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Smiles. Smiles are the universal sign of happiness. 

Did you know that smiling is actually more contagious than the flu? And that studies have should that when you smile, a true smile, "it affects certain muscles that actually make you feel happy or joyful. You smile because you are happy and when certain muscles are hit, your brain sends even more happy signals or endorphins."

Smiling is the ultimate gift you can give yourself, and others will catch your smile, too. 

We hope the following smiling animals are contagious to you, too! Here's to a happy day! 

Life is all about finding happiness in the small things. Sure, there are big moments in our life that spark joy, but it's also important to seek pleasure in the everyday happenings. These wholesome pictures prove that pleasure can be found in the smaller things that we encounter during the day, proving that happiness is a choice. 

These comics are way too precious -- it hurts! 

"Hey Buddy Comics" are wholesome doggo comics created by the talented "K."  "K." has been writing short dialogues about their dog, since he was a puppy. And now those stories have evolved into the most wholesome comics! 

Follow on Instagram for new comics every Tuesday and Friday! 

Where would we be without dogs? It's a question we don't want to explore. We just know that life without them wouldn't feel like much of a life. 

Dogs. Doggos. Pups. Puppers. We love them so deeply and yet, somehow, they seem to love us even more. 

Here are 20 quotes all about those 4-legged animals who are the embodiment of wholesomeness and bring nothing but joy into our lives. 

Stop the presses! We've got 40 extra blessed-images that you will need to breathe in, to ensure you'll have a wholesome golly-good day!

If not, you'll still have a good day. Good days all around! Just saying that these 40 images will add that extra flare to your day!

Prepare to feel blessed. 

And yes, they're mostly cats. You know how we roll. 

The employees of an estate agency in Maryland had an unforgettable Christmas party this December when their boss decided to reward all 198 workers with $10 million to split, based on how long they had worked at the agency. The bonuses ranged from $100 to $270,000, with the average bonus around $50,000. The reactions of the employees was priceless and filled us with a warm fuzzy feeling. Watch the whole YouTube video of the event here, but get the tissues ready because seeing pure happiness like that won't fail to make you bawl. If you want to cry from cuteness, check out this cat that is Baby Yoda lookalike. Aw. 

There is no purer love than between a kid and her dog. All our pets are such a huge part of our lives and hearts, it's difficult to put into words just how much they mean to us, how much we love them. 

Imgur user adderly shared heartwarming images of the life and bond between a girl and her dog. Imgurian user revealed that they originally told their sister NOT to get a puppy when she had her baby...

The rest is history. Watch the transformation of love to more love below:

If you're looking for a pure and wholesome reason to smile right now, you've stumbled into the right place! Matt Tarpley, creator of 'Cat Cafe Comics' is the perfect "positive place that will make you feel warm and floofy!" 

And it definitely lives up to that expectation!

Nothing like a dump of cats to get you feline good! 

Wholesomeness + cats = magic. Yes, it's a real equation that has been scientifically proven, so no need to look it up. 

Nothing like a dump of cats to get you feline good! 

Wholesomeness + cats = magic. Yes, it's a real equation that has been scientifically proven, so no need to look it up. 

A 6-year-old boy once said, "People are born so that they can learn how to live a good Life - - like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?' Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long." 

That line has always stuck with us. It's so well put and feels so true. Dogs are born pure and are the embodiment of happiness, joy and love -- everything we humans should be.  We can learn so much from them. 

These snaps are for all the good bois and girls out there, we love you! 

A 6-year-old boy once said, "People are born so that they can learn how to live a good Life - - like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?' Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long." 

That line has always stuck with us. It's so well put and feels so true. Dogs are born pure and are the embodiment of happiness, joy and love -- everything we humans should be.  We can learn so much from them. 

These snaps are for all the good bois and girls out there, we love you! 

Crows are wildly clever, and not just for birds, but for animals in general. Don't believe us? Read this whole thread below!