Cute animals - 28 pics that will make your day

In a week that’s started with tragedy on our news broadcasts and weather to match everyone’s mood – we suspect that more than a few of you are in need of this gallery.

In case you missed it earlier, here are 8 of the cutest things to ever happen in the history of the world (it’ll go perfectly with that glass of wine and extra large tub of Ben & Jerry’s you’ve been eye-ing off.)

Although you may need to proceed with caution because, well, it’s just ridiculous that some of these images even exist.

Thanks Buzzfeed:

1. The day this kid and his cat decided to plot their escape together

2. The dual, simultaneous, equiversal kisses planted on this lucky otter by his two best friends.

3. A puppy who fell asleep on the job.

4. The basset hounds who won that race where two basset hounds RACE RIGHT INTO YOUR HEART.

5. The dog who was best friends with a cheetah. A CHEETAH!

6. This dog was comforted by his person during a trip to the vet.

7. This cat having a good cuddle.

8. The flower girl who had a lousy day at the Royal Wedding

*Mamamia will not be held responsible for the subsequent stealing of any panda bears, pugs, bunny rabbits or baby elephants named Ludwig.

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