Wholesome Photos That Will Thaw Even The Coldest Hearts

There are a lot of negative or overwhelming things happening in our world, and it's easy to fixate on those things instead of looking at all the positive things that exist.

Instead of the negative, we're providing heartwarming photos that will bring a little added joy to your day, no matter what kind of mood you're in or how bad of a day you're having. We've got cute dogs, babies, random acts of kindness, and more—all to bring a smile to your face.

Barbershop Book Club

barber making kids read to him
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This barber in Michigan takes care of his clients in more ways than one by offering a $2 discount for any client who reads to him aloud while he's working on their hair. Literacy and a good haircut sounds pretty good to us!

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Teamwork Makes The Dream Work

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two dogs begging for food
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Photo Credit: Twitter / @BurkhartAdriana
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You gotta do what you gotta do in order to get those table scraps. This is clearly a system they've perfected over the years, and we have no doubt that it works for them. How could anyone not slip them a little bit of whatever they're cooking up?

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Contributing In The Best Way She Knows How

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woman who knits hats all year round
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This woman wants to be able to contribute to her community, and she found the perfect way to. Every year, she knits hats from January to December and then drops a bagful off at a local shelter so everyone can be warm.

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You Can See How Happy She Is

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dog basking in the sun
Photo Credit: Reddit / pswfreathy
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She may not be able to walk to the park anymore, but this 15-year-old girl still deserves to bask in the sunshine, which is why her owner drives her down there.

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An Inclusive Dog Pack

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dogs with disabilities
Photo Credit: Reddit / hootersbutwithcats
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While others may have chosen not to adopt them because of their disabilities, this family decided to embrace their differences and form the cutest group of differently abled good boys we've ever seen.

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Love Knows No Limits

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husband eating with his late wife at a coffee shop
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When you lose a loved one, it's easy to focus on all the things you used to do together, but rather than avoid all the spots they used to love, this older gentleman brings a photo of his late wife with him wherever he goes so he can still spend time with her.

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Day One Of Their Life Together

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adoption day dog and new owner
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They say that dogs know when they're being adopted or when they're on their way to their new home, and this woman couldn't help but take a photo of her happy girl's face while they were driving home the day she was adopted.

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She's Found Her Furever Home Now

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female dog who got ears after hers were cut
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This sweet angel may have lost her ears thanks to her last owner, but after being rescued by her new owner, she's received nothing but love, pets, and now a new pair of ears.

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Inspiring The Next Generation

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construction workers teaching youths
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Instead of continuing on with their work and ignoring their audience, this construction worker took the time to take a few minutes out of his day and explain to these boys about the road work they were doing, much to the delight of their mother, who snapped a pic.

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The Two Best Friends Anyone Could Ever Have

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dog and dad in matching shirts with eachother's faces on it
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Looking at this picture, we're pretty sure this man started out as the dad who didn't want to get a dog in the first place, but now he can't deny what a cute duo they make with their matching shirts.

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Ready To Lend A Helping Paw

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dog ready to help
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This good girl heard a loud crash in the middle of the night after her owner dropped something and came running to make sure everything was okay—and she brought a little gift just in case cleanup was necessary.

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All Are Welcome Here

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thanksgiving dinner invitation from restaurant
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It doesn't take a lot to make a difference in someone's life, and a small gesture like this could mean a lot more to someone than you'll ever know. Even if no one takes them up on the offer, knowing that someone in the community cares is what matters.

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Dedication To His Career

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hairdresser distracting kids while they play
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If you're looking for someone who's committed to their craft, it's this man. He knows the best way to get your child to sit still during a haircut is for them to not know it's happening, and he's willing to get down on his hands and knees to make sure your kid's hair doesn't grow too long.

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Protecting The Population

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bubble wrapping nearby cars
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While it might look like a prank gone wrong, this bubble-wrapped car is actually from construction workers in South Korea who want to make sure no damage is done to vehicles parked nearby.

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Neighborly Behaviour

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dog that brings toy for neighbour
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Even though he can't leave his house much due to health issues, one Reddit user still gets to play with his neighbor's dog, because Jasper will come to his door to visit, and he always brings a toy with him. As the poster said when he posted his original photo, we should all be like Jasper.

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A Preemptive Pre-Flight Gift

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warning passengers on plane
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If you're ever on a flight with a screaming baby, try to remember that the parents don't want it to be happening any more than you do. Before a flight with his twins, one father preemptively handed out earplugs and a little note to all the passengers around him, plus it's hard to be mad at that face, right?

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She's His Very Own Lucky Charm

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pot of gold at the end of the rainbow grandparents
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Our parents can barely figure out how to work their smartphones, let alone our grandparents, but we hope that if they could, this is the kind of text they'd be sending about each other.

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Surprise! It's A Baby!

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great grandmother meeting grand child
Photo Credit: Reddit / LectaAus
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If you're ever having a bad day or feeling down, remember that there is someone in your life who was as happy to meet you as this great-grandmother was when she got to meet her great-grandchild for the first time.

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It's A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood

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local food pantry
Photo Credit: Reddit / eternalrefuge86
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You might have seen neighborhoods that have little libraries near bus stops or park benches, but this community decided the best thing they could do for each other was to make sure that everyone and their families were fed properly, no matter their situation.

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You Only Have One Chance To Make A Good First Impression

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first impressions wearing a suit
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If you're not willing to bring this level of commitment to the job, no matter what it is, then you don't deserve it. This boy has earned the title of best uncle before he's even officially got the job.

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Every Little Thing Is Going To Be Alright

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comfort dog at the vet's office
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This veterinary office has a therapy dog to calm patients down during appointments, and we're pretty jealous. We would also like to be able to have a comfort dog to assist us when we go to the doctor or go to work—or, really, anywhere.

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Reunited And It Feels So Good

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dogs back together after two years apart
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Something that's often overlooked when people get divorced or couples separate is how it will affect animals that are split apart. After these sweet boys were separated for two years, they were reunited, and now they get to live out their lives together, forever cuddling on the couch.

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Defying All The Odds

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wife who gave birth after starting chemo just before
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Parents are often compared to superheroes, and that's certainly true in this case. This woman's husband couldn't help bragging about his wife after she was diagnosed with cancer while pregnant and still gave birth to a healthy baby boy while going through chemo. We don't blame him for bragging.

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We're Not Crying, You're Crying

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boy with teddy bear that has matching amputations
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While it would be easy for someone to feel discouraged after getting their leg amputated, one boy couldn't help but smile (while also sobbing over the gesture) when an anonymous person mailed him a teddy bear who had also had their leg amputated.

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Trying To Resolve A Cat Fight

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parents resolving a fight between their cats
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At least one of these parents probably grew up saying they didn't like cats and would never get cats, but fast-forward to now when they're sitting with their spouse forcing their cats to apologize to each other after a fight.

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It's The Little Things In Life

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letting someone know there's no toilet paper in the stall
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It's a simple gesture, but think how many times a note like this could've saved you a lot of turmoil in a public restroom. It doesn't take a lot to make someone else's life a little better.

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A Modern-Day Love Story

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romeo and juliet dogs over the fence
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Every time they go for a walk, they have to stop to say hi to each other, and honestly, is it a little depressing that these dogs have a better love story than we do? Sure, but we're willing to look past that because they're too cute not to appreciate.

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A Christmas Miracle

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postal worker promising to come back on christmas
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In his own act of kindness, regardless of the rules or his own holidays, one postal worker wanted to make sure that everyone got their Christmas packages mailed before it was too late. The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear, or in this case, through acts of kindness.

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Their Very Own Safe Haven

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children's bedroom after months in shelter
Photo Credit: Reddit / mxmoon
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This may look like a regular children's bedroom, but for one Reddit user, it represented how hard she'd worked—just a few months prior, she and her children were living in a shelter.

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Honoring A Little Boy

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child's grave that has lego built into it
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Wanting to make sure that one little boy was honored properly, one family in Sweden chose to incorporate some of the things their son loved most so that he could always have his toys with him.