As soon as her teenage son texts that he’s on his way home, she opens the door so their 17-year-old cat and 16-year-old dog can stand by and await his arrival.

Daisy the golden lab tragically lost all seven of her puppies in a barn fire. It broke her human’s heart to see her return to the barn, searching for her litter. Hoping to ease Daisy’s grief, her owner posted online to find puppies in need of fostering. Someone responded with eight orphaned pups, and Daisy immediately took them under her care.

They brought in a stray cat from the streets, unaware that it had a brother who visited each night. Before long, they rescued him as well, and now they share their home with two feline siblings.

They had been apart for a couple of days, and when the dog finally saw his human again, his excitement said it all.

It appears a small wild fox has taken a fancy to a dazzling fox—proof that even in nature, a little sparkle can be irresistible.

A mare who lost her foal was introduced to a young horse that had lost its mother. Once together, they offered one another the comfort they both needed.

Dogs are known for their gentle nature. When this particular pup spotted a street performer pretending to be hurt, he hurried over to lend a paw.

A woman recovering from anorexia discovered that her cat had stopped eating as well. Interestingly, the cat will only eat when she does. Thankfully, there is someone by her side, cheering on her progress.

They were separated by a devastating fire that swept through their town. At long last, they have been reunited!

A kindhearted person mended a pigeon’s broken wing, allowing the bird to fly off. Not long after, the pigeon returned with a mate, and now both reside at their rescuer’s home.

This dog was turned away from police training for being too friendly. Let’s be honest—that’s not the worst reason in the world to be rejected.

Just as humans often feel anxious before medical tests, dogs can also get nervous. To help them relax, this vet clinic employs a dedicated comfort-dog assistant for its canine patients.

Meet Sundae, an eight-year-old dog who once lived in a cluttered backyard with fifteen other canines. Rescued from that situation, she now thrives as an indoor pet with her foster family. In less than a week, she has adjusted beautifully and loves sleeping on a bed beside her human.

Their father was overwhelmed with stress, so his children decided that a dog might help. Judging by all the cuddles, their plan seems to have worked perfectly.

This cat will not stop meowing until you rock the horse with her on it.

Everyone deserves a snuggly friend, and that includes pit bulls. This lovable pup has chosen Winnie the Pooh as his trusty comfort doll.

A small bird needed a few days to heal its broken wings before taking flight again. Throughout that time, a devoted dog stood guard day and night, refusing to leave the bird’s side until it could fly.

While he recovered from brain surgery, the hospital allowed his dog to be there for emotional support. If only more hospitals followed suit!

After two years of consistent walks, patience, and encouragement, this determined dog finally reached her goal weight.

Each day, a curious fox drops by the garden, seemingly hoping to strike up a friendship.

They offered the squirrel a snack one time, and now he appears daily in their backyard, eagerly awaiting more treats.

A random girl at the market gave her partner a friendly hug. Judging by that cheerful reaction, she didn’t seem to mind at all.

When someone—animal or human—shows such delight over a plate of pasta, you can’t help but want to keep bringing them joy.

This sneaky dog kept stealing his human’s seat, so they finally got him his own chair. He looks thrilled to have a throne to call his own.

He feared his deaf-blind dog might not recognize him after a year of quarantine, but their affectionate reunion proved otherwise.

This dog serves as more than just a service animal for this five-year-old on the autism spectrum. Allowing the boy to rest on his side is the first time anyone has been able to touch him.

Did you find yourself smiling at this photo? We certainly did, and our smiles still haven’t faded.

No more “cone of shame” for Jellybean—he’s sporting a protective flower collar instead.

If there’s a day to bring your children to work, why not dedicate Fridays to bringing your canine companion, too?

He opened his eyes to discover the cutest scene right outside his window.

This lucky pup just received the chance to run on all four legs again, which is nothing short of amazing.

A sneaky raccoon tiptoed into the deer pen, hoping to steal a hug from his antlered best friend.

Born just days apart, this kitten wastes no time climbing into her lounge chair every chance he gets, showing signs of a lifelong friendship in the making.

This dog was on the shelter’s euthanasia list until a kind stranger intervened. Now he’s living his second life to the fullest.

This mama dog knows exactly what she’s here for. As soon as any new foster pup arrives, she steps right into her role as their loving foster mom.