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A Family Meowed On My Door And I Adopted Them

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Multa Nocte 2 months ago

The momma's face is adorable!

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Today Our Cat Gave Birth To 4 Kittens, And Her Blissful, Exhausted Face While Hugging Her Baby Is One Of The Most Beautiful Things I've Seen

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NapQueen 2 months ago

Well done, Mum :)

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Similar to humans, maternal instincts are strong among animals like sloth bears. According to the India-based non-profit organization Wildlife SOS, sloth bears carry their cubs all day until age two.

Leopards are the same way. They are very protective of their younglings, who depend on their mothers for basic needs like food, protection, and shelter for the first couple of years of their lives.

Koala Mom And Her Son After Being Rescued From The Fires In Australia

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Multa Nocte 2 months ago

Every time I hear of a fire my first thought goes out to all the animals that might be impacted. It always hurts my heart. 🥺

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Pups Learning Important Life Skills From Mama

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ElfVibratorGlitter 2 months ago

Tummies!

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The Joy On The Baby's Face

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Colin Matthews 2 months ago (edited)

I once met a fox cub late at night who had clearly snuck out after mum had gone out hunting. I went and got him a big bit of steak and he snatched it and toddled off toward the den. It was pretty cool

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Biparental care likewise exists in the animal kingdom, but the roles are sometimes reversed. For water birds like jacanas, the male does most of the work, which includes protecting their territory, looking for food, and teaching their younglings survival skills.

The female, meanwhile, has several mates and is not at all involved in raising their offspring.

In Istanbul, A Stray Cat Mom Took Her Baby To The ER. Doctors And Paramedics Helped The Baby And Took Them To A Vet

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Multa Nocte 2 months ago

There is still hope for humans.

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Kiwi And His Goth Wife Have Four Beautiful Half-Goth Babies

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MrLiesegang 2 months ago

Oh, they ordered a Mixed pack

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The Protective Shells Of Baby Pangolins Are Very Soft When They Are Young, So The Mothers Curl Around Their Bodies To Protect Them

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MrLiesegang 2 months ago (edited)

I present you the allmighty, the allroundy Pangolin and Pangopup

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It’s almost a similar case with emperor penguins. The fathers usually gather food and teach their young to survive harsh weather conditions. The mothers leave the colony to allow their male counterparts to keep the eggs warm.

The division of parental labor among barn owls is more similar to that of humans. The males are hunter-gatherers, while the females nurture and incubate the eggs.

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Dad Meeting His Kiddos

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NapQueen 2 months ago

Proud Daddy :)

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This Baby Hippo Has A Very Supportive Mom

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Family's_disappointment 2 months ago

Cutie patootie

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Baby Lamb

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Sue Denham 2 months ago

Not a cute little lamb farting a cloud of smoke, as I first thought, at all.

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Alloparenting also happens between animals. Female elephants, being matriarchal in nature, usually become foster parents to newcomers.

Similarly, rhesus macaque monkeys form social bonds with each other and can quickly build familial relationships with orphaned babies.

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Fed Mama Cat One Time, And The Next Day She Brought Her Baby And Husband For Dinner

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Multa Nocte 2 months ago

As one does.

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First Family Photo. Santa Barbara Zoo

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Multa Nocte 2 months ago

It's so lovely how a collective cares for its little ones.

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Mother And One Of Her Sons

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Daya Meyer 2 months ago

I am melting away. Again. This pic is so, so cute!

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We’d also like to hear from you, readers. Do you see similarities between human and animal parenting? How close or far apart are they? Let’s liven up the comments section!

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Our Cat Ada Gave Birth 2 Days Ago

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Rayne OfSalt 2 months ago

omg, lookit the teeny lil beans!

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3-Week-Old Sumatran Orangutan At The Philly Zoo, Looking Up At Mama

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Multa Nocte 2 months ago

That look!

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These Three Tawny Frogmouth Birds

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glowworm2 2 months ago

Quite possibly the most ridiculously adorable looking bird out there. They look like a couple of Muppets.

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Hi There, Little Guy

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TheForrestGreene (he/they/it) 2 months ago

little dude just went "peekaboo" but had to stand on tip toes so we could see him

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Family Trip

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Sue Denham 2 months ago

How do they get on?

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One Very Proud Mom

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Content Wombat 2 months ago

A beautiful set of chonkers!

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Fantastic Fox Family

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Family's_disappointment 2 months ago

God they look so happy 😊😊😊

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My Cat Is A Very Proud Mom

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Family's_disappointment 2 months ago

She looks so proud of herself

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Babies Leaving Their Nest

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Duncan McCann 2 months ago

BUNNIES!

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My Local Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Had A Box Of Cats Dropped Off At Their Door, And These Babies Were Inside

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glowworm2 2 months ago

I like how mom is included as a "baby" in this context.

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The Stray I’ve Been Feeding For Months Came To The House To Have Her Babies! First Family Photoshoot

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zovjraar me 2 months ago

it's such an honor when an animal decides your home is the safest place for her babies!

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Sweet First-Time Mama Cat

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Tempest 2 months ago

Ooo momma birthed a single brain cell recipient! Adorable!

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We Just Announced The Birth Of 4 New Asian Lion Cubs To Mother Gira And Father Shanto. These Adorable Four Were Born 8 Weeks Ago

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Mimi La Souris 2 months ago

the two first pics - family portrait : expectation VS reality :D

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"This Is How We Do It"

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glowworm2 2 months ago

Good grief, this is adorable.

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They’re Both Moms. Had Litters At The Same Time, And They Take Turns Feeding The Babies

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tw 72 2 months ago

That's pretty common in cat colonies. They both feed, they both bathe. ❤️

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Mom's Love

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Chickie 2 months ago

My heart just melted...look at the love and trust in Mamma's eyes!

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Mom And Her Child In My Garage

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Jean Dogmom 2 months ago

Thank you for letting them stay!

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Ends Up That She Wasn't Fat After All

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L.V 2 months ago

Love thee ears! And the body is mom's reversed colours.

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Good Job, Momma. We Weren’t Expecting 3

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MrLiesegang 2 months ago

I find them so cute but i know others would just say meeh.

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The Strongest Bond

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Multa Nocte 2 months ago

Those are two precious pups! The little one has such big eyes and the momma is adorable.

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Mom And 13 Baby Ducks

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AtMostAFabulist 2 months ago

"Keep up, keep up! Especially you in the back."

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Mom Is Taking Care Of The Little Boys, And Dad Is Checking On Mom

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Multa Nocte 2 months ago

I am always fascinated by the genetics of colour.

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Mama Cat Desperately Protects Her Children During The Heavy Rain

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Multa Nocte 2 months ago

Oh, bless her heart.

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Cutie

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Rob 2 months ago

This is a sight I am lucky enough to see every time I head out in the car. One of the many benefits of moving to Loch Ness.

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Baby Donkey Kissing Mom Hours After Birth

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realenancy170 2 months ago

Donkeys are the best!

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Happy Mom With Her Puppies

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Sergy Yeltsen 2 months ago

Front one looks like he's doing his first awooo...

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"Look Human, The Baby I Made"

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Wendy Hamilton 2 months ago

You made a beautiful baby.

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Being A Mom Is Hard

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Multa Nocte 2 months ago

That momma cat looks over it.

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Proud Parents

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Nina 2 months ago

Fascinating to see the blue merle coat-gene seems to be dominant

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Smiling Dashi And Her Daughters Pippa And Bow Bow

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Luisa 2 months ago

Cute names for the cute little cuties.

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I Really Like This Picture I Took Of A Calf With Her Mom

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Daya Meyer 2 months ago

I want to ruffle the calfs' forehead so badly!

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Everyday Is A Parents' Day

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Multa Nocte 2 months ago

Genetics is a marvelous thing.

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Here's A Mama And Her Twins About 20 Minutes After They Were Born

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Deery Lou 2 months ago

Bambies

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Adorable

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Deery Lou 2 months ago

such a fluffy creature

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My Pet Cow Had A Calf For The First Time Today, She Seems To Be A Pretty Good Mom

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NapQueen 2 months ago

That little tongue!

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Note: this post originally had 104 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.

I'm a visual editor at Bored Panda. Before joining the team, I achieved a BA degree in Communications and had a great chance to work alongside a few fast-growing companies where I was responsible for visual communication. When it comes to articles, I love exploring a variety of subjects, from adorable encounters with wild animals and cool product designs to sneaky marketing tricks, gathering stories about annoying neighbors, compiling lists of wild, spooky nature examples, along with plenty of other captivating topics. When I'm not browsing the internet for interesting stories, photos and articles, I enjoy the company of a good book, absolutely love to take long walks, binge-watch a good TV series or a movie, and simply draw something whenever I feel like it.

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GoodWolf 2 months ago

Spay and neuter your pets, people. Giving birth is no fun, and the shelters are full to the brim.

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Diana Wilcox 2 months ago

This, absolutely.

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Rubyjune45 2 months ago

Yes I was going to write this. Maybe other countries are ok with it( I doubt it) but here in the U.S. no dog or cat needs to have litters.

7points

Sophia Athene 2 months ago

Unfortunately it appears as if you're preaching to the choir. The ones that need to hear it don't care. But all we can do is say it and hope for the best.

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ElfVibratorGlitter 2 months ago

Yes!!!!! Kitties, and puppies, and chicks, and calves, and just yay! 😊

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GB 2 months ago

The lamb!!!!

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Daya Meyer 2 months ago

Our little one will never have puppies, but I love to see those precious little moments.

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Verena Fiori-Jambor 2 months ago

I wonder what will happen to all the cute cat and dog litters when they’re grown up and not so ”adorable melting my heart“ anymore…

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Multa Nocte 2 months ago

Thank you times 1000 for these precious photos! You are appreciated!

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Shary Bobbings 2 months ago

What a lovely article! Kittens, puppies, chicks, calves, I love you all! ❤️. Well done, Bored Panda.

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Freya the Wanderer 2 months ago

Meanwhile here is my alley cat Ragamuffin just after she had five kittens. Rest assured she did get spayed a couple months later. rags_famil...728857.jpg

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Kiwis Mom 2 months ago

They are precious and we don't deserve them...

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Lorraine Woollands 2 months ago

I have a rescue cat, was told that she had, had a least one litter. She is spayed, and I am glad that I don't have to worry about little ones, but I would have left bed to see her babies

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Uncle Schmickle 2 months ago

This gives out so much positive energy ...... more please.

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coffee_meowniac 2 months ago

IM SO DEAD of cuteness overload

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Yashashree Blair 2 months ago

I also have a cat it's actually 12

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LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 months ago

Congrats! :) What is your kitty's name? <3 I have two cats myself, a black cat named Kohl who is 8 years old and a black-and-white tuxedo named Preacher, who is 3 years old. I had a gray cat named Wintressia who lived to be 19 years old (almost 20.) May you have many more happy years with your cat!

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Rubyjune45 2 months ago

I commented about need to spay or neuter but also the cute farm babies, farmers don't keep the males yes they are cute but tasty also.

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Trish Christoffersen 1 month ago

Having worked in an animal shelter, it makes me sad to see all these cats and dogs with babies. So many never make it, or end up in shelters, just to be euthanized. They don't need to have babies to live a full life. Spay and neuter your pets!

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SHARI PDX 1 month ago

empty shelters before you let your animals reproduce.

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justagirl 2 months ago

I was unprepared for the sheer amount of FLURF in the list.

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Yashashree Blair 2 months ago

I love this ❤️

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Comment Deleted 2 months ago

No mutts in sight. All pure breeds. Nothing cute about morons breading for the sale of puppies. These dogs will be bread to death and then tossed away when they are no longer useful.

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LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 months ago (edited)

Are you serious? THAT'S your takeaway from this? BTW - I went back and counted. There are 29 pics of cats/kittens. THREE of those 29 are purebreds (two British Shorthairs, one Bengal.) And at least 5 of the pics of dogs/puppies aren't purebred dogs. These aren't "all pure breeds". Oh, and - I'm not normally a pedant, but learn to spell the words "bred" and "breeding" if you're going to shít all over people who breed/purchase purebred animals. As an aside, people are ALLOWED to buy purebred dogs if they want to. Morally I think breeding brachycephalic dogs is wrong - but normal, healthy purebred dogs? Fúck you for giving me indirect shít for that. I have four pets: two moggie cats, one GSD mutt, and one purebred Belgian Malinois. I'm not a bad person or a "moron" for wanting - and purchasing - ONE purebred dog.

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GoodWolf 2 months ago

Spay and neuter your pets, people. Giving birth is no fun, and the shelters are full to the brim.

50points

Diana Wilcox 2 months ago

This, absolutely.

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Rubyjune45 2 months ago

Yes I was going to write this. Maybe other countries are ok with it( I doubt it) but here in the U.S. no dog or cat needs to have litters.

7points

Sophia Athene 2 months ago

Unfortunately it appears as if you're preaching to the choir. The ones that need to hear it don't care. But all we can do is say it and hope for the best.

1point

ElfVibratorGlitter 2 months ago

Yes!!!!! Kitties, and puppies, and chicks, and calves, and just yay! 😊

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GB 2 months ago

The lamb!!!!

9points

Daya Meyer 2 months ago

Our little one will never have puppies, but I love to see those precious little moments.

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Verena Fiori-Jambor 2 months ago

I wonder what will happen to all the cute cat and dog litters when they’re grown up and not so ”adorable melting my heart“ anymore…

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Multa Nocte 2 months ago

Thank you times 1000 for these precious photos! You are appreciated!

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Shary Bobbings 2 months ago

What a lovely article! Kittens, puppies, chicks, calves, I love you all! ❤️. Well done, Bored Panda.

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Freya the Wanderer 2 months ago

Meanwhile here is my alley cat Ragamuffin just after she had five kittens. Rest assured she did get spayed a couple months later. rags_famil...728857.jpg

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Kiwis Mom 2 months ago

They are precious and we don't deserve them...

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Lorraine Woollands 2 months ago

I have a rescue cat, was told that she had, had a least one litter. She is spayed, and I am glad that I don't have to worry about little ones, but I would have left bed to see her babies

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Uncle Schmickle 2 months ago

This gives out so much positive energy ...... more please.

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coffee_meowniac 2 months ago

IM SO DEAD of cuteness overload

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Yashashree Blair 2 months ago

I also have a cat it's actually 12

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LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 months ago

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Rubyjune45 2 months ago

I commented about need to spay or neuter but also the cute farm babies, farmers don't keep the males yes they are cute but tasty also.

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Trish Christoffersen 1 month ago

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SHARI PDX 1 month ago

empty shelters before you let your animals reproduce.

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justagirl 2 months ago

I was unprepared for the sheer amount of FLURF in the list.

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Yashashree Blair 2 months ago

I love this ❤️

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Comment Deleted 2 months ago

No mutts in sight. All pure breeds. Nothing cute about morons breading for the sale of puppies. These dogs will be bread to death and then tossed away when they are no longer useful.

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LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 months ago (edited)

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