Cats are the most popular and favorite animals to have as pets in the world. According to a recent study, there are 88 million pet cats in the U.S. alone. It has also been scientifically proven that owning a cat can reduce the risk of stress and anxiety, probably because pets are the sweetest beings to have around when you’re feeling sad or lonely.

Here at Bright Side, we’ve gathered some of the most heartwarming photographs of the sweetest cats that will make you want to go out and get one.

1. A little angel safe in the arms of her nanny

© KapitanKurt / reddit

2. “I’ll just keep you company and hide from the sun.”

© Leonidepsd / imgur

3. “I just need some more sleep.”

© AnyReview / reddit

4. “I was about to make the bed and this little guy tucked himself into my bed.”

© bm1992 / reddit

5. The cutest little kitten with the cutest little tongue poking out

© shaneamaya / reddit

6. “Mmm, this feels nice.”

© unknown / imgur

7. This little one is such a big fan of fish, it wants to become one.

© yetigor / reddit

8. Lovely family time

© DCLanger / reddit

9. This kitty is very politely waiting to be helped.

© radoslav7 / reddit

10. How to melt a human’s heart:

© MrTowelieee / reddit

11. When you meet people for the first time and are very shy:

© FlappingMishey / reddit

12. “Can we please cuddle?”

© dogluvrfurever / reddit

13. A little alien kitten that’s ready to discover the world!

© Lelar275 / reddit

14. “After an hour of fighting, they decided to hug it out.”

© VimtoBuzz / reddit

15. We must all squish those little cheeks!

© malithi323 / reddit

16. 3 best friends having a sleepover

© Senior_Swordfish / reddit

17. A family portrait

© AllIDoIsRedditing / reddit

18. “Those were some tasty waffles!”

© ImaFknWizardXII / reddit

19. “My cat falling asleep on my computer”

© MoonKnight0405 / reddit

20. A ball of fluff with a squishy little face

© brunetc23 / reddit

21. “Can you play with me?”

© BigAl_13 / reddit

22. “Mimicking my cats’ selfie faces”

© hugo464 / reddit

23. “Hey, are you still busy?”

© DayDreamer089 / reddit

24. “5 more minutes and I’ll get up.”

© T0NYdeP0NY / reddit

25. “Give me 5 human buddy!”

© TheOtherKav / reddit

Which of these cats did you find the cutest? Please let us know in the comments below. Also, don’t forget to share this article with your family and friends who love cats!