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Remember the final words of Rick Blaine (played by Humphrey Bogart) at the end of the undying classic, Casablanca? “I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.” This is a phrase that precisely describes all the unlikely friends you are about to see in this article. Animal friendship is always funny and endearing to watch, but when we encounter two (or more) absolutely different species being best of buddies, it somehow adds to the cuteness.
For some reason, we by default expect animals to be best friends only with their own species or with us humans. But ever so often, you become a witness to unlikely animal friendships budding and blooming right in front of your eyes that leave you wondering how that could even happen. Surely, one thing we can learn from every unexpected friendship between animals is to be more accepting of each other’s differences and stay kind.
For this article, we collected photos of cute animal friends from all over the world wide web to brighten your day. Do you have any animal best friends living in your household or neighborhood? We want to see pictures, so head over to the comment section and share them with us.
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#1
A Dog, Kitten, And Two Chickens Peeping Into A Kitchen Window
Bill McDowall 2 years ago
I need to know what's so interesting! They're clearly fascinated by whatever is going on.
Hilary Mol 2 years ago
That title is the beginning of an alternate "a priest, a nun and a rabbi walk into a bar" joke.
martymcmatrix 2 years ago
The cat and dog probably eat in the kitchen and the two chickens will probably be eaten in the kitchen at some point. That's called "circle of life".
Ryan Mercer 2 years ago
Looks like someone has a habit of tossing the table scraps out the window.
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#2
Nice To Have A Buddy When You're Down & Out
Ruth Harper 2 years ago
Dawwww. Cats are very good at the comfort thing. I bet the kitten is sharing its healing purrs.
#3
My Friend's Cat And Rat Are Best Buddies
Ruth Harper 2 years ago
I bet that cat would protect his rat buddy from the other cats. "This one is mine. Do not touch."
#4
Two I Haven't Seen Hang Out Before
Ashley Reid 2 years ago
Besties "Bork and Murray" portrait by Ashley Beech Reid. Bork-and-M...9b8061.jpg 
#5
Jasper Giving His Best Friend A Sweet Hug
#6
My Cat And My Roommate's Dog Are So Sweet Together
#7
Hen Taking Care Of Kittens During Storm
#8
Cat And Goat
Hilary Mol 2 years ago
For a moment I couldn't work out the height of the cat & thought it was levitating. I may need another cup of coffee.
#9
Not Part Of The General Crowd
GrowingThruConcrete 2 years ago
I had to get my cat her own sunlamp so she'd quit hogging up my tortoise's warm rays
Thegoodboi 2 years ago
I'll show you where they keep your nip if you give me a ride out of here eh?
#10
Chaos Comforting His Brother Diesel During These Scary Storms Today
#12
A Follow Up To My Earlier Post Because Everyone Agrees Dogs And Ducks Make Great Bros
Thegoodboi 2 years ago
They really do. Our ducks always try to sneak up on my boi and nip at his tail!
#13
Capy Calm And Carry On
#14
Them Observing The Visitor
#16
The Best Of Friends
#17
I Said ‘No Spoilers’
martymcmatrix 2 years ago
Living in a ghost town - Feeling like a class clown - Running with the magpies - Walking like a crow - Never saw the factory - When it made out history - Now it's just a patch where the pennyroyal grows
#18
Couldn’t Get Another Dog But I Managed To Find Him Another Friend
#19
68mm Of Rain Just Fell, Flushing All The Cane Toads Out Of My Brothers Dam. Some Of Them Took The Easy Way Out, Hitching A Ride On The Back Of A 3.5m Python
#20
Just A Quick Cat Nap Then
#21
Salem Taught Roger To Use The Catio, Took 6 Months Of Coaching. Great Way To Wake Up!
Hilary Mol 2 years ago
The second picture has E.T. / Michaelango's "Creation of Adam" vibes, only with boopable noses. Boop approved!
#22
Hey Hey, Hey Hey, Hey Hey?
#23
A Neighbor's Pig Took A Real Liking To My Horse Skinnier And Wouldn't Leave His Side
Hilary Mol 2 years ago
Anyone else see the marking on the pig just under his ear that looks like a horse looking to the side? No? Just me?
#24
Butter And Jack Are Best Friends
Raye West 2 years ago (edited)
I took care of a family of baby squirls whose tree got blown down in my pool after a storm. My cat would play and nap with them after they got old enough to release back in yard. For many generations of squirls I'd be mowing the grass and they'd just scurry up my pants and sit on my shoulder, scarring the daylights outta me. :) RIP Nutly, Sunflower, Peanut and Bob.
Becca Kuehn 2 years ago
There's nothing in the world that is equal to the feeling of a squirrel friend sitting on your shoulder. I raised an orphaned squirrel when I was younger.
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Kitten Sleeping With Newborn Goat Kids
martymcmatrix 2 years ago
Day 11: The goat still takes me as one of her kind. The milk takes some getting used to but the humans are using my big deal as goat cheese.
#26
Wild Mule Deer Saying Hello To A Wild At Heart House Cat
#27
Best Buddies Mojo The Dog And Arthur The Pig
#34
Dogs Aren’t Just Man’s Best Friend! They Can Be A Ferrets Best Friend Too
#35
Just Hangin With My Friends The Gangs All Here
Hilary Mol 2 years ago
For a minute I thought the dog was wearing huge joke sunglasses until I realized I was looking at his ears.
#39
They've Been Best Friends Since Day One
Hilary Mol 2 years ago
What's the black thing going around the pig's upper mid-section? Is that part of a harness?
#41
Elijah And Henri Are Both Rescues
#42
Animal Friendship
Z: "Little pimple. You need to know this is MY stick, ok?"
Garlic: "You know nothing."
#44
Who Would Have Thought
#45
My Pitbull Mix Pup Ronin And My New Kitten Nox. We Were Worried They Wouldn’t Like Each Other
#46
Azizi And Storm Cuddle Time
#47
Turtle And Doggo
#49
Freyja The Pup & Florence The Pig
Hilary Mol 2 years ago
"We break outta here at dawn. I'll bring the dog treats, you bring the gate nippers."
#50
Playing With My Brother
Ryan Mercer 2 years ago (edited)
Contrary to popular belief, chameleons don't change color to camouflage. They do it for social signaling. Children sometimes like to harass chameleons because they will turn black. This is a subordinate response to say, "I give, just leave me alone." The lack of dark coloring in this photo suggests this chameleon is quite happy with his friend.
#51
Finally Got To Ride A Horse! It Was Pretty Scary But Mommy Held Me From Behind And Gave Me My Favourite Treat For Being So Brave
#53
Spaghetti De Meatboll (Cat) And Tulip (Dog) Are Besties
Lɶwin Von Schatten 2 years ago
Cat nonchalantly keeping his doggo friend at the perfect distance.
#54
Post-Bath Parsley & Snuggles
#56
This Mama Dog
Who’s puppies had recently been weaned, saved this raccoon’s life by nursing and caring for him after his mother was hit by a car shortly after he was born. Their bond is adorable.
#58
Iris The Siamese And Guppet The Puppet
#59
When They First Met About 10years Ago. Rescued African Grey Daisy Getting Aquatinted! I Promise No Cat Or Parrot Was Harmed In The Making Of This Friendship
#61
Unlikely Friends But Muffin Is So Fascinated By Smaug
#66
My Aunt Is Rehabing A Calf Whose Mother Abandoned Her, Their Donkey Is Helping Her With Her Walking Therapy
#67
What The Creatures Get Up To When You’re At Work
#74
Misty Thinks Peggy Is A Kitten And I Will Never Tell Her Otherwise
#84
I Got A Brother Fish Today... I’m Not Impressed. Haven’t Seen Hims Sit, Shake, Or Speak So I Gibs Him 3/10
#85
I Swear This Little Girl Is Fearless; Jack On The Other Hand Wasn’t Too Sure About The Tiny Goat All Up In His Face
#87
Cheese (Cat) Adores Piper (Light Brown), But Is Still A Bit Uneasy About The New Guy (Buckwheat, Dark Brown)
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