Between the imminent threat of nuclear war and your ever-present and crippling anxieties, you really need every bit of love and happiness that's left in this world. If you've resorted to the internet to find solace from the perils of the outside world, then that's kind of sad. But don't worry. I'm here to help, with these pictures of adorable hat-wearing animals.

1. You see what I mean?

2. You're lying if this doesn't brighten up your day

3. This picture almost makes me forget about the possibility of World War III

4. Racial injustice running rampant in America? Take a look at this goat in a party hat

5. Climate science being denied by government officials? Hedgehog in a wizard hat

6. Sexism, misogyny, and transphobia are still alive and well? No worries. Here are a pair of puppies in Kermit The Frog crochet hats

7. This gerbil would want you to just eat some cheese and numb the pain

8. This is an adorable kitty, dutifully preparing our naval bases in the event of a surprise military strike

9. A bearded dragon celebrating Christmas and exercising his right to freedom of religion while he still has it? Cute!

10. And a bunny with a waffle on its head makes anything better