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Take Me With You! These Pets Make The Best Travelling Companions


By Jennifer McShane
29th Aug 2015
Take Me With You! These Pets Make The Best Travelling Companions

It has been scientifically proven that looking at pictures of adorable animals gives us a mood boost, makes us feel good and increases our productivity at work. Though most of us are happily not working this weekend, these cute pictures of fluffy pets abjectly refusing to allow their owners to travel without them should tug at your heartstrings and help?the positive?feelings flow.

Pet owners who have endured the trauma of leaving their beloved animals behind will suitably be able to identify with these snaps, posted by Reddit users who try, in vain, to pack a suitcase. The pictures have suddenly gone viral and quite frankly, make us never want to leave home without our best friends again. Also, this should‘might perk up your?afternoon as well.

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“You are aware that this is my new bed, right?” Reddit

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“Where exactly do you think you’re going without us?” Reddit

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“You can’t go because there will be no room for us or our stuff.” Reddit

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“I’m staying here. And that’s final.” Reddit?

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“PLEASE Don’t Go.” Reddit

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“Two Against one.” Reddit?

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A perfect fit for hand luggage? Reddit

Packing to move and this is the help I get. #hazel #packing #useless #moving #sheisnohelp

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“There’s plenty of room for me and my toys.” Reddit