Just 10 minutes of petting can have a significant impact on you. Research showed that it reduces the hormone that causes stress, so your mood gets better. We enjoy interacting with animals and each time we look into their innocent eyes, our hearts melt and our days become brighter.

We at Bright Side hope you have a good day and we prepared some photos of animals for you who can be excellent mood lifters.

1. “A story in 4 parts”

© tgarron / reddit

2. That’s a lot of derps.

© unknown / imgur

3. The best shopping assistant

4. “Crash landing from space”

© aahern6 / reddit

5. “My mom didn’t believe me when I tried to explain how odd our rescue is.”

© shitaki_taco / reddit

6. “The horse made it very clear that he had no intentions of sharing his human.”

© still_annie / reddit

7. “I love you, I just met you, but I love you!”

© notlikelyevil / reddit

8. “Snuggle time”

© thatgoodbean / reddit

9. He is just too adorable to not take a pic.

© darealiz / reddit

10. “You’re going to hear a little pawp.”

© Protocol-King / reddit

11. “My amazingly adorable zebra finches”

© tierschule / reddit

12. “Ziggy has that Friday feeling!”

© MikeR068 / reddit

13. “My friend sent me this photo of him and his new friend.”

© Chops2917 / reddit

14. “My baby Henry showing off his best smile!”

© -mep- / reddit

15. “Ralph got a Puppuccino.”

© SomeWizardBusiness / reddit

16. “I hope this picture of my cat Jar Jar brightens your day.”

© heinnlinn

17. “My little helpers.”

© MiragioAussimo / reddit

18. Sweet moments of being a mom.

© Leavinn / reddit

19. This cutie deserves the best treats.

© ItJustD0esntMatter / reddit

20. “Our newest addition. We’re calling her Jones.”

© haybecca / reddit

Do you have a pet? Please, share its adorable photos with us!