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A Family Meowed On My Door And I Adopted Them

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Multa Nocte 3 months ago

The momma's face is adorable!

67points

#3

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 3 months ago

Well done, Mum :)

55points

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.

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

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Multa Nocte 3 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. 🥺

93points

#5

Pups Learning Important Life Skills From Mama

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ElfVibratorGlitter 3 months ago

Tummies!

66points

#6

The Joy On The Baby's Face

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Colin Matthews 3 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

68points

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.

#7

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 3 months ago

There is still hope for humans.

79points

#8

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

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MrLiesegang 3 months ago

Oh, they ordered a Mixed pack

54points

#9

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 3 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.

#10

Dad Meeting His Kiddos

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NapQueen 3 months ago

Proud Daddy :)

45points

#11

This Baby Hippo Has A Very Supportive Mom

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222points

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Family's_disappointment 3 months ago

Cutie patootie

33points

#12

Baby Lamb

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Sue Denham 3 months ago

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

46points

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.

#13

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

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Multa Nocte 3 months ago

As one does.

58points

#14

First Family Photo. Santa Barbara Zoo

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Multa Nocte 3 months ago

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

38points

#15

Mother And One Of Her Sons

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Daya Meyer 3 months ago

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

39points

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!

#16

Our Cat Ada Gave Birth 2 Days Ago

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Rayne OfSalt 3 months ago

omg, lookit the teeny lil beans!

40points

#17

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

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Multa Nocte 3 months ago

That look!

36points

#18

These Three Tawny Frogmouth Birds

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glowworm2 3 months ago

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

82points

#19

Hi There, Little Guy

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TheForrestGreene (he/they/it) 3 months ago

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

39points

#20

Family Trip

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Sue Denham 3 months ago

How do they get on?

68points

#21

One Very Proud Mom

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Content Wombat 3 months ago

A beautiful set of chonkers!

40points

#22

Fantastic Fox Family

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Family's_disappointment 3 months ago

God they look so happy 😊😊😊

21points

#23

My Cat Is A Very Proud Mom

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Family's_disappointment 3 months ago

She looks so proud of herself

37points

#24

Babies Leaving Their Nest

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Duncan McCann 3 months ago

BUNNIES!

37points

#25

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 3 months ago

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

48points

#26

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

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189points

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zovjraar me 3 months ago

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

66points

#27

Sweet First-Time Mama Cat

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Tempest 3 months ago

Ooo momma birthed a single brain cell recipient! Adorable!

40points

#28

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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185points

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Mimi La Souris 3 months ago

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

47points

#29

"This Is How We Do It"

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glowworm2 3 months ago

Good grief, this is adorable.

40points

#30

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

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tw 72 3 months ago

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

55points

#31

Mom's Love

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Chickie 3 months ago

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

41points

#32

Mom And Her Child In My Garage

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Jean Dogmom 3 months ago

Thank you for letting them stay!

48points

#33

Ends Up That She Wasn't Fat After All

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L.V 3 months ago

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

32points

#34

Good Job, Momma. We Weren’t Expecting 3

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179points

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MrLiesegang 3 months ago

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

58points

#35

The Strongest Bond

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179points

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Multa Nocte 3 months ago

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

25points

#36

Mom And 13 Baby Ducks

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177points

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AtMostAFabulist Premium 3 months ago

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

45points

#37

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

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173points

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Multa Nocte 3 months ago

I am always fascinated by the genetics of colour.

55points

#38

Mama Cat Desperately Protects Her Children During The Heavy Rain

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172points

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Multa Nocte 3 months ago

Oh, bless her heart.

40points

#39

Cutie

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169points

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Rob 3 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.

48points

#40

Baby Donkey Kissing Mom Hours After Birth

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168points

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realenancy170 3 months ago

Donkeys are the best!

26points

#41

Happy Mom With Her Puppies

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167points

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Sergy Yeltsen 3 months ago

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

86points

#42

"Look Human, The Baby I Made"

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167points

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Wendy Hamilton 3 months ago

You made a beautiful baby.

34points

#43

Being A Mom Is Hard

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Multa Nocte 3 months ago

That momma cat looks over it.

44points

#44

Proud Parents

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158points

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Nina 3 months ago

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

29points

#45

Smiling Dashi And Her Daughters Pippa And Bow Bow

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157points

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Luisa 3 months ago

Cute names for the cute little cuties.

14points

#46

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

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156points

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Daya Meyer 3 months ago

I want to ruffle the calfs' forehead so badly!

21points

#47

Everyday Is A Parents' Day

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156points

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Multa Nocte 3 months ago

Genetics is a marvelous thing.

28points

#48

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

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151points

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Deery Lou 3 months ago

Bambies

27points

#49

Adorable

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Deery Lou 3 months ago

such a fluffy creature

18points

#50

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

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134points

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NapQueen 3 months ago

That little tongue!

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#51

Happy Parents And Their Screaming Ball Of Feathers

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68points

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Chickie 3 months ago

LOVE the title!!!! LOL!

15points

#52

Peaceful Pitbull Pup Propped On Parent

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67points

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Red Hair Blue Soul 3 months ago

House hippos!

4points

#53

Spotted In My Front Yard

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Awkward Momma Panda 3 months ago

Heh…spotted.

10points

#54

A Sleepy Koala Napping With Her Joey

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Julie S 3 months ago (edited)

TIL; baby Koalas are called Joey's

8points

#55

This Is What My Day Was For. The Chicks Are White, Fluffy, And So Cute

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Carole G. 3 months ago

Just a bit of fluff : )

3points

#56

Mama Was In Labor For An Extra Hour With This One. She Knows It Was Worth It

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60points

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#57

Fostering This Little Family Who Came With Thanksgiving Names. Mama Macaroni, And Her Kids Turkey And Sweet Potato

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60points

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Mimi La Souris 3 months ago

excellent names

6points

#58

We Sent Our Golden To Stay With My Mom For A Month While She Was In Heat So Our Male Couldn't Get Her Pregnant. She Came Back A Little Chunky So We Thought Grandma Had Spoiled Her

The joke's on us... Our boy must have gotten her right before she left.

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60points

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ElfVibratorGlitter 3 months ago

While they're adorable...not sure I understand what's so confusing about spaying and neutering your animals. Like Bob Barker always says....

70points

#59

Stopped To Take A Picture Of This Little Family, And This Daddy Goose Got All Angry And Protective

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59points

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Multa Nocte 3 months ago

Good for him! Whomever he is threatening REALLY needs to take this warning to heart.

16points

#60

"Don’t Talk To My Child Again"

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58points

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LiuLiu 3 months ago

love the matching white color on them

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#61

This Mommy Sheep Snuggled Up With Her Babies

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58points

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#62

Behold My Little Baby Kitten

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Family's_disappointment 3 months ago

Wow the momma's eyes 👀👀👀👀

12points

#63

So Cute

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58points

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G A 3 months ago

Peek a boo!

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#64

Wild Baby Elephant Sleeping Under Their Mommy

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58points

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EM 3 months ago (edited)

Baby feet😍.

12points

#65

A Boy's Best Support Is His Mum

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58points

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realenancy170 3 months ago

Highland cows!

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#66

The Best Mum In The World

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57points

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Colleen Glim 3 months ago

That is a LOT of puppies!

19points

#67

Baby Swan

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57points

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Multa Nocte 3 months ago

With two of the middle children swimming behind.

5points

#68

Daughter And Mother, 19 And 20

It was a small litter, only 3 kittens, she wasn't even full-size yet. She came to the shelter pregnant and I kept one of her babies!

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57points

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Jay Scales 3 months ago

Tuxie's seem to be a long-lived type of cat. I've had 3 that lived to a really good age.

2points

#69

Mommy And Her Little Kittens

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56points

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Victoria Howell 3 months ago

And, Mommy is just a baby herself. Hope her owners get her spayed.

18points

#70

Loving This Pair,enna & Dahlia

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realenancy170 3 months ago

More Highland cows!

3points

#71

Mama And Her Baby

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Family's_disappointment 3 months ago

Awwwwwww

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#72

Monkey Mama

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55points

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#73

Proud Mama! Sarra With Her Triplets. She Gave Birth To Earlier Today

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55points

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Al Fun 3 months ago

What kind of animal is this? Somewhere between a bunny and a capybara…

10points

#74

A Family Of Ducks Has Moved Into Our Pool

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54points

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Mike Rodrick 3 months ago

Tony Soprano would love this!

6points

#75

The Expression On My Cat’s Face When I Came Downstairs To Find She’d Given Birth To Three Strong Kittens

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MrLiesegang 3 months ago

The kitten are mine, the responsibility yours.

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#76

And What Happened Next, Dad?

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Francois 3 months ago

We'll son, Timmy fell in the we'll and I had to rescue him for zillionth time.

15points

#77

Started Volunteering At The Animal Shelter 2 Weeks Ago. Brought Home My First Foster Family Today. Momma And Six 3-Week-Old Babies

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Julia H 3 months ago

Sweet

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#78

Meet A New Mother Of 9 Baby Cows

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Family's_disappointment 3 months ago

9 calpies (calf + puppies)

5points

#79

These Two Lovebugs Became Parents Of Six Puppies This Week

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52points

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Multa Nocte 3 months ago

Long haired doxies are so cute!

9points

#80

Say Congrats To This Proud Mama And Hello To These Five Brand-New Kitties

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52points

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LakotaWolf (she/her) 3 months ago

From OP on Reddit: "She wandered up as a stray already pregnant. So we have done our best keeping her comfortable and as soon as we can she will be getting spayed."

5points

#81

Dad (Potato) Is On Kitten Watch While Mom (Tot) Takes A Nap In The Background

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Sergy Yeltsen 3 months ago

Boy, are the kittens gonna be disappointed if they get hungry...

10points

#82

When You're Mad At Your Baby, But You Still Have To Show Them Love

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Chickie 3 months ago

"...just wait until your father gets home..."

5points

#83

A Mother Always Watches Her Baby

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51points

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Jay Scales 3 months ago

Those big little ears :D

1point

#84

Mom And Baby In My Backyard

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Sergy Yeltsen 3 months ago

Baby seems to be almost as big as mum!

11points

#85

This Scene Of Mother And Daughter. She Is A Gir Cow, Mostly Found In Gujarat, India

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zovjraar me 3 months ago

cows in india are pretty

3points

#86

This Is Mama Stormy And Her 7 Babies

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LakotaWolf (she/her) 3 months ago

From OP on Reddit: "We found her outside at night during Christmas so she was a stray. She was meowing loud because she wanted to go inside to seek for shelter. We did not know she was pregnant until 8 weeks later my mom noticed stormy was gaining weight and had a suspicion she was pregnant so we took her the the vet clinic and we saw her ultra sound pics" - "We gave 6 babies away only 1 stayed with us. His name is sunny boy he is so spoiled. She did not cry while giving birth I was with her the while time. Her son jerry lives with our next door neighbor and visits us almost everyday. Jerry is always outside looking for his brother and his mom."

4points