With so many things outside of our control right now (like the President’s Twitter feed), most of us probably need some sort of release. For some, this might be regular yoga practice or listening to an audiobook. While for others, passing the time away looking at cute animals on Instagram is the way to go.

No matter your preference (whether you’re a dog person and not a cat person and vice versa), these cute rescue animals on Instagram will be sure to bring a smile to your face and some lightness to your heart. While the focus of our list is certainly weighted towards adorably furry mammals, it also features rescue animals. And we must remember that as cute as they are, it’s not just about being cute. Great photography from human the roommates is key on Instagram!

9 Instagram Rescue Animals We Love

A post shared by Cole and Marmalade (@coleandmarmalade) on Apr 28, 2017 at 6:20am PDT

1. Cole and Marmalade

Two pawsome cats, and their human roommate promoting pet adoption!

A post shared by nala_cat™ (@nala_cat) on Jul 3, 2017 at 7:25am PDT

2. Nala Cat

A post shared by Mr. Bagel the Chinchilla (@chinnybuddy) on Apr 7, 2017 at 3:02pm PDT

3. Mr. Bagel the Chincilla

Mr. Bagel, one chinchilla that is full of personality, promotes pet adoptions from shelters and saying, “no to fur!”

A post shared by The Dogist (@thedogist) on Jun 3, 2017 at 8:53am PDT

4. The Dogist

The Dogist is a photo-documentary series about the beauty of dogs. The Dogist has created the Give a Dog a Bone program to support and promote organizations that shelter dogs.

A post shared by Pumpkin The Raccoon (@pumpkintheraccoon) on Jun 27, 2017 at 6:28am PDT

5. Pumpkin the Raccoon

This Instagram account features Pumpkin The Raccoon, a rescued Bahamian raccoon, and her friends, named Toffee and Oreo.

A post shared by J U N I P E R (@juniperfoxx) on May 21, 2017 at 8:43am PDT

6. Juniperfoxx

Juniper is a rescued tame fox and her owners are working toward a worthy goal of becoming a sanctuary for mistreated and unwanted exotic animals.

A post shared by Rosenberg The Dog (@rosenbergthedog) on Jan 14, 2017 at 5:59pm PST

7. Rosenberg the Dog

Rosenberg is a mix of Australia Sheepdog and Poodle. Both he and his human friend are campaigning for world peace.

A post shared by Jill The Squirrel (@this_girl_is_a_squirrel) on Jun 16, 2017 at 7:21am PDT

8. Jill the Squirrel

Jill, is a furry-tailed Hurricane Isaac rescue who seems to be living a pretty cozy life these days!

‪The water quality in my pool is questionable today, and I’ve been waiting over 7 minutes for a Pina Colada. I think I need a new cabana boy.‬

A post shared by Esther The Wonder Pig (@estherthewonderpig) on Jul 7, 2017 at 8:19am PDT

9. Esther the Wonder Pig

If you haven’t yet read Esther’s amazing story, get on that book right now. In the meantime, you can follow this adorable rescue pig and her fellow sanctuary buddies on Instagram.

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