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Dad Who Swore He Didn't Want a Pet Helps Cat Get Toy

A meme consisting of a top text overlay and a real-life photograph. The text reads: 'My dad (who swore he'd never want a pet) helping our cat Buttercup getting her favorite toy back from underneath the oven.' The photograph depicts a man kneeling on a wooden kitchen floor next to a black oven, using a tool (likely a screwdriver) to reach underneath the oven. A black and white cat stands nearby, facing the oven, seemingly watching the man. The kitchen features wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a towel hanging on the oven door. A watermark 'boredpanda.com' is visible in the bottom right corner of the image.
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My dad (who swore he'd never want a pet) helping our cat Buttercup getting her favorite toy back from underneath the oven

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My dad (who swore he'd never want a pet) helping our cat Buttercup getting her favorite toy back from underneath the oven

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A meme consisting of a top text overlay and a real-life photograph. The text reads: 'My dad (who swore he'd never want a pet) helping our cat Buttercup getting her favorite toy back from underneath the oven.' The photograph depicts a man kneeling on a wooden kitchen floor next to a black oven, using a tool (likely a screwdriver) to reach underneath the oven. A black and white cat stands nearby, facing the oven, seemingly watching the man. The kitchen features wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a towel hanging on the oven door. A watermark 'boredpanda.com' is visible in the bottom right corner of the image.

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The meme originates from X.com (formerly Twitter) via the account 'WholesomeMeme', as indicated by the source information. The presence of the 'boredpanda.com' watermark suggests the content may have been shared or sourced from Bored Panda, a website known for publishing uplifting and wholesome content. The image appears to be an original photograph with added text overlay, likely created using a mobile editing tool.

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