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These four-legged fathers are ready to step up to the plate when it comes to taking care of their litters. Just check out these GIFs of proud papas with their babies for the first time EVER - but first, grab a hanky.
1. This protective papa takes all precautions to ensure his daughter's safety. This browser does not support the video tag.YouTube/sweetfurx This browser does not support the video tag.YouTube/sweetfurx
2. This dad's been practicing his embarrassment tactics. Dodo Shows
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3. He couldn't resist whispering a classic dad joke in his newborn's ear. This browser does not support the video tag.YouTube/Darren Scott
4. A cat dad's work is never done. This browser does not support the video tag.YouTube/NevartisCattery This browser does not support the video tag.YouTube/NevartisCattery
5. This dog dad cannot even with his pups right now. This browser does not support the video tag.YouTube/sunshineloft
6. Sniffing the heck out of your progeny is almost as good as a paternity test. This browser does not support the video tag.YouTube/Demyx11
7. This feline father has the couch cuddle down. This browser does not support the video tag.YouTube/Connor Hunt
8. He knows the importance of letting the kids win ... This browser does not support the video tag.YouTube/florina ilie
9. ... Especially when mom's around. This browser does not support the video tag.YouTube/Rob Beves
10. Even dad needs a break sometimes! This browser does not support the video tag.YouTube/Darrells15or This browser does not support the video tag.YouTube/Darrells15or