With so much going on in the world, sometimes you need to force yourself to take a break. I know I do. So on my “break,” I decided to turn off the TV, close Twitter, and scroll through thousands of Instagram posts looking at celebrities and their pets. This mindless-yet-heartwarming activity (okay, plus a few yoga stretches and essential oils) helped me relax, clear my head, and genuinely appreciate the unconditional love that comes from caring for an animal.
Whether or not you have a pet at home to keep you company, it’s probably safe to say that cute animals are something everyone on the internet enjoys now and again. And if you’re looking for something warm and cuddly to spend time with, now is a great time to foster a cat or dog from your local shelter.
So take a deep breath, and scroll on to see 42 sweet photos of celebrities with their adorable pets.
Selena Gomez with dog Winnie
Emily Ratajkowski with dog Colombo
Busy Philipps with dog Gina Linetti
Taylor Swift with cat Benjamin
Ashley Tisdale with dogs Ziggy and Sushi
Jennifer Aniston and dog Clyde
Ashley Benson and dog Olivia
Cara Delevingne with dogs Olivia and Walter
Gigi Hadid with cat Cleo
Chrissy Teigen with dog Pablo
Kate Hudson with dog Wally
Oprah with dog Sadie
Lana Condor with dog Emmy
Olivia Munn with dogs Chance and Frankie
Michelle Obama with dogs Bo and Sunny
Ellen Degeneres and Portia de Rossi with dog Kid
Hilary Duff with dogs Izzy and Momo
Kat Dennings and cat Millie
Kendall Jenner and dog Pyro
Reese Witherspoon with dogs Lou and Pepper
Nicole Kidman and dog Julian
Zoë Kravitz and dog Scout
Miley Cyrus and dog Bean
Candice Bergen and dog Bruce
Justin Bieber and dog Oscar
Simone Biles with dogs Lilo and Atlas
Kim Kardashian West with dogs Sushi and Soba
Jessica Chastain with dog Chaplin
Kesha with cat Carl
Lucy Hale and dog Elvis
Kristen Bell and dog Triscuit
Caitriona Balfe with cat Eddie
Martha Stewart with dogs Quin, Peluche, Bette Noir, and Creme Brûlée
Amanda Seyfried and dog Finn
Gwendoline Christie with Marc Jacobs’s dog, Neville
Hailey Bieber with cats Sushi and Tuna
Jonathan Van Ness with cats Larry, Liza, Lady G, and Matilda
