Sometimes it seems that there are no greater bonds in this world than those between animals.
Adorable animal friends are always there for each other as companions, no matter what. Sure, they get into scuffles every now and then over who gets to play with a favorite toy, but in the end, there is no other furry creature they'd rather spend their time with.
These 11 adorable animal friendships are just about cute enough to make your heart burst with happiness.
Have you ever had pets who just absolutely fell in love with each other at very first sight? It's such a wonderful thing to come home from work and see them cuddling together without a care in the world.
Scroll through below to see "then and now" pictures from these cute animal friends and post photos of your own fur babies in the comments!
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[H/T: Bored Panda]
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Look, a lot can happen in three months' time.
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I bet the young one didn't see the vast size change coming.
3.

These guys will be bird-watching buddies until the very end, that's for sure.
4.

These cuties sure know how to pose for a picture!
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Clearly the age difference in the friendship is of no consequence. They love each other all the same!
6.

Their friendship lasted through that adorable change in eye color, which is to say, the transition from puppyhood to doghood.
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There's nothing quite as amazing as a couch buddy, wouldn't you agree?
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Just because you start as the same size doesn't mean you'll end up the same size. Nonetheless, friendship prevails.
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This is all I ever want to see when I come home to my two cats. Alas, not every bond is as strong as this one.
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From slim to delightfully smushy, these guys will always be best buds.
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Naps are always better with a friend — specifically a dog friend. These two have got it made.
Do you have any pets who have only grown closer over their years together? Please SHARE with family and friends on Facebook to brighten someone's day!