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50 Of The Cutest Animal Parenting Moments Ever (New Pics)
Fire up our latest collection of funny parenting tweets and you'll know that moms and dads never get tired. Or, who knows, maybe you even have a little bundle of joy to remind you of that every single day.
Either way, we humans aren't the only ones who have to nurture our young. Far from it. And there's a fresh Twitter thread that beautifully illustrates this universal experience.
It all started when Shawna B shared a picture of a fluffy little family. "One of my favorite very specific image genres is cats that look completely unprepared for the realities of parenthood," she tweeted.
It quickly went viral, receiving over 350K likes and 50K retweets, and many people started responding to it with equally cute photos of animal parents. Continue scrolling to check them out!
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#1
Cosy Cat’s Family
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Dad Passed Out After A Long Day With The Kids
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The Joy Of Motherhood
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Imitation Expert
Madeleine Pettit 4 years ago
that bigger cat's realization that he has a copycat, this is so cuteeeee
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Momma's Tail
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Baby Sheep Sleeping On Its Mother
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Kids
Otter 4 years ago
OMG, I saw a baby rhino once, in the huge savannah habitat at the San Diego Animal Park! The mother was just standing there like a boulder, like your typical adult rhino, while the baby charged around and around her like an Olympic track team on amphetamines. It was still at it when we left.
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Mom And Baby. Pure Happiness
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The Joys Of Motherhood
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Fatherhood
Id row 4 years ago
Their ears have been hacked off. That is not beautiful, it's tragic and should be illegal.
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Joanne Nunziato 4 years ago
Such beautiful creatures. I agree about the ears. I didn't do that to my dog. They are just as beautiful, maybe more. Does anyone know how much pain they suffer, and for how long?
Herefortheparty 4 years ago
Yes, I do. From working at a vet clinic. We won't even do it anymore because it's so horrendous.
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Shelia O'Dwyer 4 years ago
It makes me sad that some people cannot see past the docked ears and tails. The beautiful dogs did not choose their aesthetics. Look past the ears they didn't choose and see their beauty! Do you look at a dog whose owner was cruel and caused it to lose a leg as ugly? I may not like docking either but it does not stop me from seeing the beauty of the animal. I pray you do not look at people as judgementally as you do animals.
Lanalou Valente 4 years ago
Just Beautifully proves and shows the deep love from an animals soul cognition to show their motherly techniques to take care of their own. I absolutely love God's animals. They are truly by far have loyalty to their own and humans than humans can even relate to.
Faith Nicole 4 years ago
Reminds me of when I used to get a piggy back ride from my father when I was little & tired of walking 😍 beautiful dogs they are too
Jo Cooper 4 years ago
Please don’t cut your dogs ears off. This is illegal in my country thank goodness
Fiorella Barcelli 4 years ago
This is just sad. Don't cut dog ears or tails if it's not for medical reasons
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Wake Up
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Mama Cat Is The Best Cat Bed Ever
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Mommy's Asleep, Time To Party
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When You Find Out You're Pregnant
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Caught This At My Parents' House. Just Cruizin' With Mama
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Pretending To Be His Mother
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Just One Of The Guys
#19
A Stray Cat Decided To Bring Its Kitten Into My House Today. The Kitten Was Extremely Aggressive But The Mom Was Surprisingly Chill
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Sleep
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Being A Mother, No Matter How Tired You Are, Kids Are Always Important To You
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Send Help
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Back To Front - Dad, Mom, Brother, Brother, And Sister. A Family Snuggle
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Daddy’s Life Routine
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The Apple Doesn't Fall Too Far From The Tree
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The Look On The Mamma Cat
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Hiding From The Bitey Puppies
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"Of All The Places He Could Sleep On, It Just Had To Be My Head"
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Have Kids They Said
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Six-Week-Old Leopard Cub Jumping On Its Mother In The Okavango Delta In Botswana
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Motherhood
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A Very Tired Momma And Her Pups
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“I’ve Had Puppies And This Is My Life Now?”
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Oh God, Make It Stop
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A Mother And Her Kittens
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Mama Maybel With Her 3-Week-Old Kid, Scout, At Goats Of Anarchy Sanctuary. Maybel Had 4 Kids At The Same Time So She's A Busy Mama
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I Love You Mommy
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Baby Iguana Hanging Out With Its Mom
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Proud Momma
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The Face Of Parenthood
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A Definition Of Parenthood In A Picture
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Mama Brown Bear Snuggling With Her Cubs
#46
The Joys Of Motherhood
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Big “I Haven’t Slept In Days” Energy
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Four Criminals Attack A Helpless Cat
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Let’s Go Dad
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Nine Of Them
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Mom And Her Kids
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Nursing Puddle
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He's Such A Patient Daddy
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I Guess This Is My Life Now
Shelby Jackson 4 years ago
This is how it was for my dachshund too! She would walk around the house with pups hanging on!
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Overworked Momma
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Chewing Mom's Tail Until She Pays Attention
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Mama Needs A Drink
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This Cat Is A Whole Mood
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So My Bulldog Seems To Be Pretty Proud Of His Son
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"Stressed? What Do You Mean? I Am Not Stressed. Do I Look Stressed?"
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My Cat's Reaction To Having Kittens For The First Time
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My New Foster Momma With Her Babies
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Parenthood
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Mom Noms
Francine Govan 4 years ago
Mom makes exaggerated pain face and noises, to encourage the pup! :)
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My Dad's Dog Just Had 11 Pups
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The Mother Is The World's Share Warrior - Who Struggles To Keep The Child On Her Head
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First Day Of Motherhood. She’s Exhausted
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Momma Clearly Has A Message For Her Little One
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Petunia Can Relate
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Motherhood Can Be A Pain In The Back
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No Milk There, Kid
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Now They Have To Share This Window
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My Cat Being Overwhelmed By Nursing The Newborn Kittens
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Current Foster Cat
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The Beginning Of Fatherhood
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"Hewp!"
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Good Lord, How Did Those All Fit In There
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Motherhood Can Be Tiring
Legen ( wait for it ) dary 4 years ago
When you are trying to close your eyes but baby want to play.
#85
Three Weeks Old And I Think The Kittens Nearly Outweigh Mama By Mass
#86
My GF's Cat Might Be Regretting Motherhood
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First Days After Giving Birth vs. One Month After. Mom's Still Questioning All Her Decisions
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Snickers Is A Proud (Anxious) Mama To 6 Adorable Pups
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The Face Of Motherhood
#90
Kofu Being A Good Mom
#91
Oldie But A Goodie. My Cat Bluebell Completely Overwhelmed By The Duties Of Motherhood
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She’s Done With Motherhood Already
#93
Motherhood Is Driving Her Mad
#94
Two Weeks Into Motherhood, Mimi Needed A Break
Hannah Edwards 4 years ago
Took my Boston out for a walk because I thought that she needed a motherhood break, she refused to go further than the end of our street, then hurried home.
#96
Life Decisions Are Flashing Before Her Eyes
Cold Contagious 4 years ago
She's like, did this really just happen 😳, did that thing just come out of there? No, oh no, how did this happen...
#97
My Dog's Face About Sums Up Motherhood
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Mom, We Want To Eat Again
#100
The Luxuries You Give Up In Parenthood
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Mama Needs Patience With These Rascals
#102
The World's Biggest Pitbull Cuddles Up To His Adorable New Litter
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Parenthood
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Guess I Am A Puppy Pillow Now
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I Think My Sister's Dog Is Regretting Motherhood
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Dad Feeding The Young Ones
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Mother And Her Kids
#109
When The Baby Won't Sit Still You Sit On It. Oh, Is That Not How Parenting Works? My Bad
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Pulling On The Tail
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My Friend's Cat Had Kittens
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She Looks Terrified Of Motherhood In This Photo
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The Look
Katie Lutesinger 4 years ago
We had a broody hen who kept trying to incubate two unfertilised eggs, so one night we sneakily switched them out for two chicks. It worked - next day she was out in the yard with her new babies, proud as anything! She raised them both beautifully.
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My Husky Enjoying Motherhood
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The Look Of Parenthood
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Dirty Babies
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5 Weeks Today. This Doesn't Happen Often, But She Will Tolerate Them For A Bit. She Does Think Twice Before Jumping In, Though. Poor Girl
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She Wasn’t Ready
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Tee Witt 4 years ago
I was wondering why so many babies when there are so many strays
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Samantha Lomb 4 years ago
When my goat had kids she was super protective for like 2 weeks, crying if the kids were out of her sight and then after that she was like "take em away, its fine" cause we would take her and the kids out for walks.
Cecily Holland 4 years ago
Sorry I don’t find most of these “cute”. I’m not the only one obviously that sees irresponsible owners and litters of unwanted puppies and kittens as well as dogs with clearly mutilated ears for fashion and genetic problems galore in the bred for profits like bulldogs and pugs
Winna Libert 4 years ago
They were definitely cute..but that doesn't change the facts, u are correct.
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Sugar Cargill 4 years ago
Yes, baby anythings are so cute and precious. But a lot of animals don’t have a choice and have liter after liter because of not getting spayed or for making someone money. It’s hard to appreciate babies when there are so many who are not wanted and killed.
Scott Fall 4 years ago
It's really great 😍, lol to see it. Giving life,is so beautiful, especially our pets and animals. P.S.yea some people should spa and nutter , especially them selves if there unhappy.Tada. Happy Soul.
Noelia Jaime 4 years ago
I have nothing against strays,have has them myself,but what is wrong with wanting a specific breed that you know what their health problems are likely to be and the temperament you want? If everybody spayed/Neutered every breed,they would end up extinct. Not everybody breeds them in puppy mills. Some families want more of them,like I did. That Adopt don't shop.mentality is noble but very nearsighted.
Wendy Schkade 4 years ago
Get your pets fixed . Wat to many unwanted cats dogs kittens and puppies in shelters .please NEUTER AND SPAY. Your pets will be healthier.
Lisa Z 4 years ago
I'd love to get through one of these kind of articles without people screaming 'spay and neuter'. I agree it's important, but doing it over and over in every article, sometimes multiple times, only makes you look smug and self righteous. Same with ear and tail docking, for pete's sake we get it, lay off.
Opal Troyer 4 years ago
I don,t think they should put new born dogs or cats on the bigger animals heads what if they fall :(
Octopussy 4 years ago
They have much better balance than us. Plus, mommas don't usually let their babies get hurt.
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Trish Greene 4 years ago
I love seeing all the adorable babies...but having volunteered in a shelter...nope, nope, and nope. PLEASE spay and neuter your pets. Even pedigreed animals get dumped.
GIANNA REGINA - STUDENT 4 years ago
i have a friend who has a dog and the mom of the dog was a pure breed shiba-inu and the mom got out of the breeders cage and found a male but the whole litter of puppys had there tails cut off and thrown on the high way in a bag
aroace man, but german 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 4 years ago
surprised you decided to post that s**t of a comment.
Load More Replies... Tee Witt 4 years ago
I was wondering why so many babies when there are so many strays
Load More Replies... Samantha Lomb 4 years ago
When my goat had kids she was super protective for like 2 weeks, crying if the kids were out of her sight and then after that she was like "take em away, its fine" cause we would take her and the kids out for walks.
Cecily Holland 4 years ago
Sorry I don’t find most of these “cute”. I’m not the only one obviously that sees irresponsible owners and litters of unwanted puppies and kittens as well as dogs with clearly mutilated ears for fashion and genetic problems galore in the bred for profits like bulldogs and pugs
Winna Libert 4 years ago
They were definitely cute..but that doesn't change the facts, u are correct.
Load More Replies... Sugar Cargill 4 years ago
Yes, baby anythings are so cute and precious. But a lot of animals don’t have a choice and have liter after liter because of not getting spayed or for making someone money. It’s hard to appreciate babies when there are so many who are not wanted and killed.
Scott Fall 4 years ago
It's really great 😍, lol to see it. Giving life,is so beautiful, especially our pets and animals. P.S.yea some people should spa and nutter , especially them selves if there unhappy.Tada. Happy Soul.
Noelia Jaime 4 years ago
I have nothing against strays,have has them myself,but what is wrong with wanting a specific breed that you know what their health problems are likely to be and the temperament you want? If everybody spayed/Neutered every breed,they would end up extinct. Not everybody breeds them in puppy mills. Some families want more of them,like I did. That Adopt don't shop.mentality is noble but very nearsighted.
Wendy Schkade 4 years ago
Get your pets fixed . Wat to many unwanted cats dogs kittens and puppies in shelters .please NEUTER AND SPAY. Your pets will be healthier.
Lisa Z 4 years ago
I'd love to get through one of these kind of articles without people screaming 'spay and neuter'. I agree it's important, but doing it over and over in every article, sometimes multiple times, only makes you look smug and self righteous. Same with ear and tail docking, for pete's sake we get it, lay off.
Opal Troyer 4 years ago
I don,t think they should put new born dogs or cats on the bigger animals heads what if they fall :(
Octopussy 4 years ago
They have much better balance than us. Plus, mommas don't usually let their babies get hurt.
Load More Replies... Trish Greene 4 years ago
I love seeing all the adorable babies...but having volunteered in a shelter...nope, nope, and nope. PLEASE spay and neuter your pets. Even pedigreed animals get dumped.
GIANNA REGINA - STUDENT 4 years ago
i have a friend who has a dog and the mom of the dog was a pure breed shiba-inu and the mom got out of the breeders cage and found a male but the whole litter of puppys had there tails cut off and thrown on the high way in a bag
aroace man, but german 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 4 years ago
surprised you decided to post that s**t of a comment.
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