There are so many great things about animals. But perhaps at the top of the list is that they give love…unconditionally. They don’t care what a person looks like, their past mistakes, or whether they’re rich or poor. As long as they’re properly cared for, they’ll go to the end of the earth and back for their owners.
We all know that cats and dogs love to cuddle. Other animals do, too. Whether a reptile or a creature you’d typically see in the wild, they all have a lot of love to give. But because they all have different personalities and behavioral traits; they show love in unique ways. Even so, they’re ready to accept anyone who’s there for them.
Here are 50 animals that have an abundance of love to share.
The owner of this Golden Retriever slipped on ice and broke his neck. Not only did his dog sit on him to keep him from freezing to death, but while recuperating in the hospital, she came by to give him some much-needed love.
Dogs naturally sense when things are different. In one case, a pup knew something was going on when his owner’s sister got pregnant. From that point on, he’s been over the top lovable.
Not only do animals love humans but also non-humans. When an individual found a tiny kitten crying outside, she brought it in. This was the result…super sweet.
While bathing the small gray kitten, it wouldn’t stop screaming. That’s when the yellow tabby jumped in the water to save him. She then cuddled up with the kitten to help calm him down.
5. Not a fan of car rides
Can you guess which one it is? Whenever this owner takes her pups in the car, the little one freaks out. But the larger brown dog knows just what to do. A little bit of cuddling and love is all it takes.
6. I want to be your friend
When this person’s 12-year-old cat licks her 11-year-old dog, the pup becomes somewhat confused. Even though she moves to get away from the kitty, we have a feeling she enjoys it.
Even a wild raccoon needs love from time to time. In this instance, he got it from a big neighborhood dog. From the looks of it, they’ve become the best of friends.
According to this kitty’s owner, she does this at 5:30 every morning. As far as we’re concerned, this would be an awesome way to wake up.
9. What a great surrogate mom
This sweet kitten didn’t have a mom but she still needed to nurse. So, this dog obliged. She accepted the kitty as her own…no questions asked.
This isn’t something you see every day. For a long time, this pup was homeless. It was then that he made friends with a pelican. While he now has a forever home, he still goes to visit his buddy frequently.
After losing all her feathers, this female parrot looks more like some kind of prehistoric creature. But her cage mate doesn’t care. He protects, feeds, and plays with her. You know what they, “Love is blind.”
12. Can’t get enough love
For two years, this beautiful cat has greeted the same woman every morning at 5:00 a.m. She has no clue who it belongs to or its name. But that’s okay. She enjoys having a friend to go on walks with.
While suffering from the flu, this boy had the best nurse by his side. His mother said the two of them snuggled like this for several hours. That’s what you call quality healthcare.
14. Starting life the right way
With a dedicated friend like this, there’s no question this adorable puppy will have an incredible life. Just a few more days and they’ll be napping together.
15. Any animal can show love
While we don’t know the back story here, it’s easy to see this raccoon has a favorite human. What we do know is this creature follows this man just about everywhere he goes. We love it.
With gorgeous fur and stunning eyes like that, what’s not to love? Of course, this kitten could look a mess and his mother would still love him. What a great mama.
Every day when this cat’s owner goes to the gym, she sits in the waiting room until they’re done. Afterward, the two of them walk back home together. What a sweet connection.
18. Lifting his owner’s spirits
Especially right now, a lot of people are feeling stressed. But this gorgeous kitty has a perfect solution. He holds her human’s hand. Now, everything is much better.
Hey, since they’re both the same golden/orange, it’s not surprising these two have a natural attraction to one another. Nope…we think there’s more to it than that. Whatever the reason, their love is obvious.
20. A wolf is “man’s best friend”
Some farmers discovered a litter of wolf cubs. But rather than surrendering or selling all of them, they decided to sell one of them to a man. Now, more than two years later, the two of them are going strong. They have an amazing bond.
21. Not a care in the world
These cut French Bulldog pups are brother and sister. But rather than sibling rivalry, they have nothing but love for one another.
22. The warmest blanket ever
Basset Hounds are often teased for their long, floppy ears. But this kitten thinks they’re perfect. She has a warm body to snuggle with and a blanket to boot. She’s got it made.
As you might know, sloths move as super-slow speed. But when they’re cuddled up like this, there’s no need to move quickly. As far as they’re concerned, they’ll stay like this all day.
This mother gorilla and her baby live in the Prague Zoo. With love like this, it’s easy to understand why these two are a popular attraction.
25. Watching the world go by…together
From this photo, you can tell there’s a special love between these two dogs. They enjoy doing everything together, including gazing out on the horizon. It’s all so calming.
Just look at that face. Yes, his owner is smiling from ear to ear but that dog, he’s melting into her. Hopefully, this hug lasted a long time. It’s that good.
27. A great way to quarantine
Hey, if we’re all going to have to stay in quarantine because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we might as well make it as enjoyable as possible. This guy has it made. His pup is ready to give him love whenever he needs it.
This little girl might be super tiny compared to her St. Bernard friend but that’s okay. Sure, he’s huge but around her, he’s extra gentle. After all, he loves her and she loves him right back.
When this cat’s owner gives him belly rubs, he wraps his adorable paws around her arm and then buries his face in her hand. It’s almost like he’s afraid she’ll stop. So, he’s going to hold on tight.
This man says his dog is nothing more than a big goofball. But by the looks of it, he takes one thing seriously…hugs. When his human comes home from work, this is his favorite thing to do.
If you looked up the definition of hugging in the dictionary, this is probably the photo you’d see. They’re so in love, just as a mom and daughter should be.
While this might not look very comfortable, for these two Panda bears, they’re just fine. As long as they can snuggle, they’re good to go.
The pleading look you see on this cat’s face is too adorable. As he reaches up, all he wants is some love from his human. We bet he’s the best hugger on the planet. And he probably purrs really loud, too.
34. A hug is a hug…even from a stranger
While out walking, this cat came out of nowhere and jumped on this lady’s head. It seems as though he hasn’t had his daily fill of love and snuggles yet. We’re so happy she took it all in stride.
While curled up with his owner, someone came into the room with a camera and startled the poor thing. But we’re sure he’ll go back to sleep in no time. Besides, he has his two favorite things — his human and his ball.
This is so incredibly sweet. After reaching up toward her owner, this sweet kitty wants nothing more than a kiss. Among all the different ways to show love, this ranks high on the list. No one could resist a smooch from this cat.
37. A beautiful encounter
While taking a walk on the beach, this was the last thing this dog’s owners expected to happen. A seal came waddling over. But as soon as it saw the dog, it claimed him as his best friend. They cuddled and played together for quite some time. What a cool surprise.
…and here’s proof. While you’d never expect to see a cat and a raccoon so much in love, who’s judging? These two found something in each other that seems extraordinarily special.
So, what’s an animal supposed to do when there’s no human around to love? Well, it seems the best solution is to hug yourself. It looks as though this cat mastered it.
As this kitty and guinea pig prove, love is love. We’re not sure if they’re smooching or just lying close together but either way, they have an apparent admiration for each other.
41. I love you just the way you are
This mom Langur doesn’t care that her baby isn’t the cutest or that he hasn’t grown any hair yet. To her, he’s perfect just as he is. And by looking at the baby, he’s in total awe of his mama.
If this isn’t the sweet photo ever, we don’t know what is. The picture of two fawns embraced in a hug is so good, the person who captured it won first prize in a photography contest. Very impressive.
Although this baby Koala looks wide-eyed and bushy-tailed, his mom is overcome with nothing but love. She’s so in awe of her baby and content to just cuddle with him. This is just too precious.
To this beautiful dog, love extends beyond other animals and humans. She’s always been a big fan of Donald Duck. Hey, he needs love, too. How adorable is this?
45. Enjoying the great outdoors
Do you remember when we said that animals show love in different ways? Here’s proof. This guy and his best friend decided to do a little “couch surfing.” It looks as though they’re both having a blast.
46. Just and woman and her cow
A lot of people have no idea that cows are super loving. Especially this fluffy guy who can’t get enough hugs and kisses from his owner. Everyone should have a pet calf.
Pigs are another farm animal that have a lot of personality and love to give. No matter how big they get, in their minds, they’re still little cuddle bugs. These two have a mutual love for one another.
48. This will melt your heart
This sweet monkey likes nothing more than hanging out with his human. Okay, there’s one thing he likes better…getting lots of hugs. He’s got plenty of love to give although he likes getting it, too.
49. Rushing to their owner
When the owner of these goats comes outside, they all come running. While you might think it’s because they’re about to get fed, it’s not. They just missed their human and want some hugs.
This man and his cub lion have something special. Not only do they love each other but they also have a mutual respect. It’s common for them to greet each other this way.
There are so many great things about animals. But perhaps at the top of the list is that they give love…unconditionally. They don’t care what a person looks like, their past mistakes, or whether they’re rich or poor. As long as they’re properly cared for, they’ll go to the end of the earth and back for their owners.
We all know that cats and dogs love to cuddle. Other animals do, too. Whether a reptile or a creature you’d typically see in the wild, they all have a lot of love to give. But because they all have different personalities and behavioral traits; they show love in unique ways. Even so, they’re ready to accept anyone who’s there for them.
Here are 50 animals that have an abundance of love to share.
