36 Heart Melting Animal Memes That’ll Emotionally Support You Through the Bad Times

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Laurent Shinar • Writer and Editor
Jun 18, 2025 2:00 PM EDT

Life has its up and downs, there is no way to avoid them. Sometimes you feel like you are being propped up by a flock of birds riding high in the clouds and the next you feel like you have been dumped in your neighborhood raccoon's favorite trash can. And when in that trash can things can seem bleak, and why wouldn't they, the smell and lack of free flowing air alone are enough to send you into a downward spiral.

But if in that moment you happen to have the strength and mental fortitude to grab your phone and open up a list of awwdorable animals like this one then you have a chance to get through those bad times. Which is why we made this list of heart melting animal memes that will emotionally support you through the bad times. Because everyone needs and deserves to have something to lean on when they have not got the energy to prop themselves up. 

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  • 01
    rose ... @spacialesbian today I found out the school my mom teaches at has a cat that just wanders into classrooms and around campus all the time so they recently got him a school picture and id card 2021-2022 Buster Tafoya
    via spacialesbian
  • 02
    FB/TellUsWhy This is a retired vet who struggled to get a job because he needs his service dog. Lowes hired them BOTH! Lowe's PORTFOLIO
    via kindakindanimals
  • 03
    My 90yo neighbor hasn't walked her dog in years so I volunteered to do it for™ her. So proud of Buddy's weight loss
    via kindakindanimals
  • 04
    Therapy dogs waiting to start their shift at a children's hospital.. MOR
    via kindakindanimals

  • This is the kind of stuff that can make you cry even while sitting on the toilet. In a certain sense, doggos have a superpower in that they do not understand the complexities of certain situations. This allows them to be their best selves and actually help with heartwarming hugs and affection.

  • 05
    This Christmas tree farm has dogs. that will cart your tree to your car for you
    via kindakindanimals

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  • 06
    My dog was able to eat pumpkin guts last year, poo out seeds, accidentally plant a very prolific poo garden, and then look this adorable with her babies.
    via kindakindanimals
  • 07
    5-year-old Shon dresses up to help street cats because "it makes him feeli like a superhero for animals"
    via kindakindanimals
  • 08
    I worried about my Grandma being alone after Grandpa died and got her a rescue dog. She named him Buddy, which was my Grandfather's nickname when he was a kid. They seem to be getting along pretty well...
    via kindakindanimals
  • 09
    iPhone: Storage is full Me: "How can it be full already???" My photo library:
    via kindakindanimals
  • 10
    THEY PUT OUR SCHOOL'S THERAPY DOG IN THE YEARBOOK Miss Peanut
    via kindakindanimals

  • Gosh, this is strong enough to leave even the most canine craving hooman in a puddle on the floor. How wholesome does your school have to be in order to first hire a therapy dog, and then recognize that every student will want to remember their school therapy dog, so get him to pose for yearbook photos. 

  • 11
    There is a blind deer in our neighborhood and this boy (10 yrs old) walks her from one grass patch to another every day before school to make sure she finds food
    via kindakindanimals
  • 12
    Firefighter in Greece rescues two rabbits and a cat from the wildfires that are raging across the country right now Digar
    via kindakindanimals
  • 13
    I volunteer for a dog rescue, we love seeing updates of the dogs in their new homes. This one made me smile!
    via kindakindanimals
  • 14
    My nan has dementia and every day she meets my dog for the first time and falls in love with him over and over again
    via kindakindanimals
  • 15
    WeRateDogsⓇ ✔ @dog_rates This is Percy. He helps kids build their confidence by letting them read to him. He also loves the stories so it's a win-win. 14/10
    via WeRateDogsⓇ
  • 16
    My wife and I don't have kids yet so we take our dog out to look at the lights. He absolutely loves it! LANGO CITY
    via kindakindanimals
  • 17
    My dog goes to work with me every day and my boss got him a Christmas bonus $25-$500 PETSMART DRF REFT PETSMART
    via kindakindanimals
  • 18
    This man was forced to give his dog to the Humane Society due to undergoing lengthy hospital stay. This nurse found out and immediately went to the shelter and adopted his dog. She brings him to visit daily and will return him as soon as the man is released! REA
    via kindakindanimals
  • 19
    This is Bobby. The owner said he is a 11 week old Eurasian puppy. I respectfully disagree, I'm pretty sure this is a baby land cloud
    via theexoticidiot
  • 20
    0:10 Nature is Amazing @AMAZINGNATURE A white peacock flying in the snow Follow 過
    via AMAZINGNATURE
  • 21
    like SUH @theebaddiexoxo 0:48 0 views 過 c TIKTOR lenattimore244 J 1:03 0 views TikTok Terttimore240 karlita @emptytrinketbox + 1d current obsession is that black granny on tiktok that be singing to her little baby kitten
    via theebaddiexoxo
  • 22
    I've never seen a chubby tiger before so I needed to share
    via theexoticidiot
  • 23
    The puppy we adopted was born with his ears permanently rolled up, so we named him Cinnamon
    via theexoticidiot
  • 24
    Ok, this is a serious debat 1 2
    via theexoticidiot
  • 25
    I've been so worried about Cheesecake lately, because she is so bulbous. I was worried about worms, or worse, fluid build up from FIP. I took her to her vet yesterday. They ran some tests. I was a stricken with anxiety, heart racing. The vet comes back into my room and hands me my carrier with Cheesecake back in it. I'm terrified. "Just fat." She says. Cheesecake is just fat. TA
    via theexoticidiot
  • 26
    Lucinda @lucindalvngstn I sold a rug to someone on marketplace and they just sent me this picture with the message "little man is chuffed"
    via lucindalvngstn
  • 27
    raaz @awwtyzm Follow i hope in another life, we can be housecats who sleep together like puzzle pieces.
    via awwtyzm
  • 28
    mia 4 @sweetiealert oh wow oh wow i'm going to grow an apple orchard for them...my friends
    via sweetiealert
  • 29
    Throwback to when Dutch police arrested a bird for taking part in a robbery, put him in a jail cell with bread and water, and when the media reported on it they put a little black bar over his face to protect his identity Foto: Instagram Politie Utrecht Centrum
    via theexoticidiot
  • 30
    Seen this dedicated Father at the wildlife park Is that Eagle hurt?! If you see an eagle lying down in the back left corner under a perch, that's Murphy! Murphy is not hurt, sick, or otherwise in distress. He has built a nest on the ground, and is very carefully incubating. a rock! We wish him the best of luck!
    via theexoticidiot
  • 31
    I know they say "Don't cry over spilled milk” but I've genuinely never seen my cat more upset in his life
    via theexoticidiot
  • 32
    nisa @tasfiahnisa if you had a bad day, here's a pic of a cute goat
    via tasfiahnisa
  • 33
    horse dentist @equine_dentist my idiot son watching his favorite show: sparkling water JUICY PEACH 000
    via equine_dentist
  • 34
    JOLLYBABY @Richie_sequel he barks sometimes but that's because he's bilingual Manuel Soto @Curlyheadedfoo⚫3d Im selling a baby deer hmu
    via Richie_sequel
  • 35
    ERICKA @Erickajamon CHONKY BEE
    via Erickajamon
  • 36
    britt @bp_hamm. 21h there is a charming and inquisitive man trapped inside this cat i fear comrade ella @marzipanlord. 1d when ur eating a grilled cheese sandwich and he gives u this look 600
    via bp_hamm

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