Creating Hilarious Cartoon Pet Pet GIFs

Published on June 19, 2025 • Written by Pet Pet Team
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Ever wanted to pet your favorite cartoon character? Whether it's a grumpy cat from a popular meme, a yellow sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea, or that blue-haired anime protagonist everyone's obsessed with—cartoon characters make AMAZING subjects for pet pet GIFs! Their exaggerated expressions and vibrant colors create some of the most hilarious and shareable animations you'll ever make.

Check out this hilarious cartoon character ready for the pet pet treatment:

Funny Cartoon Character

Why Cartoon Characters Make Epic Pet Pet GIFs

Cartoon characters have several advantages that make them perfect pet pet subjects:

  • Exaggerated Features: Those big eyes, oversized heads, and dramatic expressions amplify the pet pet effect
  • Bold Colors: Vibrant color schemes make your pet pet GIFs pop in any chat or social feed
  • Built-in Humor: Many cartoon characters already have comedic personalities that get even funnier when petted
  • Endless Variety: From classic cartoons to modern anime, there's a character for every mood and meme
  • No Permission Needed: Unlike your cat who might run away from the camera, cartoon characters always stay perfectly posed!

Step-by-Step: Creating Your Cartoon Pet Pet Masterpiece

Step 1: Choose the Perfect Cartoon Character

The key to a hilarious cartoon pet pet GIF starts with selecting the right character:

  • Characters with distinct reactions work best (think surprised Pikachu or grumpy cat)
  • Choose images where the character's face is front and center
  • Look for characters with clear emotions—angry, surprised, confused, or delighted faces create the funniest results
  • Simple backgrounds help keep the focus on your character's reaction to being petted
Character Selection Tip Characters who are normally dignified or serious become EXTRA funny when given the pet pet treatment. Think of stoic anime villains, sophisticated cartoon cats, or no-nonsense cartoon bosses—they all become adorably undignified when petted!

Step 2: Upload and Prepare Your Image

Now that you've chosen your cartoon victim—I mean, subject—it's time to create your pet pet animation:

  1. Visit our Pet Pet Generator tool
  2. Click the upload button or drag and drop your cartoon character image
  3. Wait a moment while our tool processes the image (it's scanning for maximum pet-ability)
  4. You'll see a preview of your character with a simple frame around it

Step 3: Customize Your Pet Pet Animation

Here's where the magic happens! Adjust these settings to create the perfect cartoon pet pet:

  • Squish Factor: For cartoons, try cranking this up higher than normal—cartoon physics allow for extra squishiness!
  • Animation Speed: Experiment with both fast (frantic petting) and slow (gentle petting) speeds to see which is funnier
  • Hand Size: Larger hands can create a more comedic effect, especially for small cartoon characters
  • Background Color: Try matching the background to the character's main color scheme for a cohesive look

And here's the hilarious result:

Cartoon Character Pet Pet Animation

Taking Your Cartoon Pet Pets to the Next Level

Want to create truly legendary cartoon pet pet GIFs? Try these advanced techniques:

  • Character Mashups: Pet one cartoon character with another character's hand
  • Scene Recreation: Find a cartoon character in a famous scene and turn it into a pet pet
  • Emotion Progression: Create a series of pet pet GIFs showing the same character with different expressions
  • Add Speech Bubbles: After creating your pet pet GIF, add a funny caption or speech bubble in your favorite meme maker
"The best cartoons express emotion through exaggeration. The best pet pet GIFs do exactly the same thing!"

Funny Cartoon Pet Pet Ideas to Try

Need inspiration? Here are some hilarious cartoon pet pet concepts that always get laughs:

  1. Grumpy Characters Getting Petted: The contrast between their grumpiness and the gentle petting is comedy gold
  2. Villains Receiving Affection: Nothing undermines an evil mastermind like being pet pet'd
  3. Tiny Characters with Giant Petting Hands: The scale difference creates an automatic visual joke
  4. Characters Known for Being Untouchable: The more aloof or powerful the character normally is, the funnier the pet pet becomes
  5. Character Duos: Have one cartoon character pet another from the same show
Meme Potential The best cartoon pet pet GIFs often become reaction memes. Create ones that can express common emotions like "There, there" for consoling friends, "Good job!" for celebrations, or "Calm down" for heated moments in group chats.

Sharing Your Cartoon Pet Pet Creations

After creating your hilarious cartoon pet pet GIF:

  • Download your creation using the button below the preview
  • Share it on social media with hashtags like #PetPetGIF and #CartoonMemes
  • Create a personal collection of cartoon pet pets for different reactions in chats
  • Challenge friends to guess which characters you've transformed into pet pet GIFs

Ready to turn your favorite cartoon characters into adorable (or hilarious) pet pet subjects? Head over to our Generator and start creating! Don't forget to share your funniest creations—we could all use more cartoon petting in our lives!