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Heartwarming and Emotional Pet Encounters

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r/oldschoolcool Feb 2, 2026

My great grandmother in her early nineties in the late seventies.

My great grandparents came over via Elis Island from Sicily. Nana lived to be just shy of 100 but Grandpa Joe (Giuseppe) made it to 101. I actually have memories of him from my childhood. Nana passed...

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r/natureisfuckinglit Feb 1, 2026

🔥 Camera traps capture the moment a sleepy mountain lion decides to take a nap next to them.

r/pumaconcolor \*Credits: Dave Kiely\*

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r/cats Feb 2, 2026

Almost a year with car cat

I started living in my car last November after escaping my abusive mother’s house. My family completely abandoned me, the only relative who cared about me, my grandpa, has passed away months before th...

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r/goldenretrievers Feb 1, 2026

We got our dog a dog

Summit- 9 years old Lilo- 8 weeks, 5 days

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r/cats Feb 1, 2026

Duncan has an appointment to be at peace tomorrow. I feel horrible.

Tomorrow, Duncan has an appointment. I’m desperately trying to find a miracle. But it’s time. He got diabetes last year. He was doing okay. Two weeks ago, his back legs went wonky, but he could walk...

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r/cats Feb 1, 2026

Unexpectedly lost my baby boy yesterday

I adopted Mr. Butters in March 2025. He was my first cat. I'd wanted one my whole life, always fed strays, but was never allowed to home due to my parents being allergic. Now in my own place, I got my...

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r/cats Feb 2, 2026

Poor 5 week old kitty doesn’t have eyelids yet survived outside on her own for weeks 🥺 My hands were a worthy sacrifice to rescue her

My boss spotted a little kitten outside our office a couple weeks ago and since then it has been my mission to save her. I spotted her on my lunch break yesterday and managed to catch her. Poor baby w...

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r/cats Feb 2, 2026

stray cat before vs after

it’s been a long journey, months long, but the stray cat at my job that i was feeding has found a home. i didn’t catch him myself, i tried to but ended up giving up and just continued feeding him, whi...

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r/cats Feb 2, 2026

Tell me how you got your cat

I found this gremlin in a McDonald’s dumpster on Thanksgiving 🍟🍗

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r/cats Feb 1, 2026

One Month of Sophie

Sophie is just over a year past her “gotcha” day, and she has become the best biscuit maker, the most persistent stalker of moving shadows, and the most curious calico we’ve known.

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r/cats Feb 2, 2026

I just want to show him to the world and shout his name. RIP big buddy

Bonds with pets are so intense omg

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r/dog Feb 2, 2026

Saying goodbye to Cooper today and the guilt is killing me

Cooper has been my best friend for thirteen years. I got out of the Army with pretty bad PTSD and Cooper was there with me when no one else was. He saved my life just by loving me as I was. Now Cooper...

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r/dogpictures Feb 2, 2026

14.5 years with the most handsome Bear Boy.

He crossed over the 🌈 bridge yesterday and my heart hurts so much. 💔

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r/oneorangebraincell Feb 2, 2026

Sleepy Boi Cuddles

Oobi loves belly rubs 🧡

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r/supermodelcats Feb 1, 2026

Green eyes and a stache

Frieda girl. Not sure what mix she is but her hair is long , fine and soft.

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r/blackcats Feb 2, 2026

Adopted our first cat yesterday, Clementine

10 months old, she was spayed last week so she has to put up with the cone for another week. She's already so fussy, affectionate and confident! We're madly in love with her, even if she did attempt...

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r/dog Feb 2, 2026

She’s gone and life won’t be the same.

I posted before she was going but I wanted to share this with you In her 16th year, just before midnight at home in her dad’s arms our sweet Ruby went to sleep for the last time. Always defying the ...

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r/dechonkers Feb 2, 2026

Does she qualify as a chonker?

I got her not that long ago from a shelter. Shes 8 years old and was raised in a free feed house with a bunch of other cats, dogs, and kids. Shes been on a diet plan since the day I adopted her. she’s...

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r/voidcats Feb 2, 2026

Gigi the void loves the sun and taking over my desk

Rescued this cat two weeks ago and she just finished settling in!

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r/dog Feb 2, 2026

Lost my dog of 14 years last night R.I.P. Tiana 😭

Earlier tonight I lost my cheewinne of 14 years to my Pitt attacking her....she didn't have chance unfortunately she died in my arms im at loss for words to this tragedy 💔. Today im taking Tiana to ...

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r/pitbulls Feb 2, 2026

Unimpressed with the snow

Koda is not a fan of the temps being below 10°

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r/catloversgroup Feb 2, 2026

Hippity Hoppity, Kittitie Cattitie

Belle from Ryders Up Farm of Morrisville, VT hippity hoppity earlier this week in the snow

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r/whatswrongwithyourdog Feb 1, 2026

His best friend went to the vet

Anytime our other dog leaves the house without him, our dog goes into full awwooooo mode. He can leave the house without Chance, but if Chance leaves the house without him, he will lose it. He's part ...

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r/dogpictures Feb 2, 2026

Today I lost my grumpy little queen. Her name was Blanca or Blanquita to his friends and I miss her a lot.

Today I said goodbye to my dog Blanca, and my heart feels shattered. I wanted to share a bit about who she was, because she was so much more than “a 17-year-old dog.” Blanca was my grumpy little quee...

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r/shittymoviedetails Feb 1, 2026

In Zootopia 2(2025), Gazelle directly refers to the concept of being "tamed" in her "Zoo" song. Taming is a man-made concept, so this implies animals taming other animals, which confirms a history of slavery in this universe.

The direct lyrics is "We're wild and we can't be tamed". It is inferred that being wild is desired. Linguistically speaking tamed could not have existed in this universe UNLESS other animals started t...

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r/blackcats Feb 1, 2026

Final goodbye to my girls.

They were litter mates, sisters, and by best friends for many years. I lost Princess a year ago, and I said goodbye to Fatso earlier this week. End of an era. I'm so grateful. They lived to 14 and...

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r/standardissuecat Feb 2, 2026

5YO SIC living his best life

Adopted him 2 years ago from a local rescuer who picked up him at a carpark and likely abandoned. Very cuddly, with his semi short ears and legs, who loves his yogurt and naps. Lovingly named Doud...

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r/cats Feb 2, 2026

My new best bud

1 week since I adopted this gorgeous feline. He's also extremely persistent in giving forehead kisses (excuse my filthy sleeve, I'm wearing my work clothes🫠)

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r/dogpictures Feb 1, 2026

Just wanted everyone to know Haku existed, and to share his story.

TL;DR Learn from my ignorance and dont buy from a pet store. Haku passed away at only 4 years old due to serious health complications. This is Haku, a shiba inu who came from a puppy mill. I was yo...

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r/goldenretrievers Feb 2, 2026

How long did it take your dog to like your new puppy?

We have a spoiled, 3-year old golden who has a great life. I'm retired and spend almost all my time with him. We thought he might want a friend, so we got an 8-week old golden. It's only been 2 days, ...

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r/dog Feb 2, 2026

Just wanted everyone to know Haku existed, and to share his story.

TL;DR Learn from my ignorance and dont buy from a pet store. Haku passed away at only 4 years old due to serious health complications. This is Haku, a shiba inu who came from a puppy mill. I was youn...

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r/voidcats Feb 2, 2026

Love my baby boy Shadow

Adopted Shadow from the shelter two months ago. Shy at first, he runs the show now. Watching him play wrestle around with my two resident cats always brings a smile to my face.

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r/outofcontextcomics Feb 2, 2026

Scarlet Spider, one of the few heroes who *can* talk to the animals he's named after...

...except he keeps forgetting that it's a thing that he can do.

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r/pitbulls Feb 2, 2026

Look at this sweetie

I’m sorry but she just such a babydoll.

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r/opossums Feb 2, 2026

💔 Larry passed away today

On May 10, 2025 Larry and his brother, Jerry became part of our family. This morning around 8:30 am while sitting at my desk working, I heard some racket in the living room. I took off my headset and ...

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r/orangecats Feb 2, 2026

Local cat wants to work

I love this little gal. She lives across the road and comes to say hello every day when I leave for work. She comes and jumps in my car when I try to leave. If there are any open windows at home she a...

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r/dog Feb 2, 2026

What kind of dog did I just adopt?

My family has been talking about adopting a puppy. We went to an adoption event today and ended up taking this cute little 8-week old pup home. My wife and I are trying to figure out the breed - the a...

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r/cats Feb 1, 2026

Bless my boy Pippin. My home is too quiet without you little man.

My boy pippin passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday and I am forever heartbroken. He was the best boy. I’m sorry I never got to give him a proper goodbye ❤️

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