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:





















When your boss says you can go home early
Newest member of KISS
And the MTV Award for best kiss goes to
Don't Worry PETA, it's faux fur
Your expensive hardwood floor is now my trampoline
My dog smells a selfie
Bad luck? No way!
I'm Thinkin' Burgers Tonight
Why are humans so afraid of wrinkles?
When the towels are fresh out of the dryer