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10 Cute Animal GIFs To Thaw Your Heart On This Shitty Day

by Sara Farrell Baker
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There is no time like the bleak-as-hell present to wrap yourself in a warm GIF blanket. That blanket is even warmer when it is made of the cutest animals this side of the internet.

1. Watch this one for a minute or two and then realize you’re jealous of a wrinkly dog.

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2. This hamster is making all the right sensible snack choices.

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3. Everyone otter have a ride or die. (Sorry. I’ll see myself out.)

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4. I didn’t think bats could be cute but here we are. I’m sorry I doubted you, bat.

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5. We could all use this entire hug right now.

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6. It’s a PandAvalanche! (Really, I’m sorry. I’ll stop.)

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7. The only thing cuter than a napping sloth is this pre-napping sloth.

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8. Dance like no one in the Serengeti is watching, folks.

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9. This polar bear is co-sleeping moms everywhere.

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10. A basket of depupables! (I’m leaving. I swear. Sorry. Fur real this time.)

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