Think about it: Kate Middleton holding a puppy. Mandy Moore holding a puppy. Britney Spears holding a puppy. Are you feeling happy yet? Is a smile creeping its way onto your face against your will? We promise that looking at these photos is an effective mood-boosting technique. Whether you’re a dog person or a cat person, these photos will win you over.
There are Beagle puppies and Golden Retriever puppies, big puppies, and little puppies, puppies that are actually dogs but think they’re puppies…the list goes on. Sometimes these celebs are holding a puppy on the red carpet, and sometimes they’re taking their pooch for a walk. Sometimes they’re holding a puppy-like they’ve never seen one before (looking at you, Ben Affleck circa 2015), and sometimes the puppy is trying to wriggle out of their arms.
We’ll admit it: Not all of these shots are 100% candid (AKA not celebs holding their own puppies). But does that really make a difference? Jennifer Aniston cuddling a little golden retriever pup brings us joy— whether or not it’s from the set of Marley & Me (which, FYI, is required viewing for all dog lovers anyway).
If you need a morning boost or a quick afternoon pick-me-up look through these photos of celebrities holding puppies and try not to feel happy — we dare you.
Halsey with a Tiny Puppy
Halsey’s making the perfect just-saw-an-adorable-puppy face. It’s the same face we’re making right now looking at this picture.
Charlize Theron and Her Puppy Denver
Charlize Theron has a sweet ball of love named Denver for a pet — here they are on the red carpet!
Mandy Moore at the PetArmor Launch
Mandy Moore looks gorgeous here, but we can’t help it — we only have eyes for the black-and-white pup in her arms.
Pip and Puppy
Pip and Puppy were a hit on Britain’s Got Talent — and we can see why.
Tim Vincent with a Hearing Dog Puppy
Tim Vincent is getting goofy with this hearing dog puppy. What a good boy!
Jane Lynch with Puppy Francis
Jane Lynch adopted this sweet spotted puppy named Francis at a center in Sherman Oaks.
Harry Styles with a Puppy Friend
If you’re a One Direction fan, sorry! Try not to let your head explode.
Zayn Malik with a Puppy Friend
Not to be outdone, Zayn Malik grabbed a puppy of his own.
Tom Hardy Hugging a Puppy
Tom Hardy may be on the Animal Rescue set here, but we’re feeling real love between him and this pit bull puppy.
Britney Spears with a Tiny Puppy
Oh, hello, Britney Spears. Hello, puppy that fits in the palm of your hand. Nothing to see here!
Amber le Bon with a Smiling Puppy
What a beautiful human! What a beautiful puppy! Model Amber le Bon looks picture-perfect with this shaggy, happy doggo.
Prince William and Kate Middleton Holding Police Dog Puppies
Believe it or not, those little armfuls of love are on track to become big, scary police dogs. Unless Kate and Will loved them so much they took them home, that is…
Hailey Bieber Covering Her Face with a Puppy
Worried about the paparazzi? No problem — just carry a puppy with you and cover your face Hailey Bieber-style.
Sarah Hyland with her Puppy Barkley
Whose outfit are we liking better? Sarah Hyland’s chic, summery vibes, or Barkley’s sweater?
Anne Heche Touching Noses with a Puppy
Yes! That is exactly how you should hold a Beagle puppy. Good job, Anne Heche.
Carlos Gomez Holding a Beagle Puppy
Okay, this Beagle puppy is officially less than impressed. At least Carlos Gomez is all smiles.
Katharine McPhee with a Tiny White Puppy
Oh, this is a smol one. Katharine McPhee is inspiring major envy cuddling this miniature puppy.
Cara Delevingne at Paris Fashion Week
Cara Delevingne looks like her face is about to explode from joy, and she’s not even looking at the crazy nose-lick happening in her arms.
Jennifer Aniston Hugging Puppy Marley in ‘Marley & Me’
Oh, Marley! You were taken too soon. We can’t decide what’s cuter: Jen’s early 2000s wispy bangs or this sweet puppy yawn.
Holly Willoughby with Guide Dog Puppy Clover
This Morning introduced a new resident guide dog in 2016: Say hello to Clover!
Reese Witherspoon with Chihuahua Puppy Bruiser
Name a more iconic duo than Elle Woods and Bruiser — we’ll wait.
Craig Revel with His Two Puppies
Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel is so in love with his Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Sophie and Charlie.
Amanda Seyfried at the Animal Society Best Friends Benefit
Animal lover Amanda Seyfried brought a fancy bowtied four-legged friend to this benefit.
Jacob Tremblay with a Tiny Puppy
We’re hyperventilating from the cuteness. Since when do puppies even come that small?!
Miley Cyrus Frowning with a Puppy
How can Miley Cyrus look so sad with that puppy in her arms?!
Mary Berry with Her New Puppy Darcey
Great British Bake Off judge Mary Berry took her puppy Darcey for a little walk, and her wide smile says it all.
Vladimir Putin with a Big Puppy
This is such an emotionally confusing photo. On the one hand, there’s Vladimir Putin. On the other, that fat little fluffball. Good or bad, we can’t stop looking.
Mitsuki Takahata at a Louis Vuitton Opening
Japanese actress Mitsuki Takahata brought a furry friend to a Louis Vuitton opening — and we kind of think he stole the show.
Joshua Leonard at the Best Friends Animal Society Gala
Joshua Leonard is hugging this puppy like he might never let him go.
Amanda Seyfriend at the Best Friends Animal Society’s Gala
Amanda Seyfried showed up to the Save Them All Gala with a furry ball of love. Please note the teeny, tiny nose.
Bridget Everett with a Fluffy Puppy
Comedian Bridget Everett was all smiles with this darling ball of fluff at the Artios Awards.
Tinsley Mortimer at the Animal Society Best Friends Benefit
Real Housewives of New York star Tinsley Mortimer is a well-known dog lover, and we bet she never misses a bring-your-pup event.
Tiffany Haddish with a Maltese Puppy
Tiffany Haddish appeared on the CinemaCon stage with two accessories: Kevin Hart, and this well-dressed Maltese puppy.
Kate Middleton with a Lab Puppy
Kate Middleton only handles the most professional of dogs. This yellow Labrador is in a training program to identify explosive devices, so he’s definitely earned this royal attention.
Rachael Ray with a Puppy from the ASPCA
Rachael Ray found a new best friend in this puppy from the ASPCA. Look at that snuggly little face!!!
Kaley Cuoco with a Sad Puppy
Kaley Cuoco took her red bandana-ed pup on the red carpet — and it looks like the little fella got a little overwhelmed.
Orlando Bloom and Kate Bosworth with Stray Puppies Adopted in Morocco
Remember this couple? Orlando Bloom and Kate Bosworth adopted two stray pups on a trip to Morocco, and with those sweet faces, we totally get it.
Rachel Bilson with her Puppy Thurman Murman
Rachel Bilson’s puppy Thurman Murman might be getting a little too big to get carried everywhere — but don’t try to tell him that!
Miranda Lambert at the Pedigree Feeding Project
Miranda Lambert can’t get enough cuddling this little yellow pup and we don’t blame her.
Kaley Cuoco at Bow Wow Halloween
Bow wow indeed! Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco clutched a sweet and sad-eyed pup at this Halloween event.
Simon Cowell with Puppies Squiddly and Diddly
Without a doubt, the sweetest photo of Simon Cowell you’ll ever see.
Anne Hathaway with her Puppy Edward
Anne Hathaway’s pup Edward doesn’t seem big on the “walking” part of walks — she found the perfect spot to rest on her owner’s arm instead.
Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, and Jeremy Joseph Holding a Puppy Together
How many celebs does it take to hold a puppy? In this case, three — and let’s be real, that pup could still use a little more support.
Selena Gomez with her Puppy Charlie
This is only one of Selena Gomez’s many adorable dogs: New dog Winnie joined the family in 2019.
Orlando Bloom with Toy Poodle Puppy
Orlando Bloom is putting on his most charming face — and we still can’t look away from that sweet little toy poodle face.
Ben Affleck with a Golden Retriever Puppy
Ben Affleck broke the internet in 2015 when these photos of him holding this silly, silly puppy like a football emerged.
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