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Having a mother of a day? Tired of the state of the world? Looking for something to cheer you up? Then look no further than this seriously wholesome list of happy animal memes. Compiled by Bored Panda, the cute photos below are guaranteed to turn your frown upside down.
And it's all scientific! It is known that petting adorable animals or even looking at one releases oxytocin - your happiness hormone. Besides making you happy, animals are also great at relieving stress and making you feel calmer. In short - the cuteness overload from these happy animal photos you're about to experience is even more positive than you could've thought.
But, enough of the sciency stuff. From smiling frogs and cutest dogs to friendly sea lions and ratatouille-loving rats, your troubles will soon disappear when you feast your eyes upon this happy and uplifting bunch of cute critters. Let us know which happy animal pics are your favorites, and don't forget to vote for the most wholesome ones!
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True Love
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Sleeping Buddy
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The Handsomest Boy
Why Do Happy Animal Memes Make Us Smile?
Although it might seem that these happy, funny animals make us smile simply because they’re so silly, the actual cause lies deep in the human condition. That’s right—happy animal photos and their powers of cheering us up lie in human psychology and behavior. Let us explain:
For one, humans tend to mirror the emotions they see. This is called emotional contagion. So, when we see an animal that appears to be joyful, it might trigger the very same emotions in us. Another reason why these happy animal memes are so appealing to us is the “cute factor.” Whenever we see a cute animal, preferably one with big, round eyes and fluffy fur, it instantly triggers nurturing instincts and positive feelings. This phenomenon, too, has a specific name and is known as the “baby schema.” And lastly, looking at happy animal pics provides us with a momentary distraction from our woes, thus relieving stress and anxiety!
All in all, happy animal memes might be the best thing on the internet. They can improve mood, relieve stress, and give us a moment of pure, unadulterated joy. So why not check out the rest of this list?
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Proud Rock Collector
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A Helpful Paw
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The Most Important Things
Gillian Black 8 years ago
all packed and ready to go, and you thought you could sneek off without us
Mary Ann Kestle 6 years ago
One for the money, two for the show, three to get ready and four to go!
Nadine Hughey 8 years ago
One on the right looks like my Simon (and I try to hide the suitcase from him.)
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Everyone's Best Friend
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Happiest Little Frog
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Otterly Amazing
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Cutest Friends
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Charming Tiny Gentleman
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Smiling Ear To Ear
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Quality Time
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Thoughtful Pupper
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Bestest Citizen
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Cutest Owlfit
LittleGirlWithShortLegs 8 years ago
I think i just teared up a little. I didn't know I could do that just from looking at a picture.
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Instant Best Friends
Burcu Erbakan 8 years ago
They are so terribly cute, I wanna kiss them and squeez them and cuddle them...
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Emotional Support Cat
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Wholesome Meme
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Perfect Spot To Chill
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Goodest Boy
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The Most Caring Cat
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Always There When You Need Them
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Cutest Rescue Crew
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Tiny Blep
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Adorable Presents For Adorable Neighbors
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Going On Adventures
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Adorable Encounter
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Positive Role Models
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Tiger Cosplay
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Ultimate Joy
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Independent Doggo
HumanBeing 8 years ago
It's a bit sad, but the owner is probably following him. If he's not... *Calls police*
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Spending Time With Loved Ones
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Cutest Employee
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Wholesome Meme
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Eglė Liubinaitė 8 years ago
When Trump actually builds a wall, but you have a friend mexican kitten on the otherside now :3
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Jerry Mathers 8 years ago
Meet Ralph. He's the dark one. He humps every other dog he sees during his walk. Ralph is 1/11 (but he did get a hug).
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Jerry Mathers 8 years ago
I'm thinking these cats are plotting to kill their owner after this debacle
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LittleGirlWithShortLegs 8 years ago
I need this as an inspirational poster to get me thru my day
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darknessIsMyOutfit 8 years ago
He looks like my Charlie (R.I.P. little guy it was a great ten years)
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Lisa Bernardo 8 years ago
My husband and I were at a B&B where we spent a good part of the day playing with the little goats that lived there. That night, we were hanging out in our room, looking at Facebook, and this photo came up in my feed. I looked at my photos from the day, and same barn, same fence, same goat playground equipment, same goat! Of all the goats in the world, I see a goat on Facebook that I had met that day.
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Catalina Ioan 8 years ago
The Michelin Man salt shaker damn better approve with all his stars!
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Katie Jamberri Nails 8 years ago
Why does this comment have 9 downvotes? They're just asking what the dog is supposed to be highlighting. I'm curious myself.
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Lynnie Hendricks 8 years ago
And that smirk is because the handsome boy can't wait till Dad tries to use his toothbrush tonight.
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Larkin Elliott (student) 7 years ago
Sir you need the proper helmet... can’t my nose is too big
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Catalina Ioan 8 years ago
If video games have taught me anything, the floof has a very lucrative side quest to offer
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Tracy Sellars 8 years ago
Okay is anyone else now checking which side the spirals are on snails now. :-)
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Helping Panda 8 years ago
The order of the photos changes as people vote them up and down. When the dust settles, you can probably stop on page 8 and not miss anything...
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Michelle Wimbish 8 years ago
I was wondering if number #7 is real though or is it photoshopped? What kind of animal is that if it is not photo shopped?
Helping Panda 8 years ago
The order of the photos changes as people vote them up and down. When the dust settles, you can probably stop on page 8 and not miss anything...
Load More Replies... Michelle Wimbish 8 years ago
I was wondering if number #7 is real though or is it photoshopped? What kind of animal is that if it is not photo shopped?
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