Congratulations! If you're an avid user of our website, you haven't only been procrastinating by watching cute animal pictures and reading heartwarming stories, you've also apparently been working on improving your health. A new study by the University of Leeds and Tourism Western Australia shows that looking at cute animals has real health benefits, including lowered stress levels and blood pressure.

You all are in for a super delightful treat! It doesn't get more wholesome and adorable than "Hey Buddy Comics," and we've rounded up 25 comics from this past year that are not only wholesome but really uplifting. 

"Hey Buddy Comics," is created by the combined talented forces of the James, the writer, and an artist that goes by the initial "K." We had the chance to speak to James about the process of 'Hey Buddy Comics,' and how they uncover a plethora of wholesome ideas for comics.

"I have been writing short dialogues about my dog since he was a puppy. The intense affection I felt for this creature I could not communicate with inspired me to imagine the conversations we would have if I could. Recently I realized that the huge collection of stuff I had written might actually entertain other people. The problem was they were kind of boring to look at in text form, they needed to be brought to life, to have the same energy and verve as my actual dog," said James.

So, James teamed up with the artist "K" and "Hey Buddy Comics" was born! Get ready to have your heart flooded with some major aww's!

Tiny widdle kittens are without fail guaranteed to give any cat lover butterflies in their tummies. They're soft, they're so small they can fit in the palm of your hand, they're helpless and beautiful, and they need you just as you need them. All we want is to wrap them up and keep them safe, warm, and happy. 

In this week's TikTok collection, we're showcasing some of TikTok's most adorable tiny kittens. Newborn kittens drinking from bottles, kittens climbing up their owners' legs, and cats getting used to their new kittne family members. Some of these videos have millions of views, and we think that each of them is well earned. Because is there anyone out there who wouldn't want to watch a tiny newborn kitten wrapped up in blanket? We doubt it. 

Well, cold weather is finally starting to set it, warmer clothes and shoes are coming out, and the big warm blanket is finally taken out of the closet. One of the best feelings in the world when it's chilly outside is getting that warm blanket and snuggling under it. Some of our kitties like that feeling too. And if we're extra lucky, they might come snuggle under that blanket with us. 

Because really, is there anything that warms your heart more than finding your cat with only its head or paw peeking out from under a blanket? Knowing that our cat is warm, happy, calm, and feeling safe is the best feeling for any cat lover. Today, we've collected some wholesome heartwarming pictures of cats and kittens under blankets for you to enjoy, and we hope that soon enough, you'll get to snuggle under a blanket with a kitten of your own. 

Well, my deers, another day, another fresh, hilarious collection of memes. This time of our favorite forest puppy - the deer. Beautiful, cute, and incredibly memeable, we hope these deer memes cheer you up and get you going. I mean... deer god, they are quite rideerculous, we deer you to keep a straight face looking at them.

These majestic creatures really have the power to take over our hearts and show us the incredible beauty of nature. While of course also being very funny sometimes. We wish you a wonderful week, many positive vibes, and clean, clear weather that'll encourage these wonderful deer to come out and thrive. 

We must all be good cat owners and take care of our fluffballs, let's start with that. We have to keep them healthy, take care that they have enough water and food, that they get they pets and cuddles, and that they stay active. Keeping cats active can be difficult though, we all know how much they love their beauty sleep. 

Some cats, despite our best efforts, are chonkier than others. These gorgeous big beauties deserve all the love in the world too. So, take care of them, rub their big fluffy bellies, buy them a laser pointer and get them going crazy over it, and make sure that they they know that the bigger they are the more places you have to pet them. 

All aboard the cuteness train! We've got a lovely show for you filled to the brim with animal cuteness! And when we say "cute", we really mean it. It is guaranteed that at least one of the pics or vids below will have your heart skip a beat and you'll be unable to stop the "aww"'s that follow it. 

Each week, we bring you the cutest pics and vids the world has to offer. And from that, we narrow it down to an acceptable amount. Also, if we provide too much cuteness overload, an overdose of cute will be indefinite and as of now, there is no known cure. 

Enjoy this humble compilation of cuteness!

A new legend is born! Meet the hero from Cambodia who's got the whole world buzzing -- Magawa! And Magawa just so happens to be a giant African pouched rat. Magawa isn't just any rat, he was trained to sniff out landmines and has now been awarded British charity's top civilian award for animal bravery!

In the past seven years, Magawa has discovered a total of 39 landmines and 28 items of unexploded ordnance. People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) start began as a free vet clinic in 1917 and has been honoring heroic animals 1943. Magawa was awarded the PDSA's gold medal for his "lifesaving bravery and devotion," according to the charity.

Having cleared over 141,000 square meters of land (imagine 20 soccer fields), it is without a doubt that Magawa is worthy of this award! 

APOPO Chief Executive Christophe Cox had this to say about the heroic act, "it is big for the people in Cambodia, and all the people around the world who are suffering from landmines. The PDSA Gold Medal award brings the problem of landmines to global attention."

But why use rats to sniff out landmines? Turns out, rats are perfect for such a task! Their small size (and weight) allows them to walk across minefields without triggering any explosives. Before Magawa, this was a canine job. 

PDSA also happens to have a Dickin Medal for military service and the medal has since been awarded to 34 dogs, 32 pigeons, 4 horses, and one cat. However, Magawa is their rat to ever receive a PDSA award! 

Congratulations Magawa, thank you for your bravery and helping make this world a safer place for us all. 

Story via The Guardian