Yes, cats and dogs are unbelievably charming. But it’s surprising that other animals haven’t protested against the fact that they often lose to cats and dogs in the unspoken cuteness competition. And the candidates from today’s compilation are ready to challenge this notion.

We at Bright Side looked at these photos and couldn’t help but think about getting unusual animals as pets ourselves. And after you have a look at these cuties, you may catch yourself thinking the same way.

Happiness is having someone to pet you.

“Today, a woman told me that last year, a peacock flew into their yard and decided to stay with them. He’s not going anywhere because everyone in her family has already become very attached to him.”

“I found a baby possum. I took it to a wildlife rehabilitator. They sent me this picture after they cleaned him up.”

“This is my dad. His shirt is perfect and it has raccoons on it.”

“I got myself a tiny buddy.”

“Don’t talk to me, I’m a pancake.”

“2 foxes are sleeping on my friend’s upstairs deck. Last year, only one baby was coming to him.”

“People often tell me that rats are disgusting, but I’ve spent 30 minutes lying down and not moving my arm as not to wake him up.”

© gromt / Pikabu

Do you have animals that conquered your heart? Cats and dogs don’t count this time around.