Friendship knows no shape nor color, and the animal kingdom is good proof of this. For instance, a raccoon who likes to hug puppies, a goat who has lots of dog friends, or a baby owl who likes cuddling with a kitten, just to name a few. Prejudice aside, anyone can be friends with anyone, all you need is love and loyalty. Scroll down and see for yourself.

Here at Bright Side, we love taking a glimpse into the animal world, so here’s a compilation of unlikely, yet moving animal friendships that are sure to make your day brighter.

1. “My friend’s cat and rat are best buddies.”

© Vincent_Penning / reddit

2. The closer, the cozier…

© adillon87 / reddit

3. Smile for the picture!

© CryptoExodus / reddit

4. “He made a new friend at doggy daycare.”

© Gallow***b / reddit

5. Who would ever think that a rodent and an amphibian could interact like this?

© REUTERS/Pawan Kumar

6. Bambi the Deer meets Babe the Pig!

© lnfinity / reddit

7. Things are never quite as scary when you’ve got a best friend who’s got your back!

© TeuPaideJoelhos / reddit

8. “The dog from next door is paying a visit.”

© ohhhokthen / reddit

9. Even the look in the dog’s eyes is adorable!

© BasedOnAir / reddit

10. Look at the excitement in their eyes! Plus, they have matching coats!

© iamsubinj / reddit

11. True friends don’t look at each other, they look in the same direction.

© archrival33 / reddit

12. Family isn’t always blood.

© fubshx / reddit

13. Owls are basically cats but with wings.

© NunSammich / reddit

14. “Our neighbor sent me this picture of our dogs. They finally got him a stool so he could greet his big friend properly.”

© Beetlejuicex3babe / reddit

15. The baby monkey and lion cub at the Guaipo Manchurian Tiger Park look like cartoon characters going for an adventure.

© REUTERS/Stringer

16. Our dog and newly-rescued calf who suddenly became close

© tofudearest / reddit

17. Feels like an animated movie just waiting to happen.

© aimazing-27 / reddit

18. Foxes are related to dogs but still can make friends with cats.

© standstrong / imgur

19. It’s toasty with the lamp but twice as warm with snuggles.

© ybroufx / reddit

20. “My girlfriend’s horse got a new friend.”

© Candpolit / reddit

21. “My aunt’s goat thinks it’s a dog. It won’t associate with the other goats and only hangs out with the dogs.”

© Nukemm33 / reddit

22. A 4-month-old Amur tiger cub plays with a dog in a zoo in Siberia.

© Ilya Naymushin AS/AT/REUTERS

What’s the most unusual friendship you’ve ever seen in the animal world? We’d be happy to see your comments and pictures in the section below!

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