24 Heartwarming Pupper Posts to Perk you Up Before Monday Brings you Down

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Laurent Shinar • Writer and Editor
Oct 26, 2026 9:00 AM EDT

Monday is back at it again and it is as usual up to no good. Bringing doom, gloom and bad times upon us once more as we have to subject ourselves to the worrisome world of work. But fear not for as usual we are here to provide you with a little comfort of the canine persuasion and boy oh boy have we brought on the good boys and girls for your viewing pleasure. So now all that is left for you to do is kick back, relax and let these lovely doggos do their thing. And before you know it you will be wagging your proverbial tail. Giving you a fighting chance of getting through this frustrating first day back at work.

It is no big secret that we are partial to a good pupper meme or two, but what you might not know is that our puppers in meme form have quite the healing effect upon us and much more so than we might even know. Early research has indicated that animal memes and dog memes especially have a way of changing the way that our hooman minds think. Instead of falling into the pits that we most commonly do, the simple act of staring at animal memes is more than enough to fill your emotional cup enough to allow you to skip passed the pit you would usually fall into and instead glide by seamlessly. Giving you the freedom to carry on with your day as though nothing even happened.

Now, this is a little problematic as in a certain sense you do not even notice it happening, you simply get on with your day. Which is the point, but it also means that unless you take a moment to awwpreciate all that our pawdorable puppers have done for us then you are likely to take them for granted. So take this as being put on notice that you ought to show your thanks to canine kind for their help and take note of when they reach out their paws to help you.
 

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  • 01

    Even when your friends have all faded away, you can count on your canine.

    A German shepherd named Talero stayed next to the body of his owner for 23 days, after he had died in a snow storm. He prevented animals from attacking the body, and tried to keep his owner warm by sleeping by his side.
    via pups
  • 02

    Every pupper pawrent holds the same unofficial title.

    I am the unpaid photographer of my dogs
    via pups
  • 03

    A gentle reminder to be in the moment before it disappears.

    This is why dogs are happier 00 00 8 00
    via pups
  • 04

    Love knows no bank account.

    A dog doesn't care if you're rich or poor, smart or dumb. Give him your heart, and he'll give you his.
    via pups
  • 05

    This dog has a lore all of its own.

    Me reappearing in peoples lives after inexplicably disappearing for several months:
    via pups
  • 06

    The best excuse to leave any place you do not want to be in.

    Sorry, I can't come. My dog expects me home by a certain time.
    via pups
  • 07

    If you needed something to set your sights on to get through the work week.

    plans for the weekend: hangout with my dogs
    via pups
  • 08

    Finally dogs have figured out the feline way of making a hooman mess in their pants.

    I was enjoying my morning walk and I almost had a heart attack
    via pups
  • 09

    When your fiance is only sticking around for the dog.

    My husband-to-be and my doggo have this great thing going on SIMK
    via pups
  • 10

    Breaking the rules just to spend a moment with someone is truly special.

    Anonymous said when do you feel the most beautiful? pearlkillers when a dog pulls on his leash on the sidewalk because he wants to come say hi to me
    via pearlkillers
  • 11

    All the kids have gotta get tired out somehow... at least this way they do it together.

    "This generation is ruined, high schoolers these days have no respec-" High School Cross-Country Team Invites Shelter Dogs On Their Morning Run "I Am Not Sure Who Was More Excited."
    via pups
  • 12

    How to fix the problem of getting frustrated in traffic.

    Me: hey can I pet your dog Them: maybe this isn't the bes......... Me: hey thanks
    via pups
  • 13

    Pupper pawrent 101: your dogs are your children.

    So I sold my daughter's slide yesterday on Facebook Marketplace... I asked the buyer, "How old are you kids?" She giggled and said, "No, it's for my pugs. They love to go up and down a slide."
    via pups
  • 14

    When society finally accepts your pupper's familial status.

    The school let this girl have her service dog next to her in the yearbook THIS IS RESPECT Hailee Blonquist tuxting Katie Blonquist
    via pups
  • 15

    Cameras are simply too slow for your pup.

    Overly excited pup is still learning how to play fetch
    via pups
  • 16

    Is there a more wholesome mix?

    My pitbull & my husky did this
    via pups
  • 17

    10 years? Give me 10 days.

    "So where do you see yourself in 10 years?" Me in 10 years: @minidoxdaily
    via minidoxdaily
  • 18

    Dogs have so many hidden talents.

    My dog sat chewing a sharpie on the sofa and drew a self portrait... I kid you not Sharpie
    via pups
  • 19

    When mother nature decides to fix something in the cutest way pawssible.

    injury at birth left Rae with only the right ear. as she grew, it migrated to the top of her head, making her a unicorn!
    via pups
  • 20

    When you are so little that you have to choose between eating and standing.

    LOOK AT THEIR LITTLE LEGS THEY BARELY KNOW HOW TO STAND THEY'RE SO EXCITED FOR FOOD OMG
    via pups
  • 21

    A dog's curiosity will never cease to overjoy.

    lys @luvrlys i'm begging you to look at this weib
    via luvrlys
  • 22

    Sign us up now!

    JP Gorgon @The_Biscuit huge news: german shepherd and golden retriever mix
    via The_Biscuit
  • 23

    if ever your boss begins to bother you just imagine that this is what they look like.

    pups @pups sir puppy reporting for duty
    via pups
  • 24

    To know a dog, is to know the sticks they love.

    A man recreated his deceased dog using the sticks that his dog picked up daily. georgie @Beefy Gorilla I don't know whether to smile or cry beautiful tribute what a
    via Beefy Gorilla

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