11 animals that are *so* in the holiday spirit, we can’t even handle the cuteness

As wonderful as the holidays are, they can also be equally stressful. Between shopping, cooking and family time, it doesn’t take long for you to want to tap out and sleep your way through the new year. But fret not: These animals that are *so* into the holidays offer a much-needed dose of cuteness to keep your holiday cheer supply sufficiently stocked.

Not only do these adorable animals give some stiff competition to those puppies that dressed up like Santa, they’re the perfect way to maintain the holiday high you’re on after getting through Thanksgiving dinner without a family blowup (congrats, btw).

Just look at these sweet, furry festive faces:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNoloyCg6kV

Watch out Rudolph, this puppy wearing red antlers is coming for your spot:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNm_wBKAKoa

CUTEST. SANTA. EVER.

We never thought we’d ask a cat for fashion tips, but this kitty could totally style us for the next holiday party:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNh_fofgofQ

Better than a Christmas tree, tbh:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNhGi_2hg_5

TFW you know the Grinch won’t stand a chance trying to steal all your gifts:

This rat gets it:

Even guinea pigs want to sit on Santa’s lap:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNSregchrDV

SAME, KITTY. SAME.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNW1b9oAiHL

Totally wouldn’t mind having this hedgehog in our holiday stocking:

Is it us or does this pig look like it’s hitting the high note in Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You?”

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNUkzuRBfPX

Sigh. These creatures put us in such a warm and fuzzy mood, we’re considering making our next holiday gathering an animals-only affair.