ARE you still a softie for a soft toy that you’ve had since you were small?
Well, you’re not alone – and we’re not just talking about people who still treasure their threadbare teddies or battered bunnies.

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Fetch! . . . gorgeous mutt can't stop holding onto the ball
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Bear with me . . . cat's almost double the size of favourite soft toyAs these cute then-and-now shots show, plenty of pets also grow attached to their stuffed toys.
These cute moggies and mutts form a bond that stays with them from when they were little fluffy bundles too.
And it mutt be love for these cuties...

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Lion down . . . golden retriever's battered toy has seen better days
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Gimme a hug . . . this cat is feline happy with cheeky monkey
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They call it ducky love . . . this bird gets carried around everywhere
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Ducky love . . . this cat just loves hanging around in the pond
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Hop it! . . . sweet bunny chills out with cat friend
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Flying without wings . . . naps are never the same without a friend in need
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Snappy snaps . . . it's unusual to see these two far apart
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Roar-ly soft . . . even dogs need a bear hug from time to time
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Don't look at me . . . cat can't stop itself from nibbling on best friend
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Sleepy time . . . toys are made for a good night's sleep
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He's all mine . . . black cat keeps calm with favourite teddy
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Don't toy with me . . . charming cat has lots of uses for favourite toy
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Don't eat it! . . . some toys are good for dinner and playtime
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In the pink . . . this dog's toy has seen better days
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Mouth-to-mouth . . . looks like the cat knows how to do CPR on favourite toy
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Mutt be love . . . bear with this animal who loves curling up on the sofa