'Happiness is a warm puppy': Animal laughs and joys for a happy brain this back-to-school week (September 9, 2026)

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Elna McHilderson • Managing Editor
Sep 9, 2026 6:45 AM EDT

Are the family pets ready for back-to-school week?

For parents, back-to-school week is exhausting but rewarding. You finally get to send your kids off to a place to learn and become independent. After a fun summer of spending so much time together, you will miss them, but you will eventually adjust until the next summer break. However, did you think about your family pets?

Your dog was so excited to have their mini bestie with them every day! They don't understand what back-to-school means. They just don't know where their favorite little human is disappearing to every day now. The family cats, too! They might not act like it, but they are also confused that their tiny human isn't there to annoy them 24-7 anymore. They might act nonchalant, but they miss them too! 

So, how do you tell the pets what's going on? If only you could share memes with them. That could at least ease the transition from summer vacation to back-to-school for them. Alas, pets do not understand memes; if only! However, they do understand vibes, so if you LOL at some memes around them, they will know everything is okay and will feel happy. Maybe even bring them with you to pick up your kids from school! That would make everybody happy.

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