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These comics are too cute and so relatable! Anyone who has a pet will instantly understand the bond and the love between a human and an animal. 

Meet the talented artist, Gemma Gené, and her pug, Mochi! Gemma Gené, born in Barcelona, currently residing in New York, started the cartoon series "157 of gemma" as an escape from her Architecture undergrad final thesis project. "157 of gemma" is a cartoon series about her life with her "chubby and opinionated pug Mochi," as written on the 157ofgemma website about section, "The main characters are Mochi, my husband Peli, Mochi's brothers the Twinchis and me. Mochi is a very happy and sweet pug that sees life in a particular way. In his world, his happy life with his Mom (Mami) is truncated by the constant presence of his Dad. Also, he thinks he is human and he shouldn't walk up the stairs, that is why mums are for."

Gemma Gené also offers an adorable bio for Mochi, stating, "He is super sweet and well behaved, but he can be very sassy and pretty much does whatever he wants. His favorite activities include sleeping, eating, and going for walks, especially when he is being carried. Mochi has many friends, most of them humans. Mochi lives happily in Bushwick and works very hard every day inspiring cartoons."

Get ready to dive into some adorable and relatable comics! Follow "157 of gemma" on Instagram for way more comics! 

Enter the magical world of Japanese artist, Mono Kubo! Mono Kubo, a talented artist who has re-imaged our world where humans are lost and regular-sized, but animals are giant creatures here to comfort us or provide us with some sort of path. Mono Kubo's message behind each one of these stunning and imaginative artworks is trying to tell the viewer that the best way to befriend and understand nature is to envision the roles reversed. We like to believe in a world such as the one Mono Kubo has created. A world where animals are larger than life and are our saviors, in one way or another. 

We have shared some of this artist's artwork before but below are some new ones (mixed with a bit of older items).

You can follow this incredible artist on Twitter or Tumblr! Truth us, you can get lost in this magical world (in the best way possible).

If you a fellow lover of animals and animation, you won't be able to resist following this artist! 

Meet French artist/animator Kéké. Kéké reimagines popular animal pics or gifs in a fun animated way. As Kéké's Twitter bio states, "I draw animals (sometimes buff!) who bounce like balloons! I want to spread love with them." And we definitely feel the love!

All of the following creations are created on Kéké's DSi and 3DS! A program called Flipnote Studio. Honestly, that makes all these following animations even more impressive. 

And one last fun fact about Kéké, Kéké's loves pigeons. You can follow Kéké's on Twitter, Tumblr, and even become a Patreon and support this incredible work! 

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!

They're kind of all amazing, in their own crappy, adorable way. 

Meet Hercule Van Wolfwinkle, the acclaimed pet portrait artist, who has come up with a creative and fun way to help raise money for the charity Turning Tides Ending Local Homelessness, a homelessness charity local to Hercule. The charity is described in the fundraising site as, " local charity that believe everyone has the right to a home, regardless of the difficulties and issues they may face in their lives. They believe in showing those who need their help, that the wider community are there to support them too!"

The acclaimed artist seems to be in demand, the fundraising project already 577% more than the target. And with the donations comes the beautiful, and highly realistic pet portraits. Also explained within the fundraising project, Hercule has two styles when it comes to his masterpiece creations, "one super realistic full colour which is just like looking at a photograph or alternatively the more contemporary black and white portrait that will grace any home."

Check out some of these museum-worthy drawings and start donating to obtain your one original Hercule Van Wolfwinkle! 

Whether you like tattoos or not, that's completely your preference. However, regardless of how anyone might feel about tattoos, one must admit that it is art. 

These following cat tatts, or rather 'cattoos,' are so intricate and detailed, they can't help but leave viewers in awe. And if those realistic and elaborate tatts aren't really your style, there are also so many delicate cat tattoos out there that have us gushing over the cutest and simplicity. 

Scroll down for the freshest and coolest ink we've seen recently:

This is the cutest version of The Little Mermaid we've ever seen. Or should we say, The Little Purrmaid. 

The talented and creative Kat Swenski is the artist behind KatRaccoon Comics. KatRaccoon Comics is about a new format of comics, a comic/gif hybrid way of telling a story. Have you ever come across a gif and had no idea what was happening? As if you needed some context behind that gif to help the overall story?

Well, there's an entire community on Reddit, r/behindthegifs, filled with artists whose duty is to bring context to those context-less gifs and complete the mystery. 

You can see more artwork on Instagram or on KatRacoon Comics! 

This year has been many things but we like to focus on the good. And the good is that there's a bunch of new 'They Can Talk' Comics by the hilarious and talented Jimmy Craig! 

It's no secret that Jimmy's comics are one of our all-time favs, they're just so clever, creative, and actually make us feel like if animals were to talk, this is pretty much what they would be saying. 

After you're finished digesting this comical bunch of comics, we've got even more treats for you to enjoy! 

You can follow 'They Can Talk' comics on Facebook and Instagram! 

Ben Hed, commonly known as Pet_Foolery, has done it again! Besides his famous 'Pixie and Brutus' comics, he also creates any animal-related comics, and seems to really enjoy including dinosaurs into that animal-mix! 

And what's a better dinosaur film than Jurassic Park? If you have yet to see Jurassic Park (for some unknown and truly confusing reason), you may not understand just how "clever" this comic truly is. If you have seen the film, then you'll get it without question or a doubt. 

If you're looking for more dino-related comics by Ben Hed, we've got you covered! 

Chinese artist, Mai Mai, has perfectly summed up what life is like after you get a pet and the little day-to-day things that will change because of it/

Photos of landscapes and selfies will be replaced with nothing but your pets. Maybe a few selfies with said pets. Have clean clothes? Not anymore. Pet hair gets everywhere, and it gets everywhere fast. Extra money? Will go to taking care of your pet because they come first. 

It may sound unpleasant but it's honestly the best. And all pet owners can attest to that. There is nothing compared to having a best friend by side, always loving you. Truly, it's unmeasurable. 

Thank you, Mai Mai, for opening up our eyes and showing up the beauty of what having pets in our lives accomplishes. 

Follow @mai2john on Facebook for more delightful illustrations! 

Welcome to the imaginative and adorable world of artist Yee Chong! 

Malaysian Artist, Chong, is a master at drawing adorable animals, and the lastest artwork of this imaginary fox as a real-life pet has fans obsessed! I mean, wouldn't want a fox as a pet? Especially one that resembles a Pokemon! 

We're obsessed and can't help but fall in love with this fox, and we have a sneaking suspicion you will be too. 

Check out more art by Chong on Instagram at @artofsilverfox! 

TacToonCat, an Instagram page filled with your favorite viral cat photos that have been transformed into hilarious and adorable cartoons! With over 100k followers, this platform seems to be growing and growing! 

Seems like more proof that the internet was made for cats and cat content. This artist is able to really capture the emotions being each viral image and portray it in a fun, colorful way. 

Be sure to follow TacToonCat for more daily cat cartoons! 

Kate Allan is an artist who takes uplifting and motivational quotes to another level! With her beautiful animal illustrations, and a strong message to with alongside it -- Kate is the Instagram Queen of positivity. 

If you're in need of a daily dose of motivation, or any sort of pick-me-up, Instagram page @TheLastestKate is what you need. And let's be honest with ourselves, who doesn't need a pick-me-up these days? 

The beautiful illustrations with a message are created by the talented James Norbury! 

If you need some uplifting goodness in your life, 'Big Panda and Tiny Dragon' is a beautifully illustrated comic that features... you guessed it! A big panda and a tiny dragon! The dialogue between the pair is often very wholesome and ends with a fresh perspective on things. 

It's a delightful and wholesome comic and if you're a fan of delightful, wholesome, and beautiful things, you should follow 'Big Panda and Tiny Dragon' on Facebook or Instagram!  

Meet the talented Em Paquin, an animation student who desperately wanted a cat. We came across some of her lovely re-created digital paintings of popular cat images online and reached out to ask her to explain the meaning behind this project and the goal of painting 100 cats. 

Em explains that the project was originally titled, "Day __ of drawing cats until my parents let me adopt one." Em continues to reveal her longing for a cat of her own, "I wanted so desperately to adopt a cat, and being home for quarantine was the perfect time to introduce a new furball to the family. The only thing in my way was my parents who I've been living with, now that my college courses are online."

"These daily illustrations were a subtle way of voicing my wish to adopt a cat."

On day 21 of the project, Em brought home a new kitten named Beanie. However, Em realized how much she enjoyed drawing cats and wanted to push herself but taking it further, thus setting the goal of drawing 100 cats!

So, what will Em do the moment that goal is reached? Seeing as how she's already on Day 68, the 100th drawing isn't too far away. 

"After that goal is reached, they will probably continue, maybe for a year, or maybe I won't ever stop." 

Well, we're glad to hear that because we love them! Keep up the beautiful drawings, Em! Follow Em on Instagram for daily cat drawings!

AnonyMouse is an anonymous group of Swedish artists who are known for their street installations. Their street installations being adorable and really detailed mouse houses/establishments, in unexpected locations. 

They have created some really beautiful and whimsical work. Most recently, a tiny mouse-sized record shop filled with mouse-related vinyl. You can see the creativity that's gone into creating such a piece, like a vinyl titled, "Amy Winemouse / Back to Brie."

Genius. 

You can keep up with their beautiful and exciting work on Instagram!