32 Cute Dog Memes to Start the Day With a Boost of Canine Whimsy

There's no better feeling than coming home from a long day of work, kicking off your shoes, and greeting the tail-wagging furbaby who's overwhelmingly happy to see you.

Dogs always live for right now.

When their tummy growls, they make the biggest puppy dog eyes to their hoomans for more food. When their tennis ball gets stuck under the couch (who could have pushed it under there??), they stick by their master's side until it's retrieved. They enjoy the outdoors and sniff every blade of grass when the sun shines, but when the snow freezes their toe beans, they race back indoors to the warmth of the fireplace. Being a well-loved house dog is the greatest existence out there. No bills, no stress, just kibs, tummy rubs, and a life of living in the moment.

Paws for a second and try to think of the last time you lived in a dogly sort of way. It's probably been a long time since any canine lover ran barefoot in the grass, played wholeheartedly with their buddies at the park, or spent an afternoon sniffing flowers and appreciating the well-kept fence in the yard. Basking in the sun on a lazy Saturday morning, dogs can remind us of the best parts of being alive. Namely, those moments when you scratch the perfect itch, sigh heavily on a comfy couch, and slink under the covers after a big day of play.

Dogs are a pure and perfect example of absolute joy. Sure, they may bark at the mailman, hurl on long car rides, or get mysterious bald patches when they get old, but dogs live a happy-go-lucky existence that we should all crave now and then. Loyal to their humans, their kibbles, their favorite toy, and a well-guarded house, dogs have their priorities pretty straightened out, and that simplicity is not only envy-worthy but quintessential.

Although they have stinky breath and a crooked smile, a doggo's kiss will always be accepted graciously because we love those darn pooches beyond belief. They're our furbabies, our tail-wagging buddies, and our closest companions through thick and thin. Appreciate your moments with your doggo because 1 year to you is 7 to them, and every moment spent with a wet-nosed angel must be cherished.