Tough And Tender: 23 Tough Guys Showing Their Wholesome Side By Toting Their Tiny Treasured Pets

There's something about seeing a giant lumberjack turn into a puddle of baby noises from holding a tiny kitten that just makes us so happy. It's the combination of the hard exterior exposing the soft, cuddly side underneath that we all know is there. But, instead of just kittens, we've found a bunch of self-proclaimed "tough guys" holding their little fur babies, and the results couldn't be better.

We've got dads cuddling with a litter of kittens, to guys with tattoos holding their puppy in their hands, and we're touched by all this wholesomeness. And it's not just the cute-as-can-be puppies, or the adorable posing of the dogs in the photos, it's the combination of something that should be rough and rugged, but in the end is cute and adorable. Scroll down for yourself and see all the heartwarming goodness that's down below. Enjoy!

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This dad definitely said, "I don't want another pet. And kittens, to boot? We can get them, but I'm not taking care of them at all." And now look at him! He's cuddling with all three of them, happy as a clam!

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Not a big tough guy dressing his dog up in a "love" shirt! That's pretty adorable, and whether it's for fashion purposes or to make sure that they don't get cold when they go outside, we love the care and compassion you can see between these two!

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