Spring is the season of eggs hatching, birds singing, flowers budding, and new life beginning wherever we look. Though we primarily devote our facts to the canine and feline world, we know there are plenty of other pets who deserve sometime in the sun. In the spirit of springtime, here are some of the most adorable baby animals to grace the wide and wondrous world of pet care!
Nothing says springtime like a pair of golden baby chicks!
Spring is here and so are baby chicks and ducks. But they carry germs, so avoid snuggles: https://t.co/xDJo4jrtZl pic.twitter.com/jpufnhODPl
— Kids.gov (@Kidsgov) April 3, 2016
…Or a Wilbur-wannabe wrapped in a pink towel.
https://twitter.com/bookrarian/status/715246667759546369
Look at these little rescued ducklings trailing their mama!
We’re on a roll! Another successful duckling rescue today by Engine 53/C Shift. Great job once again to our FFs! pic.twitter.com/3Hk1WMtIUt
— OCFire Rescue (@OCFireRescue) April 4, 2016
These fleece-coated twins are Hallmark-card perfection.
Spring Lambs in #NewZealand https://t.co/jJ50vDO5u2 via @RhondaAlbom #sheep pic.twitter.com/rtF9Vg1cKh
— IndependentTravelCat (@TravelCatsBlog) April 3, 2016
This pudgy little goat looks like he’s been hogging all the milk!
https://twitter.com/EverythingGoats/status/716716661068447744
Sometimes pets find friendship in the most unexpected places.
Check out these rescue dogs and ducklings that became the best of friends: https://t.co/sbeB5hLLNq pic.twitter.com/pNdaTEk9Ku
— Good Morning America (@GMA) April 2, 2016
Rescue dogs form special bond with a pair of ducklings and "eat, play and sleep together." https://t.co/fT6K7OVR8m pic.twitter.com/xV4liwpbWq
— ABC News (@ABC) April 2, 2016
Even cats will put away their love of bird-hunting in the spring season!
Mother cat with her kittens and adopted baby ducks pic.twitter.com/tWN6xGt62E
— Cute Animals (@justcutemsgs) April 4, 2016
The power of “cuteness” is potent indeed! Look at these elderly ladies in Ipswich, England giggling with their ducklings!
Baby ducklings provide ‘perfect therapy’ for residents at @CareUK's Prince George House care home in #Ipswich https://t.co/wkXq4xOock
— East Anglian DT (@EADT24) April 1, 2016
