Sometimes the cutest animals teach the youngest humans about trust
“Boxers love children,” says dog owner Emily Marnell Stewart. “Our brindle boxer, Mason, is no exception. He is the most affectionate and gentle pup to my one-year-old daughter. He licks up her spilled milk, acts as a step-stool when she wants to get up on the couch, and gives endless cuddles and kisses.” Check out the fun facts you never knew about dogs you didn’t know.
Everybunny loves somebunny sometime
This kitty and cute rabbit can sing along to that tune. Cute cats are everyone’s obsession though, aren’t they? (Here’s how to decode your cat’s bizarre behavior.)
You know the love runs deep when the couch is crowded
Two rescue dogs + one bunny = the top of our still cute animal pics list, obviously. That’s math.
What happens when a puppy and a duck walk into a bar?
It turns out these snuggle muffins share a meal like old pals, proving that nothing binds creatures quite like good grub. We wonder if this duck even minds the scent of wet dogs closer to his or her native habitat.
Nothing says cute like a prolonged interspecies cuddlefest
We can all agree that seeing a chinchilla, a dog, and a cat snuggling happily is probably the greatest cute animal scene of all. You’re obviously going to want to bookmark this page of cute animal pics for when you’re having a rough day, because this lovefest is even better than ice cream.
A list of cute animal pics without a horse, of course? Neigh.
Interspecies trust obviously extends to the barnyard too. Don’t miss the touching story of a horse that acts as its owner’s eyes.
This pig doesn’t appear to be a giant piece of moving bacon to this dog
Seeing the best in other creatures sometimes means making good long-term judgment calls. Isn’t a friend for life better than bacon for a day? We think this pup is making a great relationship investment.
It’s often just about letting another creature lick your head
There, you had your more important biology lesson of the day.
Love, kindness, and friendship is also just feeling like you have safe space
You know, to be your most annoying self. This cat is giving the animal sign language equivalent of “if you don’t love me at my worst, you can’t love me at my best.” Here’s why cats love laptops.
And sometimes, just sometimes, cute animal pics defy all the odds
Have you ever seen a baby bird perched on a calf’s head? Neither have we, but we’re not upset because it’s the most adorable farm scene we’ve encountered in a while. And surely, it involves a healthy dose of trust. (These are the signs you can trust your partner.)
Even a rat can open his heart
“My 11-year-old rescues and fosters rats, rabbits, and guinea pigs,” explains Kristie McNamara. “Our dog makes them all feel welcome and loved by playing with them, licking them, laying sweetly with them and even munching veggies with them.” We have a lot to learn from the way this pup interacts with rodents, don’t we? (These are the astounding secrets your dog knows about you.)
Real friendship is about going out of your way
Cats don’t really have a street reputation for being snuggly creatures, but sometimes they go out of their way when they feel committed to the right humans. “For a six-pound tiny kitty, Chloe has so much love to give,” shares cat momma Joanna Douglas. “She is my dad’s beloved companion, but I’m currently catsitting. Have you ever seen a cat get under the covers and snuggle like a human? Chloe does every night.”