16 Pet Owners Share The Most Wholesome And Heartwarming Pet Stories That Will Brighten Your Day

Only your furry friends can make you feel this good all year round.

Elisha

• Published in Animal Stories
• January 8, 2022

Maybe 2021 didn't;'t turn out as expected (following the aftermath of Covid), our dogs and cats have repeatedly come to the rescue, they are our superheroes. Leaning into the unconditional love of our furry friends, they always lift our spirits one way or the other with their silly antics.

The love we have for our pets stem from a whole bunch of reasons: They keep us active, and give us cuddles. They help plant a smile on our faces, knowingly and otherwise. They're adorable, and perhaps the world's loveliest comedians.

These adorable sweethearts rouse us from boredom time and time again. When we seem down, although they're oblivious of whatever happened, they soothingly curl up beside us.

At times, they get so playful that we can't help looking on the bright side of life. Our furry friends always provide us with moments of stress-relieving laughter, and leave us with something to smile about.

Our pets don't judge us, they're the best companions, I mean, all they ever do is shower us with love and attention. Whatever the coming year brings, we hope it's wholesome and happier times for you and your loved ones—and your pets, of course.

We've uncovered 16 wholesome pet tales shared by pet owners, from a cat 'obsessed' with wood to an eight-week-old dog who can't sleep without his stuffed elephant. Sit back and enjoy these amazing pet stories as owners try to express the happiness their pets bless them with.

1. “I adopted a dog who was overweight and in bad shape. We worked hard and it was all worth it. He plays fetch now!”

2. “I always thought I was a cat person. Then this girl appeared out of nowhere a few days ago and it looks like I’ve been wrong my whole life.”

3. “This is Floyd. He was born with cerebellar hypoplasia, which means he can’t walk too well. Today we found out he fits in my 75-liter hiking pack, so we got to take him on his first hike! He seemed to really enjoy it.”

4. “Spotted: the best passenger”

5. “This stray beauty’s name is Spring. She has a habit of jumping on me and hugging me whenever I step outside of my house. I managed to take a picture just before she jumped on me again. I’ve never seen a stray cat that loved hugging as much as her before, and I’m thinking of adopting her.”

Pet animals are a free, unlimited source of happiness, and this is probably the most agreeable statement in the universe. The most amazing thing is how they do it consistently and effortlessly too, it's just plain remarkable.

Spending life with a pet animal from when they were born till when they're no more is a unique experience everyone should have. Pets come with a truckload of positive energy, an aura that's always processed into happiness for those around them.

6. “I did a photo shoot with my cat. This shot melts my heart.”

7. “She visits occasionally and is so cute and sweet! She’s a hard-working momma cat that calls no house her home. I’ve tried to bring her in but she’s like, ’Nope!’”

8. “A rare moment of my cat and corgi just hanging with each other, watching the blue jays”

9. “It was his birthday. Don’t let his expression fool you — he loved it!”

10. “This is Arlo. Only 8 weeks old and he can’t sleep without his stuffed elephant!”

11. “He’s not allowed to put his paws on the screen door so this is what he does.”

12. “This is, by far, one of the strangest cats I’ve ever owned. He had an obsession with wood and would often make himself comfortable inside of drawers as well.”

Our mischievous creatures would go to any length so ensure their owners express every single emotion in their body. They're great at creating good memories and we are so thankful for that.

Life doesn't get easier as the days go by, with circumstances and happenstances looking to bring us down. Pet owners might have it easier than others though as they're blessed with pets. 

Here's something amazing that works wonders; knowing we'll go home to the cute eyes and wagging tails of our goofy friends after a stressful day at work. They almost automatically reduce all stress.

13. “Woke up to Leonard freaking out and jumping on me, trying to lick my face at 5 a.m. (which he never does), before I realized the fire alarm was going off and there was smoke in the hallway of my apartment complex.”

14. “She’s a nervous kitty and rarely stays within arm’s reach for too long. She gets her pets and leaves. For her to be this relaxed and this close to me is kind of a big deal.”

15. “I’ve noticed that my girl likes to lay on this towel beside the dirty clothes. Moved it into my home office and she stayed there all day with me.”

16. “My parents adopted a stray cat a few months ago. Turns out she was pregnant!”

As we weave quickly through time, look back on those beautiful memories with your pet animal(s), and cherish those moments. We celebrate their ingenuity, personality, and the one-of-a-kind bond we've developed with them over the years.

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Elisha