Adorable Photos of Unlikely Animal Friends

From a bunny hitching a ride on her turtle friend to a dog nuzzling an emu, unlikely animal friends are something we can all learn from.

101 Adorable Photos of Unlikely Animal Friends

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Animals are social by nature. Just like us. But unlike us, they don’t let their differences get in the way. These awe-inspiring and beautiful creatures see beyond the things that set them apart and power through to form unlikely bonds.

From a bunny hitching a ride on her turtle friend to a dog nuzzling an emu, unexpected animal friends are something we can all learn from. These animals show us that love, empathy and friendship are what matters in the world. And at the end of the day, kindness isn’t really that complicated.

For a little inspiration, here are some adorable photos of unlikely animal friends.

Come Here, Let Me Kiss You

Giraffe and friend

A Pup Snuggling With a Guinea Pig

Pup and guinea pig

Looks Like a Photobomb

Dog and cat

It’s Always a Good Time for Snuggles

Sleeping cat and dog

It’s All Fun and Games Until the Cat Wakes Up

Another sleeping cat and dog

Big Hugs

Puppy hugging kitten

Keeping Each Other Company

Bunny rabbit and squirrel

Sleeping Peacefully

Sleeping dog

Not Sure How They Met, But...

Tiger and turtle

We’re Not Sure This Kitty Likes What His Friend Has to Say

Kitty and parrot

Keeping Each Other Warm

Sleeping cat on dog's head

That’s Too Cute!

Racoon hugging dog

A Horse of a Different Color

Horse and duck

Lean on Me

Donkey and emu leaning on each other

Cheep, Cheep!

Dog and baby bird

That’s a Lot of Yellow

Kitten and ducks

Who Said That?

Dogs and parrot

Here’s Something You Don’t See Every Day

Cat and lizard

Stopping By to Say Hi

Cows and cat

Which One Doesn’t Belong?

Guinea pits and parakeet

Why Doesn’t My Hair Look That Good?

Guinea pigs

I Had It First

Pig and dog

Nothing Like a Nuzzle From Your Bestie

Duck and dog

There’s an Imposter Among Us

Goats and dog

Holding the Babies

Orangutan and baby leopards

Giving His Bovine Friends A Little Love

Cows and pug

Farm Friends

Horse and goats

An Unlikely Pair

Dog and chicken

According to Cartoons, This Isn’t Supposed to Happen

Kitten and bird

Taking Care of Her Siblings

Guinea pigs and dog

How’s the Weather Up There?

Giraffe and dog

Just Cat-ching Up

Horse and cat

Ever Feel Like You’re Being Watched?

Cat and dog Christmas card

Picture Perfect

Dog and rabbit

May I Have a Nibble?

Squirrel and rabbit

Wanna Hear a Secret?

Dog and duck

Taking Care of Baby

Chimpanzee and tiger

Friends Come in All Shapes and Sizes

Dog and toy pig

Everyone Loves a Nose Boop

Dog and bunny playing

Hide and Seek

Rat and dachshund

Relaxing in the Garden

Cat and lizard

What Are We Looking At?

Dog and goat

Bathtime Boops

Dog and ferret

You Can Almost See the Smile

Elephant and ducks

So, This Happened...

Dog and duck

All Creatures Great and Small

Horse and dog

Sailing

Rat and frog

Sleepytime Pals

Pig and cat

Can I Have a Ride?

Rabbit and turtle

Deep Down, We’re Really All the Same

Cat and rabbit smelling flowers

Hugs Are the Best

Sleeping cat and guinea pig

So Happy Together

Horse and cat

Come On! Play With Me!

Lizard and black cat

What Took You So Long?

Cat and turtle

These Pals Are Getting Into the Holiday Spirit

Dog and cat dressed up

Why, Hello!

Horse and dog

Just Sharing a Meal

Horse and rooster

Not Annoyed at All

Cat and baby chick

Furry Friends

Dog and rabbit

Stop It With the Cuteness!

Deer and cat

Hedgehogs Don’t Like Cold, But They Make Excellent Snow Fairies

Hedgehog and dog

The Tortoise and the Pooch

Tortoise and dog

Smooches!

Cat and rabbit

Just Having a Laugh

Dog and goat

Lazy Friday Afternoon

Boxer and turtle

Planning an Escape, Perhaps?

Cat and snake

Cuddles!

Dog and cat cudlling

Backyard Besties

Cat and chicken eating

Posing for the Camera

Cat and dog posing for camera

Another Day in the Sun

Cat sleeping on turtle

Rubbing Noses

Cat and chick rubbing noses

A Magical Friendship

Horse and dog

Straight Up Chillin’

Dog and crow chilling

Reptile Friends

Snake and frog

What Are These Little Beans?

Dog and puppies

Straight-Faced Friends

Cat and duck

Hoo, Me?

Dog and owl

The Gang's All Here

Pig and pack of dogs

Snack Time?!

Pig and kitten

What Is This?

Chick and dog

Wild Head Boops

Cat and fox

Now This Is a Party

Sheltie and rabbit

We've Got a Secret

Dog and two rabbits

What Is This Pokey Ball?

Dog and hedgehog

No Such Thing As Personal Space

Rabbit and iguana

Do Not Disturb

Cat and dachshund

Back to Back

Piglet and kitten

A Day in the Sun

Rabbit and beagle

Should We Trust It?

Two kittens and large dog

I Don't Know About This, Mom

Cow and dog

Where Does One Floof End and the Other Begin?

Napping dog and kitten

Afternoon Naps

Napping dog and cat

Just a Turkey and a Dog Hanging Out

Dog and turkey

Don't Change the Channel!

Dog and bird on couch

Adventure Time in the Mountains

Hedgehog and cat in mountains

Look What I Found!

Dog and goose

Short-Legged Besties

Dachshund and rat

Definitely Two Bunnies

Guinea pig and beagle

Snuggly Noodle

Cat and ferret napping

Naptime on the Farm

Goat and duck

Oh, Deer!

Cat and deer