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24 Adorable Photos Of Protective Pets Guarding Children

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by Damjan
20 Dec 2020

Few things melt hearts faster than a baby and a pet sharing the same space, especially when the animal seems determined to stay close. These photos capture that sweet mix of curiosity, loyalty, and pure chaos that comes with little kids and their furry guardians.

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From dogs standing watch to cats claiming the best seat in the house, each image shows a different kind of bond. Some of these pets look playful, some look serious, and some look like they have fully accepted their new job as protector.

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Dani Fernandez asked people to share pictures of these adorable pairings, and the responses did not disappoint. Read on for 24 moments that prove some pets take their babysitting duties very seriously.

1. Just ensuring the baby doesn’t crawl away.

1. Just ensuring the baby doesn’t crawl away.
Lyle (not Kyle) McKeany / Twitter
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2. A nanny

3. On duty…

This one looks like a full-time security detail.

4. Excited

5. High-five

6. Adorable duo

Some of these pets are clearly taking the role very seriously.

7. True love

8. Tired pup

9. The adventurous duo

9. The adventurous duo
Oh, just Katie is fine / Twitter

10. R.I.P. Smudgie

11. Keeping a watchful eye

12. Priorities have changed…

12. Priorities have changed…
Chrissy Rhodes / Twitter

That face says the baby has officially taken over the household.

Also, if you need a full dose of cuteness, these irresistibly cute baby animals are impossible not to love.

13. Eyes on baby

13. Eyes on baby
Speranza / Twitter

14. A promise

14. A promise
nasty woman TM / Twitter

15. The cat is taking over…

16. Don’t you dare…

17. A little bodyguard

Not every guardian looks intimidating, but the loyalty is obvious.

18. Big brother

19. Watching over both kids at the same time...

15. The cat is taking over…

15. The cat is taking over…
Nikki / Twitter

20. A rescue dog and a baby.

20. A rescue dog and a baby.
Gaelyn Cokayne / Twitter

22. It’s not about the comfort…

21. She is safe

21. She is safe
Mar / Twitter

24. Just smitten

That is one very well-guarded baby.

Want more husky-and-baby bonding? See the moment a husky cuddled its human baby sister.

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