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Days are getting gloomier and colder, and soft blankets are yet again becoming our seasonal best friends. With pumpkin spiced lattes flying off shelves and golden leaves covering the streets, you realize that careless summer days are over.

So this post is basically a savior from autumn blues, proven to work wonders in warming hearts and melting souls. Thanks to the great people on the “Aww'' Reddit community, this cuddly collection of the cutest animal pics features animals from tiny birbs to clueless hamsters, ginger foxies and floppy-eared bunnies and… there’s a place for everyone!

Scroll down, upvote your favorite photos and don’t forget to share the post with anyone who’s feeling a little down today.

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Look At This Mother Quokka Enjoying Her Leaf!

Look At This Mother Quokka Enjoying Her Leaf!

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Shona
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aw look at that little one it seems just as happy as mummy is!!!

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Saw These Ducklings Cuddling Because Of The Cold Weather Today

Saw These Ducklings Cuddling Because Of The Cold Weather Today

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To find out more about where the human/animal bond stands in our hectic world, we reached out to Dr. Ivan Zak, the CEO at Galaxy Vets. When asked if we've grown distant from animals and the natural world, Ivan fortunately assured us that the connection between humans and animals “is only getting tighter as more and more pet owners strongly identify themselves with their pets.”

“Humanization of companion animals is a growing trend, as a recent survey revealed that 87 percent of pet parents say their pets are a core part of their overall happiness and well-being,” he explained.

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We Fed Our Backyard Squirrel Once... Meet Frankie At Our Backyard Door Waiting For More Nuts

We Fed Our Backyard Squirrel Once... Meet Frankie At Our Backyard Door Waiting For More Nuts

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Dr. Ivan also stressed that having empathy towards all the critters on earth is something essential to our core of being humans. “Being kind to all creatures, great or small, is an essential element of compassion and humility,” he said and added that “It’s important to teach children to respect and care about animals so that they grow into more empathetic individuals and live more fulfilling lives.”

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I've Never Seen A Mouse That Looks So Much Like A Mouse Before

I've Never Seen A Mouse That Looks So Much Like A Mouse Before

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He was practicing for his Disney audition. The lady with the car key and birb will accompany him.

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Fox Sleeping On Skylight

Fox Sleeping On Skylight

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That's Not A Banana

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Moreover, “research shows that animals are also capable of compassion; they can display empathy in many different ways such as comforting and responding to humans crying,” Dr. Ivan said. He added that when humans are going through a physical or emotional struggle, they can empathize with their furry friends and even mourn.

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A Pair Of Young Stoats Crossing The Street

A Pair Of Young Stoats Crossing The Street

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On the other hand, owning a pet requires great responsibility and it’s one thing to look at cute pictures of animals and fall in love with them, and a whole other when you really have to take care of them in joy and in misery. “Owning a pet is like having children. Anybody who gets a pet without researching what it takes to look after one is in the same boat as people who have kids because they are cute. This is why I’m such a strong advocate for wellness plans and pet insurance,” Dr. Ivan concluded.

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Everyone Sending Mammals And Birbs, But Baby Pufferfish Is Very Cute!

Everyone Sending Mammals And Birbs, But Baby Pufferfish Is Very Cute!

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So This Happened To Me Today

So This Happened To Me Today

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Congratulations, you have ascended to becoming a Disney princess.

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Baby Fox Sleeping On A Branch

Baby Fox Sleeping On A Branch

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I Consider This Aww

I Consider This Aww

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Brian Bennett
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I would have had a smile like this I would have been married much sooner!

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A Puppy Named Marley With Her Bunny Friend Beau

A Puppy Named Marley With Her Bunny Friend Beau

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A Bowl Full Of Baby Otters!

A Bowl Full Of Baby Otters!

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A Baby Tiger Quoll, A Marsupial Native To Eastern Australia

A Baby Tiger Quoll, A Marsupial Native To Eastern Australia

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Kookamunga
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are also known as "Nature's Chainsaw" - very very sharp teeth.

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#25

Draw Me Like One Of Your French Girls

Draw Me Like One Of Your French Girls

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That Time I Became A Mother In Antarctica

That Time I Became A Mother In Antarctica

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Antarctic penguins are totally unbothered by humans. Penguins in a colony are too busy yelling and chasing each other to bother with humans.

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#27

My 3 Week Old Guinea Pig, Pippin She’s A Bit Special

My 3 Week Old Guinea Pig, Pippin She’s A Bit Special

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Some Adorable, Curious Baby Deer

Some Adorable, Curious Baby Deer

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Baby Elephants Waiting For Their Mom

Baby Elephants Waiting For Their Mom

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Brian Bennett
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where the heck can she be? Hey bird fly up and see if you can spot her!

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I Am So Pretty

I Am So Pretty

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Otter
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

IT'S A QUETZAL! Where did you get a chance to take a closeup of a quetzal???

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#33

I Hear You Were Looking For The Cutest Photo On The Internet?

I Hear You Were Looking For The Cutest Photo On The Internet?

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This Lil Sea Otter Pup Was Napping Outside My Window (I Live In A Floathouse In Alaska)

This Lil Sea Otter Pup Was Napping Outside My Window (I Live In A Floathouse In Alaska)

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This Cute Goat Baby

This Cute Goat Baby

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Not The Usual Animals You See Here But. I Love Those

Not The Usual Animals You See Here But. I Love Those

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Brian Bennett
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You guys are terrific - got one of you boys I feed every night - but you're still afraid of me!

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tw 72
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's good that they are afraid. Otherwise, they will approach other humans who are not as nice as you are and will harm them. Thanks for being nice to them.

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Virgil Blue
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are immune to rabies and eat loads of ticks and pests. Good guys in other words.

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Nazda Pokmov
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually possums ARE very lovable. I had a friend who owned one from the time it was only a few weeks old. Dawdles loved to sit at a small table and eat her breakfast and then sit on the dashboard of my friend's big truck and keep her company as she drove for hours on end. When they open their mouths and show you all their teeth it's a scare tactic....

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Vaida Kuodytė
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They have terrifying looking teeth, but their confrontation tactic is mostly to play dead :D. A wild hamster would take on a human, but not these guys.

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Mz Phit
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

BP has a healthy collection of Opossum/Possum fans. It's a special place <3

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GoddessOdd
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a couple living in my garage. I have been feeding them shrimp, which they love! They dine with my cats every evening.

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Anna roberts
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can I come live in your shed and be feed shrimp? I promise I will be good...

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Jennifer Marshall
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love them too! After my first communion, a million years ago, I got an opossum mom with babies on her back! (Stuffed animal) I loved it! Also worked at an animal clinic and a girl I worked with found an abandoned baby and would bring it in the clinic, so adorbs!!!

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LeeAnne B
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm fascinated by these animals. We don't get them in South Africa.

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jk nbt
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

one of the darn things got into my house last nite, hard to catch, was after the cat's food, finally caught him, out out out, stay out & I will feed you, okay?

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Vicki Perizzolo
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

possums are so amazing... too many people don't understand them but definitely NEED to

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Amaranthim Talon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a little baby one run across my fence a few nights ago. Drove the pups nuts!

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Riley Quinn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you can get over their looks, opossums are pretty cool animals.

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June Galloway
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

they love you too! and you don't even have to teach them to play dead!

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The Rainbow Zebra
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Possums are precious! We had a baby possum show up in our dishwasher.....licking a spoon. We had to do several catch and release before Carl got too big to get inside. Has been seen with a girlfriend. So Carl Jr on the way?😂

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Deborah Austin
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

beneficial to humans because they cause very little damage and they consume undesirable insects, snails, and slugs. The many beneficial qualities of opossums include: Keeping neighborhoods clear of unwanted pests like cockroaches, rats, and mice.

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Diana Hockley
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American opossums - they clean up ticks and all sorts of nasties but still, people hate them. I think they're gorgeous.

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moeless
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Possums are the best! I just put the nightly apples and dog food out for my visitors.

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Jane W.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a great photo---the lines and balance are perfect.

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In Case You Needed It Today, Here Are Some Hyena Cubs

In Case You Needed It Today, Here Are Some Hyena Cubs

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Mr. Duck Muchly Happy Under Sun

Mr. Duck Muchly Happy Under Sun

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you looked searched for a picture of happiness this is what the algorithm will serve.

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This Rare Blue Eyed Box Turtle Has Such A Contagious Smile

This Rare Blue Eyed Box Turtle Has Such A Contagious Smile

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Lord Farquaad

Lord Farquaad

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think there's about an ounce of actual rabbit under all that fluff.

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Golden Bun Hour

Golden Bun Hour

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Lots Of These Little Cuties Running Around When We Were On Holiday

Lots Of These Little Cuties Running Around When We Were On Holiday

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Things Have Been Kinda Bleak On Here, So Enjoy This For A Bit

Things Have Been Kinda Bleak On Here, So Enjoy This For A Bit

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