Cuddling (or other ‘love’ acts) helps to heal physical wounds faster due to the release of Oxytocin which is proven to reduce swelling.
22
Meysi is one of the world's smallest dogs, measuring in at just 7cm tall, 12cm long, and weighing a meagre 250 grams (only slightly heavier than a hamster!)
11
When cats are happy, they may squeeze their eyes shut.
10
Holding hands with someone you love can alleviate physical pain as well as stress and fear.
26
Baks the blind boxer has a seeing eye goose named Buttons; a four-year-old goose who leads the pup around everywhere either by hanging onto him with her neck, or by honking to tell him which way to go.
16
Some British police cars carry a teddy bear to console children after an accident.
46