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:





















That's what you get for watching Downton Abbey without me
When your boss says you can go home early
Don't Worry PETA, it's faux fur
My dog smells a selfie
Newest member of KISS
Why are humans so afraid of wrinkles?
Oh no! They put all their eggs in one basket
And the MTV Award for best kiss goes to
Hey Bro, can I borrow your charger?
This better be gluten free pasta