12 Dogs & Cats Crossing Their Paws To Soothe You

By  Rae Paoletta Updated

In these dark and uncertain times, one thing that never fails to keep spirits high is pet pics from total internet strangers. Some of the highest quality pet photos are cats and dogs crossing their legs — a classic pose known as "polite paws." If you've seen it, you know exactly what I'm talking about.

Yes, the world is scary right now. But these very distinguished boys and girls want to soothe and inspire you to stay positive. We're all in this together, fur babies and their humans alike:

1. Pebbles is the perfect image of politeness

A cat is crossing their paws. @heath_laws via Twitter

1. Pebbles is the perfect image of politeness

2. Scarlett Elizabeth O’Hara Sparks puts her polite paws on full display

A dog is crossing their paws. Kylie Sparks via Twitter

2. Scarlett Elizabeth O'Hara Sparks puts her polite paws on full display

3. Perches purrfectly atop a suitcase

A cat has their legs crossed on a suitcase. @susanalmon via Twitter

3. Perches purrfectly atop a suitcase

4. Now that's one polite pooch. Look at those legs!

A dog is crossing their paws while on a hardwood floor. @supercam via Twitter

4. Now that's one polite pooch. Look at those legs!

5. Snooooozy polite paws, please do not disturb

A sleepy cat is crossing their paws while on a bed. Nick D'Angelo via Twitter

5. Snooooozy polite paws, please do not disturb

6. Omg, they're crossing each other's paws and my brain cannot handle this

Two cats are cats cuddling with their paws overlapping. Susan Almon via Twitter

6. Omg, they're crossing each other's paws and my brain cannot handle this

7. Queso is the king of polite paws — just look at that technique!

An orange cat is crossing their paws. Bridget Badore via Twitter

7. Queso is the king of polite paws — just look at that technique!

8. 10/10 paws here, great stuff

A black and white cat is leaning over a couch with their paws crossed over the pillows. @lzneedle via Twitter

8. 10/10 paws here, great stuff

9. A very relaxed kitty indeed

A cat has their legs crossed while on a carpet. @jtetreault04 via Twitter

9. A very relaxed kitty indeed

10. Harry wants you to know he has polite paws, but don't mess with him — check out those little talons!

A black cat is crossing their legs. @MsMarialba via Twitter

10. Harry wants you to know he has polite paws, but don't mess with him — check out those little talons!

11. The coziest little polite kitty in the world

A cat has their legs crossed while on a gray cat bed. @mistercustomer via Twitter

11. The coziest little polite kitty in the world

12. Luna wants you to know everything's going to be okay. Trust her.

A cute Australian shepherd puppy has their front legs crossed while lounging in the grass. @mamawhale via Twitter

12. Luna wants you to know everything's going to be okay. Trust her.

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