We like to think of it as the Ant and Dec effect. With a mini-me by your side, you can conquer the world.
Which is why it’s not uncommon for lonely rescue animals, or those suffering from depression, to be given cuddly lookalike toys.
Not only does it bolster their confidence and make them feel part of a close-knit team, but it’s also absolutely adorable.
To help get you through the day, we give you 11 super-cute animals and their cuddly mini-mes (or, in some cases, maxi-mes).
Eric the rescue piglet and his stuffed pig Gundy Gunderson
Eric was rescued from a petting farm/pork farm after his back… Read the full story