We all love watching animals play and cuddle with each other, but these unlikely animal friends take cuteness to a whole new level. From a snack-sharing rabbit and duck duo to the orphaned goat with a puppy protector, these unusual friendships will melt your heart.

Dog may be man’s best friend but judging from these pictures, canines have a few other pals in their friendship group, too. But it’s not just pets that are able to befriend across species. Even in the wild, unlikely animal friends manage to find each other and enjoy a good snuggle. Are you ready for cuteness overload? Take a look at these odd couples and see if you can pick a favourite!

1. Now that's true love

This unlikely cat and rat pairing broke all the stereotypes — and they managed to find an amazing friendship in the process. Peanut the rat and Ranj the cat did everything together, from eating and playing to snuggling and kissing. Peanut sadly passed away after a nice, long life, so Ranj has a very good guardian angel. �� #catsagram #ratsofig #animalfriends (��: Facebook/chibudgielvr)
A photo posted by The Dodo (@thedodo) on Mar 14, 2016 at 1:18pm PDT

2. Who said cats and birds can’t be friends?

Cat and Chicken #catsofinstagram #cat #cats #catstagram #cats_of_instagram #catsagram #chicken #chickensofinstagram #chickenkeeping #chickenkeeper #farmgirl #homestead #pets #toocute #animalfriends #fluffy #birdsofinstagram #birds #chicks
A photo posted by Erin (@peringuin) on Mar 14, 2016 at 4:53pm PDT

3. Kisses!

Adoring friends. �� Follow ➡️ @boomerthemutt #interspeciesfriendship #interspecieslove #unlikelyanimalfriends #unlikelyfriends #unusualfriends #animalfriends #petfriends #furryfriends #dogsofinstagram #horsesofinstagram
A photo posted by @interspeciesfriendship on Mar 14, 2016 at 4:52pm PDT

4. Just hanging out

Some of the cutest friends you'll ever meet! �� Follow ➡️ @lifeofpikelet #interspeciesfriendship #interspecieslove #unlikelyanimalfriends #unlikelyfriends #unusualfriends #animalfriends #furryfriends #petfriends #dogsofinstagram #ducksofinstagram
A photo posted by @interspeciesfriendship on Mar 10, 2016 at 8:42pm PST

5. Friends who snuggle together, stay together

Now introducing Leo and Bunny of SnugsBunny&Co! Bunny is a 6 year old #netherlandsdwarf rabbit and Leo is an 8 year old #mainecoon cat. They have been #roommates for about 2 years now and still don't get along 100%. This picture is staged �� #catandrabbit #bunnylove #kittylove #siblings #fursiblings #cutestbun #bunny #kitty #animalfriends #petsofinstagram #instapet
A photo posted by Snugs Bunny & Co. (@snugsbunnyandco) on Mar 13, 2016 at 2:06pm PDT

6. ‘No, I love YOU more!’

#boop #brucewayneandharveydent #play #dogsofinstagram #catsofinstagram #igersjax #jacksonville #cute #daily #adoptdontshop #loveislove #animallover #animalfriends #bestanimalfriends
A photo posted by Bruce Wayne & Harvey Dent (@brucewayneharveydent) on Mar 14, 2016 at 9:46am PDT

7. Snuggle buddies!

The orphaned goat has a lot of support. #goats #dogs #animalfriends
A photo posted by Tiffany (@grab_mane) on Mar 11, 2016 at 6:24am PST

8. We don’t know how these two found each other and we don’t care. So cute!

SQUAD GOALS. #jonesapp #jonesing #joinjones #curatingserendipity #squadgoals #bestfriends #friendship #relax #live #laugh #love #animalfriends #vacationvibes #bffl
A photo posted by JONES. Curating Serendipity. (@joinjones) on Mar 10, 2016 at 12:31pm PST

9. Sharing is caring

Share a snack with a friend! �� Follow ➡️ @kmcclureartist #interspeciesfriendship #interspecieslove #unlikelyanimalfriends #unlikelyfriends #unusualfriends #animalfriends #bunniesofinstagram #ducksofinstagram
A photo posted by @interspeciesfriendship on Mar 10, 2016 at 11:06am PST

10. One big happy family

Capri with her own goat army. #hebirontraining #animalfriends #animalcompanion #dogtraining #dogsofinstagram #nigeriandwarf #goatlove
A photo posted by B Jones (@he_b_iron_training) on Mar 4, 2016 at 8:46am PST

11. Opposites attract!

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Best of friends. �� Follow ➡️ @akiresh #interspeciesfriendship #interspecieslove #unlikelyanimalfriends #unlikelyfriends #unusualfriends #animalfriends #dogsofinstagram #turtlesofinstagram
A photo posted by @interspeciesfriendship on Mar 1, 2016 at 12:07pm PST

12. Duck, duck, dog!

The perfect pair. �� Follow ➡️ @madeofsherbert #interspeciesfriendship #interspecieslove #animalfriends #unlikelyanimalfriends #unlikelyfriends #unusualfriends #dogsofinstagram #ducksofinstagram
A photo posted by @interspeciesfriendship on Mar 3, 2016 at 1:55pm PST

13. These two share everything… even dinner!

Two of a kind. �� Follow➡️ @riggsthehollandlop #interspecieslove #interspeciesfriendship #unusualfriends #unlikelyfriends #unlikelyanimalfriends #animalfriends #dogsofinstagram #bunniesofinstagram #furryfriends
A photo posted by @interspeciesfriendship on Feb 27, 2016 at 3:39pm PST

14. Can you imagine how soft and snuggly this must feel?

#animal #cat #Fawn #cats #Deer #Stag #spoilt #spooney #spoony #Spoiled #Bonny #Rub #Friendship #sodality #friend #friends #AnimalFriends #love #animalslove #animalslover #آهو #گربه #گوزن #دوستی #دوست #حیوان #حیوانها
A photo posted by @hasratekhis on Feb 27, 2016 at 8:21am PST

15. Have you ever seen a happier pup?

Afternoon snuggles ��. �� @dekumdekumaustralia #backcountrypaws
A photo posted by Backcountry Paws (@backcountrypaws) on Mar 2, 2016 at 11:42am PST

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