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26 Photos that prove your kids need a pet

10 May, 2016
26 Photos that prove your kids need a pet

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?

"Chow" about these two best pals?

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

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

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

Source: pinterest
She's smitten with this kitten

She's smitten with this kitten

Source: aupaysderosalie
A classic case of "who's walking who?"

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

Source: blog.petsy
Who needs shampoo?

Who needs shampoo?

Source: instagram
"It's paw-ssible no one's home"

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

Source: tcuniverse
These two pals are on opposite ends of the spectrum here

These two pals are on opposite ends of the spectrum here

Source: pinterest
Best friends furr-ever

Best friends furr-ever

Source: media.catmoji
"So this is a French Kiss..."

"So this is a French Kiss..."

Source: lazyslack
Looks like these two just heard a sad "tail"

Looks like these two just heard a sad "tail"

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

"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

This girl and her kittens are paws-itively adorable

Source: mamietitine
Having a "ruff" day? Just hug it out

Having a "ruff" day? Just hug it out

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

"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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

Source: nonapewno
Who's ready for pugs and kisses?

Who's ready for pugs and kisses?

Source: enester.tistory
"You ain't nothin' but hound dog...literally"

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

Source: pinterest
Nothing is quite as sweet as a boy and his dog

Nothing is quite as sweet as a boy and his dog

Source: blogspot
These precious pals take a nice cat nap

These precious pals take a nice cat nap

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

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!

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

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

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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