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A tale as old as time... The first act: dads insisting on not getting a pet. The second: dads complaining about the pet the family got and acting like they can barely tolerate it. Act three: finding your dad cuddling your new cat/dog on the couch... still acting like they can only barely tolerate them. 

Really, they should stop pretending, we all see through them. No one can withstand the power of the cute.

r/dadswhodidnotwantpets on Reddit is the ultimate proof of that, considering how many people share their stories on it. It's wholesomeness galore, heartwarming stories and nothing else, and as someone with a dad just like one of those, I love these stories more than anything.

If you think fatherhood is complicated for humans, you should definitely read up on the animal kingdom. 

While many animals in the wild never meet their biological fathers, there are many little animals whose fathers fast, sometimes for months, just to protect them. 

In celebration of Father's Day today, here is a collection of fathers that take fatherhood to a new level and would really deserve that "World's Greatest Dad" medal. 

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads out there! And if you're a father of a pet -- Happy Father's Day to you, too! 

Here's a special shout out to all those tough-exterior dads who didn't want a pet... but it turns out, having one opened up that jelly center of theirs and now they can't imagine life without those fur faces. Happy Father's Day to all the pet dad's in the world! 

Bring on the mushy and tender feelings! Dad's online have become notorious for claiming to not want any pet whatsoever.

But we already know how that ends. The thing is, the didn't know just how much they'd grow to love said pet. And it's quite a lovely and magical sight to behold.

Don't mind us, we get teary-eyed over absolutely everything and this is no exception.

It appears parenting is difficult for all living creatures and not just us humans! Here's a lion dad who properly reflects some of our human-like reactions when it comes to dealing with little ones...

That face that just screams, "done."

You know the one. If you don't just scroll down to see what we're talking about. 

Santa has come early! 

This 12-month calendar has got it all -- dogs and dad bods! What more than a person want in life? With professional photos of French Bulldogs, English Bulldogs, Boston Terriers, and Pugs along with male model volunteers, this is a calendar WINNER. 

However, not only do you get this sensational calendar, but all the proceeds go to Lucky Bulldogs Rescue, a 501(c)(3) pending Non Profit Organization -- meaning you'll feel good about it, too! 

The spirit of Christmas is all about giving, isn't it? You can find the calendar here! 

Oh, parents and Facebook, the combo that will always results in some good-hearted laughs. 

Twitter user, @JBwol, shared this screenshot of his father Peter, sharing some pictures of what his dad looked like and where he was headed next. Only thing is, instead of posting his day onto his normal newsfeed, seems like he accidentally clicked on Facebook's 'marketplace' feature and listed 600 seals and their 180 pups for sale. 

Alright, Peter, we're sold! We'll take them off your hands for ya! 

Here's are some of our favorite reactions to the tweet:

It's an exciting time for Skipper and Ping, two male Emperor penguins who live at the Berlin zoo. They have been longing for an egg of their own and now, they finally have one. This is by no means the only gay penguin - or animal - couple in the world, but that doesn't make their story any less special. Here it is. 

Akiro Tea creates adorable illustrators about the awkward moments in her life. So, it's no surprise that she would even title her work Awkward Moments. She has even created a comic about her dad's relationship with her cat, and we don't know about you... but it's too cute and funny to miss! 

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Dad jokes: they'll make you smile or cringe, or a little bit of both. Here's a list of them. If you're not sure where you sit on this scale, have a read, and by the end it will be determined whether you're a dad (smile), you have a messed up sense of humor (smile/cringe) or you're a normal person (cringe). Enjoy reading. 

And they do funny stuff

Check out the gallery below for more of the hottest celebrity dog dads around

Any parent can relate to these brilliant comics from Babble, and that's why it was shared more than 43,000 times on Facebook.