Cute pets make everyone happy, right? With the summer quickly coming to an end and school getting ready to start, I, like many others, am in desperate need of something to lift my spirits. After all, it will be months before some of us are able to venture home.

Unfortunately, I decided to live on campus this summer so that I could work and save money to support myself during the school year. I rarely have been home since last fall. This means that I did not get to spend time with my lovely pets. During the school year, I do not expect to go home often. So without Shamrock and Tierney to be really cute and make me laugh, I have had to find some cute animals online to fill my void. For those of you who are without their pets, or perhaps have none, this will make your day a lot better. Do not let those end of the summer blues get you down. Here are 11 cute animal GIFs to brighten your day!

1. Massaging kitty

Massage the smoosh, knead the smoosh.

2. Cute duckling

Sleepy, yellow, little poof ball.

3. Puppy paws

I do not want to play patty-cakes.

4. Gecko pillow

He is scalely but I love him.

5. Fuzzy bunny

Furry, little nudge because I love you.

6. Puppy nibbles

I want to eat your face.

7. Cat in the hat

He looks like a turtle! How did his head fit in the hole?

8. Sleepy hedgehog

So cute and sleepy.

9. Baby bunny

Do the bunny hop.

10. Teddy bear puppy

They said the haircut would make me look tough.

11. Escapading kittens

Human legs are like cat towers.