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We all could use some mega cuteness in our lives! Especially with the weather all gloomy and the days so short, we can't help but feel the need for a pick-me-up. And our pick-me-ups come in form of cute baby animals! 

Just a lovely little assorted of the cutest baby faces around, no need to make a big fuss about it but we must warn you in advance... squealing will be hard to resist. Hope these cute faces are able to cheer you up some! 

Everyone, say hi to Mincha - the 14 year old senior cat who has the face of a human baby while also looking like an old grandma. Say hi loudly though, she'll probably understand you considering that she's definitely at least part human, but she needs you to speak loudly so she can hear, okay?

Thank you to aoryuucchi for sharing pictures of this awwwdorable senior kitty in this tumblr thread. There is nothing that we love more than giving love back to well taken care of senior cats, and this expressive little lady looks like she has a lovely forever home to be happy in. 

If you have you own unique cuties, come share their stories in our Facebook community - ICanHas Storytime - so we'll be able to give your fluffballs some luuuurv too. 

Isn't it strange that a majority of us don't quite know what a baby pigeon looks like? Sure, we've all seen thousands upon thousands of pigeons... but baby pigeons? Personally, we can't say we've ever seen one in real life. However, they must exist! And these photos of baby pigeons are definitely proof of their existence. 

These photos of baby pigeons are nearly identical to how we've pictured the extinct Dodo bird of the past. They are adorable, yes. Yet, somehow extremely odd. We can't really place our finger on it, we'll just call it "strangely cute." 

You must pay a toll to gain access to our secret kitty committee, and that toll is a photo of the forbidden belly of floof. We absolutely adore cat bellies, the shape, the softness, the floof! And while many, many cats use their belly to lure us, weak humans, into their obvious traps, we will always happily fall for that trap. 

However, we are quite aware of many, many cats who don't use the forbidden belly as a trap, but they actually like belly rubs. Weird, right? Weird but not that unusual. When in doubt, go in for that belly rub, even if it leaves you with scratches all over -- trust us, it's all worth it. 

Happy Thursday, cat snap admirers! We are gathered here today to appreciate something we all care deeply for... cats. Cats but in the form of hearty and delicious cat snaps! 

The weekend is just within reach and we're almost through January, which is known to be the longest month in the history of months. So, that's exciting! What's even more exciting is this lovely gallery of cat goodies we managed to gather for you! We worked endlessly picking out the ripest cat snaps of all, all for your viewing pleasure. 

Enjoy!

The bumblebee bat, also known as Kitti's hog-nosed bat or Craseonycteris thonglongyai, is the smallest bat in the world and one of the smallest mammals in the world. It just so happens to be one of the cutest mammals in the world as well. It weighs about 0.07 oz, it grows up to about 1.3 inches, and it is endangered, so it's time to give it some love. 

These tiny creatures have a pig-like snout, and they're so small they can easily fit on the tip of your finger. Us, animal people, have a tendency to love any tiny animal, and this one is no exception. So, get to know these guys if you haven't heard of them yet, aww at their cuteness, and hope that there will be more of them as time goes on.

Not only are wolves adorable, fluffy goofballs who are basically just overgrown doggos, they are also incredibly loving, friendly, and more important than any of us probably realize. Wolf Conservation Center, or @nywolforg on twitter, do their very best to educate everyone on the importance of these giant goofballs, bringing us pictures and videos to fawn over every single day. 

For all their hard work and all the love they show their adorable wolves, we decided to give some love back and help them spread the word to more animal lovers. So, we picked some of our favorite wolfish pics and videos and collected them here for you. Go give these wolves some love and support, friends!

Bringing you some baby beavers for a bright and blissful day! They're cuter than you think, they're ever so slightly camera shy, and they're so tiny and snuggly and unique, and wow, we just wanna give them some love and cuddles. 

It may not be an animal that you instantly think of as cute, but these pictures are about to change your mind so fast you're not even ready. Looking at this will add another adorable baby animal to your list of faves, and from today and till the end of time, suddenly you'll find yourself giving a dam about beavers. 

It is that time of the week again - the time when we bring you a dose of inspiration like no other, helping you get through the rest of this week as successfully as possible. Pictures of animals that could never be summed up in even 1000 words to get your imagination running and your energy up! 

They're funny, they're cute, and they're cool as heck. We make sure that there will always be something in these collections for everyone, that at least one of the stories behind these pictures will connect with you. So embark on this journey with us, allow yourself to be inspired, and we hope the rest of your week is amazing, productive and chill.  

Welcome to kitty wonderland! Where users on the web share a photo or a video of their cat and share their story with the community! Much like 'I Can Has Cheezburger's newest Facebook page, 'ICanHas Storytime,' our newest pet community for our users to finally share their pet stories! From heartwarming stories to silly shenanigans you caught your pets doing -- all are welcomed! 

Once a week, we like to bring you a medley of delicious cat goodness. Goodies that come with laughs, or heartfelt sighs, and sometimes, even tears. To those who recently lost a pet, our hearts are with you. 

Today's medley has a little bit of everything sprinkled in and we hope it brings you just a little bit of every emotion as well: 

Is it too late to become a wildlife photographer? If the end result is to be surrounded with adorable animals and maybe even one day have a cute baby animal so curious about who you are that they simply wander up to you and become your new best friend. Who in the world wouldn't love that experience?

Ah yes, life as a wild photographer is looking quite grand indeed. You can tell from the look of pure happiness on the photographer's faces as they get real up-close and personal with some of their adorable subjects! We can't blame them for that though, we believe if it had been us in their place, there might be some crying due to pure joy. 

But those who got a bit too close to that bear had the right idea of fleeing! 

So much cuteness in such a small package! Welcome back, cute animal lovers! We've got a lovely collection of some of the cuteness animal pictures and videos currently making the rounds on the web. 

Once a week, we like to bring you a gallery of the cuteness animal pics and vids we come after and deliver them here in one place. Our weekly prescription of cuteness is an essential part of anyone's diet. They say looking at cute animals helps relieve stress and so we're hoping this dump of cuteness really takes off a lot of anxiety and pressure anyone might be feeling. If you're having a more difficult week and need an extra cuteness boost, don't you worry, we've got you covered. 

Do you ever walk into a store and feel a sudden chill? As if someone or something is watching you? Well, you may be right, and that someone or something watching you might just be the store's supervisor -- a cat. 

One Twitter account, Bodega Cats, features images of cats, from around the world, in various different shops. What are these cats doing in these shops? Well, they're running the entire operation of course! These cats are supervising that all order is properly maintained. It's no easy task but someone has got to do it and cats are natural-born leaders, after all. 

Bodega Cats originally started with a few photos of New York City neighborhood cats and has become a worldwide phenomenon! The money made from Bodega Cat's web store (which is filled with cool cat goodies) goes towards helping Flatbush Cats. Flatbush Cats is an organization focused on giving cats a second chance to enjoy life. They work on reducing the outdoor population of cats in Brooklyn by TNR (trap, neuter, return), free/low cat spay/neuter for low-income residents, rescue work, and adoption.