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Every kid needs a pet. A pet provides companionship, but did you know that there are other good reasons for letting your child have an animal friend?

According to parenting.com, pets also help kids with learning, they encourage nurturing, keep kids healthy, and build up family bonds. This is on top of them providing comfort and giving shy children something to talk about with others.

This list features some of the cutest kid-and-pet pictures around. Does your family have any pets? Upload a picture of your children hanging out with your pet below, or upvote your favorite!

(h/t: brightside)

#1

Merry Christmas From Cassie + Gracie

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AnaLilia
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9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i wish to have the opportunity to capture such amazing moment

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    Best Buddies

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    DariaB
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I think there's an intruder amongst us."

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    #3

    Little Girl Is Taking Care Of A Dog

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    Boy With His Cat

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    GraceBarclay
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this photograph. The cat is so relaxed with this child; no sign of stress.

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    #7

    Cute Friends

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    NealMichaud
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Don't cry. They feed you soon. See? I pat you."

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    #8

    Moose & Squirrel

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    NatalieBlenkhorn
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jesus! That dog looks humongous compared to the baby!

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    #11

    Just My Dog Spooning My Baby

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    JoeDeLory
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was my dog (wolf/shepherd hybrid) and my daughter. As an OU grad I wish I could add 10 more likes because of the t-shirt.

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    #13

    Praying Together

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    CathyNguyen
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks like a photo straight from a Norman Rockwell painting! :)

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    #14

    My Niece And Her Cat Tiger

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    #16

    Don't Worry, Kid, I Got Your Back

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    GraceBarclay
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beware the person who tries to go up to this child. We had a collie like this many years ago.

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    #19

    Girl Kissing Her Cat

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    AnnaSalerno
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hope she didn't choke this baby too much! So adorable.

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    #20

    Best Friends

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    LisanneLis
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cat looking at the baby like "would you go in there?"

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    #22

    This Israeli Boy And His Cat Both Have Heterochromic Eyes!

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    #23

    Take My Paw, Little Human

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    NataliePitman
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love that they're exactly the sane height in this! Precious photo.

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    #27

    Best Buddies

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    RuchiSrivastav
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't worry am right here to lick off those tears

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    #30

    Little Girl Walking Her Big Dog

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    #32

    Dog And Kid Just Staring Together

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    MagsAcutt
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When we get big I will ride a bike & you can sit on the back!

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    #33

    Girl With Her Kitten

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    #34

    Baby’s Best Friend

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    Tinay Bautista
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Don't worry. I will watch over you."

    #35

    Best Friends

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    #37

    Give Me A Kiss

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    #38

    Girl With Her Cat

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    Impressionists

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    MagsAcutt
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Making the first painting for the Catalogue.

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    #40

    Boy Sleeping With His Cat

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    #41

    Jump

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    MubashirJamel
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    dont open the door charlie plz dont open the door

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    #42

    My Daughter And Dog Checking Out The First Snow Of The Season

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    katlia
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder what p's out there. Both of them have different reaction.

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    #50

    My Baby, Not Yours

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    #51

    Best Friends

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    #53

    Boy And His Cat

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    #54

    Brady And Tex

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    #55

    Best Friends

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    #56

    Sleeping Baby With Dog

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    #57

    Boy And His Rescue

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    #58

    Baby And Cat

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    #60

    Baby Sleeping With Cat

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    #61

    Kid With A Cat

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    #62

    Boy Hugs His Cat

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    #63

    Baby Sleeping With A Cat

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    #64

    Best Friends

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    #65

    Brothers

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    jetmastergames
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    cat tries to copy boy, fails miserably

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    #67

    Girl With A Cat

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    #68

    Baby And A Dog

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    #69

    Girl With Her Kitten

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    #70

    Tired

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    #71

    Smiling Baby With His Pug

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    Sleeping Day

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    #73

    The Little Dog Trainer

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    Ian Taggart
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On your mark... Get set...

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    #75

    Baby With A Cat

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    #76

    More Than Real Friendship

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    #77

    Sound Asleep.

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    #78

    Baby Playing With Cat

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    jetmastergames
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that baby's face equals the internet: HOLY CR@P, CATS!

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    #80

    The Best Pillow Ever

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    #81

    Baby With Pug

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    #82

    Horselove

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    #84

    She Fell Asleep On Her Buddy

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    #85

    Lub Dub...lub Dub! ❤️

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    #86

    Charlie And His Dog, Dexter

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    #87

    Best Friends Forever

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    #88

    Best Friends & Brothers

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    #90

    3 And 13

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    #91

    My Friend

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    #92

    Hi Human Brother

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    #93

    Jayden And The Donkey

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    #94

    Lets Play

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    #97

    Playing

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    #98

    Akash And His Pup

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    #99

    This Happened Every Day!

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    KimMorris
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thats a bite in the making. Irresponsible parents

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    #100

    Sunset In The Dog Park

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    #101

    Best Friends :)

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    #102

    Bonding

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    #103

    Sleeping Beauties

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    #104

    Wait For Me Harrison!

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    #105

    Azores, Portugal

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    #106

    Best Footrest Ever

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    #107

    Friends

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    #108

    Snuggles

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    #109

    Waiting For Santa

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    #110

    Boys! Getting Dirty Together!

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    #111

    Even Lekker Uitrusten

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    #113

    Leila Kissing Ito, Our Cat.

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    #114

    Best Friends

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    #115

    Jacopo And Gateau, A Blanket For Two.

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    #116

    Loving Moment

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    #117

    Sleeping Together

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    #119

    Love.

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    Sally Bacon
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mother is a verb. It's something you do, not just who you are. Wishing all the mother's out there - whether your kids have paws or hands/ feet - whether they came through you or were just blessed to have you show up in their lives a very happy Mother's Day!

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    Liyana And Chubby

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    #121

    Kitties May Have A Special Bond

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    SimoneCarter
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gorgeous! What are their names, they look like two cats I had to rehome when my son developed asthma as a younger child (wood Green animal shelter) , I loved them so much.

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    #123

    Jack & Chewbacca

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    #124

    Both My Favourite Loves

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    #125

    Nina&dona

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