26 Photos that prove your kids need a pet

Having a pet in your house can be more beneficial than you think. Not only can a pet help teach your children some valuable life lessons about responsibility and care taking, but the bond they form with their pets will teach them valuable life lessons about friendship and compassion.

Pets are protective of children, and they often become the best of friends. So, why not get your kid a pet?

If you're still on the fence about the idea of getting a cat, dog, or other pet, these photos may give you a change of heart!

These precious photos were originally shared by Brightside.me, but they were so heartwarming that we couldn't hep but share them with you.

Take a look at the collection and you'll see why these pictures are proof that your kids NEED a pet!

"Chow" about these two best pals?

Source: Instagram

These two adorable buddies look like they don;t want to let go

Source: pinterest

Some kittens wait a lifetime for a meow-ment like this

Source: pinterest

She's smitten with this kitten

Source: aupaysderosalie

A classic case of "who's walking who?"

Source: blog.petsy

Who needs shampoo?

Source: instagram

"It's paw-ssible no one's home"

Source: tcuniverse

These two pals are on opposite ends of the spectrum here

Source: pinterest

Best friends furr-ever

Source: media.catmoji

"So this is a French Kiss..."

Source: lazyslack

Looks like these two just heard a sad "tail"

Source: katiefy

"It's just the door. No need to jump out of your skin!"

Source: Maximo Panes

This girl and her kittens are paws-itively adorable

Source: mamietitine

Having a "ruff" day? Just hug it out

Source: orschlurch

"Human food? You've gotta be kitten me!"

Source: szokblog

This doggy's looking after this newborn like she's a pup of her own

Source: pinterest

No one tell this baby that's not a stuffed toy...

Source: blogspot

I've heard of a couch potato...but a dog potato?

Source: imgur

The cat certainly doesn't have this kid's tongue!

Source: nonapewno

Who's ready for pugs and kisses?

Source: enester.tistory

"You ain't nothin' but hound dog...literally"

Source: pinterest

Nothing is quite as sweet as a boy and his dog

Source: blogspot

These precious pals take a nice cat nap

Source: delfi

usually, it's the other way around but hey...they look cozy!

Source: ecrivainparisien

Looks like they can't decide who's going to fetch!

Source: pinterest

These puppies aren't just a handful...they're a pocketful!

Source: deviantart

Did these adorable pictures change your mind about adding a pet to your kids' life? Let us know!

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Santiago Santa Cruz

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