There are few things so simple, and so reassuring that there is peace in the world, as pictures of children with animals. Take this for example

cute

or this,

silly

And what’s better when the animal is even more bizarre than a beluga whale? When it’s miniature!

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But sadly, there are those pictures of children with animals that convey loss, desperation, and sadness. This is one of those pictures…

dear god

Just imagine…

Hey Dad! Can we take Mr. Snuggles on the tube with us?

- Oh, I’m not sure if that’s such a good idea, kids.

Ahh, come on Dad! We’ll hold him tight. He’ll be safe.

- You know, if we hit a wake…

Please Daddy!

- Cat’s hate water, kids. You have to understand that…

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!

- ALRIGHT!

Definitely a “told-ya-so” moment.