If you don’t have a pet in your life, then all of the cute pics of animals online may fool you into thinking that animals are just that - cute little ornaments that you have to feed. Pets are so much more than that, however, and any pet owner will tell you that they can be full of love and friendship. We searched various online communities high and low to bring you some of the most wholesome pics of animals that we’ve ever seen.
Scientifically, there are a few different concepts governing how we form relationships with the animals we love. One is their level of domestication – the more domesticated an animal is, the likelier it is to be able to form affectionate social relationships with humans. Another is anthropomorphism – our predilection for assigning human motivations and ideas to uniquely animal behaviors.
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Came Home To My Roommate's Dog Protecting My Kitten From The Loud Thunder And Lightning Outside
Sometimes dogs are nice. Just so long as they don't drool on your fur.
Nobody ever died from a bit of dog drool or cat slobber
Load More Replies...They're Waiting In Line
Precious, innocent babies. This is incredible behavior. It's almost altruistic
I think by definition, it is definitely altruistic behavior.
Load More Replies...Dogs live in packs that have a strict peckingorder when it comes to food. The top dogs get to eat first. All the others better wait for their designated turn, or else.
Don't wanna accidentally smell other dog's butt, that would be awkward
This Is Luna. She's Not Usually Allowed On The Couch, But There Are Bigger Problems In The World, So She'll Be Right Here If You Need Her
Human relationships can be complex, so arguably, inter-species friendships can be even more complex. Instead of people with different personalities, perspectives and experiences, we have all of that plus different species with different wiring and capabilities.
I Feel Like It Was Saying "You First"
Keep feeding him, feed his friends, make a caracteristic whistle when feeding them, if someone wants to harm you near there, whistle and watch the blood drain from therir faces while a murder of crows come to your help on command.
Same. And then keep going down to the waterfront with pastries to share!
Load More Replies...I am super blessed, I live in Cape Town, right next to a coastal nature sanctuary and have a pied crow couple living in a huge tree outside my front door. They have lived in that tree for a few years now and yes I give them treats. And at dusk I have tiny fruit bats that come for the insects and put on an aerial ballet most nights. My friend's daughter loves to pop in after work to come and enjoy the show. The crows and fruit bats are a tonic for any tired soul.
Oh, I miss bats! We have Hawks, eagles and other birds, but no bats!
Load More Replies...My cat bothered a crow and now the bird keeps following him around, screaming at him and flying mock attacks. The cat is so annoyed, I'm worried one day he'll just get picked up and carried away. It's been going on for weeks now.
If he's a tiny cat, maybe, but unlikely. Surly an adult crow couldn't lift anything bigger & heavier than it's self??🤔🤨
Load More Replies...My crow friends usually bring me sticks, only the occasional rock :)
Mine brought be a pork rib bone and a bright yellow candy wrapper.
Load More Replies...I have been trying to attract a crow friend for YEARS. I have instead made 3 squirrel friends at my office (Fred, Richarlison, and Neymar). They come to the window for healthy snacks.
I saw on a "wierd and wonderful" that this one girl befriended a flock of crows. At first they brought usual stuff like rocks and bones. But crows are very clever. They began bring her small plastic toys, marbles and flowers.
Two Years Ago We Rescued The Dirtiest, Most Diseased, And Starving Tripod Dog. Today He Is Gorgeous
Love and science. From the pics his coat is gorgeous = getting good food and appropriate exercise, and feels safe which includes feeling like part of a pack (humans included)
Load More Replies...Your dog changed from a very sad looking pup to a beautiful dog! You're right Betsy Ray, Love does conquer all!
He was always gorgeous! You were just brilliant enough to see his potential!
It's amazing how much love can change an appearance. He's just happy to lay in the sun with a full belly.👏Bravo
They look a right pair. The highly strung corgi and the gentle giant. Looking very striking together. Good on you. 👍🌹
A Cat Misses His Sister. He Sits Like This Every Day For Half An Hour. Animals Are Similar To Humans
So sad, not the first time I've seen an animal mourn. Don't understand the assumption that only humans experience loss this way. Anyone who studies animal behavior would tell them they are wrong.
People MAY be the smartest animals, but they are also the stupidest! God bless the animals. Hope they forgive humanity for our collective abuse.😻
Load More Replies...We had a cat who looked identical to her mother, when the mother died she would sit in front of a mirror for hours, yowling occasionally, it was heart breaking.
Please go to a shelter and rescue an adult ( other cat friendly), lonely cat fir your buddy, they will both benefit from it and so will you! ❤️
My older cat passed away a few years ago, and my younger cat was absolutely despondent. She would hardly eat or drink, and only came out from under the bed to use the litter box. Vet suggested adopting a friend for her. I was beyond depressed as well and NOT ready for a new cat, but I didn't want to put my little cat on antidepressants, so adopted a kitten from the shelter so she (3 y/o at the time) wouldn't be lonely. It warms my heart to see her so much happier now. I know that she still misses her sister. Much like the cat in this post, she sits and looks at a photo of her often. Cats are more like us than they are given credit for. <3
Load More Replies...I have had many animals for over 50 years, and they do indeed mourn when one of the group dies. I've seen my cats go from room to room crying for the missing furbaby.
Aw. So sorry for your loss, precious. Cats do indeed mourn. My cat is still mourning my dad's passing in March.
One of the most recognizable pillars of human-animal relationships (though certainly not the only one) is domestication. But how does domestication happen? We’re all familiar with the quasi-scientific story of wolves scavenging human waste and somehow gradually transforming into modern dogs, but how did that actually happen? One long-term scientific experiment in Siberia has shown (and continues to show) us what that may have looked like.
A Family Meowed On My Door And I Adopted Them
I have also rescued many adult and kittens. I currently have six in my home with a much better life than they ever had before. God bless your heart.
AWW, I hope that you have many long and happy years with your six dear sweet kitties 😻😻😻😻😻😻💖💖💖💖💖💖
Load More Replies...The Little Thing Might Just Float Away
My adopted lab Remi would come up to me at wake up time and I would take her big ears between my fingers and flop them up and down quickly. She loved that so much and I miss her so much.
Are you sure his name is Bailey 😊...? I see an adorable Dumbo somewhere in this photo 🥰🥰😉
I would have thought that with her ears like that she would be ready for take off.
Load More Replies...She’s An Old Lady, But When She Looks At Me Like This, She’s My Little Kitten Again
Just like our 15 yo dog. He's got dementia, sick kidneys - but haves the time of his life in his last months... and we spoil him ❤️
Every time I stumble across this photo I'm glad the caption didn't changed over the time because I can 100% relate to this...
she will be always yr kitten, with all your Love. GBY and yr kitten ❤️❤️❤️
In 1959, Dmitri Belyaev initiated a long-term experiment that would use silver foxes to explore how domestication may have occurred in other mammals from generation to generation. Generation after generation of captive wild foxes were selected for breeding based on signs of agreeability to human contact. Within the earlier generations, the selection processes were as simple as whether or not the fox chose to bite an assistant’s gloved hand or whether or not they could be trained to eat from an assistant’s hand.
Orangutan Jungle School
A wheelbarrow full of baby orangutans. That should be the alternative version of the saying "a barrel full of monkeys."
Please support The Orangutan Project, a great animal rescue organization that does this kind of work in Sumatra and Borneo. https://www.theorangutanproject.org/
The only reason they're orphaned is due to a**e***e humans destroying their habitat and killing their mothers. We should be ashamed. I hope most of us are. If it wasn't for us, there'd be no need for 'us' to teach the poor things the normal ways of being an orangutan
There is a TV programme here in the UK about these guys, and yes, orang babies in wheelbarrows is one of the cutest things you'll see, shame they have to be there though. Bad people.
I wouldn't put "one of the greatest joys in life" and "orphaned baby orangutans" in one sentence.
So sad that man has to teach animals due to the destruction of their natural habitat. But Bravo.
Nothing Like The Soothing Feel Of A Wonderful Furry Baby
Absolutely! I've loved this photo since the first time I saw it several months ago. It's the epitome of the soothing love that cats radiate to the world.
Load More Replies...Read somewhere: Real childhood is the one when the family cat is older than you.
That baby isn't furry. Poor cat's expected to snuggle a furless kitten.
Beautiful picture! Be careful though, my little one coughed up wads of cat hair💞
We Don’t Have Kids So My Wife And I Take Our Dog Around To Look At The Lights. He Loves It
Every year, I try taking my family to look at lights. However, it's been a bust since the kids are adults now. This year, I will take someone's pitty puppy instead!
I don't see a dog in this car, I see a furry child. Either way, he's adorable.
In a few generations, a broad range of surprising separate genetic changes began to take shape. In addition to behavioral tendencies, the foxes began to develop floppy ears, piebald fur patterns, adolescent features, and other characteristics that we associate today with cute and domesticated animals. And, most importantly, these once-wild and -fearful foxes were now friendly and eager to please, some even learning to play fetch.
My Girlfriend Put A Bird Feeder On Our Deck. This Bastard Ate Himself To Sleep
Seriously, they get past every obstacle... resilient lil things!
Load More Replies...And just splooting in front of you too. The unmitigated gall of yhat tree rat!
what bastard? all I can see is a very, incredibly, masssssively, really cute squirrel...
I Guess Not All Will Agree But I Found This Little Guy Quite Cute
I'm Currently In The Early Stages Of Labor And I Think They All Know It
Nope, not creepy at all. They can smell her body's hormonal changes, her temperature change, her blood pressure change...they can literally smell and feel major changes coming from their mama.
Load More Replies...The dog is there out of empathy, the cats are there because they’re enjoying your suffering.
The cats are waiting for the new soft can-opener so they can pounce it. A soft can-opener isn't allowed until it's been thoroughly pounced.
Load More Replies...That cat is the one screaming at everyone else to remain calm when he, in fact, is not remaining calm at all lol
Load More Replies...Animals can detect physical changes in human bodies, as well as the physical manifestations of mental and emotional changes, even before the human is aware of them. That’s why, when you’re happy, they celebrate with you, and when you’re sad, they stick with you to comfort you, keep an eye on you, and be sure you’re OK. So don’t even try to say our pets don’t love us, tune into us, understand us, and try to help us when they can tell something is up.
So how do you explain the “ nobody pees alone” thing?
Load More Replies...She's also giving off all sorts of different hormones that we can't smell but other critters can.
Load More Replies...As we’ve mentioned, domestication is not the only way that (once-wild) animals can form friendships with people. Some non-domesticated animals can also become friends with people under certain circumstances. One correlation is intelligence. Corvids, dolphins, and other intelligent creatures are regularly reported to understand human cues and form friendly, if not dependent, relationships. In other cases, wild animals with a natural tendency to form parental fixations or social relationships, like ducks, have formed social connections with people who’ve fit into their existing wild social behaviors.
A Real Gentle Giant
That's just like my Brutus (half husky half boxer). I found a couple kittens in my garage and I was worried he might want to eat them. Nope! He would press his body against the ground to get as low as he possibly could so he could be on their level and boop them with his nose to get them to play with him. It was the cutest thing ever!
Pod's toenails are almost as big as the mouse, yet he quietly and humbling, lays his head down to look at his new discovery. He is such a treasure.
My Husband Comforting Our Kitten At The Vet
Are we sure the kitten isn't comforting the husband? It's stressful when you take your baby to the doctor's.
You're husband is Joe Dirt? That is totally David Spade's facial hair.
My 6.5kg oaf always tries to climb inside whatever I'm wearing when we're at the vet.
How My Cat Looks At My Boyfriend
I'm sorry to tell you, but he's not your boyfriend anymore, the cat legally owns him lol
Another common form of loose social relationship is when wild animals learn not to fear people based on simple reward psychology. In many national parks, for example, rangers caution visitors against feeding wild animals for precisely this reason. If visitors feed animals they see, the animals will learn not to fear people and to expect food from them, which can lead to dangerous situations.
This Is Truffles. She Works At A Children’s Optometrist To Help Them Feel Better About Wearing Glasses
Seen this pic so many times but it still puts a huge smile on my face. :))))
This is my first time seeing her and she's magical. I love that she's helping kids.
Load More Replies...I used to work at an optical center and this would have been AMAZING.
Now for the real question, how the hell did you even get the cat to wear glasses?!
First you update your life insurance. Then you make a will, leaving everything to the cat about to kill you....
Load More Replies...I've been wearing glasses since I was 10, I could have used a cat like that.
SURELY these have to be fake glasses with no lenses. It is a miracle the cat is willing to wear these. I wonder how much training this took?
I Brought One Of My Baby Bunnies To Meet My Great-Grandmother
Sorry, me. Making a salad... again... because I like them don't judge me
Load More Replies...People really misunderstand how sweet and affectionate bunnies can be. They're such sweet, gentle souls.
Such a cute picture. The way they both look with their eyes closed is just adoreable
This reminds me, my mother worked the last twenty five years or her nursing career until age 75 in the Alzheimer's Unit at a local nursing home. There were two things which cheered and brightened the resident's day more than ANY other thing, that is someone visiting with either children or a pet. If you have a pet who is pretty well behaved, they need not be a trained therapy dog or anything like this, just obviously house broken, well trained, they will listen, talk to the home about bringing in your pet, especially a nice dog to visit with the residents. I can't explain how much they love it.
Murphy, The Bald Eagle That Was Trying To Hatch A Rock, Has Been Given A Chick To Raise. Here He Is Feeding It
We have a pair of baldies who have a nest in the woods behind us. Their babies are LOUD! But I love that they made their home near us, and that whoever lives here after we’re gone continues to cherish them.
Load More Replies...OMG this the same Murphy that was trying to hatch a rock. So happy for him!
Rock baby has since graduated to the flight enclosure and is learning adult eagle skills so s/he can be released into the wild. Murphy done good. He's now considered an appropriate foster dad for for future eaglets in need.
One of the interesting parts of Murphy's story is that he is a senior eagle that has never raised chicks before. He became so protective of his rock egg he had to be separted from the other eagles at the sanctuary. He continued to nurture his rock after moving to isolation. Soon after, an eagle chick in need of care arrived at the sanctuary. The keepers slowly attempted to give it to Murphy. Murphy went full Dad-mode and cared for the chick. The young bird is now preparing to return to the wild after Murphy's excellent care.
Many of the same ideas work for non-human inter-species friendships. Domestic animals are already well-equipped to form friendly and loving relationships with both people and animals, but what about inter-species friendships in the wild?
After Almost 1.5 Years Of Training, I Entered My 6-Year-Old Rescue Bully In His First Agility Competition. He Was The Only Pitbull-Type Dog There
I love watching agility trials. The dogs always look as though they're having a blast.
There is nothing wrong with pitbull-type dogs! It's the people who are the problem. If I had a house I would not hesitate to get one.
they all seem to be eager to please, and one of our bully mixes legitimately runs faster than our rescue greyhounds did, just this stocky bowlegged dog with a huge head and she just SPRINTS in huge circles. she's a stinker about a lot of things, but i bet she'd be great at agility.
Obviously enjoys it and that strengthens your bond even more. Good luck competing.
Our Dog Has Hardly Left My Wife’s Side Since Baby Arrived. He’s A Proud Older Brother
Yeah right? That dog and his mom have the same expression.. i unknowingly kept comparing them..
Load More Replies...How does this woman not look ravaged and beaten up after the exhaustive chore of childbirth?! Wow!
Our Newest Rescue. She’s Afraid Of Men So My Husband Put A Blanket Down For Her To Choose When To Approach. She Laid By Him And Used His Head For A Pillow
My pupper was afraid of men when I adopted him at 2 years old. A friend of mine won him over so now Buster happily demands pets from everyone!
Load More Replies...My fam got a dog this way. Had one that was we believe was a pit/rot mix, who was in a highly abusive home - man of the house beat her and at the very least his wife/gf, and possibly a kid. Rescue had trouble placing her in a new home as she wouldn’t go near men. My stepdad leant down to peak under the table at her, and ended up with a face full of dog spit. She, of course, came home with them. She ended up loving the whole fam, got better with the majority of men, and was particularly protective of women. Awesome dog, overall.
I say we find him and destroy him! Who else with me?
Load More Replies...Many such friendships are built on naturally occurring mutualistic tendencies. These are cases where certain species rely on one another to gain an advantage in their environment and both benefit from the exchange.
I Hope This Picture Will Brighten Your Day A Bit
And Yoga Sloth makes the pose look cool and effortless, too! Me doing that, I just radiate desperation... 🤣
Load More Replies...This is a defensive maneuver, that guy is too close to the sloth. The guy should be glad he didn't get bit by the sloth. Additionally, interactions like this both stress the sloth out and normalize getting too close to wildlife. If you really love sloths, stay at a respectable distance, leave them alone, and leave all interactions to the professionals! Follow @theslothinstitute, @slothconservation for more info.
I hope they helped it back onto a tree/took it to a rehab centre. Sloths are not supposed to be on the ground like this.
We have a local "sloth experience" that went terribly wrong for some reason https://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw-bay-city/2023/03/sloth-bites-teen-during-visit-to-michigan-pet-store-ruining-lifelong-dream.html
You may be able to place wild animals in "petting" scenario's or even sell them as pets, but at the end of the day they are still wild animals, not cute playthings for us to exploit.
Load More Replies...I saw a sloth on a night tour in Costa Rica and cried. They are so precious.
Load More Replies...I hope you took this sloth to a tree. While they look like they are always smiling, poor creature was probably begging you to help him to get a hold of a tree. They are vulnerable on the ground...
I’ve Been Taken Hostage. Send Help
Oh PLEASE! U don't want help! U r secretly enjoying every second of it, as we all would/do!
Yup. Waiting patiently before you have to eventually get to the washroom is an odd blessing, but a blessing nonetheless.😻
Wake the cats or wash the chair? Decisions, decisions...
Load More Replies..."What are their demands?" "Catnip. Tuna. Belly rubs. But only 3 rubs.."
The picture didnt show up for me at first and I thought this was a legitimate cry for help 😅
Sweet Support Dog Who Gives Comfort To Children At The Dentist, Priceless
Maybe in this situation the dentist would allow you to take a support animal ??- ask them first of course.
Load More Replies...For a parent who has children on the autism spectrum THIS should be in as many dentists offices as possible.
My child does not have autism, but he has a crippling and often debilitating fear of the dentist. He's 8 and we are still working on him sitting for an entire check up. This would be AMAZING for him.
Load More Replies...I mean... I am 40 and not that afraid of the dentist but...I would also like to have a dog lying on my lap...
I saw this pic for the first time earlier this year. OF COURSE the very first question I had for my new dentist a few months ago was if her office offered this. Even she was sad they didn't
Ohhh yeah. Every dentist/medical office needs this. If not all, then just the ones with kids.
One example is the oxpecker, a bird that loves to perch on the backs of various large mammals living in Africa. The birds find easy meals on the backs of zebra, wildebeest and other creatures as they feast on the various parasitic insects that these mammals attract. Their relatively gigantic friends also keep them safe from smaller predators, while the birds, in addition to providing a hygienic benefit, keep watch in all directions and can alert their larger hosts if any large predators or humans approach.
I Often Substitute Teach At A Small Farm Town Nearby. Here's The Agriculture Class's Current "Project"
She was born premature, close to 2 lbs when most are born closer to 10 lbs.
I need to know the full scale of this "agriculture" project before I awww this.
when i was in an agriculture class, i got to take home two chinchillas during winter break!
Oh geez, I’m in a cuteness overload spin…..I’m gonna crash…..AAAHHHHH.
Hope they aren’t raising her for the market. Those 4H projects destroy some children once they realize the game.
That sweet baby! She's not a 'project', she's already entirely perfect!
The Gang
Only if they start snapping their fingers in unison.
Load More Replies...Wrong neighborhood, you motherpurrer... You will feed us and cuddle with us...
»Here, a multi-paw high five must be performed before access to the hallway can be granted«
When You Tell Her A Story That She Doesn't Understand, But She Loves You Anyway
Now That’s A Great Place To Be
His name is Ned and he's a bed/ And if he woof he'll scare the floof :)
That is so adoraable that my bad day just showed a little sunshine ☀
Proton Celebrated Her Sweet Sixteen Today
Went To The Beach Feeling Bad About Having To Hang Alone, This Cutie Decided To Join Me Out Of Nowhere And Helped Me Feel Much Better
Again. They can smell all sorts of hormones that we can't and they act intuitively on those.
Load More Replies...If it doesn’t look like they have a home, adopt them! They have chosen you.
This remember me, years ago in our vacations at the beach, two cats used to lay on my husband lap or chest like this, the cats were from the little hotel, and behave like they know my husband since forever
I had the same experience while visiting the Bahamas. Little kitten gave me ringworm on both upper thighs, but I have absolutely no regrets.
Load More Replies...Animal company is often the best kind, they give so much love ❤️
Precious Golden Retriever Allows Lost Koala Joey To Snuggle With Her
A lost koala Joey has been found snuggled onto the back of a family's golden retriever. The Joey is believed to have been lost and found it way onto the family's back porch and used the golden for warmth.
The golden is believed to have allowed Joey to spend the entire night on her back before the family found her like this the following morning.
Absolutely cute... but I can't help but wonder what the rest of the story is.
Do most koalas have chlamydia. That is all I know. Not sure how it could spread.
Some do, and it can be fatal, also can cause blindness and some other very nastiness. It is spread the same way as in humans but also very young koalas can get it from their mothers. There may be a precursor infection with a virus sort of like hiv. There is a good article on >> live science << no gaps, dot com.
Load More Replies...This better not be Photoshopped it anyway I need my faith in animals
Someone At The Purrfect Day Cat Cafe In Louisville, KY Filling Out The Paperwork To Take This Kitty Home
I was in a cat café in Vancouver a few years ago. On a return trip it was closed temporarily because all the cats had been adopted out. Never so glad to not be able to get a cuppa tea and a scone.
It is back in action and there is one in Richmond, BC at the end of the Canada Line 😻💖
Load More Replies...I could never go to one of those cat cafes, I'd bring them all home with me!
My Brother Is In Another State Right Now Due To His Job. His Wife Decided To Set Up A Skype Date For Him And His Dog
We tried doing this for my dog when I had to leave him behind for college. (Couldn't find a rental that allowed pets.) He ended up crying and spent the rest of the day in my room, cuddled up to the PJs he took out of the laundry basket. The only way we could Skype with my mother was for her to go over to my grandmother's so my dog wouldn't hear my voice. 😭
Often wonder does this really work or is it just torture for them? Answers anyone?
Love Comes In All Different Shapes And Sizes
Looks like a Disney cartoon. You can almost see the feminine caricature on the sleeping one's face as female and his is like "oh great, she's asleep and I've gotta pee!"
Yes! They remind me of the squirrels in The Sword and the Stone!
Load More Replies...What are they? They don't quite look like rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs...? We can just call them cutekins.
This is just like a scene from one of those "Merry Melodies Cartoons" from the golden age of cinema!
looks like he's saying, "what u lookn at lady." mind your own business
My Cat Is A Very Proud Mom
They could of found her pregnant as a stray, but I agree, you should spay/neuter your pets.
Load More Replies...He Likes To Monch. It’s Gonna Be A Loooooong Car Ride
He’s desperately trying to nurse. I don’t know the full story, but dairy cows often have their calves taken away within a couple of days of birth. They are adorable and will suckle on clothing, hands, anything. So desperately sad.
My Wife's Grandma Passed In Her Room Yesterday With All Of Us Around. My Dog Always Protected Her While She Was Lonely. He's Been Looking For His Friend All Day
At least the humans understand. I know it doesn't make it any easier for anyone.
Load More Replies...My Dad died suddenly in hospital from a heart attack. For weeks afterwards, our dog sat on the stairs waiting for him to come back from work. She's with him now.
These are the things that keep me going when the suicidal thoughts are overwhelming - I can't bear the thought of my dog mourning me, so I have to outlive him at least. Yes, I receive regular mental health care, no worries. Tbh, my dog does a better job then all of the doctors & therapists combined. Now he's at the end of his life and I am not sure how I'll make it without him😭
I don't know if this will help. But there's so many animals that need the love of a human (and vice-versa). If you leave us too soon, you will also be leaving a future animal in need. I hope I haven't made things worse.
Load More Replies...As humans we all need to understand that animals need to be told what is happening all through the process. Tell him that grandma was sick and went to heaven to get better and that she will wait for him. He will understand more than we think!
I Met This Adorable Guy Today. Cuteness Overload
I seriously thought this was a stuffed animal toy...is that really a dog?
Load More Replies...One Of The Most Unique Friendships We've Ever Seen
Many years ago, when I lived in Berkeley, California, there was a gentleman who had a large dog that carried a cat, that carried a rat, on their respective backs. Apparently, they moved to Los Angeles, and became quite famous!
I have a Golden Retriever and a Siamese mouse, and they love each other so much! When the mouth wakes up, the dog runs to her aquarium and cries until we get the mouse out. When the mouse sees the dog, she runs over to him and stands on her back legs to reach for him. She used to be afraid of him, but then she found out that he can't get through the glass, so now, when we take her out, they both want to be together! He kisses her and she puts her hands on his nose and tries to kiss him. He's a little worried about that and looks away but never leaves her!
Flat Tire
One Of The Kittens In Our Neonate Center At Work Decided To Show Off The Beans
Little Bear
What kind of dog is this? It looks similar to a long haired shepherd? He’s gorgeous ‼️💞💞
I had a female Newfie named Beast (not what I would have named her). She was the biggest, most loving floof you could ever imagine. Unfortunately she developed dysplasia at 7 and we had to put her down. Broke my heart and (ssshhh) I think my 43 year old son still thinks she's on a farm somewhere.
My Mother Insisted We Put A Bindi On My Bird To Celebrate Diwali
I don't know a lot about bindis but I know that the bird certainly looks amazing in it
It represents the third eye chakra, or the "ajna", known as the seat of concealed wisdom. They are most often worn by married woman, as iirc, its a part of the hindu wedding traditions, though some unmarried younger women may now wear it as a fashion item, too. Widows are traditionally not allowed to wear bindi. (this is what I know, anyway, but I am not Indian/Hindu, and may be wrong)
Load More Replies...Nice to see folks from different cultures have the same goofy-a*s sense of humor that I do XD
Awwww i have the same kind of bird mine is named Mr. Cooper what is yours named OP
My Cat Showed Up At My House Like This Today. Apparently, We Have A Cat Lover In Our Street
🎶Lipstick on your collar, says you were untrue... 🎶
Load More Replies...I'd like to know the real story. I've seen this picture so many times, with different stories attached.
While this is adorable, cats should not be allowed to wander freely. They are detrimental to local bird populations and it puts them at greater risk of disease, fleas, ticks, predators, and/or getting run over or poisoned, which happened to a neighbor's cat.
TOO CUTE ‼️💞💞I feel the same way about my cats, and every cat I see!😋💞💞
My Wife Is Three Weeks Away From Her Due Date And Our Cats Love Snuggling Her Belly
Mind-melding. We have another one to indoctrinate!
Load More Replies...It amaze me, but cats and dogs love their human siblings before they born, incredible
In the case of my eldest male cat, he'd never been super affectionate, (he was rescued from the streets), but I adopted my goddaughter (long story) and since then, my Bilbo Bagpuss absolutely LOVES her, and often sleeps in her room, he's become a lot more affectionate since, too. x3
Load More Replies...Cats purring is healing and nurturing, so your baby is getting all the best!
I’ve not been pregnant, but doesn’t a pregnant belly chuck out extra heat, it might just be a super cosy place to sleep!
Three weeks out a baby moves, a lot. The cat feels the motion.
Load More Replies...This Is My Boyfriend's Office, He Works From Home. Here Are All Of The Socks She Brought Up From The Basement To The Third Floor For Him Today
I had a cat once who would drag hubby's dirty underwear that he left on the floor by his side of the bed, into the livingroom, howling as he came. Well, we had company once when he did this and hubby started using the hamper after that. I had even complained to his mother that she had never trained him to do this. Her response? "Just be thankful they are beside YOUR bed."
Well you must be doing something very right. My cat hunts down my socks & pees on them. :(
My socks were thoroughly killed when Bouche was a kitten. I still can't leave socks around the house. She'll even dig them out of the washer.
Couldn't Figure Out Why My Music Kept Pausing
I had the same thing today. I thought what the heck is going on with Spotify.
Baby Otters
Been Feeding A Stray Cat For A Few Days, And Today I Let Her In The Shop Because Of The Rain. He Immediately Felt Like Home, So I Decided To Let Him Stay In His New Home
My Friend's Dog Found A Kitten In The Yard, Brought It Inside In Her Mouth, And Has Been Fostering The Kitten Since. Nobody Told The Kitten She Isn't A Dog Yet
"Today's lesson: how to bury your bones in the garden and chase cars"
Ok,now i can imagine a movie about a cat being adopted by a dog and somehow finding out she isn’t one.
This Is Heidi. Heidi Has Vitiligo
Perfect Couple
My Girlfriend’s Rabbit, Banjo, Has A Smaller Rabbit On His Nose
But the nose rabbit is bigger than the sheet fox.. Nose rabbit is big and strong and isn't afraid of sheet foxes
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Rescued Greyhounds turn into the biggest couch potatoes. Deservedly so.
The house we’ve just moved into has a pool … can’t wait to see what our grey thinks
When your body feels hot but not want to get wet, just put a few part of your hand to cold water..
Big And Smol
King Of The Tripods. And This Household
My Own Little House Elf
If you made the hat I need the pattern and if you bought the hat I need the link
Found This Little Trash Heart In My Work Dumpster This Morning
Last Time You Didn’t Believe Me, So Now I’m Holding Him Close To Myself To Show That He Is Indeed Huge
i got my results from the vet this morning, he said i was a beast no, he said u were obese oh. ok
Why are you holding him to show us the size? Just put a 🍌 beside him
Two Cats Ying-Yanging?
It's A New Day, He Is Getting Bolder In His Attempts To Be My Cat
I hate to tell you this, but he's not trying to be your cat. He's trying adopt you as his human (staff).
I think that by you taking this picture and sharing it with us, he has already won.
Cozy Cats' Family
A Story About Crisps In 4 Parts
My 7-Month-Old Son Was Sitting Playing When My Wife's Great Pyreneese Walked Up And Sat Beside Him. One Of The Greatest Moments
Today His Intrusive Thoughts Won After 2 Years Of Fighting The Urge To Jump In
Fluffy Highland Cattle Calf
As You Can Probably Tell, I Am Thrilled With Our New Opossum At Work
Possibly a wildlife rescue org or a nature center.
Load More Replies...Annie Turns 15 And Gets A Steak
It Is Windy Today
My Kitties (Brothers, 10 Months) Are So Connected. They Always Do The Same Things. So Cute
Isn't that the "pike" position in synchronized diving?
Load More Replies...My Cat Ralf And I In The Same Place, 20 Years Later. She Was A Bit Grumpy During The Photo Shoot
He Wouldn't Eat When Fed Elsewhere, But Started Eating When Placed Among The Grownups
Just wants to be with the big cats, who are teaching the baby how to cat.
It’s amazing how tiny kittens will want to spend time with the older cats, even if they’re not at all related to each other. When we rescued our youngest cat, Tabitha, who had been abandoned all alone near our property, she was about 5 to 6 weeks old and teeny-tiny—-didn’t even weigh one pound! After spending the first week on my neck under my hair, she started to get curious about the house and other four-legged occupants. We had one dog, who was the first one to say hello, and four grown cats, one of which was about 18 years old. They all welcomed her, and she tagged along them around like she was star struck. Basically, the older cats were the ones who taught little Tabitha how to properly “cat”. The dog, who let her just crawl all over him, was like her security guard, because old Scruffy absolutely loved his feline pack and would’ve gladly given his life defending them.
A Very Happy 14th Birthday To My Biggest Puppy, Bailey
My Wife Operating On Our Boy's Best Friend. He Is Making Sure Everything Is Going Well
I have to mend my dog Lady's best friend, Ducky. Ducky has been Lady's buddy since we first brought her home three years ago. I intentionally use black thread so you can see all of Ducky's scars from over the years. The cutest thing is how Lady takes Ducky around the house all day, and you never know where you'll find Ducky. 20220324_1...9bbb5d.jpg
Labs are just such sweet, loving babies!!! I miss mine-Hoss crossed the rainbow bridge last year. Sniff sniff.
Good Job, Momma. We Weren’t Expecting 3
Christmas Eve Visitor
"Hey man, I'm here for the live Nativity Scene. The donkey called out sick."
He Has His Thinking Rat On
Spike, My Cardinal Buddy Came To Visit Me Today
A visiting redbird is supposed to be a friend or family member who has passed and is visiting you!
My Roommate Took Her Samoyed To A Color Run
Oh, my dream dog!!! I want one sooooooo bad, but I can't afford their high maintenance.
My Sister's Goat Had A Baby Today And The Chickens Came To Say Hello
It is like a scene from an animation movie. I can almost hear them cluck talking among themselves about the new baby.
Chickens: "Gossip is spreading around the farmyard that you had your baby!"
Looks like the goat is quite a celebrity around the farm!
The Veterinarian Said He Needed To Lose Weight. I Present To You, Dechonkified Chester. He Didn't Like The Journey But Never Takes Food For Granted After The Diet
Here Is A Possum Meeting A Santa
Possum. Opossums have very pointy faces. And patrol my back yard! Love them.
Load More Replies...Baby Deer... So Tiny
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Load More Replies...It's too small to eat, even if bread was good for it, which it is NOT. Not good for birds, either.
Load More Replies...Tiny Fuzzbutt Climbs On Me All The Time
"We Can't Keep Her," He Said. "Well, We Can At Least Fatten Her Up So She Doesn't Look Sick," He Said. Now, She's A Permanent Family Member And A Daddy's Girl
My Pup Sat On My Lap For The Entire 6-Hour Drive Home After Not Seeing Me Since January
That woman is insanely pretty and her dog matches... The fact that they both look so happy REALLY adds to it too
Load More Replies...AUSSIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I miss my boys...
Toby Snuck Out Early This Morning When I Opened The Door To Take Out The Trash. He's Back Now, And Very Remorseful
I got my first kitten in the summer. She'd sometimes have "accidents" on the carpet by the back door and I'd open the door and put her out on the grass. Time went by and it became a habit I didn't think much of. Until one morning it happened again. I opened the door and put her straight into snow. She had never seen snow before and she hated it. She never had an accident after that and she house trained her kittens too. The smartest cat I've had.
My kitty didnt know how to use a litter box and would always *go* on the floor. So whenever he did that he would hide bc he had abusive owners who hit him for doing that.
Load More Replies...That is not the face of a remorseful cat. That is the face of a cat that is thinking, "How could you possibly lock me out after I purposely snuck out without you knowing?? This is your fault!! Now let me back in and warm me up!"
Good Thing Mom Has Milly Around To Help With All The Things
I Normally Feed Him At 5:30am. It Was 5:35am And I Was Still In Bed So I Got This Look
If you have animals, and you get them used to eating at a specific time, you never need to set up your alarm for that time again. Because I guarantee they will let you know, in no uncertain terms, that”It is now [fill in feeding time] o’clock and time to get your a*s out of bed and feed us, because we will not let you alone until you do.”
My cats have never done this. They love the snuggles they get when I sleep in on weekends or school is on break (I'm a teacher.). However: my old cat would wakeup the roomie I had a for awhile! I was at a conference in Denver, just after school was done for the year, enjoying breakfast with the colleague who was there with me. The roomie, back in California sent me a picture of my cat demanding his breakfast and 6:00sh, their time....so much for roomie sleeping in! I have always found it funny that he bossed her around that way, but not me!
"can you read time slave? uh feed me serve me with my dinner and with flakes of tuna "
Hehe. An old neighbour had taken in a stray cat (or rather, the cat moved in). The cat would wake him up at around 5 am by biting his toes. He often had plasters on 3 or 4 toes
A Wild Rabbit Has Been Coming Around My Parents' House The Last Few Weeks. He's Getting Braver, And Yesterday He Met Their Dog
I suspect that if he will get anywhere near a dog, he is actually a pet rabbit that either escaped or was thrown out.
Load More Replies...Someone Abandoned This Sweet Girl Near Our Property. She's Home Now And Happier Than Ever
Welcome to the pack, Thena!
People who abandon animals should be forced to try the experience themselves. 😡
A Few Weeks Ago We Found A Family Of 6 Living In Our Backyard
Just A Rat, On A Cat, Riding A Dog, Riding The Bus
The poor girl in the corner looks like she’s about to “nope” right out of her skin.
I Started Feeding Bar Nuts To These Crows That Are Regular To The Patio Of A Bar I Work At. My Collection Of Gifts Finally Started After 3 Months
I Am Away For The Week And Our Pet-Sitter Sent Me This
This Is Jake. He Reigns Puppy Terror On The Lives Of My Parents
My Friend's Cat And Rat Are Best Buddies
I Work As A Dog Groomer And Got This Absolute Gem Of A Picture. I Laugh Every Time I See It
Someone Really Enjoyed Their First Groom
My Wife Is 30-Weeks-Pregnant, And This Is How Her Cat Cuddles With Her
Hostage Situation! This Is What Happens After Being Away From Home For A Couple Of Weeks
There those cats are busy cuddling with mom, and here these two are busy romancing
When My Grandmother Was In Senior Care In 2014, There Was A Support Cat Named Ginger. Today, My Grandfather Moved Into The Same Place And Look Who’s Here
Every senior care place should have a variety of animals (assuming no one is allergic)
Thought My Dog Would Be Depressed While My Girlfriend's Mom Watched Her For A Week Until She Sent This
Daycare Sent A Picture Of My Dog And His Colorful Bestie
A Snake Has Caught A Mouse. He's A Little Confused, But He Got The Spirit
This Cute Mouse
The Two Of Them Seem To Be In Love
My Wife Went To Work For The First Time In 3 Months. No Words Are Needed
Lucy, Waiting For The Fire To Start In Her Favorite Box
My Dog Charlie, Having Successfully Executed Her Masterfully-Planned Heist On My Seat, Performed In The 30 Seconds I Went To Get My Coffee
My dog always decides that she wants your seat right as you are sitting down.
Dogs like to steal your seat because (not all the time, but most) they view you as pack leader and are protecting your territory. Also, they know that you are coming back to that spot and they want to be near you. ❤️
I Picked Up This Little White Boxer Pup Only A Couple Of Hours Ago. She Took To My Brother's Golden Retriever Instantly
Thank you soooo very much for becoming white boxer parent. Although white boxer’s actually make up 18% of puppies born they are (were) considered to be nothing short of abominations and of no use to breed therefore they were “deleted “ shortly after birth. To this day there is a cull on white boxer in German law.(circa 1925).
Rescue Cat I Met Today At A “Cat Lounge” Shelter
My Dog And I Dressed As Scooby And Velma This Year
Rory Got Spayed And Gave My Wife The Most Unsure Grin
Totally agree…pretty sure that’s the “ we’ll talk when I get home” look.
Load More Replies...Trying To Come Up With A Band Name And Album Title For This Super Group
I am not even trying to get better than that
Load More Replies...My Handsome Man In A Rainbow Spot
Griffey’s First Day Volunteering At The Hospital
The Two Men Of My Life Napping Together
Barney's First Visit To Bunnings (A Hardware Store In Australia). Dogs Are Allowed To Visit If They Stay In The Trolley
My dog would just keep jumping out of the cart and biting people and the other dogs. *sigh*
Load More Replies...Sorry … but my father always had that same look in his eyes when mom and I used to make him take us to the mall. 😂
So My Friend Saw A Monkey Riding A Goat
People Who Worked At This Cafe Used To Take Care Of This Stray Floof. During Lockdown Almost Every Shop Was Closed, Floof Still Waits For Them To Open
How has SOMEONE not taken this poor creature in?!?! This absolutely breaks my heart...
Pretty Handsome For His Late 20s
Need Help Identifying New Bird At A Bird Feeder. Wrong Answers Only
Sorry, but that's not a bird. Pretty sure it's a squirrel.
Aahh yesss.. it's the rare "Boingy-boingy floof-tailed hopper". A flightless bird
My Grandma's Ducks Hatched Next To Two Turtles And They Think The Turtles Are Their Parents
This just made my day, knowing there are a bunch of ducklings who will grow up thinking they're turtles
My Wife Gave Birth 1 Week Ago And Is Finally Able To Sleep On Her Back. Our Kitty Couldn’t Be More Thrilled To Have Her Happy Place Back
In addition, it will allow her to recover more quickly: cats are born healers.
Exactly! I crashed on my bike about a week ago and the day after my cat took a nap on my stomach one day and then the others would just be sleeping next to me. Healing really well😃
Load More Replies...The weight from the uterus is too much once you hit the last trimester or so. It squashes your spinal cord, guts, and main vein
Load More Replies...Put Your Shoes Back On, Please
next time if i see someone or smell feet ill show this picture maybe that will ring the bell
This Good Girl Wandered Into My Gym This Morning
Odin Brought Me Almost Every Single One Of His Toys This Morning
"Wait, wait, I have that one too... Ah! And this one too! We're going to play, huh? Huh?"
12 Freshly Baked Puppies
My Girlfriend’s Siamese Cats Sleep Together Like This All The Time
I Saw A Sleeping Bird On The Windowsill When I Left For Work Early This Morning
Just like the possum showed me. Slow breath and keep eyes shut.
Our Kitten Got Spayed So My Wife Bought Her A Sunflower Cone. She Was Not Amused
She Turns 15 In 2 Weeks. Just Got Back From Doggie Physical Therapy For Her Back Legs, And Still Wants To Hang Out With Daddy To Watch The Sunset
Wife And Pup Decided To Take A Nap This Afternoon On The Porch
Lilith, Clancy And Their 4 Newborn Kittens
Clancy looks like he'll end you if you need with his family!!!! Sooooooo cute and kinda scary
Comet Is 4 Today
My Girlfriend's Dog Turned 6 The Other Day
He’s Such A Distinguished Gentleman
This Is How I’m Greeted Every Day After Work. Instantly The Stress Melts Away
It’s amazing how good having animals—-or SO, or kids—-who are so incredibly happy to see you greeting you at the door can be, especially after a hard day.
Had A Minor Surgery Yesterday, Luckily Peanut (Right) And Murray (Left) Are Here To Help Me Recover
I tore a tendon years ago, and had surgery that left me laid up in a cast for a month. The entire time, I had at least one cat on the bed with me 24/7. We had three cats and a dog back then. The dog would sleep through the night in his bed on the floor next to mine, and I would have a maximum of three cats with me. They’d take turns, only really leaving to eat, visit the litter box, and stretch their legs, maybe visit my husband if he wasn’t at work. But the vast majority of their time was spent keeping me company. I never got lonely that whole month, even though my husband could only take a week off after I got home from the hospital.
So Apparently In My Absence My Husband Has Hung Cat-Level Wall Art. So Sophisticated
A 23-Year-Old Chihuahua Named Spike Is Currently The Oldest Living Dog In The World
Rita Kimball found Spike in the parking lot of a Camden, Ohio, USA, grocery store, she had no idea the little Chihuahua would still be her pet over 13 years later - let alone become the oldest dog living.
Sorry Spike. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_longest_living_dogs
According to the list Gino Hammerstrike Gilgamesh Wolf is nearly 23 yo. Love the name!
Load More Replies...If the owner found Spike in a parking lot, how did she know how old he was??
I am sorry, but I need to update this information. The oldest living dog is Bobi, from Portugal, and he is 31 years old (certified age and still alive).
Living Their Best Life
So nice to see a responsible owner who shortens the leash while in the truck bed.
And they're good owners for the way they have them crosstied. I see so many dogs with just 1 tie on and if they got flung from the car they would strangle.
True Love Has No Boundaries
Instead of taking the picture, they should free the poor dog, take both animals with them, and give them a wonderful, happy, loving, safe, forever home. Together.
Looks to me that he is working, guarding the premises, doesn't look in any way distressed.
Quite a sad picture, looking behind the scenes. Thank goodness for kitty.
A Rat Riding A Cat Riding A Dog
Spoiler: Pretty sure they all the same gang, just amazing folks one city at a time, lol.
Load More Replies...This Snake Visiting My Parents' House
Do you have time to speak about our lord and ssssssssavior jeessssssssuussss chrissssssttttt
My Mom's Cats Watching TV While In The Dryer
I thought that was a microwave! I was terrified for a moment
Load More Replies...NO!! If that’s a real dryer, no. Do not let your cat get used to going in the dryer, ffs. One day they’ll be in there, you won’t know it, and you’ll start the dryer, and break your cat’s neck. So NO.
It's a dryer at the groomer's for pets who've just had baths, they're fine
Load More Replies...At home in bed with a chest infection. This made me feel a while lot better!
~and in tonight’s news, Pandaville citizen GhostlySnail has died after smiling so much she broke her jawbone…~
❤️❤️❤️ In this world today we definitely need more of this. Animals Are the BEST, LOVE them all, much better than the so called human.
Since the owner willingly left the items in the home, He obviously knew that they would bling to whom ever purchased his home! The relativs of the former home owner has NO RIGHTS TO ANYTHING THAT THE ORIGINAL OWNER LEFT ! I’d refer them to their relative that formerly lived there! If they continue to be a bother to you, go see an attorney, or the sheriff! I hope this helps in some way! Happy new home day! Debbe’ 💞
At home in bed with a chest infection. This made me feel a while lot better!
~and in tonight’s news, Pandaville citizen GhostlySnail has died after smiling so much she broke her jawbone…~
❤️❤️❤️ In this world today we definitely need more of this. Animals Are the BEST, LOVE them all, much better than the so called human.
Since the owner willingly left the items in the home, He obviously knew that they would bling to whom ever purchased his home! The relativs of the former home owner has NO RIGHTS TO ANYTHING THAT THE ORIGINAL OWNER LEFT ! I’d refer them to their relative that formerly lived there! If they continue to be a bother to you, go see an attorney, or the sheriff! I hope this helps in some way! Happy new home day! Debbe’ 💞
