/r/bigboye

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A subreddit for large wild animals behaving like domestic pets.

A subreddit for large wild animals behaving like domestic pets.

After all, they're really good boys deep down! Let the conflicting feelings of cuteness and fear take over you.

DISCLAIMER:

Wild animals are not pets and require very specialized care when taken in by humans. We try to ensure that every post here comes from a legitimate sanctuary, wildlife preserve, or zoo. If you see a post from somewhere that doesn't practice proper care please message the mods and we will remove it given that you PROVIDE PROOF of insufficient care.

Rules:
  1. No animals that are commonly domesticated.* No cats, dogs, or other common housepets.

  2. Animals must be LARGE! We don't call it B I G B O Y E here for nothing. We're looking for affectionate giants here! Wild animals that have a domestic counterpart (cats, reptiles, birds, etc.) must be substantially larger than that counterpart. All posts are subject to moderator discretion.

  3. Animals must be displaying cat/dog-like behavior. Before posting, please ask yourself "Would a dog/cat/other common domestic animal behave this way?" If the answer is no, your post doesn't belong in r/bigboye.

  4. Reposts: No reposts from the last 3 months and no reposts from the top 50 all time. Frequent reposts will also be removed at the discretion of the mods.

  5. NO content from the Black Jaguar White Tiger Foundation. BJWT posts will be deleted without warning. Information about their inhumane practices can be found here.

  6. PLEASE BE KIND!! This is a sub for giant warm fuzzies. Please treat each other with respect!

*Horses and cows are okay as long as they are playing like cats and dogs. Horses being pet or eating out of a human's hand don't really fit because this is typical horse interaction/behavior.

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Friends playing in the snow

1 Comment
2025/01/19
18:13 UTC

346

She loves being brushed

1 Comment
2025/01/07
16:25 UTC

515

"I like to moove it"

4 Comments
2024/12/26
13:57 UTC

353

Cows can get zoomies too

1 Comment
2024/12/21
08:08 UTC

627

Happy boye

10 Comments
2024/12/16
14:07 UTC

38

Grass or snow Horses like to roll

0 Comments
2024/12/12
19:28 UTC

434

"Ready? Go get the ball!"

3 Comments
2024/12/09
14:38 UTC

1,628

Snow leopard cub

7 Comments
2024/11/28
19:50 UTC

1,907

Pouncy, pounce

3 Comments
2024/11/19
22:05 UTC

1,071

Eowyn (Cow) and Ottis (Dog) having the time of their lives

5 Comments
2024/10/24
13:46 UTC

1,364

Big boye can't resist a hug

5 Comments
2024/10/14
13:24 UTC

1,688

Big boye zoomies

9 Comments
2024/09/28
13:03 UTC

1,067

Romping Around

6 Comments
2024/09/15
13:26 UTC

277

Does it seem like she enjoys having her neck rubbed?

8 Comments
2024/08/15
13:39 UTC

241

Such a loveable boy

2 Comments
2024/08/14
13:24 UTC

212

Four years ago he was able to carry Mogli back to the sanctuary in his arms. Look how big Mogli is now!

3 Comments
2024/08/13
11:44 UTC

175

Cows are good friends to have

6 Comments
2024/08/12
12:40 UTC

136

Pet all the animals!

2 Comments
2024/08/10
14:59 UTC

237

Friends come in all shapes and sizes

2 Comments
2024/08/07
12:26 UTC

250

Cow and dog with the most incredible friendship

0 Comments
2024/08/04
12:53 UTC

697

Nodding Off

6 Comments
2024/07/24
12:37 UTC

461

Very dog-like affection

6 Comments
2024/06/17
12:33 UTC

130

Happy cow face

0 Comments
2024/06/15
12:25 UTC

251

Precious moo enjoys a head rub

1 Comment
2024/06/13
13:50 UTC

449

He loves his squishy ball

2 Comments
2024/06/10
11:30 UTC

312

Hugging Window

1 Comment
2024/06/08
12:50 UTC

344

She had an appointment at the moosage parlor

1 Comment
2024/06/04
12:34 UTC

626

Caretaker at an animal sanctuary spends time with the cows

4 Comments
2024/06/01
12:30 UTC

599

Cuddly Lap Cow

2 Comments
2024/05/31
12:42 UTC

267

Chin Scritchin' Time

3 Comments
2024/05/17
12:48 UTC

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