21 Photos That Prove the Best Things in Life Are the Simple Things

With all that’s going on in the world, it’s pretty easy for a good mood to be brought down by simply turning on the nightly news. But, despite the media’s laser focus on all things negative, it still doesn’t change the fact that there is an overwhelming amount of good amongst us.

Today, we want to take the opportunity to shine a spotlight on the cute, heartwarming, and just plain warm-and-fuzzy creatures that make our world a better place. Here are 21 photos that prove the best things in life are the simplest and sweetest.

  1. Just a couple of doggies chillin’ in their jammies

    These canines take couch-cuddling to a whole new level!

  2. The captive orangutan with a maternal instinct

    This curious primate is simply entranced by a pint-sized zoo visitor.

  3. A corgi showing off his dark side

    Who knew the devil could be so cute?!

  4. Baby taking some “me-time”

    Being an infant is a stressful job, after all!

  5. Dog and cat hit the road

    It’s like if the characters in Homeward Bound had AAA!

  6. A mom and dad “cut the cord”

    An honest illustration of what it’s like to finally send the kiddos off to school.

  7. Talented daddy shows off his impressive hairstyling skills

    His little girl looks so proud to be rocking his braided creation!

  8. Golden retriever re-invents “Netflix and Chill”

    Yep, this adorable doggy loves to binge-watch Family Guy.

  9. These little girls take “twinning” to a whole new level

    We’re seeing double—and our hearts are melting!

  10. Pint-sized dog owner plays dress-up with her pooch

    Sometimes even dogs dream of being unicorns.

  11. The best (worst) study partner

    Baby ducks are no good at homework, but they sure are cute!

  12. These two slaying their father-daughter dance

    According to the bride, her dad took the rehearsals more seriously than she did!

  13. A massive St. Bernard who thinks he’s a lap dog

    Who knew “Beethoven” was so into cuddling?

  14. The sweetest friendships are unlikely friendships

    Believe it or not, this dynamic duo met after the tot struck up a conversation with the elderly man at a grocery store. Cute!

  15. A little gal gets chummy with her pet gorilla

    These two look like they’re two peas in a pod!

  16. From “shopping helper” to “shopping snoozer”

    Whatever you do, don’t judge this dozing pooch; after all, shopping IS hard work!

  17. A couple more REALLY unlikely friends

    Is the cat so grumpy because his BFF is a sad clown or is the clown so sad because his BFF is a grumpy cat? Inquiring minds want to know…

  18. Three fawns waiting out a thunderstorm

    Lucky for them, these deer have “indoor privileges”.

  19. A star-struck tot meets a real-life “princess”

    How sweet is this bride for indulging the little girl?

  20. Cat dad supports this new cat mom

    They must have taken a whole lot of Lamaze classes!

  21. A grateful rescue dog shows his appreciation

    If this doesn’t make you want to go out and adopt a rescue animal, we don’t know what will!

Now that you’ve said “aww” a total of 21 times today, we’d like to hear from you. What’s your favorite image from the list? What are the best things in life according to you? Would you like to share any sweet photos of your own?