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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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Merry Christmas From Cassie + Gracie

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AnaLilia
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i wish to have the opportunity to capture such amazing moment

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    Boy With His Cat

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    GraceBarclay
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this photograph. The cat is so relaxed with this child; no sign of stress.

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    #11

    Just My Dog Spooning My Baby

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    JoeDeLory
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was my dog (wolf/shepherd hybrid) and my daughter. As an OU grad I wish I could add 10 more likes because of the t-shirt.

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    Praying Together

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    CathyNguyen
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks like a photo straight from a Norman Rockwell painting! :)

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    Don't Worry, Kid, I Got Your Back

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    GraceBarclay
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beware the person who tries to go up to this child. We had a collie like this many years ago.

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    #19

    Girl Kissing Her Cat

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    Dog And Kid Just Staring Together

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    MagsAcutt
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When we get big I will ride a bike & you can sit on the back!

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    #40

    Boy Sleeping With His Cat

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    #42

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

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    katlia
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder what p's out there. Both of them have different reaction.

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    #51

    Best Friends

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    #55

    Best Friends

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    #58

    Baby And Cat

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    #60

    Baby Sleeping With Cat

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    #61

    Kid With A Cat

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    #62

    Boy Hugs His Cat

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    #63

    Baby Sleeping With A Cat

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    #64

    Best Friends

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    Girl With A Cat

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    #68

    Baby And A Dog

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    #69

    Girl With Her Kitten

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    #70

    Tired

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    #72

    Sleeping Day

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    #75

    Baby With A Cat

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    Baby Playing With Cat

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    #80

    The Best Pillow Ever

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    #82

    Horselove

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    #84

    She Fell Asleep On Her Buddy

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    #85

    Lub Dub...lub Dub! ❤️

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    Charlie And His Dog, Dexter

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    #87

    Best Friends Forever

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    Best Friends & Brothers

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    3 And 13

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    My Friend

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    Hi Human Brother

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    #93

    Jayden And The Donkey

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    #94

    Lets Play

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    #97

    Playing

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    #98

    Akash And His Pup

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    #100

    Sunset In The Dog Park

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    Bonding

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    #103

    Sleeping Beauties

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    Azores, Portugal

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    Best Footrest Ever

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    #107

    Friends

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    #108

    Snuggles

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    Waiting For Santa

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    Boys! Getting Dirty Together!

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    #111

    Even Lekker Uitrusten

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    Leila Kissing Ito, Our Cat.

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    Best Friends

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    #115

    Jacopo And Gateau, A Blanket For Two.

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    Loving Moment

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    Sleeping Together

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    Love.

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    Sally Bacon
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mother is a verb. It's something you do, not just who you are. Wishing all the mother's out there - whether your kids have paws or hands/ feet - whether they came through you or were just blessed to have you show up in their lives a very happy Mother's Day!

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    Liyana And Chubby

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    Kitties May Have A Special Bond

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    SimoneCarter
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gorgeous! What are their names, they look like two cats I had to rehome when my son developed asthma as a younger child (wood Green animal shelter) , I loved them so much.

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    #123

    Jack & Chewbacca

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    Both My Favourite Loves

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    Nina&dona

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