If warmth and happiness do not fill your being after viewing this

September 24, 2012 12:00 am
A Juvenile Cottontail Rabbit is euthanized at the Sarvey Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Arlington Washington because of an unrepairable skin tear because of a cat attack.
A Juvenile Cottontail Rabbit is euthanized at the Sarvey Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Arlington Washington because of an unrepairable skin tear because of a cat attack.

If warmth and happiness do not fill your being after viewing this slideshow – made up of the cutest animals of 2010 – then there’s a chance that you have no soul. Come on, people, there’s a baby beaver and a to-fawn-over fawn. You don’t get much cuter than that. On another note, the cutest animals were, overwhelmingly, dogs. Not even an adorable bobcat kitten can outweigh the sheer number of cute dogs in the area.Photos by Anne Marie Musselman, PAWS, the Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, Zibby Wilder, Judd Dunlap, Carmen Daye Irish, Catherine Robison, Chris Hunt, and Monique Trammell.Published on December 17, 2010

The Seattle Kennel Club held their annual dog show, and Seattle Weekly was there to check out the competitors.

The Seattle Kennel Club held their annual dog show, and Seattle Weekly was there to check out the competitors.

In August, Seattle Weekly visited the New Moon Farm Goat Rescue & Sanctuary, located in Arlington. This horse also lives on the farm.

In August, Seattle Weekly visited the New Moon Farm Goat Rescue & Sanctuary, located in Arlington. This horse also lives on the farm.

A photo from August's PAWSwalk.

A photo from August’s PAWSwalk.

In April, Seattle Weekly showcased some of the adorable orphaned baby animals that PAWS was working to rehabilitate. This is a red fox kit.

In April, Seattle Weekly showcased some of the adorable orphaned baby animals that PAWS was working to rehabilitate. This is a red fox kit.

Some feel that it's a mild form of animal abuse to dress your pet in a costume, but how can something this cute be wrong? This hot dog was a contestant in this year's Doggie Halloween Costume Contest on Capitol Hill.

Some feel that it’s a mild form of animal abuse to dress your pet in a costume, but how can something this cute be wrong? This hot dog was a contestant in this year’s Doggie Halloween Costume Contest on Capitol Hill.

The Seattle Kennel Club held their annual dog show, and Seattle Weekly was there to check out the competitors.

The Seattle Kennel Club held their annual dog show, and Seattle Weekly was there to check out the competitors.

A Fawn is rescued and brought into the med room at the Sarvey Wildlife Care Center in Arlington Washington.

A Fawn is rescued and brought into the med room at the Sarvey Wildlife Care Center in Arlington Washington.

Some feel that it's a mild form of animal abuse to dress your pet in a costume, but how can something this cute be wrong? This dog competed in SLU's holiday-themed costume contest.

Some feel that it’s a mild form of animal abuse to dress your pet in a costume, but how can something this cute be wrong? This dog competed in SLU’s holiday-themed costume contest.

In April, Seattle Weekly showcased some of the adorable orphaned baby animals that PAWS was working to rehabilitate. The fledgling Stellar's jay is letting her keepers know she's ready to eat.

In April, Seattle Weekly showcased some of the adorable orphaned baby animals that PAWS was working to rehabilitate. The fledgling Stellar’s jay is letting her keepers know she’s ready to eat.

A Juvenile Cottontail Rabbit is euthanized at the Sarvey Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Arlington Washington because of an unrepairable skin tear because of a cat attack.

A Juvenile Cottontail Rabbit is euthanized at the Sarvey Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Arlington Washington because of an unrepairable skin tear because of a cat attack.

In August, Seattle Weekly visited the New Moon Farm Goat Rescue & Sanctuary, located in Arlington. Here, two young goats take a nice summer nap.

In August, Seattle Weekly visited the New Moon Farm Goat Rescue & Sanctuary, located in Arlington. Here, two young goats take a nice summer nap.

In July, shortly before the 14th Annual Kent & Alan Wiener Dog Races, last minute hopefuls competed in a pre-Run to qualify for a spot in the final race. Pictured here is one of the racers.

In July, shortly before the 14th Annual Kent & Alan Wiener Dog Races, last minute hopefuls competed in a pre-Run to qualify for a spot in the final race. Pictured here is one of the racers.

A Mountain Raven gets a touch from a volunteer a the Sarvey Wildlife Care Center in Arlington Washington

A Mountain Raven gets a touch from a volunteer a the Sarvey Wildlife Care Center in Arlington Washington

In July, shortly before the 14th Annual Kent & Alan Wiener Dog Races, last minute hopefuls competed in a pre-Run to qualify for a spot in the final race. Pictured here is one of the racers.

In July, shortly before the 14th Annual Kent & Alan Wiener Dog Races, last minute hopefuls competed in a pre-Run to qualify for a spot in the final race. Pictured here is one of the racers.

In April, Seattle Weekly showcased some of the adorable orphaned baby animals that PAWS was working to rehabilitate. Pictured here is a baby bobcat.

In April, Seattle Weekly showcased some of the adorable orphaned baby animals that PAWS was working to rehabilitate. Pictured here is a baby bobcat.

The Seattle Kennel Club held their annual dog show, and Seattle Weekly was there to check out the competitors.

The Seattle Kennel Club held their annual dog show, and Seattle Weekly was there to check out the competitors.

In August, Seattle Weekly visited the New Moon Farm Goat Rescue & Sanctuary, located in Arlington. The goat pictured here dozes and dreams.

In August, Seattle Weekly visited the New Moon Farm Goat Rescue & Sanctuary, located in Arlington. The goat pictured here dozes and dreams.

For years, scientists ran tests on Foxie the chimpanzee. Her babies were taken from her shortly after birth. Thankfully, Foxie was rescued and now lives at the Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest in Cle Elum. She showers her love on her adopted kids - the plethora of troll dolls sent to her by volunteers.

For years, scientists ran tests on Foxie the chimpanzee. Her babies were taken from her shortly after birth. Thankfully, Foxie was rescued and now lives at the Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest in Cle Elum. She showers her love on her adopted kids – the plethora of troll dolls sent to her by volunteers.

In April, Seattle Weekly showcased some of the adorable orphaned baby animals that PAWS was working to rehabilitate. This baby beaver lost his mother to a jet ski and was brought to PAWS weighing only one pound.

In April, Seattle Weekly showcased some of the adorable orphaned baby animals that PAWS was working to rehabilitate. This baby beaver lost his mother to a jet ski and was brought to PAWS weighing only one pound.