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50 Wholesome Photos Of Animals That Might Have You Smiling Uncontrollably
We all need a little pick me up sometimes. Maybe it’s a cozy treat from your neighborhood bakery, an hour of watching your favorite comfort show or a long walk in a beautiful park. But if those options aren’t doing the trick today, we’ve got just the thing you need: adorable photos of animals.
We took a trip to the Funn with Animals Facebook group and gathered some of their most precious posts below. Whether you’re a dog person, cat person or love all creatures equally, I’m sure you’ll find some photos on this list that melt your heart. So enjoy scrolling through, and be sure to upvote the ones that make you want to adopt another pet as soon as paw-sible!
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#1
This Is What Rescue Means
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#2
These Three Little Brothers, So Different From Each Other, I Found Them One Day Under A Bridge
#3
When The Fire Engulfed His Home, Taka Barely Escaped, His Body Covered In Burns, His Spirit Shaken. He Was Rushed To The Vet Clinic, Where The Team Worked Tirelessly To Save Him
Bi.Felicia 2 months ago
Who's the goodest boy?? But curious why the original owners of the dog didn't want their amazing, strong survivor? Glad the vet that saved him took him home and now he's living the bestest life! 🩷
The Funn with Animals Facebook group has only been around for two years, but it has already amassed an impressive 101K members. And it’s not hard to see why! This group is flooded with adorable photos of people’s pets, often alongside sweet, uplifting stories. Cats, dogs, bunnies and more can be found in this adorable group, along with thousands of kind members who are happy to tell you just how beautiful your furry friends are.
There’s nothing but good vibes in this online group, and it’s a wonderful escape from the toxicity that can be found in many other corners of the internet. So sit back, relax and soak up all of the sunshine that’s radiating from these animal photos! And don’t hesitate to pass along your favorites to your friends, it might just make their day.
#4
Max And Charlie Remind Us Every Single Day That Happiness Doesn’t Come From Having Everything Perfect
#5
That Cat Was Pregnant And I Put Food For Her Every Day... She Disappeared For A Week And Today She Came To Show Me Her Daughter
#6
I Still Remember The Day I Met Him. He Was Huddled In The Corner Of A Rescue Center, Trembling Not From Fear, But From Years Of Being Misunderstood
If you’re an animal lover, you won’t need any explanation for why humans are so obsessed with dogs and cats. There’s something so beautiful about the bonds that we can create with these creatures, and even non-domesticated animals are amazing to observe. But if you want a more scientific explanation as to why we love our fur babies, Jason N. Linder, PsyD, explored this topic in an article for Psychology Today.
First, Linder notes that our brains are hardwired to desire close attachments and relationships, something that pets can provide us with. They depend on us for all of their needs, and they’re always there when we need them. They look forward to us coming home after a long day, and we can’t wait to see them when we open the door. Pets make us feel meaningful and important, and the love in our relationships goes both ways.
#7
When I Look At Him, I See Not Just The Odd Markings, But A Cat Full Of Personality, Who Had Once Been Overlooked But Has Found A Place In My Heart
#8
We Named Him Chance, Because That’s What He Was Given A Second One
#9
I Knew She Needed Someone To Fill That Void. That’s When I Found Buddy
Another reason why we love our animals so much is because they’re pure. Linder explains that, although our furry friends may frustrate us from time to time, they never do it intentionally. They can’t s**b us in the back or say anything that hurts our feelings. They simply want love, affection, play time, food and water. Relationships with other humans can be exhausting and complicated, but the connections we have with our pets are simple and wholesome.
#10
Our Cow Was Not Feeling Good Last Night. In The Morning, When I Woke Up, I Went To Check And Saw This - My Son Sleeping Peacefully Next To The Cow
#11
This Is My Bowser. I Found Him In A Parking Lot As A Puppy, And He Crossed Over Two Weeks Ago At Roughly 13. I Miss Him Every Day
#12
15 Years Apart
On that same note, we can’t get enough of spending time with our animals because they only know connection, Linder writes. We can’t always communicate with them verbally, but we still manage to find a way to share our thoughts and feelings with them. They learn how to understand our body language, and we do the same for them. The more time we spend with them, the deeper our connections with them grow. And it’s amazing to know that you’re the only one in the world who knows your cat’s exact schedule and what he’s thinking in certain moments.
#13
Before And After Adoption
#14
In This Tender Embrace, We See Gratitude, Relief, And An Unspoken Vow: He Will Never Be Abandoned Again
#15
Rusty Can’t See Me. He Lost Both Eyes Due To Untreated Infections Before He Was Rescued. But You Wouldn’t Know It From The Way He Lifts His Face When I Approach
When it comes to the benefits of having a pet, there are more than just having adorable photos of your furry friend to post on Instagram. HelpGuide notes that it can literally make you healthier to have a dog or cat in your home. They explain that pet owners are less likely to struggle with depression and typically have lower blood pressure during stressful situations than those who don’t have any pets.
#16
I Found Him In A Box, Placed There Like An Old Thing No One Wanted Anymore
#17
Two Years Ago, She Was Barely Recognizable As A Cat
#18
To Me, Gato Is Perfect
When it comes to the benefits of having a pet, there are more than just having adorable photos of your furry friend to post on Instagram. HelpGuide notes that it can literally make you healthier to have a dog or cat in your home. They explain that pet owners are less likely to struggle with depression and typically have lower blood pressure during stressful situations than those who don’t have any pets.
#19
There Was Once A Little Ball Of Fur Named Luna, Found Trembling In A Cardboard Box Behind A Mechanic’s Shop
#20
I've Felt A Void In My Life Ever Since My Cat Passed, So I Adopted The Saddest Cat At The Shelter
#21
This Is Miller. A Good Boy Who Lost Some Pounds. He Just Wanted To Post His Transformation Pic To Inspire You
Multa Nocte 2 months ago
Lovely change! That must have been a difficult process for both owner AND pet.
The lifestyle changes that you’ll experience when you adopt a pet can also be transformative. If you have a dog, you’ll have to take them on walks every single day and spend way more time outside, which will benefit both of you. Even if you have a cat, running around and playing with them inside your home will be a great way for both of you to get more exercise. And who says you can't take your cat outside? Many of them love going on walks too!
#22
Some Things Never Change
Tabitha 2 months ago (edited)
I have had cats since I was a child, and this always seems to be the #1 coveted spot in bed. I have had more than one cat at a time, and they either fight for the spot, or work out shifts to share it. I have gone to sleep with one cat next to me, and woke up with the other in the same spot.
#23
My Parents Sent Me This Picture This Morning. They’re On Vacation… With The Dog They Adopted Earlier This Year
#24
Bringing Shadow Home Was One Of The Best Decisions I’ve Ever Made
Are you enjoying this list of adorable animal photos, pandas? Keep upvoting the ones that melt your heart, and let us know in the comments below what you love most about your pets. Then, if you’re in the mood to see even more precious pics, you can find another Bored Panda list featuring wholesome animal images right here!
#25
He's Going Home For The Very First Time, With A Human Of His Very Own
#26
Meet This Dynamic Duo: The Officer And Her K9 Partner!
#27
He's Staring At Me Like I’ve Committed The Ultimate Betrayal. And Then I Realize. Oh No. I Forgot His Breakfast
#28
I Realized That Some Stories Are Not Written On Paper, But In The Heart
#29
To Me, She Was Perfect From The Very First Moment
#30
Look At That Face!
#31
This Is Max. When People First Meet Him, They Often Pause. Some Stare. Some Even Whisper. A Few Smile Awkwardly, Unsure Of What To Say
Vanessa Steis 2 months ago
I would absolutely ask if I may pet him. He's just as cute and adorable as any other dog <3
#32
I Named Him The Moment I Knew He Was Mine—my Little Star. He Was My Light In The Darkest Days
#33
Today Is A Special Day. The First Day Of The Rest Of His Life. He Doesn’t Know It Yet, But This Car Ride, Safely Strapped In His Seat, Marks The End Of His Lonely Days
Bi.Felicia 2 months ago
Wow this looks a lot like my kitty, except I'm pretty sure that she wouldn't let me strap her in a child's car seat, for too long anyway.
#34
The Large, Imposing Maine Coon Is Magnus. The Small, All-White One Is Kiwi
#35
She Was Barely The Size Of A Hand—tiny, Fragile, And Trembling. No One Knew Where She Came From, Only That She Was Found Near A Garbage Bin
#36
No Matter How Big They Get They Will Akways Be Your Baby
#37
Every Time Someone Walks By, He Presses His Tiny Paws Against The Glass
#38
His Body Told The Story Of Years Of Neglect
Tabitha 2 months ago (edited)
Why TF do people even have animals if they’re just going to neglect them or treat them like s**t? There should be an eye for an eye type punishment for animal abusers. They would see what their mistreatment of them was like for the poor creatures they a****d. There are so many people in the world who actually want to have pets and will love them and treat them like the precious gems they are, that there’s no reason why abusers should even have a pet.
#39
This Is The Ride To His New Life. This Little Soul Has Just Been Rescued From A Shelter, And He Doesn’t Quite Understand What’s Happening Yet
#40
An Elderly Woman, Surrounded By The Quiet Comfort Of Her Hospital Bed, Shares A Bond Of Peace And Love With A Sweet, Sleepy Puppy Nestled In Her Arms
#41
My Dogs Came Into My Life When The Doctor Told Me I Had Cancer
#42
The Luckiest Day Of My Life Happened Last Thursday
#43
It Took Nearly A Year Of Medical Attention And Gentle Affection, But Finally, The Mystery Was Solved A Rare And Treatable Fungal Infection
Bi.Felicia 2 months ago
Oh my goodness, the poor thing. She literally has a clown nose, glad they were able to treat it.
#44
Today Is A Big Day. 🌟 I Am Officially The Cutest Creature In The Universe
#45
This Is Our Very First Dinner Together
#46
Every Morning, Like Clockwork, He Arrives At The Park
#47
Today, He Is No Longer Just An Abandoned Cat In A Shelter
#48
When You Just Want A Little Personal Space, But Your Family Doesn’t Understand The Concept
#49
Today Is A Special Day – This Little One Is Celebrating His Very First Birthday!
#50
Our Fluffy Little Man Crumble Is Such A Little Fighter. He Has Been Through So Much In Such A Short Time
#51
I Drove For 7 Hours, Alone, With A Heart Full Of Hope, To Meet Someone I Didn't Know Yet... But I Already Loved
#52
Meet This Wonderful Duo! This Is His Partner, The Brave Police Dog That Has Been With Him Through Countless Missions, Keeping The Streets Safe
#53
Seven Years Ago, I Walked Into The Store Just Looking For Some Dog Food. I Wasn’t Planning On Anything Life-Changing That Day
But Then, I Saw This Tiny Black Puppy, Sitting Quietly In The Corner Of A Small Enclosure. His Eyes Met Mine And… Something Just Clicked.
#54
Here’s My Dog, Max. Abandoned At A Tender Age, He Knew The Streets And The Uncertainty Of Life
#55
He Still Sleeps Next To Me, Often. In A Soft Blanket, But With The Same Look He Had On The First Day: The Look Of Someone Who Hasn’t Forgotten
#56
It’s His First Night At Home
#57
In San Antonio, 13 Pomeranians Were Rescued This Morning From A Backyard Breeder
#58
Before My Baby Was Born, Everyone Kept Telling Me The Same Thing: “You Won’t Be Able To Handle Both.”
#59
His Owner Works Far Away, On The Other Side Of The City. So Snow Rides The Train With Him, Settling Quietly By The Seats, Keeping Watch
#60
He Was Shaking When I Found Him. Too Small, Too Bare For A World This Cold. So I Gave Him This Tiny Shirt
#61
The Moment The Car Started Moving, He Jumped Onto The Front Seat, Then Onto Me, Wrapping His Paws Around My Shoulders And Resting His Head On Mine As If To Make Sure I Wouldn’t Disappear
#62
That Day, He Hadn’t Planned On Saving A Life
#63
One Day, This Little Puppy Will Have Big Adventures And Many Miles To Travel With His Human
Forrest Hobbs 2 months ago
Just wanna say: if that's a powered two wheeler, (PTW) replace those flip-flops with almost anything else. I once rode a PTW in sandals - once! Lesson learnt...
#64
Every Time I Sit Down At The Table, He Appears. Like A Gentle Shadow
#65
She Gave Birth Here, In This Cold And Impersonal Shelter. Alone, Yet Full Of Dignity
Forrest Hobbs 2 months ago
It's mostly likely warm, clean, and soft - not so bad at all. Could be better, but could be far worse.
#66
Her Name Is Lila. A Tiny Ball Of Fur With A Contagious Smile
#67
Their Names Are Nino And Lila. Born In The Same Litter, They’ve Shared Everything From The Very Beginning
#68
Hey There, My Beloved Human!
#69
No Matter What Happens In Your Life You Will Never Be This Happy
Auntriarch 2 months ago (edited)
Reminds me of flying home in the old days when stewardesses brought round trays of boiled sweets before take off. My brother who was about 6 at the time couldn't make up his mind which flavour, they were in the last row, and the stewardess just grinned and tipped the whole tray in his lap ☺️
#70
They're Growing, Healthy, Curious, And Full Of Life
#71
He Fell Asleep Between The Pillows Like He’d Always Belonged There
#72
He Wanted Revenge Because I Didn’t Take Him Out This Weekend
#73
A Distinguished Lady
#74
10 Years Since I Brought Home The Goofy Pup Who Tried To Chew My Shoelaces And Tripped Over His Own Ears
#75
He Was Never A “Cat Guy.” For Years, My Dad Didn’t Understand Why People Loved These Independent Little Furballs
Shark Lady 2 months ago
My dad claims to not like cats and doesn't want anything to do with them. Guess who makes a beeline for my ladies when he comes to visit!
#76
I Still Remember The Day I Brought Her Home So Small, So Shy, Fitting Perfectly In My Arm
#77
This Is His Very First Ice Cream
#78
A Few Weeks Ago, Our Dog Edith Managed To Slip Through The Fence And Vanished. Where Did She Go? Waffle House
Gingersnap In Iowa 2 months ago
Well...Edith is right. Sometimes you just need to go to the Waffle House.
#79
Simmy Transformed From A Fragile Stray Into The King Of Our Home
#80
We Started A Little Tradition. Every Few Months, I’d Hold His Paws And Stand Him Up To See How Tall He’d Gotten
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Multa Nocte 2 months ago
Darn you, Adelaide May Ross! So many of these stories made water run down my face, but it was mostly the good kind of crying. I am astounded at the cruelty and lack of caring of some people, yet I get hopeful again when I read about the good people who take care of these animals.
Multa Nocte 2 months ago
Darn you, Adelaide May Ross! So many of these stories made water run down my face, but it was mostly the good kind of crying. I am astounded at the cruelty and lack of caring of some people, yet I get hopeful again when I read about the good people who take care of these animals.
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