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Every pregnant woman with a pet in the house - be it a cat or a dog - finds herself a little worried about the pet's reaction to the little human growing in her belly. You may be surprised to know that cats, amazingly enough, for the most part, love babies. 

We've heard countless stories of cat owners explaining how their cat's behavior completely changed when they were pregnant - lying with them more often, protective, being gentle and kneading their pregnant belly. It makes sense, really, babies smell like milk after all. 

This video captured the exact gentle nature that cats have when it comes to pregnancies and babies. Cautious sniffs and the most gentle touches, we can already see that this cat and this babywill be the bestest of friends. 

Gah! This video just gave us a toothache, that's how sweet it is! We love a strong animal connection and what could be stronger than the bond between mother and child? 

This beautiful, and sleepy mama, was trying to rest as her kittens laid beside her. Until, one little kitten, the mini-version of the mother itself decided to snuggle up even closer. Then after the kitten found a good spot, the grooming session had to begin and now this kitten is wide awake and looking to bother mom! Sounds like a true kid to us! 

Oh, be still our beating hearts! Pandas are already naturally adorable but this loving footage is simply the cutest! Nothing in this world is more precious than a loving relationship between parents and children, for humans and animals. This lovely mama has a baby cub named Pubao, who has already grown into a kid! The way she looks at her baby is enough to melt hearts around the world.

This mama loves her baby and is constantly caring for it. It's a beautiful and intimate moment between mama and baby and we're lucky enough to see it. And don't worry, these two don't live in this small cage, they mostly live in a space similar to the nature of 3,000 square meters outside the breeding grounds and are not locked up in that cage all day long! 

Congrats on the beautiful baby, loving mama! 

This is one of the cutest stories we've ever heard! And it's also the most literal, "my mom can beat up your mom" scenario we've ever come across! 

Meet Alena, a beautiful Lynx at the Siberian Zoo who has adopted three abandoned kittens. The kittens were left at the zoo's gates in a box with a note attached, "They left us!" Alena has previous experience at being an adoptive mother, and she's so very good at it. Alena is so loving with the three kittens, constantly watching over them and grooming them. Take about a motherly instinct. 

Sadly, the kittens cannot stay at the zoo forever, the zoo has already found new owners for the kittens and they will be at their forever home. 

This beautiful bond between Lynx and kittens won't be forgotten, we just hope this born to be mother gets her own forever cub someday. 

Hyenas can be super duper cute! And a hyena cub? Always cute. 

Here's a mother who loves her baby and shows it by grooming and snuggling with the sweet cub. That moment when the cub flops down onto her.. endless squeals! Animal relationships with their mothers are just so gosh-darn special, we can hardly stand it. 

If you look closely, it almost looks like the mom is sleeping throughout the whole video. As if our hearts could handle any more cuteness. 

What a good girl! Meet Banner, a husky with a heart of gold! When Banner came across a box filled with newborn kittens, she immediately alerted her owner Whitney by leading her through the woods, to a quiet spot where they came across a sealed cardboard box. 

Inside the box, seven abandoned newborn kittens. 

Thank goodness Banner came and noticed her owner when she did! Ever since Banner discovered the kittens, she hasn't left their side. She's been caring and protecting them as if they were her own. 

Banner, you are a true hero! You can follow Banner on Instagram! 

It's snack time for these adorable bobcat cubs! 

One lucky woman, Kathy Maniscalco, has been blessed with a family of bobcats that have seemed to really take a liking to her front porch! So much so, the furry invaded decided it would be the purrfect place to lay down, relax, and have some milk. 

Check out some other insanely adorable photos Maniscalco managed to capture of this little family! 

Thanks for sharing this lovely video with the internet, Kathy Maniscalco!

What a great mother, teaching her youngling the ways of the word! 

Lucky Paws is recording videos of cute kittens growing up from day 1 to day 100 -- this is day 38. And on day 38, little baby kittens are learning how to drink from a bowl -- just like their mama! 

One little kitten, named Cream, seems to have understood the whole drinking concept pretty quickly! 

Even though these little cubs are all grown up now, doesn't mean we can't look back and appreciate the adorableness of their early years and the sweet sound of their squeaky "meows."

This mama lion is showing her kids around the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. Footage was captured in August 2017. 

Sound on to hear the cuteness! 

Is there anything more beautiful than a mother's love? Probably not. 

Even though these kittens are no longer kittens now, this video is just too heartwarming not to be resurfaced once more! 

Moments of bliss for this loving mother who softly meows at her kittens, as a form of communication. Add that sound to the purring and you've got nothing but happiness!