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45 Adorable Photos Of Pets Looking After Babies, Shared By People Online
They say it takes a village to raise a child, and apparently, that village sometimes includes a few furry helpers too.
Having a baby is a big change for the whole family, including the pets. Some cats and dogs seem to take their new roles very seriously, staying close to the little ones and finding the funniest ways to be part of their lives.
A recent post on Threads sparked a discussion filled with adorable photos shared by parents showing their newborns with their furry companions, from cats acting as pillows to dogs keeping a close eye on their tiny humans. Scroll down to check out these sweet moments!
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#2
This Is One Of My Favorite Pictures Of My Husband And Kids
We had just brought our daughter home from the hospital and our orange cat Cheese and my son wouldn’t give him a moment of peace 😂
#4
Made Me Cry I Barely Have Support And When I Think Of It My Cat Has Been There Every Step On The Way
#5
My Dog Has Decided Her Place Is In My Lap Under The Boppy To Prop It Up While I’m Nursing
The cat also has to be nearby. I love my lil animal village and how much they love my baby 🫶🏻
Laszlo Larthlanc 2 days ago
IMO you are currently radiating the absolute best of vibes, and every living thing knows that and feels them.
#6
Toby Has Never Missed A Baby Mani💅
#7
My Tuxedo Girl Neville Was Like This With Both Of My Babies
My parents said she was mean and I should get rid of her before we had kids, but she kept me sane. She developed severe kidney disease and we put her to sleep at the end of this past May. She was 16. I miss her every day.
#13
We lost our sweet Pugsly in August. There was nothing he loved more than being with his kiddos
#14
Spent a lot of those first years pretty isolated, far from a village of regular help/visits and zero routine in our daily schedule of working full time from home basically solo.
Our pug Artie has always been there 😭
Now he’s the geriatric elder and it’s our turn to take care of him. He’s been by my side through pregnancy, every late mom night, moves, creating holiday magic, potty training, my cancer saga. Everything.
#15
He Loves His Baby So Much
#17
💛💛💛
Gingersnap In Iowa 2 days ago
When my son was a baby both of my cats would stare at him like this. If he made a noise the cats would look at me like do something.
#26
Albus Barely Tolerates Me So He Wasn’t A Big Fan Of The Baby At First
Barking Squirrel 2 days ago
Jealous of all the attention. "Oh, yeah? I can stick my feet out, too."
#27
They’re Still His Bodyguards When He Needs Them But He’s Finally Bigger Than Them Now At 5 Months Old 🥲
#30
Postpartum made me certain that my protective, loving German shepherd was going to eat my twins. Instead she became the second mother to the girls, sleep deprived as much as I was.
One time I was doing tummy time with the smaller of the twins and she was struggling a bit, as they do, it was probably her first time, and Sadie came over nosed her feet until her head made it to the other side, and then she proceeded to put herself (the dog) in between me and the baby.
#31
Tuna Had To Assure The Human She Despises Was Being Taken Care Of 😂
#32
My Old, Aloof Girl, She’s Been Gone 3 Months Now, But She Loved My Babies And Would Often Sit With Me Whilst I Fed Them
#33
This Is Her Third Human Baby, She’s Locked In
#34
Scooter Is Goose’s Best Friend. I Don’t Think He Realises She’s A Baby… And If He Does, It Doesn’t Care
#35
Her 1st Spoken Word Was Jackson (Our Cat’s Name)
Jackson passed not long after she turned 2 but she (now 4) has been asking if she can get the same exact cat that she could name Jackson too. I wish it works that way kiddo 🥹
Elladine DesIsles 2 days ago (edited)
According to my baby book, one of the first half-dozen words I used consistently was "Kittigger," which was a combination of "kitty" and "Tigger," the name of the cat I grew up with. I have, genuinely, always been a cat person (and a wordsmith, apparently). My parents got Tigger as a kitten the first Christmas after they were married (from my aunt, from her cat's litter), and he lived to be 22, when I was in middle school.
#37
May I Present My Goodest Boy & His Baby 😭🩵
#41
This Batman Who Has 0 Understanding Of Personal Space And Will Risk It All For A Chance To Lick A Face 😂
#43
He Is Not The Biggest Fan Of Her Right Now At 11 Months But Before She Was Mobile We Had Many Cuddles As A Trio!!!
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 days ago
These were all adorable and perfect! ;_; My parents had a Great Dane named Chashu when I was born. I am told that she never left my side and slept next to my crib. Some of my earliest memories are of toddling around while holding on to her collar. I remember putting clothespins on her ears and flews (lips) while she just sat there patiently XD She díed when I was still a toddler, unfortunately. Then my parents got Split, an Australian Shepherd mix, when I was 2 and she was 1. We were inseparable for my entire childhood. She made it to age 18 and I still miss her to this day. I believe it's incredibly valuable for a child to grow up with a pet if possible - that love is like no other.
Laszlo Larthlanc 2 days ago
Beautiful moments, beautiful pictures. There are so many guardians in these photos. Anyone who has ever seen the video of the cat protecting his little human from the dog knows that this guardian mindset is absolutely real. Video link to follow.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 days ago
These were all adorable and perfect! ;_; My parents had a Great Dane named Chashu when I was born. I am told that she never left my side and slept next to my crib. Some of my earliest memories are of toddling around while holding on to her collar. I remember putting clothespins on her ears and flews (lips) while she just sat there patiently XD She díed when I was still a toddler, unfortunately. Then my parents got Split, an Australian Shepherd mix, when I was 2 and she was 1. We were inseparable for my entire childhood. She made it to age 18 and I still miss her to this day. I believe it's incredibly valuable for a child to grow up with a pet if possible - that love is like no other.
Laszlo Larthlanc 2 days ago
Beautiful moments, beautiful pictures. There are so many guardians in these photos. Anyone who has ever seen the video of the cat protecting his little human from the dog knows that this guardian mindset is absolutely real. Video link to follow.
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