Given the events of the past week, I thought there couldn’t possibly be a Saturday Surprise post in me this week, and was preparing a post about … well, you’ll find out this afternoon. But then, I came across a post on Bored Panda and … by about the 7th picture, I found a funny thing happening to my face. The corners of my mouth were turning up and I was saying, “Awwwwww …” repeatedly! So, long story short, I decided that I could step away from the drama & trauma of the world for just a bit and share some “awwwww … “ moments with you guys.
It seems these days that some people cannot accept any who look different from themselves, say have a different skin tone or accent. But these critters prove that looks, fur colour, size, gender, and even species are irrelevant in the grand scheme.
According to Arizona Humane Society’s Pet Behavior and Pet Training Manager Jenny Dagnino, social relationships and friendships between animals of different species are common.
Take a look at some of these guys … I guarantee they’ll bring a smile to your face …
This pelican befriended the dog who kept hanging out and seemed lonely. The man who took this picture adopted the dog, but brings him back every day to visit his pelican friend.
Even height doesn’t matter to these two!
Wasn’t there once a book or a film titled “The Owl and the Pussycat”?
And I know there is both a novel and a Disney film about “The Fox and the Hound”!
You may remember these two, Herman the pigeon who can’t fly, and Lundy the chihuahua who can’t walk, for I wrote a post about them in February.
Yet another Fox and Hound!
Growing up together
♫ So Happy Together ♫
Giving comfort in the time of need
“Hey!!! Give us back our brother!”
Now, if all these adorable critters didn’t warm your heart, then … I just don’t know what will! Perhaps a cute critter video?
Now that you’re smiling and feeling all warm ‘n fuzzy inside, go forth and have a terrific WEEKEND!!!
Wouldn’t it be great if HUMANS were as welcoming and loving as these critters!
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That is a thought that I have multiple times every day. Humans consider themselves ‘superior’ to the animal kingdom, but we are not … WE ARE NOT! Sure, we can build tall buildings, design computer programs, but when it comes down to the things that really matter, we are sub-standard.
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Great surprise, Jill
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I thought you might enjoy this one! Who doesn’t love cute critters … and you’ve got a couple yourself, as have I, though mine are cute but often mean! I have punctures in my palm from just giving Tiger Lily a pet the other night!
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Oh my. Ihate when that happens
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We need WAY more of this… Happy Saturday, friend…
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I agree! Animals are so much cuter and more personable than most humans! Humans would do well to try to grow fur … it might make them appear nicer anyway.
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Great pictures and video. Animals are so much cuter than people.
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Oh I get Bored Panda! I just love these! Isn’t it something that the so-called advanced species (us) hate and judge so and these lovely animals have it right from the beginning….oh why has man turned out like this! Makes me so sad
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Jill, BIG SMILE! Love these pictures. This is therapy for a down day. While not the cutest of pictures, I was reminded of the movie “Fox and the Hound.” Keith
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Awwww … I’m so glad!!! That was my hope, that it would bring smiles out of the darkness of the past week. I think maybe I should post this one twice every week for the next few weeks!
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😀💕
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Hope they made you smile!
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They did!
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The only word I seem able to utter is Awww and I started being nice to the budgie. What a topsy turvy life.
Cwtch
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I’m so very glad … and I’m sure Joey is, too! I hope the ‘awwww-factor’ lasts for a day or two! If not, you can always come re-visit the critters!
Cwtch
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Such a lovely start to a drizzly Saturday morning. Thanks for sharing. 😊
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I’m so glad you enjoyed it and hope the critters chased some of the gloom away!
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The weekend couldn’t be any better, after all that lovely Aaaww…
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I’m so glad you enjoyed the critters and that they got your weekend off to a good start! I think we should all bookmark this one to come back and look again when the world seems too dark! Have a great weekend!
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Definitely… and maybe start storing them up as I think there could be a lot more darkness coming!
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Remember that Thomas Fuller quote: It’s always darkest before the dawn. Let us hope dawn comes soon!
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I’ll drink to that!
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🥂
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Dear Jill and jenanita01,
Awwww… that last video of the cat comforting the dog is so heartwarming. . . . .
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Truly wonderful
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I’m glad you enjoyed them … I had a great time with this one and found myself chuckling … a sound I barely recognized!
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😆
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On the ‘Oh My!’ scale of 1 to 10 this reached 15!
Thanks Jill!
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Wow! 15 out of 10 is pretty good! Then, my work here is done. I’m glad it made you smile!
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🌺 🌸 🌼 🌻 🌞
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😊
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OMG! By the time I got to raccoon hugging a dog, I sang in the choir. I’m grinning like a mad fool. Thank you, I needed this. Hugs.
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I’m so glad the animals made you smile! That was my hope … we could all use a bit of “critter love” these days! Hugs, my friend!
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