100 of the Most Adorable Animal Pictures That Will Make You Say “Awww” (2024)

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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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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!

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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These dashing dachshunds

Is the car here yet? We’re ready to make our entrance!

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This big and little pair

Look at the difference in their paws!

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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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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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This thoughtful cat

Chicken or fish for dinner?

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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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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.