15 Adorable Photos Of Animals Hugging That Will Brighten Your Day

Every pet owner knows just how cute it can be when your furry friend is looking for a hug. But animals don't just look for cuddles from their humans and it can be even more adorable when they hug each other.Whether it is a mother and her baby or two very unexpected furry friends, sometimes everyone needs a hug!So we've compiled 25 of the cutest and cuddliest animals for you:

1. This adorable pair just can't keep their paws off of each other.

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2. This bunch of cuties won't be letting go of each other anytime soon!

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3. Cuddle time with mom is the best time!

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4. Who said that cats and dogs can't be friends?!  

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5. Nap time is always better with friends.

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6. These bunnies love nothing more than to cuddle up after a long day.

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7. The best place to rest a weary head is on a friend!

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8.  This unlikely friendship is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face!

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9. Big cats need hugs too!

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10. This cute pair will never drift apart.

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11. These sloths can't stop smiling with each other!

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12. This pup will never let go of his big brother. 

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13. The wolves aren't so big and bad after all. 

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14. Nothing could keep this smitten pair away from each other. 

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15. How could you not smile at this cuteness?!

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Hugging increases feelings of safety, trust, love, self-worth, belonging, happiness and appreciation. Hugs increase the levels of oxytocin in the body and reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol. So hugs = happiness!Get hugging today!

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