15 Pictures That Prove Children And Pets Belong Together


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Contemplating to adopt some fur babies for your baby? Studies have found that pets are beneficial for kids. They help in their cognitive, physical, and behavioral development. More than anything else, they provide a sense of comfort, reliability, and happiness for your kid.

In the book, The Powerful Bond Between People and Pets, psychologist Elizabeth Anderson wrote, “Nothing less than alchemy is involved when animals and children get together, and the resulting magic has healing properties that work well.”

Not convinced? These 15 photos will just make your decision process a bit easier.

1. Your kid will have someone to look up to, right from the start!

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2. They will be with each other in sickness and in health

a kid playing doctor doctor with dog

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3. And form an irreplaceable bond

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4. Or, be mischievous together

cats and a child drinking milk on the floor

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5. They will always be there for each other!

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Research shows that pets can actually help children to develop social skills much quicker.

6. And they will know pure love

children need pets - cats snuggling

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7. While helping them ‘complete’ their assignment

cat and a kid playing together

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8. They have your back whenever required

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9. And Grow old together

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10. They are each other’s best friend

play together without a care in the world

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11. They are so fiercely protective that no one can tear them apart.

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12. And, help each other

dog helping a girl drink water

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13. They make sure that the other one doesn’t get hurt

girl and husky playing outside

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14. Accept each other’s weirdness

cat and boy having fun

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15. And they care for each other irrevocably

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They become family and who wouldn’t want someone as adorable as they are?