15 Sweet Animal/Human Friendships

Dogs are man's best friend, but we can be BFFs with other animals, too. These adorable human/animal pairs prove that friendship comes in all shapes and sizes. Sponsored by Animal Practice.

1. Mike and Lil' Bub

The All-Nite Images / CC BY-SA http://2.0 / Flickr: otto-yamamoto

2. These Sweet Assistant Photographers

http://U.S. Army / CC BY http://2.0 / Flickr: familymwr

3. This Lion and the Woman Who Saved Him

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4. Antonio The Bear and this Zookeeper

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5. This Little Girl and Her Baby Sloth

AFP / YASUYOSHI CHIBA / Getty Images

6. These Costumed Buddies

Mike McCune / CC BY http://2.0 / Flickr: mccun934

7. Rico and Staff Sgt. Jason Allaire

http://U.S. Pacific Air Forces / CC BY http://2.0 / Flickr: pacificairforces

8. Blake Dinkin and Flora The Elephant

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9. Christian the Lion and John Rendall and Anthony Bourke

Everett Collection

10. These Poolside Buds

David McNew / Getty Images

11. Vanessa and Jack The Moose

Via buzzfeed.com

12. Pua the Anteater and Her Owner

Tim Donovan / CC BY-ND http://2.0 / Flickr: myfwcmedia

13. This Rodeo Sheep and Her Rowdy Rider

Baker County Tourism / CC BY-ND http://2.0 / Flickr: basecampbaker

14. The Cat and Baby Who Double Up On a Swing

Peter / CC BY-ND http://2.0 / Flickr: digitonin

15. Dr. Coleman and Dr. Rizzo

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