While dogs and cats are adorable pets [1], don't forget there are other furry, feathery, and scaly friends high on the cute scale as well! From hedgehogs to parakeets, we've rounded up some cuddly pics of exotic pets.
— Additional reporting by Tara Block
A cute newt, who knew?
Lovebirds . . . literally! I'm smitten.
An adorable Russian dwarf hamster.
Sweet baby bunnies just melt our hearts.
This baby turtle is barely peeking out of his shell!
This sugar glider sure ain't your usual pet!
And this little piggy got a ride home.
Just cuz he doesn't have fur doesn't mean he can't be adorable!
Awww . . . guinea pigs are precious!