15 Animals Doing Cute Things Because We Could All Use a Smile Right Now

Okay, friends. So we’re all stuck at home, gazing out the window longing for a patio and an ice-cold margarita. First of all, we hope you are safe and healthy. Second, give yourself a pat on the back for keeping others safe by staying home. Thirdly, here are some dang cute animals because you deserve it. Try not to stress, friends. We’ll get through this together!

1. @studiotaco

Boop!

 

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A post shared by Studio Taco (@studiotaco) on Feb 25, 2015 at 1:49pm PST

2. @freyaeverafter_

Now you know what the inside of a bird’s mouth looks like. You’re welcome!

 

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A post shared by Rupa Sutton (@freyaeverafter_) on Mar 6, 2020 at 8:33am PST

3. @juniperfoxx

Love of our lives.

 

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A post shared by J U N I P E R & F I G (@juniperfoxx) on Mar 13, 2020 at 9:21am PDT

4. @Gregthealpacaa

Greg doing Greg things.

 

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A post shared by Greg The Alpaca (@gregthealpacaa) on Mar 16, 2020 at 2:05pm PDT

5. @the_goth_chola

Wash your hands (and your booty).

 

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A post shared by @the_goth_chola on Mar 18, 2020 at 7:41am PDT

6. @lionelthehog

Splish splash, Lionel is taking a bath.

 

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A post shared by Lionel And Lilo The Hedgehogs (@lionelthehog) on Feb 21, 2020 at 8:39pm PST

7. @bartdanzig

Forever rethinking bangs.

 

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A post shared by Bart Danzig (@bartdanzig) on Feb 15, 2020 at 10:10am PST

8. Keikolynn

Sweet, gentle scratches for Kitty Boos.

 

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A post shared by Keiko Lynn (@keikolynn) on Mar 18, 2020 at 11:45am PDT

9. @austinpetsalive

You’re right, we should have led with this one.

 

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A post shared by Austin Pets Alive! (@austinpetsalive) on Mar 17, 2020 at 11:19am PDT

10. @norbertthedog

We all need a therapy dog right now.

 

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A post shared by NORBERT (@norbertthedog) on Feb 23, 2020 at 8:34am PST

11. @lifewithleroy

Favorite new coworker.

 

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A post shared by Leroy Milo Brown (@lifewithleroy) on Mar 13, 2020 at 12:39pm PDT

12. @digbyvanwinkle

Stay home or you’ll have to answer to this guy.

 

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A post shared by Digby & Aloysius Van Winkle ❤ (@digbyvanwinkle) on Mar 5, 2020 at 6:57pm PST

13. @hermaninthehood

Herman reminiscing about his pre-quarantine travels.

 

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A post shared by Herman | Dog Model (@hermaninthehood) on Sep 4, 2019 at 6:16am PDT

14. @animalplanet

Just saying hey!

 

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A post shared by Animal Planet (@animalplanet) on Mar 18, 2020 at 9:00am PDT

15. @thatdoodsquad

“Wash, rinse and repeat.”

 

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A post shared by That Dood Squad® (@thatdoodsquad) on Mar 14, 2020 at 1:18pm PDT

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Melody Rose Rowan

Melody Rose Rowan is the CEO + hostess with the mostess at @CuteStays. When she isn’t blogging about style and interior design for her blog MustacheMelrose.com, Melody can be found renovating @MaxineTheAirstream with her husband, Scott, or playing with her two rescue dog-sons, Jake and Finn. Say hi at @mustachemelrose!