Let’s talk about pets! 

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

Drew Barrymore with cats Lucky, Peach, and Fern

Debby Ryan with dog Jim

Yara Shahidi with dog Win

Nicole Richie with lizard Speedy

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