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The dik dik may have a dirty name (well, this one’s name is Aluna, which is very pretty, but you know what I mean), but DAMN is it an incapacitatingly adorable little critter. Dammit, dik dik, you little dik. I wanted to get some work done today but you are too cute.

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Chester Zoo

Even worse news: This baby is being raised by a zookeeper at the U.K.’s Chester Zoo after being abandoned by her mother, so you have to look at pictures of her walking on a keyboard and getting all snuggly with her human foster parent. Good luck feeling satisfied with your life ever again.

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I mean, why is this not what my workspace looks like? SOMETHING IS DISTINCTLY MISSING IN MY HOME OFFICE. PLEASE CALL OBAMA.

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Chester Zoo

OK, I’d tell you to brace for this one, but there’s really no way to adequately prepare yourself:

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If you can EVEN HANDLE IT there are more pics at Buzzfeed. Personally I have to go lie down.