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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