The e-collar, short for Elizabethan collar, is placed on pets after surgical procedures so they do not rip out the stitches. It’s safe to say that no animal enjoys wearing a cone, but Albert’s expression is priceless.

Albert's owner shared the photo on social media, where it has quickly gone viral. The image has been viewed over 1.7 million times on Imgur. In response, Baker has started an Instagram account starring the cone-hating cat.

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Yemaya Lyles (right) wipes away tears during a news conference in front of the Rockdale County Public Schools administration building on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Lyles' son, Antonio, was assaulted by a paraprofessional, who has since been fired and charged with battery. Lyles says her case against the school district has dragged on since then. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2023)

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