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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
5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

Crystalwitch60
Community Member
4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And I gotta say I most defo don’t like or trust any person as hates animals !

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Smeghead Tribble Down Under
Community Member
2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can never understand this! Am in Australia so have never seen a real skunk or opossum, but I've alawys thought they were adorable! I LOVE rats, they are clean, sweet and super intelligent, and while I don't LOVE pigeons, I think they're pretty birds that make a nice sound.

glowworm2
Community Member
1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All of these animals are underrated. They should be respected and loved.

Crystalwitch60
Community Member
4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I adore pigeons beautiful birds , and harvest mice doormice , to love em ,rats not so keen on lol ,but I live out in the stick surrounded by farm land so they come with the territory,least it’s not down to filthy homes n streets mind you , n my two little foster dogs are trained ratters working dogs , so since I’ve had them here gardens rat free 😋they gone back to the wheat field at end of garden phew ,but other than that I adore all animals ,humans NOT SO MUCH ,

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    #2

    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
    5 hours 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!" ✏️

    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beaver be like , ffs I gotta do all the work meself , honestly ya can’t get the staff these days 🙄😂

    Harry Gondalf
    Community Member
    4 hours ago

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    The pic I like is the one like this I saw a while ago. It was taken just a few minutes after this one. A d- e-a-d beaver squashed by a falling tree.

    #4

    Baby Pallas cat being gently held by zoo staff, showcasing adorable animal memes that bring joy and lighten heavy thoughts.

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    glowworm2
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He looks so scared and confused! 🥰🥰

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    #5

    Tiger lying in a cardboard box labeled free kittens, showcasing a funny animal meme to lighten heavy thoughts.

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    Bianca
    Community Member
    15 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    a cat is a cat is a cat

    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmmm now I would lol I have the space , however not so sure the farmers would agree 😂

    sbj
    Community Member
    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No thanks, I'll pass

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    #8

    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
    6 hours 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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    #9

    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
    5 hours 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?

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    #11

    Orange cat hiding in a decorated Christmas tree with colorful lights and festive ornaments in a cozy setting.

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

    Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays/Seasons Greetings to everyone here at BP!!

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    #13

    Screenshot of a social media post about students sending otter pictures, accompanied by a close-up photo of an otter.

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

    That's 'otterly' ridiculous 😍

    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s a nifty way to weed out those as haven’t read it all properly love it x

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    #14

    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
    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess morning breath doesn't affect them.

    #16

    A small deer standing on a desk, curiously stepping on a computer keyboard in a home office setting.

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    B Hobbs
    Community Member
    48 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I replied to that last email for you. Told them what you said about their intelligence, fashion sense, hygiene, etc.. Oh, that was your boss? You may want to start updating your resume."

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    #19

    Two adorable kittens snugly sitting inside cozy blue slippers in a cute animal meme to lift heavy thoughts.

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    Glix Drap
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Puss in Slippers - the early years.

    WindySwede
    Community Member
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Excuse me, we will be having our snacks in bed this evening"

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    #22

    Bernese Mountain Dog closely observing a small tortoise outside, a funny animal meme helping people forget heavy thoughts.

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    UnclePanda
    Community Member
    2 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "OMG, a walking rock!" said the talking dog.

    Cee Cee
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That play bow ain't gonna work. You will be bulldozered.

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    #26

    Wet kitten held by a hand near a bathroom sink, part of funny animal memes to help forget heavy thoughts.

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    Trillian
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would you bathe a cat?

    M M
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Usually you shouldn't but it might have certain conditions when it's necessary

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    Smeghead Tribble Down Under
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You'd better kiss your rse goodbye. Look at that glare!

    #27

    Dog dressed in blue wrapping paper sitting on carpet, caption expressing hope for a PS5, animal memes bringing joy.

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    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    3 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor puppers , sorry don’t agree with this at all 😡n he looks well distraught pfft

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

    Interestingly, there's research that shows that dogs and cats that have been reared with children recover from operations better than those who are not. This appears to be because they interfere with their dressings less. Basically they're just "Oh. I'm wearing a silly outfit again. Never mind" rather than "Aargh! What is this annoying thing get it off of me!".

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    #30

    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
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's clearly a unicorn! 🦄

    #31

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

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    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ❤️❤️I want this as a pic on my wall ,it’s beautiful 🥰

    WindySwede
    Community Member
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "We Furecast you a great 2026!"

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    #34

    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
    5 hours 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"

    Smeghead Tribble Down Under
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because they had suc kers to carry all their junk for them :P

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    #36

    Small dog resting inside a large shark plush bed, a funny animal meme helping people forget heavy thoughts.

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They missed the best caption. "The shar have a loose Canine" that was here on BP a few days ago. 😺

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

    And that this is his favourite sleeping spot!

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    #46

    A person holding a snail named Pudding with the ocean and sky in the background, a lighthearted animal meme.

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    Louise
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can tell Pudding appreciated it.

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

    Lovely name! Very fitting.

    #48

    Black cat walking in shallow water with text meme about thinking, part of animal memes helping lighten heavy thoughts.

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    oktopus
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Dis water iz wet"

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

    At first glance I saw a furry emu 🙈

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    #50

    Astronaut on the moon with a mysterious animal figure circled in red, a funny twist for animal memes about heavy thoughts.

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    Smeghead Tribble Down Under
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ''Of course we didn't fake the moon landing!''

    oktopus
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Hoomin where iz noms from Planet Earth?"

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    #57

    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
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does anyone else think Holly should have a red hat?

    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe Jolly should, because Holly is against a red background

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    #59

    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
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    5 hours 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.

    MiauMiau
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mi old phone identifies my Cat as food

    WindySwede
    Community Member
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dog in picture; " that's correct! *Wov* "

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    #63

    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
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "But still gets service!" 🎵🎵

    #64

    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
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cat react-videos, rather that than humans..

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    #73

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

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    NapQueen
    Community Member
    6 hours 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.

    Lukas (he/him, it/its)
    Community Member
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    5 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This feels like a fétish...

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    #83

    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
    5 hours 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..."

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    #87

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

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

    Slungus has my vote. Slungus for president.

    #89

    Two cats with tongues out beside colorful text listing birth months, a playful animal meme to lighten heavy thoughts.

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    oktopus
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    According to that chart, I'm a February.

    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apparently I'm an April but I don't like the colour so I'll be a March

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    #94

    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
    5 hours 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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    #96

    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
    5 hours 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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    #99

    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
    5 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

    Phantom Phoenix
    Community Member
    5 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fact is that any goose can Google, yet people still believe stupid shıt...

    #100

    Close-up of a brown horse with "Carlos the destroyer" written on its neck, with another horse nearby in an outdoor setting.

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    Kali Chaos
    Community Member
    43 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If that's a brand, that's f*cked up.

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    #104

    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
    5 hours 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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    #106

    Rooster walking indoors on wooden floor, an animal meme that helps people forget heavy thoughts with humor.

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

    The hell......almost broke my brain...

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    #108

    Polar bear and penguin in the snow captured in a playful moment, featured in popular animal memes.

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    Phantom Phoenix
    Community Member
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *Shouting slowly because penguins don't speak polar bear* DO. YOU. KNOW. HOW. I. CAN. GET. BACK. TO. THE. ARCTIC. CIRCLE?

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    #113

    Funny-Animals-Posts-Petsruletheuniverse

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    David Paterson
    Community Member
    5 hours 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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    #115

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

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    David Paterson
    Community Member
    5 hours 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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