20 Pics That Warmed Our Hearts Like Mom's Cookies Fresh Out Of The Oven

Ashley Hunte
Two felt cat images hanging behind a computer monitor.
reddit | Sensual_Pudding

In this world, it's a little too easy to focus on nothing but the doom and gloom. But there's actually a lot to love, too. So many things out there that'll warm your icy heart right up.

Like these incredibly wholesome pictures. If anything, they're a good reminder that there's still a lot of love and happiness to go around.

"My daughter: '"Dad, it looks like a giant piece of pizza. I’ll be the round pepperoni.'"

A small girl lying on a concrete wedge.
reddit | narlycharley

Okay, that's really wholesome. She just wanted to be the pepperoni! And I mean, that wedge really does look like a giant pizza slice.

"Perfectly timed photo!"

A dog standing with the Leaning Tower of Pisa in the background, as if posing to push it.
reddit | monstaboy007

Okay, yeah, that's really cute. I think the funniest thing is the fact that the doggo has no clue why its owners would want a picture like this, but followed orders anyway. Such a good pup.

"I didn't have anyone to celebrate my graduation with so I got myself a treat."

Cupcakes decorated with various celebration and scholarly images, including the words "you made it!"
reddit | Butterflies_Books

Sometimes you just have to celebrate yourself, by yourself. No shame in being proud of your own achievements. Plus, you'll always have the internet to share the cheer with.

"My wife thinks I'm too excited about the over-wintered parsnips we just dug up. Impossible."

A man holding a basket full of parsnips.
reddit | atodaso

Growing vegetables is hard. Knowing that you helped nature thrive, even in such a small way, is definitely a reward in itself. And you get a tasty, healthy reward in the end!

"It took a 12- hour drive to my favorite shelter in California and back to get Eddie. It was worth it."

A small, scruffy dog looking at the camera.
reddit | wmyspr

Look. Meeting your new best friend is always worth the travel time. I mean, we don't even really deserve dogs in the first place.

"One of my favourite oil paintings I've done of a Reddit user's pet, I hope you enjoy!"

A realistic painting of a panting dog.
reddit | Hara-Kiri

This painting is so good, it's almost hard to believe it isn't real. And the fact that it's a dog... definitely making me smile right now.

"Poor guy...but he's adorable."

A story about a man who's incredibly invested in a video of a racoon who washes its cotton candy and it dissolves.
reddit | No_Negotiation_7176

Raccoons may be menaces, but they're also really cute. I 100% don't blame this guy for being a little too invested in this video of a raccoon washing its cotton candy.

Guess the little guy learned the hard way that you can't "wash" it.

When a chance encounter ends up reuniting brothers:

Two happy dogs in mud, alongside a caption that states they're brothers from the same litter who have been reunited.
reddit | BOSSBABY33

It's really cute how these good bois remembered each other, even though they've probably been separate for years now. But I guess whether you're a person or a dog, you never forget family.

"Asked my wife to take a pic of me petting a Prairie Dog, this happened instead."

A prairie dog photobombing a pic of a man petting a different prairie dog.
reddit | JakeSkellington

I bet you anything that photobombing prairie dog didn't have a care in the world in that moment. He probably doesn't even know what a camera is!

Sometimes, all anyone needs is a friend.

A post where a person talks about how they used to sit next to quiet kids in class so they could be paired together for group projects, to help make the quiet people feel less alone.
reddit | SirishVimal

No one likes feeling like they have no friends, even if they won't admit it. I think what this person did when they were in high school is something we should all try to do, even as adults.

"Completed my LEGO space-themed collection."

A guy standing with several intricate spacecraft made out of Lego.
reddit | blackmachine312

I honestly just love pictures of people who are really happy about stuff they've done. It's hard not to be happy alongside them. Especially when the thing they're proud of is as cool as Lego space stuff!

"There is always this cat sleeping, looking for warmth on that electrical installation where I work at. So they built a tiny roof to protect it from the rain."

A cat sleeping on a metal console with a makeshift roof on top of it.
reddit | The_God_Magikarp

I'm sure that cat is super grateful that people went out and did that!

"My boyfriend is following his woodworking dreams."

A wooden table against a block wall.
reddit | peegemil

"He is 23 and has started his own woodworking company! I am so proud of him."

And yes, he made that table. I definitely think that the way he's following his dreams is super inspiring!

"Minneapolis airport (terminal 1) normally has therapy dogs for stressed travelers."

A person petting a dog.
reddit | thefaftek

Flying is actually really stressful. So anything that helps calm people down is a really great idea for an airport. Also, dogs! The only downside is having to say goodbye to them.

"My teacher sent me this after I Rick rolled him."

A note commending a student who Rickrolled their teacher.
reddit | best-nerd

In the year 2022, Rick rolling is a lot harder than it used to be. But not impossible. I guess this teacher was really impressed by his student's pranking skills.

"My dog prefers to sleep on top of her crate rather than inside it."

A dog sleeping on top of a blanket covered crate with a dog bed inside it.
reddit | greenzymes

This is, like, hilariously adorable. No matter what we get for our dogs to make them comfortable, they're gonna decide to do their own thing sometimes.

"This is the letter my neighbor sent me after I let him babysit my pets while I was on vacation."

A heartfelt letter from an elderly man who is thanking his neighbour for letting him babysit their pets, which changed his life.
reddit | SnooCupcakes8607

This right here. I'm sure OP thought their neighbor was doing them the favor, but it turned out the be the other way around.

"My dad who has passed on’s cat cuddled up to my teddy made of his favourite clothing."

A cat in a cone sleeping next to a teddy and some pillows.
reddit | ohheysarahjay

It's amazing how this cat will sleep next to something that reminds him of his deceased owner, and yet people will still call cats heartless.

"My wife commissioned portraits of my cats to have at work because I mentioned I miss them."

Tow felt cat portraits, one white and one black and white, hanging up on a cubicle wall behind a computer monitor.
reddit | Sensual_Pudding

I'm not gonna lie... I'm kind of jealous. I don't even have a cat, but I want one of these adorable things to hang up at home!

"Moved into our new home today and found this card left by the previous owner."

A handwritten letter that reads, "Welcome to [blank],  [Blank] and I have lived there for over 70 years. The walls were still wet when we moved in. It was a great home and a good neighborhood. We raised 2 kids, and we have 4 grandchildren. Your payment for [blank] will give those four grandkids a down payment on a home, and I THANK YOU!!"  I wish you good health and happy times in [blank],  Sincerely,  [Blank]  Irish Prayer  May your troubles be less,  And your blessing [sic] be more,  And nothing but happiness,  Come through your door."
reddit | brownbrady

I won't lie, I'd find it really intimidating to live in a house that has so much history. The previous owners were there for 70 years!

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