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:





















My dog smells a selfie
Saving Gotham one can of Fancy Feast at a time
Don't Worry PETA, it's faux fur
My terrifying Little Pony
#SquadGoals
Your expensive hardwood floor is now my trampoline
Oh no! They put all their eggs in one basket
Bad luck? No way!
When your boss says you can go home early
EHRMAGERD CHERCLATE FRERSTING!