Happy Mother's Day photos of animal moms and their babies

Need a cure for the Monday blues? Our photo feature is here to help provide a brief diversion from your workday routine with a small dose of squee, wow and awwww. Enjoy!

Everyone knows that the maternal bond transcends all species. So what better way is there to celebrate Mom than to share ultra-cute Mother's Day images of animals with their babies, litters of pups and kittens? So thank you to all moms, both two- and four-footed, for your steadfast devotion and unconditional love.

Umm, a little help here!

The acorn doesn’t fall far from the tree.

Let’s see who can be quiet the longest.

Wanna smell my puppy breath?

My favorite taxi service: Mom.

You kids are going to drive me crazy!

The diner is closed. Just kidding — I’m Mom. It’s always open.

Hi Mom! Nope, we aren’t up to anything.

We’ve been good. Is our time out over yet?

Why? Because I’m your mother and I said so — that’s why!

Shhhh. I just got them to sleep.

Quit it — that tickles. Hee hee, no, keep going.

Got milk?

Want to share some of this adorableness with a mother in your life? Send her one of our Mother's Day e-cards and help save the lives of homeless pets in her honor.

Photos by Best Friends staff