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The world we live in can be stressful and often overwhelming, but even with all its lows, it still gave us one silver lining that brings a lot of comfort: animals. Without jobs or bills to worry about, they’re free to be playful, curious, and effortlessly funny, and just watching them for a moment can make the day feel better.

That naturally makes them perfect meme material. On the Instagram page Pets Rule The Universe—and it’s hard to argue with a name like that—animals are simply being their hilarious selves. Scroll down to see their best memes and let them melt some of that stress away.

#1

Collage of overhated animals including a pigeon, skunk, rat, opossum, and raven with a positive message.

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Owen
Community Member
1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate no animals. I can't say the same about people.

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    #2

    Cute therapy dog at the dentist office in animal memes that help people forget heavy thoughts with humor and warmth

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    sbj
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's how big my eyes get when I'm handed the bill

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    #10

    Blurry close-up of a cat misidentified as a dog in a humorous animal meme for lighthearted relief.

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    Lukas (he/him, it/its)
    Community Member
    Premium
    31 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apparently some kids in Australia are getting past the social media ban by tricking the age verification AI with pictures of dogs. I don't know why this reminded me of that.

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    #15

    Beaver proudly standing next to a tree it chewed, showcasing animal memes that help people forget heavy thoughts.

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    39 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I've sharpened your pencil now, need a new one to get going with!" ✏️

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    #18

    Two small animals nuzzling nose to nose in the snow, a heartwarming animal meme to forget heavy thoughts.

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    NapQueen
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess morning breath doesn't affect them.

    #19

    Group of colorful seals resting by the water, featured in popular animal memes to help people forget heavy thoughts

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    44 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "We Furecast you a great 2026!"

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    #29

    Dog listening to a gramophone outdoors in the snow, a vintage animal meme capturing a lighthearted moment from 1911.

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    James D
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love hearing about the random stuff old explorers took with them. Like "we won't need extra supplies of blankets, but lets take a writing desk"

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    #33

    Tabby cat looking at a phone showing an animal meme about anger in a humorous and relatable moment.

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    30 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cat react-videos, rather that than humans..

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    #46

    Cat sitting at a keyboard looking at a computer screen with repeated text, a humorous animal meme image.

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    21 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I see that you are online all work day, great work John! But we must talk why you're missing every 5 I your excel sheets, replacing it with 'five' does not work you know..."

    #47

    Fluffy animal meme showing a small puppy’s surprising true size in bright sunlight to lighten heavy thoughts.

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    35 minutes ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this what an atom would look like if we could make it as large as a smol dog?

    #48

    Horse sliding down a grassy hill for fun and joy in an animal meme that helps people forget heavy thoughts.

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    34 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's clearly a unicorn! 🦄

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    #51

    Two black and white cats wearing green Santa hats with festive text in a holiday-themed animal meme.

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    Owen
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does anyone else think Holly should have a red hat?

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    #59

    Small rodent sitting in snow with text annotations highlighting no jacket, hat, gloves, or earmuffs in animal memes.

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    31 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "But still gets service!" 🎵🎵

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    #66

    Corgi dog balancing a tall stack of cookies on its nose, a funny animal meme showing impressive patience.

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    23 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chocolate (oreos) on a dog? Hope you have good insurance if dog eats them!

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    #68

    Duckling floating on a slice of pizza in water, a humorous animal meme helping people forget heavy thoughts.

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    19 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It could be worse, he could be toast!

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    #70

    Thumbnails of animal hypnosis videos featuring cows with spirals and swirling patterns to relax and entertain viewers.

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    NapQueen
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not doing anything tonight, might have to give this a go. If I start lactating milk, it's because I'm a cow and not a new Mumma.

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    #89

    Golden retriever sitting at a desk with a pen and laptop, featured in popular animal memes for lighthearted fun.

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    Zig Zag Wanderer
    Community Member
    40 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Dear human, the Cat said he wanted to leave home. I had to let him go. The Dog."

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    #92

    Goose standing on dirt looking at a laptop on a small table outside in an animal memes setting.

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    Zig Zag Wanderer
    Community Member
    37 minutes ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On the internet, nobody knows if you're a goose....

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    #96

    Twelve adorable rabbits with different colors and names, part of popular animal memes to lighten heavy thoughts.

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    Owen
    Community Member
    1 hour ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Slungus has my vote. Slungus for president.

    #97

    Bulldog puppy sitting on a large green frog statue, showcasing cute animal memes helping people forget heavy thoughts.

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    Owen
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to put my bulldog down the slide in the park when kids weren't playing there.

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    #98

    Funny-Animals-Posts-Petsruletheuniverse

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    David Paterson
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An illustration of the famous saying: "If you're chained by the ankle to a seal, don't look elsewhere!”.

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    #101

    Dog wearing a colorful spinny hat indoors, a humorous animal meme helping people forget heavy thoughts.

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    David Paterson
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a solar powered spinny hat. Even more awesome.

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