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129 Heartwarming Photos Proving That Your Kids Need A Pet

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Every kid needs a pet. A pet provides companionship, but did you know that there are other good reasons for letting your child have an animal friend?

According to parenting.com, pets also help kids with learning, they encourage nurturing, keep kids healthy, and build up family bonds. This is on top of them providing comfort and giving shy children something to talk about with others.

This list features some of the cutest kid-and-pet pictures around. Does your family have any pets? Upload a picture of your children hanging out with your pet below, or upvote your favorite!

(h/t: brightside)

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#1

Merry Christmas From Cassie + Gracie

Final score:

315points

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#2

Best Buddies

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#3

Little Girl Is Taking Care Of A Dog

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308points

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#4

Boy With His Cat

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297points

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#5

Napping In The Dog Bed

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272points

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#6

Cats Drinking Milk

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#7

Cute Friends

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260points

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#8

Moose & Squirrel

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258points

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#9

We Don't Need Cups (or Bowls)

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251points

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#10

Big Dog With A Baby

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241points

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#11

Just My Dog Spooning My Baby

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211points

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#12

Step One In Taking Care Of Your Hooman

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207points

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#13

Praying Together

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203points

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#14

My Niece And Her Cat Tiger

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187points

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#15

Meeting Baby For The Very First Time

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186points

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#16

Don't Worry, Kid, I Got Your Back

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186points

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#17

Gingers

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180points

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#18

A Little Country Charm

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174points

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#19

Girl Kissing Her Cat

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172points

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#20

Best Friends

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136points

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#21

Mutual Pillow

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114points

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#22

This Israeli Boy And His Cat Both Have Heterochromic Eyes!

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108points

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#23

Take My Paw, Little Human

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106points

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#24

Alayah & Cache On A Snowy Afternoon In The Shuswap

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98points

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#25

Kisses And Rainbows

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95points

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#26

Patient Puppy

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92points

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#27

Best Buddies

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83points

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#28

My Son And My Cat Have A Weird Relationship

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82points

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#29

My Little Ones

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81points

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#30

Little Girl Walking Her Big Dog

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81points

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#31

Napping Duo: Beau And His Puppy Theo

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78points

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#32

Dog And Kid Just Staring Together

Final score:

77points

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#33

Girl With Her Kitten

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74points

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#34

Baby’s Best Friend

Final score:

71points

#35

Best Friends

Final score:

71points

#36

Duet

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68points

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#37

Give Me A Kiss

Final score:

67points

#38

Girl With Her Cat

Final score:

66points

#39

Impressionists

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64points

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#40

Boy Sleeping With His Cat

Final score:

64points

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#41

Jump

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60points

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#42

My Daughter And Dog Checking Out The First Snow Of The Season

Final score:

60points

#43

My Cat Plopped Down And Held Hands With My Newborn Baby Girl

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59points

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#44

Little Girl With Her Puppy

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58points

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#45

Sleeping Buddies

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58points

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#46

Child And Kitten

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58points

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#47

Baby With Puppy

Final score:

58points

#48

Twins

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57points

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#49

Baby And Pitbull Puppy

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56points

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#50

My Baby, Not Yours

Final score:

54points

#51

Best Friends

Final score:

53points

#52

And Time Stops

Final score:

51points

#53

Boy And His Cat

Final score:

49points

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#54

Brady And Tex

Final score:

49points

#55

Best Friends

Final score:

48points

#56

Sleeping Baby With Dog

Final score:

46points

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#57

Boy And His Rescue

Final score:

46points

#58

Baby And Cat

Final score:

44points

#59

Sharing

Final score:

42points

#60

Baby Sleeping With Cat

Final score:

41points

#61

Kid With A Cat

Final score:

37points

#62

Boy Hugs His Cat

Final score:

35points

#63

Baby Sleeping With A Cat

Final score:

34points

#64

Best Friends

Final score:

34points

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#65

Brothers

Final score:

34points

#66

Luisa And Her Cat

Final score:

33points

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#67

Girl With A Cat

Final score:

32points

#68

Baby And A Dog

Final score:

32points

#69

Girl With Her Kitten

Final score:

32points

#70

Tired

Final score:

31points

Steven Steenberg

#71

Smiling Baby With His Pug

Final score:

30points

#72

Sleeping Day

Final score:

30points

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“Ma’am I Live Here”: Woman Refuses To Back Out Of Driveway, Learns A Lesson The Hard Way

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#73

The Little Dog Trainer

Final score:

30points

Mirco Dalla Lana

#74

Endless Love

Final score:

30points

Jelena Simic Petrovic

#75

Baby With A Cat

Final score:

29points

#76

More Than Real Friendship

Final score:

29points

#77

Sound Asleep.

Final score:

29points

Jennifer Wagner

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#78

Baby Playing With Cat

Final score:

28points

#79

My Kitten Tempe Is Giving My Daughter A Head Massage

Final score:

27points

#80

The Best Pillow Ever

Final score:

27points

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#81

Baby With Pug

Final score:

25points

#82

Horselove

Final score:

19points

#83

I Love My Dog!

Final score:

18points

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#84

She Fell Asleep On Her Buddy

Final score:

16points

Steven Steenberg

#85

Lub Dub...lub Dub! ❤️

Final score:

14points

#86

Charlie And His Dog, Dexter

Final score:

14points

#87

Best Friends Forever

Final score:

14points

Charlotte Neuteboom

#88

Best Friends & Brothers

Final score:

13points

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Mom Leaves $250k Inheritance To Son, Throws A Fit When Daughter Stops Looking After Her

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#89

The Comforter.

Final score:

12points

Jolene Elizabeth Moss

#90

3 And 13

Final score:

12points

Rita Sipos-Csobán

#91

My Friend

Final score:

12points

Claire Conybeare

#92

Hi Human Brother

Final score:

12points

Claire Conybeare

#93

Jayden And The Donkey

Final score:

11points

#94

Lets Play

Final score:

11points

Claire Conybeare

#95

My Angel

Final score:

10points

#96

A Cowboy's Best Friend

Final score:

10points

Trace Summerford

jetmastergames 8 years ago

#smokotimerest

2points

Queen glory 3 years ago

Ya I’m gonna take my horse to the old town road I’m gonna ride till I can’t no more

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#97

Playing

Final score:

9points

#98

Akash And His Pup

Final score:

9points

#99

This Happened Every Day!

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9points

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#100

Sunset In The Dog Park

Final score:

8points

#101

Best Friends :)

Final score:

8points

Druta alexandra

#102

Bonding

Final score:

7points

#103

Sleeping Beauties

Final score:

7points

#104

Wait For Me Harrison!

Final score:

7points

Claire Conybeare

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#105

Azores, Portugal

Final score:

6points

Francisco Queiroz

#106

Best Footrest Ever

Final score:

5points

#107

Friends

Final score:

5points

#108

Snuggles

Final score:

5points

Cassandra Murphy

#109

Waiting For Santa

Final score:

5points

#110

Boys! Getting Dirty Together!

Final score:

5points

Shana Lewandowski

#111

Even Lekker Uitrusten

Final score:

5points

#112

Friends In The Morning Light

Final score:

5points

Ioana Nicolescu

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#113

Leila Kissing Ito, Our Cat.

Final score:

5points

#114

Best Friends

Final score:

4points

#115

Jacopo And Gateau, A Blanket For Two.

Final score:

4points

#116

Loving Moment

Final score:

4points

#117

Sleeping Together

Final score:

3points

#118

Sleeping Guardian

Final score:

3points

Miroslav Molnar

#119

Love.

Final score:

2points

#120

Liyana And Chubby

Final score:

2points

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#121

Kitties May Have A Special Bond

Final score:

1point

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#122

Tug-of-war Play

Final score:

1point

sheree houseman

#123

Jack & Chewbacca

Final score:

1point

#124

Both My Favourite Loves

Final score:

1point

#125

Nina&dona

Final score:

0points

Miroslav Molnar

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#126

Tiger Look

Final score:

-11points

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ninochiiryota298 8 years ago

i love it so much

3points

Tarun 8 years ago

I couldn't continue after two scrolls cause I can't take more cuteness than that!

2points

misguidedFer 8 years ago

This is lovelly

1point

Krista Sirois 4 years ago

More than half of these photos are completely unsafe. I am a veterinarian specializing in behavior so pet-child safety is a common issue I have to address. Yes, I realize I'm the 'buzzkill' but I can handle that label to keep children and pets safe.

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RutaBerzina 8 years ago

wonderful !!!!!!!!!!!

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Rupelyy 8 years ago

Is it just me or is #10 the most adorable baby ever

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AnnaSalerno 8 years ago

These pictures are so adorable and priceless!

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LauraLeFay 8 years ago

so beautiful!!! But, is it just me or does #14 look photoshopped? :-/

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MairaReySeara 8 years ago

Love each of these - #7 is priceless!

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ninochiiryota298 8 years ago

i love it so much

3points

Tarun 8 years ago

I couldn't continue after two scrolls cause I can't take more cuteness than that!

2points

misguidedFer 8 years ago

This is lovelly

1point

Krista Sirois 4 years ago

More than half of these photos are completely unsafe. I am a veterinarian specializing in behavior so pet-child safety is a common issue I have to address. Yes, I realize I'm the 'buzzkill' but I can handle that label to keep children and pets safe.

0points

RutaBerzina 8 years ago

wonderful !!!!!!!!!!!

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Rupelyy 8 years ago

Is it just me or is #10 the most adorable baby ever

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AnnaSalerno 8 years ago

These pictures are so adorable and priceless!

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LauraLeFay 8 years ago

so beautiful!!! But, is it just me or does #14 look photoshopped? :-/

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MairaReySeara 8 years ago

Love each of these - #7 is priceless!

0points

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