There are some animals that just instantly make us say aww. We’re talking about cuddly cuties such as puppies, cats, and miniature ponies, just to name a few. We’ve selected the 50 cutest animal images that we could find to share with you today, plus a few other human cuties thrown in for good measure as well.
If you dare to continue, prepare to be overwhelmed with massive amounts of joy and laughter. A recent study has even proven it — watching cute animals can reduce stress and anxiety. So if you would like to improve your health, you’ve come to the right place. Which one of the cute animals on this list is your favorite?
1. Life Is Good
Here we have a cute picture of Arnold Schwarzenegger hanging out with his new dog, Dutch. The pure joy on the man’s face is unmistakable. It’s the face of a man who is exactly where he wants to be in life.
2. Senior Citizen
Tiger is the oldest cat in the state of Illinois, clocking in at 31 years old in this photo. It’s an incredibly old age for a house cat. However, he is still happily enjoying life just like he always has.
3. Magical Toys
“Ever since my niece saw Toy Story, she shouts ‘I’m leaving!’ and then peeks at her room like this,” explains the uncle. Every time that the young girl leaves the room, she waits to see if her toys come to life. It’s pretty much the most adorable thing ever.
4. Sleepy Horse
At the veterinarian’s office, this one-week-old miniature horse fell asleep right at the feet of the vet. The vet was standing there talking to the horse’s owners and the baby couldn’t keep her eyes open. She was so tired, she had to lay down and take a quick nap.
5. New Favorite Window
This cat looked longingly up at the window for years. Finally, her owners decided to build her a bridge so that she could go have a look. Now, the cat can check out what’s going on outside anytime that she wants.
6. Cat Bedroom
In another home, the owners constructed the cutest cat bed in the history of cat beds. It looks just like a human bed, only much smaller. There is a wooden bed frame, a mattress, and even a little nightstand sitting next to it.
7. Finally Reunited
“Our cat went missing a year ago. Me and my wife found him while on a bike ride. As soon as he heard my voice, he came running crying, and now my entire year has been made,” says the husband. The cat remembered them just like it was yesterday. They never thought that they would see each other again.
8. Weight Loss Transformation
This dog was owned by a 90-year-old woman who, unfortunately, wasn’t able to get out to walk him for several years. Luckily, the neighbors were able to lend a helping hand and started taking him out for exercise. Buddy is now dropping the pounds off quicker than ever.
9. Adoption Spree
If you can’t tell from the smiling faces, this photo symbolizes a great success. For once, all of the kennels in the animal shelter are completely empty. The workers were able to find new homes for all 70 dogs!
10. Hungry Ducks
This mama duck and her little ducklings show up every year to say hello. Each year, she brings along a new batch of youngsters. They all set up shop on the front porch and wait to get fed.
11. Wise Old Cat
After 22 years of life, this cat is still just as healthy and spry as ever. She is full of energy and showing no signs of slowing down. She is an old soul with a young heart.
12. Cute Snake
Snakes aren’t exactly known for being cute animals. A snake in a sweater is like a whole new category though. It’s a really good style for him and he looks like he is really enjoying it.
13. Family Photos
These two siblings recreated their favorite childhood photo together several decades later. It came out looking amazing. So much time has passed since the original photo, but their bond as a family has only grown stronger.
14. Funny Faces
Some cats are definitely more photogenic than others. This one belongs in the goofy, un-photogenic group of cats. In fact, her inability to pose for the camera is part of what makes her so cute.
15. Elephant Party
A group of 14 elephants broke into a stash of corn wine in the Yunan province in China. They got super drunk and took a nap together in a nearby tea garden. They laid down in the middle of the tea plants and passed out.
16. Curious Kitten
Everyone knows that cats like to sit on keyboards. That’s why in this household, they bought a decoy keyboard to distract the kitten. Now she can sit on the keys whenever she wants without bothering anybody!
17. Sober Surprise
After four months alcohol-free, this man decided to adopt a new puppy. It was his gift to himself as a reward for all of his hard-earned days of sobriety. Although, we think that there are definitely multiple individuals who won in this situation.
18. Sports Outing
There is nothing that makes a dog happier than a day out at the baseball stadium. Anything with balls, people, and hot dogs involved is basically heaven to a pup. There is no better way to spend the day.
19. Gerbil Art Gallery
Did you know that gerbils can appreciate art? It’s totally true. In fact, some of the best painters in the world are gerbils. This one has recreated all sorts of amazing classics, for example, the Gerbil Lisa.
20. House Guest
This man woke up at his Airbnb rental to find a small kitten licking him in the face. It was one of the cutest surprises. It basically guaranteed that the hosts were going to get a five-star review afterward.
21. Volunteer Dog Walker
We think it’s a great idea when kids start volunteering to help around the neighborhood at an early age. Maybe one day, the boy will even get to own his own dog. It would be a dream come true for the fourth-grader.
22. Bearded Friends
Now that is a big dog! He is as big as the man sitting next to him and he has the beard to match. We bet that they get some really weird stares from people when driving around town.
23. Attention Magnet
This tiny kitten is incredibly cute and handsome. According to the owner, that means you have to be very careful. He can steal your boyfriend or girlfriend away from you with just a simple meow.
24. Everything’s For Sale
Remember how we all used to make blanket forts as kids? Well, this is a blanket fort for a cat. Plus, the cat is selling household items. It doesn’t make a whole lot of sense, but it sure is cute.
25. Birthday Celebration
August is the oldest living Golden Retriever on record. At 20 years old, she has seen a lot throughout her life. She has met so many friendly humans along the way.
26. Office Play Time
Bring your dog to work day is the best day of the year at the office. Although, it’s likely that not much work actually gets done. How could it with dozens of these lovable pets running around?
27. Rescued Kitten
Kyra had a tough start to life. However, after being rescued, she is now doing great. Here is what she looks like on day one after her adoption versus what she looks like now.
28. New Hire
It’s the puppy’s first day on the job as a police pup. He looks a little nervous about it. However, within a few months, we’re sure that he’ll be sniffing out bombs and tracking down bad guys with the best of them.
29. Cat Security
The attic of this shop was converted into a home for the shop owner’s cats. Now, they can peer down into the store at all hours of the day. They spend their afternoons supervising the customers and staff and making sure that everything runs smoothly.
30. Kitchen Repair Team
Replacing a sink is really a one-man job. Yet, this cat wants to help anyway. That’s just who he is. At the very least, he makes sure that the worker doesn’t get bored.
31. Confused Climbers
No one can figure out how the dog got up there. The other two dogs have no idea. The owner has no idea. However, the real problem is that no one has any idea how to get her down!
32. Best Buds
Here we have two best friends, driving around and enjoying each other’s company. These two have always been there for each other. They are pretty much inseparable and their love is as pure as love can be.
33. Heroic Pitbull
This dog’s name is Ham. He recently saved his owner’s life in an incredible act of bravery. He hurt his paw in the process, but that’s okay. It’s nothing that a little time and love can’t cure.
34. Breakfast Visitor
Imagine eating breakfast at a quaint little cafe and this cute cat jumps up on the table. That’s what happened to these diners. What would you do if you found yourself in this situation?
35. Wild House Cat
This person paid for a professional photoshoot for their cat. The results were pretty epic. If you think about it, cats are basically just little leopards.
36. Snuggle Time
“My cat learned that the alarm sound means I wake up, and she snuggles on my chest right after. I’ve been setting my alarm 30 minutes early every day to give her more happy time,” explains the man. If it was up to the cat, both of them would lay in bed and snuggle all day.
37. Neighborhood Cat
This crazy cat regularly stops over to look in the front door window and see what’s going on. She loves exploring the neighborhood and meeting everyone. All of the people living nearby love her too.
38. Winter Excursion
Dogs often like to stick their heads out of the window, but it’s not often that you see it in the middle of the winter. These pups don’t mind the cold one bit though. They thrive in it.
39. Lifelong Friends
The first photo was taken in 1998. Twenty years later in 2018, the second one was taken. A lot of things have changed over the years, but one thing has remained the same — the girl and the cat’s incredible friendship.
40. Friendly Passenger
This dog is a daily rider on the bus. She leaves her house on her own every day to go catch it. She keeps her bus pass around her collar and her favorite destination is the dog park.
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