We’ve gathered some of the cutest images of animal paws, claws and flippers.

We’ve gathered some of the cutest images of animal paws, claws and flippers.

"They were trying to offload some of these guinea pigs to help ease the burden."

"They were trying to offload some of these guinea pigs to help ease the burden."

Orlando is a Spanish rescue dog whose journey began on the unforgiving streets of Spain, where he was found malnourished.

Orlando is a Spanish rescue dog whose journey began on the unforgiving streets of Spain, where he was found malnourished.

Spanish Happy Tails Rescue UK

After 700 days at the shelter, an elderly dog finally got a new home and a new name!

After 700 days at the shelter, an elderly dog finally got a new home and a new name!

In the heart of Serbia, Dejan Gacic has spent over 20 years rescuing and protecting animals.

In the heart of Serbia, Dejan Gacic has spent over 20 years rescuing and protecting animals.

"In a world of good boys, he was the best."

"In a world of good boys, he was the best."

Deaf, very matted, and suffering from an autoimmune condition, Polly's prospects for adoption were dim. Until Sarah came along.

Deaf, very matted, and suffering from an autoimmune condition, Polly's prospects for adoption were dim. Until Sarah came along.

Ginger the dog spent almost a decade at the shelter where she grew old without hope of being adopted - that is until Beth found her.

Ginger the dog spent almost a decade at the shelter where she grew old without hope of being adopted - that is until Beth found her.

King the husky used his "paw-some" ninja skills to escape his kennel.

King the husky used his "paw-some" ninja skills to escape his kennel.

"This is the first time in 47 YEARS that the Adams County SPCA is empty let alone at Christmas time, it is a true miracle!"

"This is the first time in 47 YEARS that the Adams County SPCA is empty let alone at Christmas time, it is a true miracle!"