Did you know that April is National Pet Month? Shame it's not March, the month that comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. Not that we'd recommend keeping either of those as pets, of course.
Monkeys, rabbits and snakes, on the other hand? Keep 'em as pets! And then preferably dress them up, photograph them and send the offending picture to those wonderful people at Awkward Family Pet Photos.
You can find out more about the history of Awkward Family Pet Photos here. And in the meantime, enjoy the gallery below. Because if this doesn't raise awareness of pets, we don't know what will:
Awkward Family Pet Photos is available in bookstores and online by clicking here.
Mike Bender and Doug Chernack: Awkward Family Photos: Easter 2012 Edition
Mike Bender and Doug Chernack: Awkward Family Photos: Valentines 2012 Edition
Mike Bender and Doug Chernack: Fourth Of July PHOTOS: 'Awkward Family Photos'
Mike Bender: Father's Day: The 12 Weirdest Father's Day 'Awkward Family Photos' (PHOTOS, POLL)
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The Huffington Post UK | By Andrea Mann Posted: 17/04/2012 17:29 Updated: 17/04/2012 18:27