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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Saw These Ducklings Cuddling Because Of The Cold Weather Today
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.
A Fawn Resting On A Field Of Flowers
We Fed Our Backyard Squirrel Once... Meet Frankie At Our Backyard Door Waiting For More Nuts
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.”
I've Never Seen A Mouse That Looks So Much Like A Mouse Before
That's Not A Banana
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.
A Very Fine Cheetah
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.
Hedgehog With Plushie
A Very Polite Bee
I Consider This Aww
If I would have had a smile like this I would have been married much sooner!
Small Bunny Sleeping In Bunny Bed
A Baby Tiger Quoll, A Marsupial Native To Eastern Australia
These are also known as "Nature's Chainsaw" - very very sharp teeth.
My 3 Week Old Guinea Pig, Pippin She’s A Bit Special
Smol And Round
Baby Elephants Waiting For Their Mom
Where the heck can she be? Hey bird fly up and see if you can spot her!
I Hear You Were Looking For The Cutest Photo On The Internet?
This Lil Sea Otter Pup Was Napping Outside My Window (I Live In A Floathouse In Alaska)
This Cute Goat Baby
Not The Usual Animals You See Here But. I Love Those
You guys are terrific - got one of you boys I feed every night - but you're still afraid of me!
In Case You Needed It Today, Here Are Some Hyena Cubs
Mr. Duck Muchly Happy Under Sun
If you looked searched for a picture of happiness this is what the algorithm will serve.
This Rare Blue Eyed Box Turtle Has Such A Contagious Smile
The Definition Of Cute!
Bath Time
Maybe A Koala
Lots Of These Little Cuties Running Around When We Were On Holiday
Note: this post originally had 73 images. It’s been shortened to the top 51 images based on user votes.
Too much awwwww. More! More!
These images remind me why I choose to major in Zoology.
I just want to protect them all and keep them from any harm!
Hi Biba, I agree, your thoughts as mine, as I have seen on programs, cats, dogs and even, farm animals that, are abused and neglected, I am unable to fathom, why did these idiots, get animals ???
Too much awwwww. More! More!
These images remind me why I choose to major in Zoology.
I just want to protect them all and keep them from any harm!
Hi Biba, I agree, your thoughts as mine, as I have seen on programs, cats, dogs and even, farm animals that, are abused and neglected, I am unable to fathom, why did these idiots, get animals ???