'Good boys get good memes': 21 Dog Memes to Fill Your Morning Cup with Puppy Pawsitivity (August 7, 2026)

Elna McHilderson • Managing Editor

Aug 7, 2026 6:45 AM EDT

How many times do you smile at a dog passing by before you approach their human to ask if you can pet them?

For me, it takes a lot of courage. You just never know the situation. I have fostered many dogs, and sometimes these dogs just really were not ready for stranger interaction, and I hated to say no to someone who asked. So I feel bad when I ask a dog owner if I can pet their dog and they say no with such apologetic eyes. Like, "No, no, it's okay! That's why I asked. I totally understand. I do not mind petting with just my eyes. They are sweet canine buddies even if they don't like pets." Or, sometimes you get the human who is like, "ummm… I mean, yes, you can try, but they might not like it, but don't be scared if they growl or snap; they won't actually try to bite you." Then you are the one who is like, "Is the risk worth it?" Maybe the owner is trying to train their dog to not be scared of pets from strangers, but they just aren't fully there yet. But they have to learn from someone! In my opinion, it's always worth it. I will take the risk if the human allows it. And I will back away at the first sign of fear from that sweet lil pupper because I know it is hard to heal your heart. But if anybody can do it, it's dogs!

So we celebrate dogs ever second of our lives, and weekly using memes! Because, let's be honest, dogs make the best memes.

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