16 Pics That Let You Feel Sincere Joy Through the Screen

Some moments can transcend our expectations and turn into an everlasting memory. If we’re lucky enough and our timing is just right, we might capture the joy of that first time a dad gets to hold his babies, your daughter’s close encounter with nature, or your dog becoming a foster mama.

Bright Side has a soft spot for these tender moments and has compiled a list of captivating memories shared by Internet users.

1. “A goat followed my friend home from work!”

2. “After one month in the NICU, I finally got to hold both of my girls at the same time!”

3. “Whenever we foster a singleton kitten, our dog becomes a foster mama.”

4. “Nature came to visit my girls on a rainy spring day.”

5. “Our first Christmas movie together”

6. “My daughter holding my thumb 12 years ago”

7. “This swirly dandelion I found”

8. “After 2 weeks away, coming home to this nearly brought me to tears...”

9. “Got to spend time with my horse and she ignored me completely but wouldn’t take her nose away from my pregnant belly.”

10. “This veterinarian has a comfort-dog assistant that helps sick patients know that everything will be all right.”

11. “My puppy and his big sister sharing a sweet moment together”

12. “This stray cat in our neighborhood has a perfect white mustache.”

13. “Went to the shelter to ’have a look.’ Woops...”

14. “A tattoo I got of my parents on their honeymoon”

15. “This big leaf — wife for scale”

16. “A lovely moment with my boy at my wedding”

Which pic made its way to your heart? We’d like you to also share special moments with your loved ones in the comments below.