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129 Heartwarming Photos Proving That Your Kids Need A Pet
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!
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GraceBarclay 9 years ago
I find this photograph mesmerising. I have seen it for a few weeks now and it blows me away every time.
Tanner Cowens 6 years ago
This is poetic if you think about the fact that someday the roles will be reversed, and the grown child will later look after and take care of his dog. I'm not crying, you're crying.
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Musa Bisalla 9 years ago
The dog has a face that says... 'Ho hum, im a bit to old for this, but, i'll just humour this sweet little girl.....lovely picture :O)
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GraceBarclay 9 years ago
I love this photograph. The cat is so relaxed with this child; no sign of stress.
DariaB 9 years ago
And the kid's expression is pricless as well. Looks so determined to protect the cat, or something like that.
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AnnaSalerno 9 years ago
I love this picture... the collar is way to tight for this beautiful cat!
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jetmastergames 9 years ago
German Shepherds are large, protective, loyal dogs, I'm glad that the child gets to grow up with such a beautiful dog.
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JoeDeLory 9 years ago
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.
Emily Hisel 9 years ago
Im getting a wolf sheperd hybrid when i grow up! Gimmy gimmy gimmy gimmy gimmy gimmy gimmy gimmy gimmy gimmy.
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Emily Hisel 9 years ago
I read of a study of dogs yawning after their owners yawned, to show a sign of loyalty, but this is taking things one step further. <3
TammyChapman 9 years ago
My favorite. This is one of the most adorable pictures I have ever seen.
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GraceBarclay 9 years ago
Beware the person who tries to go up to this child. We had a collie like this many years ago.
Willy Rogers 9 years ago
Its a German Shepherd........ don't know what collie you owned
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MagsAcutt 9 years ago
This German Shepherd will guard this child with his/her life! They're fantastic!
jetmastergames 9 years ago
i completely agree, I am now without a dog in my life for the very first time, I've had three dogs, two of which were shepherds, they will guard you with their life and follow you to the ends of the earth and back, the third dog was a rottweiler cross (we never found out what), and she was just a giant lap dog.
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Emily Hisel 9 years ago
That cat is even fatter than bella, and she is a monster. Ive seen her run, and her weight causes her to slide around in circles after she tries to stop on our hardwood floors. Someone should get that in slooooo......mooooooo............. point being, that cat needs to go on a diet, like bella.
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SabineHage-Malsch 9 years ago
You should not hold a bunny like this. Her parents should inform theirselves better about a bunny's needs.
jetmastergames 9 years ago
c'mon, she's only young, she wouldn't understand
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JoeDeLory 9 years ago
My cat would jump in with the kid. I have to keep the bathroom door closed or my kitty will hop into the shower with me.
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Bluby Fisher 9 years ago
both had brown (does that count for the cat too?) and blue
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NataliePitman 9 years ago
I love that they're exactly the sane height in this! Precious photo.
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John Shanahan 9 years ago
training of human for servitude to the great cat lords must be started at a young age...
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jetmastergames 9 years ago
and the girl's fine with that, she knows the dog will protect her
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jetmastergames 9 years ago
Red cattle dog? my granddad used to have a greyhound that was part Dingo, and she'd sing while he played his harmonica (but all she knew was "Bob the Kelpie"
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Tinay Bautista 9 years ago
Lol! That's the first thought that came to my mind. Definitely, anakin skywalker.
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Queen glory 4 years ago
Ya I’m gonna take my horse to the old town road I’m gonna ride till I can’t no more
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jetmastergames 9 years ago
calm the f**K down the dog is calm, and happy to have the girl on it's back
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Sally Bacon 4 years ago
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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SimoneCarter 9 years ago
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.
AmeliaMcHugh (Submission author) 9 years ago
Their names are Millie and Tigger
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Krista Sirois 5 years ago
More than half of these photos are completely unsafe. I am a veterinarian specializing in behavior so pet-child safety is a common issue I have to address. Yes, I realize I'm the 'buzzkill' but I can handle that label to keep children and pets safe.
Krista Sirois 5 years ago
More than half of these photos are completely unsafe. I am a veterinarian specializing in behavior so pet-child safety is a common issue I have to address. Yes, I realize I'm the 'buzzkill' but I can handle that label to keep children and pets safe.
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