If you’re feeling drained by the world and, like, everything, you’re not alone. We’re all well aware of the turmoil facing most of the globe, be it pandemic-related, war-related, or violence-related. When times get tough and you fall into another doom-scrolling episode, it’s best to try to press pause, take a deep breath, and do something that makes you happy. For us, that often means scrolling through something happy. The activity serves as a sort of palate cleanser in the face of the crap that just keeps on coming. Looking at pics of cute animals is one way to achieve this, but cute animals paired with equally cute stories? Fuggedaboutit. That’s the wholesome comfort we all need and deserve. So, without further ado, let these animal anecdotes get you happy.