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Morgan CutoloUpdated: Mar. 12, 2024
These cute animal pictures will have you making puppy dog eyes at your computer screen.
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Cute animal pictures you really need to see
We know you can’t resist cute animal pictures, so we gathered 100 of the cutest animal pictures we could find for your ooh-ing and aah-ing pleasure. Some of the cutest animals in the world might be critters you didn’t even know existed! Of course, when you’re going for maximum cuteness, you can’t go wrong with baby animal pictures. There’s just something about a tiny, fluffy, uncoordinated wee one that makes our hearts melt like butter. And it doesn’t stop with cats and dogs! If you’re not lucky enough to live in the country, the adorableness of cute farm animals will get you browsing land listings. Really, we’d like two of every animal, please. Noah had the right idea!
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This cute little baby
Starting our cute animal pictures off with an intense need to cuddle this kid!
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These best friends
Nothing bonds two dogs like sharing a stick, except maybe sharing cute animal pictures with your friends.
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These neighborhood watchers
They’re keeping an eye on things.
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This sleepy cat
So sleepy!
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This thirsty doggo
Get this guy a water, stat!
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Courtesy Loren Gereg
These Christmas boyos
When Santa comes, they’ll be ready for him. Ready and posing for a cute animal picture, that is.
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This sleepy cat that needs a headrest
One cat might be enjoying this more than the other.
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These playful horses
These horses look like they’re best buddies.
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This sassy cat
I don’t want to be a present! I only want to be a cute animal picture.
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These dogs in a flower field
Try to keep your eyes open for the next picture!
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These opposites
Whether fluffy pumpkin or sleek shadow, friendship bridges every divide.
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This happy camper
Hope he doesn’t float away!
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This funny-looking animal
Possum? Monkey? Either way, he’s a cute animal picture!
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These hiking buddies
Look at that mountain view!
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These unlikely snoozers
We all need a nap, and what’s better than napping with a cuddle buddy? Especially if they’re warm-blooded, and you’re not!
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This dog with lots of energy
She heard there was pirate treasure buried on this beach.
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These conspirators
Do you really think you could open the treat cupboard?
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This mustachioed pair
These kitty bros definitely know how to get into (and out of!) trouble together, as well as cute animal pictures.
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This topsy-turvy bird
Getting his exercises in. One-two, one-two!
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These snuggly siblings
They’ve been attached at the hip since birth.
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These free wheelers
Who’s driving this thing?
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This Chihuahua Captain
All aboard the good ship Pyrenees!
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These fluffy friends
We love ewe!
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This exhausted cat
Another tiring day of sleeping, eating, and posing for cute animal pictures. Yawn.
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This perplexing perch
Please, get nice and comfy. Don’t mind me.
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Courtesy Lisa Shapiro
These dashing dachshunds
Is the car here yet? We’re ready to make our entrance!
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Courtesy Jan Brown
This big and little pair
Look at the difference in their paws!
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Courtesy Alison Kanski
This napping cat
Cat naps are the best!
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This snuggly pup
He’s a country boy at heart.
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This thirsty cat
Big stretch!
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These matching pups
Such cuties!
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This tiny turtle
He may be little, but he is fierce.
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This cozy squeaker
Could anything be cuter than a guinea pig wrapped in a flannel? No? Case closed.
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This cat who’ll nap anywhere
I’ve been waiting for you, human!
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This unique pair
Who knew a pig and dog could be such good friends?!
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This pensive dog
Look at that fluff!
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This fowl family
Nothing beats a day at the lake.
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This wide-eyed cat
She can get anything she wants with those eyes.
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These talented parrots
Don’t mind us! Just hanging out!
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These ski bunnies
Just because it’s cold, doesn’t mean you can’t be fashionable. Cute animal pictures, hello!
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These cute animals
Can you give me a boost?
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These comfy cats
Well, maybe one of them is comfy.
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This “bad” boy
You can’t stay mad at that face for long.
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Courtesy Amy Pfluecke
This snowy dog
Ahh, pondering life at the beach on a winter’s day.
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This cheesing dog
A master of cute animal pictures, this pooch knows exactly how to smile for the camera.
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Courtesy Alyssa Jung
This thoughtful cat
Chicken or fish for dinner?
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Courtesy Andrea Stetson
This tan and white duo
A bunny and a dog? It doesn’t get cuter than that!
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This happy dog
How could you not fall in love with that wrinkly face?
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Courtesy Michelle and Jonathan Lo
This nature-lover
A flower child!
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These smirking goats
The sass!
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This gentle lepidopterist
The pooch and the monarch… it’s like a fairytale!
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These bundled up pups
They are ready for the cold!
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This sleeping cat
White whiskers on a black cat are the cutest thing ever.
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This lounging dog
She has such a beautiful coat.
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This cat duo
Look at those faces!
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This dog with a blow-out
I feel just like Beyoncé.
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This majestic dog
Look at the sun shining off that gorgeous coat.
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These lounging pals
No matter how fluffy you personally are, you’re always more comfortable on an even fluffier pillow.
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This playful pair
The simplest things can entertain dogs for hours. Just like us and cute animal pictures.
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These buddies are ready for their close-up
This cow has the sweetest eyes.
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These matching dogs
It’s called fashion.
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These cuddling cats
You probably want to curl up in bed with them too.
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This fluffy cutie
Would definitely hug.
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This nosy pig
You’ve got some dirt on your nose. Here are other adorable pig pictures to brighten your day!
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This nervous driver
Get out of the road!
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This ambitious cat
Dream big. You can get it, little guy.
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These pink friends
They look so soft.
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This fashionable dog
How can you resist these cute animal pictures, especially this one? We love how the scarf color compliments his socks.
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This group of furr-iends
The gang’s all here!
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These cool cats
They clearly run the house.
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This playful pooch
Some pooches need a once-a-week sprinting session, while others prefer one once a day or a long, chilled walk with lots of sniffing stops.
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These detective cats
I wonder what’s out there. More cute animal pictures, perhaps?
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These gorgeous goats
Welcome to our farm. Don’t miss these funny goat pictures that are perfect for kidding around.
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This excited puppy
Puppy smiles are really the best.
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This sleepy doggo
Dogs are expert nappers. It takes practice!
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This big belly
Look at that smile and that cute belly!
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This lounging cat
This skinny railing is the perfect place to rest.
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This dressed-up horse
A beautiful braid.
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These ferret friends
Getting some fresh air.
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This happy cat
Working from home has tons of purr-ks.
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These newborn kittens
We just can’t stand these cute animal pictures—get a load of these absolutely adorable kittens!
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These cuddling dogs
Hope they don’t snore!
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This wide-eyed pup
One more treat, please.
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This autumn-lover
Dashing through the leaves, on a brisk autumnal day…
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This first date
He seems nervous… maybe he’s lactose-intolerant?
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These best friends
There’s nothing like the friendship between a boy and his bunny.
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This tiny frog
He’s so little!
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This black cat
So relaxed.
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This snow-loving dog
Puppy prints in the snow.
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This carrot-loving chimp
Nothing says cute animal pictures like a chomping chimp!
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Originally Published: April 14, 2021
Morgan Cutolo
Morgan Cutolo is a former senior production editor at Trusted Media Brands. She graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2016, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. In her free time, she likes exploring the seacoast of Maine, where she lives, and snuggling up on the couch with her corgi, Eggo, to watch HGTV or The Office.