PUPPIES VS. KITTENS: Whose side are you on?

Politics can get a little heavy-- especially in an election year like this one. So before the Vice Presidential candidates hit the stage for Tuesday night's debate, we decided to lighten the mood and tackle one of life's great debates. Puppies vs. Kittens. Whose side are you on?

For help us get to the bottom of which pet is the cutest, cuddliest, best little four-legged friends around, we asked our friends at Wolf Trap Animal Rescue to bring us a room full of puppies and kittens that would melt the hearts of our Facebook fans. Trust us, it worked, and if all FOX 5 employees go home without puppies and kittens tonight, it will be a miracle.

We took the debate to our FOX 5 DC Facebook page to ask you for answers-- in the form of emojis:

The animals who took part in our Puppies vs. Kittens debate need forever homes! If you'd like to adopt one, click here for more information.

We'd like to thank Wolf Trap Animal Rescue for participating, and a special thanks to Cheeky Puppy in Dupont Circle and PetSmart in Bethesda for donating toys and treats for this event.