'Happiness is a warm puppy': Animal laughs and joys for a happy brain to give your midweek slump a silly paw pick-me-up (October 7, 2026)

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Elna McHilderson • Managing Editor
Oct 7, 2026 2:45 PM EDT

Did you know a pup a day keeps the doctor away?

Or is it an apple?… Well, whoever decided it was an apple was wrong. Sorry, Johnny Appleseed! The truth to keeping a happy and healthy life is having a loyal pet by your side. Plus, I remember learning in my college PR class that the whole "an apple a day" thing was just a marketing ploy by big apple, so who knows if there's even any truth behind that. Yeah, apples are a healthier option than donuts, but so is any other fruit or veggie. However, forming a genuine loving connection with a sweet little furbaby is truly the cure. It's true; science even backs the fact that having a pet is powerful and completely elevates your life. 

Unfortunately, not every one of us are in the place in our lives to have a pet right now, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy the comfort a cute animal brings. We can pet a friendly passing dog, give a curious squirrel a peanut, or admire the birds and the bird feeder every morning. Or you can do what I do every day and use company time to scroll through adorable and hilarious animal memes! 

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    Don't ignore the little doggy turning 18 years old Northwitch69 @northwitch69 18 The same little towel, the same expression, it's fine... I'm fine
    via @northwitch69
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    "I don't care how big you are, this is MY yard"
    via crystalhumor
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    Us
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    #TMBEAGLETHURSDAY You got featured live in national TV and daddy turned you into a squishy IBC LIVE HD PG PARENTAL DUCANCE PATNUBAY AT GAY 07:59AM FULL OPERATIONS MATAPOS MAY MASIRANG CABLE WIRE | FUEL DISCOUNTS, LIBRENG TOLL SA MGA BUS. AT AYUDA SO
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  • You have never experienced the crushing pain of loneliness until you've had to return to your home after the loss of a pet. Holy heck, Batman, that is the worst jab to the heart ever. The first time I had to do that, I literally fell to my knees. Maybe I'm a bit dramatic, but anyone else who has had to thug out the loss of a beloved pet will understand. It is a loss like nothing else. Even though you two could never exchange words, you communicated and truly understood each other. A Harvard study even proved that the loss of a pet causes the same chemical reaction in your brain that happens when you lose a close human. I remember after I came home from the vet with just her collar, hardly able to breathe, I had to call to arrange the next steps, and I could hardly talk, choking up through tears with each word. The vet office person I was talking to then stopped me and offered me phone numbers to call for animal loss grief programs. It's a real and serious that are run by professionals. Okay, sorry, this is getting sad. This was a long time ago, so I can talk about it now, but it left a huge scar on my heart. I've fostered and adopted several dogs since, but I will always miss her. The daily animal memes help! 

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    gauntletqueen "that's right, your majesty! You are in dire need of a new freezer... Do not concern yourself with the large cardboard container in which it shall be delivered! Just let your lowly advisor take care of that..."
    via @gauntletqueen
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    D So I had yolo moment... :-/ Please still love me...? OFF PLEASE KEEP THE GRASS WHAT Did you drive that home in the Rolls Royce?
    via alfie_the_alpaca_in_adelaide
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    don't start do u love me
    via iohlongjohnson
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    Turkish cat visibly frustrated after tourists refused to share their food Explaining All Animals ✔ @explaining_animals A new cat meme has been born
    via explaining_animals
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    Cell Biology LECTURE THEATRE B: The dog in row 3 has attended every first-year Biology lecture since 2022. He is not enrolled. He has not missed a single 9am. Please do not ask him for notes.
    via daily_mini_stories
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    abby govindan @abbygov moved into a new building & my neighbor joked "I hear you constantly lecturing your bf, he sounds like a handful" and I replied "lol men am I right?" bc I didn't want to tell her that Im single & just earnestly scold my cat for taking a tone w me when I do everything around here
    via @abbygov
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    It's October my dudes
    via weakmemes.v1
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    time to lock in
    via traumabcdiscordboysss
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    But unfortunately the eep is getting to me
    via traumabcdiscordboysss
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    True love
    via squirrel.lover_ig
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    Are you happy with me?
    via racoon_memes_daily
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    moo am cow
    via opossum.for.life

  • Anyways, it's autumn; it's spooky season; it's time to figure out what costume you're dressing your pet up as. Do you have a dog? Why not get them bat wings? Do you have a cat? Get them a little witch hat, duh. Oh, you have a flock of ducks? Get those silly little strong guy arms to put on their backs to make them look like bodybuilders. LOL I always loved those ones. Cracks me up every time. A cow? Throw a Dracula's cape on them and make them like the vampire cows from The Little Vampire. Whatever you choose, please take a picture and share it with us! PLEASE? PLEASEEEEEE?

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    When no one believed you, but it turns out you were right
    via duck.unity
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    "Why do you stay at your job if it's that bad?" Me: This creature has adapted to the crushing pressure and oppressive darkness.
    via freud.intensifies
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    POV Me thinking I need something sweet after eating a whole meal
    via racoon_memes_daily
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    Bro knows only one word E
    via evil.bun.buns
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    Today 10:18 PM What a hottie OH LAWD HE STARIN A thickum Very thique An absolute unit
    via we_love_opossums_07

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