These are tough times we live in, and we know how hard you’ve been working and studying recently, dear Pandas. So we had a little chat and decided to reward you for being so awesome by sharing some of the most heartwarming and wholesome animal photos from around the internet with you. So take a break, relax, and enjoy these uplifting pics, collected by our team here at Bored Panda.

From photos of cats and dogs being so adorable you’ll melt in your seats to more exotic animals with so much love in their eyes it’s restored all of our faith in, well, pretty much everything, there’s a bit of everything for everyone. So scroll down for a concentrated dose of cuteness, upvote the photos that you enjoyed the most, and make sure to send this list to anyone who you think could use a smile today.

Oh, and in case you want to feel extra good about yourselves, Pandas, we’ve got another article about uplifting animal photos right over here. Check it out when you’ve enjoyed the company of all the pets featured below. And, yes, they do enjoy head pats.

The PDSA, the United Kingdom's leading veterinary charity, answered Bored Panda's questions about how pets help reduce stress and anxiety, how to comfort frightened pets, as well as how we can tell if our cats and dogs genuinely care about us. You'll find our full interview with PDSA Vet Nurse Shauna Spooner below. Make sure you don't miss her advice!

Warning: you might feel so good that you might adopt half the animals from your local shelter. You’ve been warned!

#1

I Seriously Cannot Even. Today's Daycare Photo Of My Girl Who Is Absolutely Smitten With George, The Great Dane

I Seriously Cannot Even. Today's Daycare Photo Of My Girl Who Is Absolutely Smitten With George, The Great Dane

The face says it all. Yes, love does funny things to a girl

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    Today Our Cat Gave Birth To 4 Kittens, And Her Blissful Exhausted Face While Hugging Her Baby Is One Of The Most Beautiful Things I've Seen

    Today Our Cat Gave Birth To 4 Kittens, And Her Blissful Exhausted Face While Hugging Her Baby Is One Of The Most Beautiful Things I've Seen

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    #3

    The Cat That Guided Me Down The Mountain When I Got Lost In Gimmelwald, Switzerland

    The Cat That Guided Me Down The Mountain When I Got Lost In Gimmelwald, Switzerland

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    #4

    Zorro And Bandit Are Ready To Fight Crime

    Zorro And Bandit Are Ready To Fight Crime

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    #5

    This Is The Only Acceptable Item That Can Poke Through Between My Seats

    This Is The Only Acceptable Item That Can Poke Through Between My Seats

    bunnnnnnnyx Report

    #6

    Our Lady Was Pretty Calm While Hiding In Bomb Shelter In Kyiv Last Night

    Our Lady Was Pretty Calm While Hiding In Bomb Shelter In Kyiv Last Night

    kkeine_tor Report

    #7

    Family

    Family

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    #8

    Dennis The Dieting Dog Lost 79% Of His Body Weight With Healthy Habits

    Dennis The Dieting Dog Lost 79% Of His Body Weight With Healthy Habits

    boredpanda.com Report

    #9

    This Is Tilly 4 Months Ago vs. Today. She'll Be Well-Fed And Taking It Easy From Now On

    This Is Tilly 4 Months Ago vs. Today. She'll Be Well-Fed And Taking It Easy From Now On

    h-h-c Report

    #10

    Sleeping Fox

    Sleeping Fox

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    #11

    My Parents Found A Kitten And Our Rottweiler Found A New Friend To Look After

    My Parents Found A Kitten And Our Rottweiler Found A New Friend To Look After

    Mustangrapidred Report

    Annabelle
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Permanent bestie and bodyguard.đŸ–€đŸ©¶

    #12

    The Joy Of A Morning In The Country

    The Joy Of A Morning In The Country

    Visitor center Pecka Report

    #13

    This Is Humphrey, Our Foster Boy Who Failed His Sheepdog Training Because He Just Wanted To Be Friends With The Sheep

    This Is Humphrey, Our Foster Boy Who Failed His Sheepdog Training Because He Just Wanted To Be Friends With The Sheep

    viesch Report

    #14

    When My Daughter's Rat, "Wasabi Bobby", Is Nervous Or In A New Situation, He Holds Her Hand For Comfort

    When My Daughter's Rat, "Wasabi Bobby", Is Nervous Or In A New Situation, He Holds Her Hand For Comfort

    atodaso Report

    #15

    The Perfect Description Of The Treasure At The End Of The Rainbow

    The Perfect Description Of The Treasure At The End Of The Rainbow

    AmiDogs Playa Report

    #16

    The Gang Is Eagerly Awaiting Dinnertime

    The Gang Is Eagerly Awaiting Dinnertime

    9999monkeys Report

    #17

    This Is Chico. He Managed To Get Lost So He Went To The Police To Report Himself Missing, He Was Safely Returned To The Owners And Is Safe At Home

    This Is Chico. He Managed To Get Lost So He Went To The Police To Report Himself Missing, He Was Safely Returned To The Owners And Is Safe At Home

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    #18

    Cat Refuses To Leave The Side Of His Grandpa Who’s Fighting Cancer

    Cat Refuses To Leave The Side Of His Grandpa Who’s Fighting Cancer

    Kelly Nugent Report

    #19

    After A 10-Day Fight With Parvo. Cinnamon Is Home

    After A 10-Day Fight With Parvo. Cinnamon Is Home

    reddit.com Report

    #20

    Reunited Brothers

    Reunited Brothers

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    #21

    She Loves Her Cake

    She Loves Her Cake

    aznbbgoth Report

    #22

    Photo Showing The Sweet Boy Consoling Dad After A Hard Day At Work

    Photo Showing The Sweet Boy Consoling Dad After A Hard Day At Work

    MotherOfCatsAndAKid Report

    #23

    My One-Eyed Beauty

    My One-Eyed Beauty

    kallionkuningatar Report

    #24

    I Sold A Rug To Someone On Marketplace And They Just Sent Me This Picture With The Message "Little Man Is Chuffed"

    I Sold A Rug To Someone On Marketplace And They Just Sent Me This Picture With The Message "Little Man Is Chuffed"

    lucindalvngstn Report

    #25

    This Is The Only Toy He Doesn't Rip To Shreds

    This Is The Only Toy He Doesn't Rip To Shreds

    jem_ Report

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    #26

    This Weirdo Yells Until I Let Her Join Me In The Bathtub

    This Weirdo Yells Until I Let Her Join Me In The Bathtub

    aquickcupofcoffee Report

    Annabelle
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg, I can't with the tub in the tub.

    #27

    Best Friends Forever

    Best Friends Forever

    NelsonBeulah Report

    #28

    We Gave Our Bearded Dragon A Toy Lizard, Now He's Attached And Won't Leave Its Side Ever. This Is How He Sleeps Every Day

    We Gave Our Bearded Dragon A Toy Lizard, Now He's Attached And Won't Leave Its Side Ever. This Is How He Sleeps Every Day

    Vininnarella Report

    #29

    Co-Parenting At Its Finest! 2-Week-Old Jelly Beans, 6-Week-Old Toddlers, And 2 Mamas Who Love And Feed Whichever Kitten Is Closest

    Co-Parenting At Its Finest! 2-Week-Old Jelly Beans, 6-Week-Old Toddlers, And 2 Mamas Who Love And Feed Whichever Kitten Is Closest

    Lindseyh911 Report

    #30

    Camping With Golden Retrievers

    Camping With Golden Retrievers

    vinkulelu Report

    #31

    Been Caring For My Dad Who Has Terminal Cancer For 3 Months Now And This Guy Has Never Left His Side

    Been Caring For My Dad Who Has Terminal Cancer For 3 Months Now And This Guy Has Never Left His Side

    joefraley Report

    #32

    My Chickens Greeting Me When I Come Home From Work

    My Chickens Greeting Me When I Come Home From Work

    eagledragonblood Report

    #33

    My Senior Cat Won't Let Me Sleep Unless I Spoon Him Every Night

    My Senior Cat Won't Let Me Sleep Unless I Spoon Him Every Night

    Big_Lmaoski Report

    #34

    Favorite Pic Of Strider (Dog) And Smulder (Cat) Taken The Day My Daughter Came Home

    Favorite Pic Of Strider (Dog) And Smulder (Cat) Taken The Day My Daughter Came Home

    tatertat2 Report

    #35

    Here's Marceline

    Here's Marceline

    honeywoodxing Report

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    #36

    This Little Lady Is Very Proud Of Herself For Hopping On The Hay Bale
 Only 3 Days Old Too

    This Little Lady Is Very Proud Of Herself For Hopping On The Hay Bale
 Only 3 Days Old Too

    Atwood781 Report

    #37

    Meet The Future Guide Dogs: Purdee, Poppy, Pippa, Phoebe, Lola, Percy, Pilot, Cooper, Pluto, Polo And Their Proud Mum Vicky

    Meet The Future Guide Dogs: Purdee, Poppy, Pippa, Phoebe, Lola, Percy, Pilot, Cooper, Pluto, Polo And Their Proud Mum Vicky

    cjt1991 Report

    #38

    Snuggled With His Plushie

    Snuggled With His Plushie

    hedgehog_azuki Report

    #39

    Two Deers One Kitten

    Two Deers One Kitten

    Sauvons Bambi Belgique Report

    #40

    Best Friends Overnight

    Best Friends Overnight

    Mlrz1015rz Report

    #41

    This Little One Often Sits On A Chair Staring Inside The Back Door At Me. Today I Went Outside To Find Out It Just Loves Me

    This Little One Often Sits On A Chair Staring Inside The Back Door At Me. Today I Went Outside To Find Out It Just Loves Me

    Birds_Are_Fake0 Report

    #42

    Wife Got A New Dog I Was Adamant I Didn't Want Another. So Trying To Avoid Him And This Is How He Greets Me

    Wife Got A New Dog I Was Adamant I Didn't Want Another. So Trying To Avoid Him And This Is How He Greets Me

    notcabbagesoup Report

    #43

    Someone Told Me You Might Like Him

    Someone Told Me You Might Like Him

    fuKpolitness Report

    #44

    My Big Dog And Tiny Foster Kitten Adore Each Other

    My Big Dog And Tiny Foster Kitten Adore Each Other

    Marceline_A Report

    Annabelle
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That void is gonna protect its doggo.

    #45

    When Nervous She Usually Puts A Paw On My Foot For Support. Here She Was Formally Introduced To Someone New

    When Nervous She Usually Puts A Paw On My Foot For Support. Here She Was Formally Introduced To Someone New

    Substantial_Date_38 Report

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    #46

    Dog Mum Adopted A Deer Pup

    Dog Mum Adopted A Deer Pup

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    #47

    Things That Cats Do

    Things That Cats Do

    blaisinsquad Report

    #48

    Where Are They Going?

    Where Are They Going?

    Vegetable-Ad-9389 Report

    Annabelle
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doggo ride to the kitty birthday party.