Animals of the Garden Variety: 20 Cute Critter Memes for the Budding Gardener Who Can't Wait for Spring

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Laurent Shinar • Writer and Editor
Mar 8, 2025 3:00 PM EST

As spring starts to near, the green fingered among us are champing at the bit to get back in the garden and get the first growing season of the year underway. They have spent months planning planters, designing layouts and prepping plants. But one thing that might not have crossed the budding gardener's mind is all the cute critters that will be joining them in the garden. Some come to help pollinate the flowers and produce fruit, while others roll on through to enjoy the all-you-can-eat buffet that our glorious gardeners have worked so hard to prepare. Which is why we made this list of garden variety animals, such that anyone who might be considering getting down and dirty this spring will be absolutely aware of the awwdorable friends from the animal kingdom that will be joining them.

So sit back, relax and get ready to put a spring in your animal loving step.

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  • 01
    This is a Japanese Raccoon dog and I want one immediately
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    The orange shrub-cat requires regular feeding, petting and sunlight. Contrary to most shrubs, this shrub is deeply adversed to being watered.
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    What if slugs are just divorced snails "Yea, Michelle took the house..."
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    The bee lives less than 40 days, visits at least 1000 flowers and produces less than a teaspoon of honey. For us it's only a teaspoon of honey, but for the bee it's a lifetime of work. Thank you, bees!
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    A native of Australia, the blue banded bee loves lavender. ♥♥
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    Just a chonky bee. That's all.
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    My sister was very excited to take this picture in traffic today. www.SMEDLEYS.com SUNNOOF MONTGOMERY VANDALIA
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    So our dog just brought the sprinkler in through his doggy-door. How's your day going?
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  • While it pains us, it has to be stated, that not every garden variety animal handles their gardening duties the same. And for some there is a severe lack of distinction between the garden outside and the sanctity of indoors. This pupper is one of those who is spatially confused and currently causing havoc.
     

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    There is no amount of money, oil or gold that is worth more than having bees, trees and clean water.
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    Sidewalks should have fruit trees like this for everyone including the homeless to eat all year.
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    I just learned about the Belgian Canary. They have the BEST hairdos. Someone please get them black suits and tiny guitars.
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    While you were out I installed the dog door we talked about. No need to thank me!
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    This gives a whole new meaning to "bed & breakfast," LOL
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    Please enjoy this picture of a dog trained to scatter seeds to help restore a forest damaged by fire.
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    Beekeeping dog in "astronaut" suit detects infected hives by smell. 11/10 good boy for saving the bees.
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  • Well if this is not one buddy who you most definitely want in your garden to support the growth of your budding plants then we do not know who would suffice. For one, he is protected from any bees that might get touchy if approached overzealously. And then because of his pawtection, he is also unable to dig up all the hard work you put into your garden. 

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    Those hummingbirds are huge!
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    The homeowner said that the buck shows up everyday, so they gave him a bed too.
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    A garden supply has a cat who's supposed to be catching mice all day. Instead, she does this.
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    Wet white dog. Freshly mowed lawn. What could possibly go wrong?
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    So I got a notification from our security camera that someone was at the front door.
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