If you were the kind of kid that got up at the crack of dawn on Saturdays to watch cartoons, you probably remember that anthropomorphic animals ruled the early morning airwaves.
These wisecracking creatures don't have to just be a childhood memory—tons of animated animals have real world counterparts!
Here are 11 cartoon critters and the animals that inspired them:





















What everyone in LA looks like when it rains in July
Saving Gotham one can of Fancy Feast at a time
My dog smells a selfie
That's what you get for watching Downton Abbey without me
And the MTV Award for best kiss goes to
#SquadGoals
My terrifying Little Pony
EHRMAGERD CHERCLATE FRERSTING!
Don't Worry PETA, it's faux fur
OMG, only one left? How many did I eat???