-animals" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="16" data-vars-position-in-unit="16">Ashamed Animals</a>)
Bunny Shame(21 of35)
"Just being here is embarrassing." (credit:<a href="http://cheezburger.com/4064406784" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Daily Squee" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://cheezburger.com/4064406784" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="14" data-vars-position-in-unit="14">Daily Squee</a>)
Ashamed Pug(22 of35)
"I can't go on." (credit:<a href="http://lolosad.com/saddest-pug-in-the-world.html" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Lolosad" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://lolosad.com/saddest-pug-in-the-world.html" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="13" data-vars-position-in-unit="13">Lolosad</a>)
Ashamed Polar Bear(23 of35)
"I'm inconsolable." (credit:<a href="http://www.aliraqi.org/forums/showthread.php?p=147850855" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Aliraqi" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.aliraqi.org/forums/showthread.php?p=147850855" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="12" data-vars-position-in-unit="12">Aliraqi</a>)
Tiger Shame(24 of35)
"I just have something in my eye." (credit:<a href="http://tigermaids.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/ashamed-tiger.jpg" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Tiger Maids" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://tigermaids.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/ashamed-tiger.jpg" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="11" data-vars-position-in-unit="11">Tiger Maids</a>)
Dog Prison Shamed(25 of35)
"This fence mirrors my shame." (credit:<a href="http://www.arrobazona.com/mundo-animal-4/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="ArrobaZona" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.arrobazona.com/mundo-animal-4/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="10" data-vars-position-in-unit="10">ArrobaZona</a>)
Dog Destroyed Share(26 of35)
"Who me?" (credit:Getty)
Cat Stove Shame(27 of35)
"I haven't cleaned in weeks." (credit:<a href="https://www.flickr.com" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr:" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="https://www.flickr.com" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="8" data-vars-position-in-unit="8">Flickr:</a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nauright/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="romana klee" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nauright/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="9" data-vars-position-in-unit="9">romana klee</a>)
Dressed For Shame Dog(28 of35)
"You did this to me!" (credit:Getty)
Ashamed Dog(29 of35)
"How can you stay mad at me when I'm doing my sad face?" (credit:<a href="https://www.flickr.com" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr: " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="https://www.flickr.com" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="6" data-vars-position-in-unit="6">Flickr: </a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/12714995@N03/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="saratogajean" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/12714995@N03/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="7" data-vars-position-in-unit="7">saratogajean</a>)
Ashamed Goose(30 of35)
"I have brought dishonor to my family." (credit:<a href="https://www.flickr.com" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr:" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="https://www.flickr.com" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="4" data-vars-position-in-unit="4">Flickr:</a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kellylong/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Kellynphillong" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kellylong/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="5" data-vars-position-in-unit="5">Kellynphillong</a>)
Inconsolable Dog(31 of35)
"Just leave me here." (credit:Getty)
Laundromat Shame Dog(32 of35)
"I'm the reason we're at the laundromat." (credit:Getty)
Cat Sweater Shame(33 of35)
"I've put on weight." (credit:<a href="https://www.flickr.com" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr: " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="https://www.flickr.com" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="2" data-vars-position-in-unit="2">Flickr: </a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/18789396@N00/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="unk dump truck" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/18789396@N00/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="3" data-vars-position-in-unit="3">unk dump truck</a>)
Destroyed House Shame(34 of35)
"But look at my apologetic face." (credit:<a href="http://wooftown.com/2011/03/are-you-ready-for-a-dog/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Woof Town" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://wooftown.com/2011/03/are-you-ready-for-a-dog/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="1" data-vars-position-in-unit="1">Woof Town</a>)
Ashamed Toilet Cat(35 of35)
"What a travesty." (credit:<a href="http://www.sarahmillican.co.uk/your-pics" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Sarah Millican" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad092de4b04234e8560d55" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.sarahmillican.co.uk/your-pics" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="0" data-vars-position-in-unit="0">Sarah Millican</a>)