'Happiness is a warm puppy': Animal laughs and joys for a happy brain this week (August 12, 2026)

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Elna McHilderson • Managing Editor
Aug 12, 2026 8:15 AM EDT

Have you ever done cute animal therapy?

This is a very real thing. That's why there are emotional support dogs. I'll never forget Lesley, the therapy dog that came to visit me when I was s!ck and in the children's hospital for three weeks. That was the only time I was able to smile. However, dogs aren't the only cute little creatures that can cure your heart (emotionally). Ever heard of "cow therapy?" Or did you know that a miniature horse can legally be trained as an official service animal? Yep, cutie lil silly babies can do so much more than just sit there and look cute. Even though we appreciate them for doing that too. 

Many of us cannot afford a support animal right now, and that is fine. Though our hearts yearn for them, they will come into our lives right when we need them. Until then, we have the internet. Online is a plethora of cute animal content that can calm the nerves. Long day at work? Animals memes. Missing your rainbow bridge baby? Animal memes. Trying to break the ice with a crush? DM them a wholesome animal meme! What better way to say, "I'm thinking about you, and I think you're cute" than sending an animal meme? There is none!  


So take a mental health break and scroll through some adorable animal memes. It's for your sanity! And you can tell your boss that. 

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