Did you know that spending just 30 minutes a day watching cute cats knead or dogs playfully interact with water can lower blood pressure, heart rate, and anxiety? This is especially beneficial for those without pets who still want to enjoy the positive effects of pet companionship.
We’ve curated a list of the most heartwarming animals sure to brighten your day and bring a smile to your face.
Bet you’re smiling now
Seeing dogs getting their picture taken mid-walk from my perspective as their walker gives a glimpse into their world as they eagerly stop for a photo.
Love at first meow
How these 2 met is one of those stories that should be made into a film.
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Precious pup is a savior
“4 years ago I tried to end my own life. This little guy is one of the things that saved my life. Life can be hard, but there are so many beautiful things to experience.” – Reddit
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Mama’s embrace
In her arms is the safest place these pups will ever go to. Mama is so beautiful.
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One proud dad
And one adorable son who will one day follow his dad’s footsteps. I mean paws.
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Gus and grandma
Gus is convinced that Grammy’s visits are solely for him. And he’s absolutely right.
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That’s a very good boy
Despite being terrified of thunderstorms, the dog bravely chose to protect his dad’s twin daughters from the storm.
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Best grad photo ever
The service dog posed for a graduation picture alongside his owner, because why not.
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BFF and ever and ever
Rozi the cheetah and her companion pup Daisy have grown up side by side.
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Domesticated Cerberus
That’s 3 packs of dog food, 3 of snacks, 3 of chew toys, and 3 times as much love.
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Saved from a lawnmower
Turtle looks absolutely thrilled to have another go at life.
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Merle the magnificent
Merle’s favorite time of year is here: breeding season for baby ducks and geese. He adores all his fluffy babies and takes great care to watch out for birds of prey.
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Supurr-visor
The customer’s cat kept the plumber company while he replaced a faucet and a drain.
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They’re halfway there
Bun Jovi the rabbit and his buddy Abel the pupper are inseparable best friends.
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When do we eat?
When dinner is scheduled for 7 PM and it’s already 7:01 PM. Hurry up, hooman!
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Too cute to comprehend
The stray cat being fed has become friends with a hedgehog. Not something you’ll see often.
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Super positive vibes
This pup showing us that you only get one shot at life so make the most of it.
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Wendy’s drive thru
Show your dog to get all the points? Everyone wants to pet the goodest boy.
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Consider us impressed
Except tuxedo down there, he’s just not having the nonsense.
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Prettiest for sure
When hooman dad compliments Sydney on how pretty she is for a 13-year-old.
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What are their names?
Someone met friendly black sheep that day. They ran right up to greet warmly.
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Hallmark moment
These foster kitties are growing so fast thanks to the love and care of their dog-father.
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He’s so handsome with it
“My cat Louie was messing around with toilet paper and I decided to tie a loose “bow” around his neck to see what it looked like. It’s been an hour. He absolutely refuses to let me remove it.” – Reddit
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Fox family
These animals are often ignored so here’s a nice glimpse into their lives.
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Muddy buddy
Retrievers really do have a thing for mud, unfortunately for their owners.
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Sweet love
He’s very much in love, but she’s not quite sure yet. Give it time.
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Mike got parted
His hooman went all Moses on his fur and now it’s purrfect. Furrfect?
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Oh but they did
“My german shepherd and the stray puppy I was afraid he wouldn’t get along with.” – Reddit
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He gets to sleep on the job
“You might find it hard to believe, but this cat is my colleague. I work at a pet supply company, and Mr. Cat is the exclusive model for our product promotional images. He also takes on the responsibility of supervising our work and keeping an eye on us when we use the restroom. His name is Yuki.” – Reddit
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Hey little bro
“My son is three days old today, brought him home yesterday. Our dog Zuko has watched over him and hasn’t let him out of his sight since.” – Reddit
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Vet reception
They greet everyone enthusiastically, smiling and wagging, making sure all are welcome.
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Moo-boop works for us
Panda was once quite shy, but now she thrives on attention. And why not with a fac like that?
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Go search for him
A friendly dog follows a Google Maps snapper and appears in every street view shot.
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Find the mouse yet?
This dude is pretty sharp when responding to inputs, so long as there’s cheese involved.
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You won’t believe this
The dog and the cat have a pet fish. Yup, they share a pet fish. No, this is not made up.
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