12 Dogs & Cats Crossing Their Paws To Soothe You
In these dark and uncertain times, one thing that never fails to keep spirits high is pet pics from total internet strangers. Some of the highest quality pet photos are cats and dogs crossing their legs — a classic pose known as "polite paws." If you've seen it, you know exactly what I'm talking about.
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Yes, the world is scary right now. But these very distinguished boys and girls want to soothe and inspire you to stay positive. We're all in this together, fur babies and their humans alike:
1. Pebbles is the perfect image of politeness
@heath_laws via Twitter
2. Scarlett Elizabeth O’Hara Sparks puts her polite paws on full display
Kylie Sparks via Twitter
3. Perches purrfectly atop a suitcase
@susanalmon via Twitter
4. Now that's one polite pooch. Look at those legs!
@supercam via Twitter
5. Snooooozy polite paws, please do not disturb
Nick D'Angelo via Twitter
6. Omg, they're crossing each other's paws and my brain cannot handle this
Susan Almon via Twitter
7. Queso is the king of polite paws — just look at that technique!
Bridget Badore via Twitter
8. 10/10 paws here, great stuff
@lzneedle via Twitter
9. A very relaxed kitty indeed
@jtetreault04 via Twitter
10. Harry wants you to know he has polite paws, but don't mess with him — check out those little talons!
@MsMarialba via Twitter
11. The coziest little polite kitty in the world
@mistercustomer via Twitter
12. Luna wants you to know everything's going to be okay. Trust her.
@mamawhale via Twitter