Our Favorite Unlikely Animal Friendships Of 2017

Animals are living proof that friendship and special bonds occur naturally, and reign supreme to hate, exclusion, and separation. These are our favorite examples of heartwarming friendships that go beyond the ‘norm’ of animal species, and fill our souls with hope, love, and warm fuzzies.

1. This Golden Retriever and Pet Duck Combo

Smile… #lookonthebrightside #weonlyhaveonelife #makeitcount #friends #whataretheyupto #cuties #smile #bigsmile #theyrehappy #goldenretriever #petduck #whatsforlunch

A post shared by ????????? (@ducksmakegreatpets) on Sep 25, 2017 at 10:28am PDT

2. This Adorable Kitty Sandwich

I have a silly cat, his name is Harry and I don’t know what I would do without him. Happy #InternationalCatDay

A post shared by Watson • Kiko (@wat.ki) on Oct 29, 2017 at 8:55am PDT

3. Some Rhino-Kitten Snuggles

Moana has grown up watching Mewie interact with all the rhinos so of course now she has befriended them as well! ???

A post shared by Mewie (@mewie_cat) on Sep 26, 2017 at 12:23am PDT

4. Same same, but different.

We are grass eating pros now! We did learn from the best ??

A post shared by The Lamb Clan (@kinglouislamb) on Sep 19, 2017 at 8:28pm PDT

5. This total chick magnet.

Julie and ??

A post shared by Isolde (@imatsol) on Aug 24, 2017 at 9:33am PDT

6. These Sleepy Siblings

Tiny friends ??? Follow ➡️ @yutafamily #interspeciesfriendship #interspecieslove #unlikelyanimalfriends #unusualfriends #dogsofinstagram #hamstersofinstagram #bestfriends #animalfriends

A post shared by @ interspeciesfriendship on Sep 27, 2017 at 5:55am PDT

7. A different type of piggy-back ride…

Tag a friend who lifts you up when you're down ??? Follow ➡️ @crowncharterfarm #interspeciesfriendship #interspecieslove #unlikelyanimalfriends #unlikelyfriends #unusualfriends #horses #goats #bestfriendgoals

A post shared by @ interspeciesfriendship on Sep 2, 2017 at 5:12am PDT

8. A seriously stunning pair.

❤️?❤️ #owl #owls #animal #animals #animalphotography #owlsofinstagram #bird #birds #dog #dogs #malinois #dogsofinstagram #friend #pet #friends #light #friendship #cute #nikon #nikondeutschland #eizo

A post shared by Tanja Brandt-Tierfotografie (@tanja_brandt) on Dec 10, 2017 at 7:50am PST

9. This super intense staring contest.

Worlds collide #unlikelyfriends #friendsofboristhechameleon #chameleonsofinstagram #bulldogsofinstagram #mobullybabies #kamochameleons #boopmynose

A post shared by gena1225 (@gena1225) on Jun 15, 2017 at 1:03pm PDT

10. These Dreamy Fluff Balls

And on a last note I leave you with the most inspired creation of #pigfection… I call this “The Pillow Fight” #Portobello + #Pillow *only faux feathers used in the making of this silliness*

A post shared by Pikelet Butterwiggle Stoll (@lifeofpikelet) on Dec 15, 2017 at 11:59pm PST

11. Not much in common but a whole lot of bonding 🙂

Ethel's spending the weekend at Buster's house! ???#interspeciesfriendship . . . #cutepetclub #thedodo #petstagram #pet #sulcatasofinstagram #sulcatatortoise #tortoise #tortoisesofinstagram #guineapig #guineapigsofinstagram #pigsofinstagram #cutestuff #babyanimalsco

A post shared by EthelTheGlamourTort (@etheltheglamourtort) on Jun 2, 2017 at 2:13pm PDT

12. And a sloppy kiss from goat’s best friend

Smooch! ??? Follow ➡️ @minovalleyfarmsanctuary #interspeciesfriendship #interspecieslove #dogs #goatsofinstagram #bestfriends #animalfriends #unusualfriends #unlikelyanimalfriends #unlikelyfriends

A post shared by @ interspeciesfriendship on Apr 28, 2017 at 7:08am PDT