8 Adorable Moments Between Kids and Their Pets

Really, what's cuter than the playful love between a kid and their pet?Just when you thought there was nothing more swoon-worthy than a sleeping newborn - throw in a basset hound spooning with her and your heart goes into instant overdrive. Dogs and cats hold a special place in the hearts of families throughout America … and YouTube is proof of that!

We scoured the site to find the best videos of kids with their furry best friends - and what we found was heartwarming. From babies rolling around with their kittens to doggy tea parties, we found a ton of the cutest clips of babies and kids, dogs and cats. Check out 8 adorable photos below and click through to see the videos!

Bedtime Buddies1. Bedtime Buds
One commenter on this video of 2-week-old Amber and the family basset hound wrote: "This video is so sweet, I think it just gave me diabetes." We couldn't have said it better ourselves.
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Who's walking whom?2. Who's Walking Whom?
This little girl and pug make a pretty pair. No doubt they'll grow up to be BFFs.
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Boy's Best Friend3. Boy's Best Friend
We're not sure who's luckier - little Joshua or his furry best friend. Skip to 1:30 to watch the sweetest sequence of doggie-toddler hugs ever.
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Kitten Around4. Kitten Around
Playing with the family cat has this baby giggling up a storm. But go to 1:43 - given his annoyed glare, we'd say the cat was less than amused.
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20125. Best Christmas Ever
These parents put Santa to shame when they surprised this little girl with a Christmas kitten. Her genuine happiness is contagious. The only one not so sure of this whole situation is the cowering cat.
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Playtime Partner6. Playtime Partner
Anyone who has played with a dog knows that they love to "mirror" you. This baby may not be walking yet, but he already knows how to play the game.
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Littlest Game of Fetch 7. Littlest Game of Fetch
This big black lab named Skye doesn't seem to mind that his tiny tot can only toss the ball two to three feet.
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The Odd Couple8. The Odd Couple
Size certainly doesn't matter to this mismatched couple. This gentle giant is happy to entertain his little human brother.
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- By Amy Levin Epstein

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