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Our lives, or even the internet, for that matter, would look very different without pets. There would be no one to wake you up with wet kisses, steal your food when you’re not looking, or hog your pillow at night. And there would be no adorable furballs to put smiles on our faces when we opened social media after a long day.

Luckily, that’s not a reality we live in, and if we need a little pick-me-up from an afternoon slump, all we have to do is visit the Instagram account ‘Your Only Source Of Seratonin’ full of adorable animal memes. Scroll down to find the best they have to offer, and don’t forget to upvote the ones that warmed your heart the most.

While you’re at it, be sure to check out a conversation with Corinne Sayler, an owner of a rescue dog named River, who shares their adoption journey and training tips on their Instagram account, ‘River The Street Dog.’

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    NapQueen
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bet he'll lick that off his fur and his sh!t will be glittery. That's one way to stand out from the crowd!

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *Smooches!* *Cuddles* *Snuggles!*. Awaits vengeful fate, but it was worth it.

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    If you’re looking for a furry companion that would run through your keyboard during a work call, chew your belongings, or hide your socks, you should seriously consider adopting. Even though many campaigns and Bored Panda articles advocate for adoption, it never hurts to remind people once again about a cause that takes animals from the streets and provides them with a warm forever home.

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oyen, the ginger cat, was adopted by a herd of capybaras at Zoo Negara in Malaysia. It is thought he moved in during Covid. The Capybaras have accepted him as part of the family.

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    To remind us why adoption is so important and how to do it the right way, we reached out to Corinne Sayler, an owner of a former street dog rescue named River, who shares their adoption journey and training tips on their Instagram account, ‘River The Street Dog,’ dedicated to this adorable pooch.

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How is that teddy staying so immaculate? Its carer would make a fortune in Teddy Care workshops!

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fun fact, this place managed to introduce a real baby eagle to Murphy, and he's now busy being a true dad to this baby

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    Sayler believes that it’s important to consider adopting rather than buying because there are a tremendous number of animals in need of a home, and for many, their life depends on whether or not they’re chosen. In fact, 6.3 million companion animals enter US animal shelters every year.

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    “I also think this is a human-created issue and therefore should be the responsibility of humanity to ensure these animals are given the life they deserve. Hundreds of thousands of dogs are euthanized or die on the streets every year because they are unwanted. That should insight action, adopting being one of the many things that need to change," she says.

    “Having a former free-roaming dog has really made me appreciate the bond that can be developed between dog and human,” Sayler fondly shares. “He did not grow up in a home but still has that innate dog way of drawing you in to take care of him and see him as a family member. Dogs have such a way of both needing us to help them and giving us so much back in return whether that is laughs and cuddles or for some of us with more complex dogs, perspective and a mirror to our own hearts.”

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    Multa Nocte
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My kittens do this. It is difficult not to go over and wake them up and cuddle them every time.

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    Even though around 4.1 million shelter animals are adopted each year and the number is steadily increasing, there are still some misconceptions lingering around it. One of them that Sayler mentions is believing that rescues automatically mean behavioral issues. “That is just not the case. It’s a very unfair and stressful situation to put a dog in a shelter, and even the most temperamentally stable dogs may struggle,” she says."

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do not support the breeding of Scottish Fold cats. They often have painful joint issues. Please please prioritize your pet's health over their looks.

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Flamingo said don't support "breeding," she didn't say euthanize them. But on another note, I'm even more against people intentionally breeding Munchkins. Intentional dwarfism in cats creates more deformation of their limbs beyond them simply being short - there are other deformations and malalignments in their leg structures, and no one has done any health studies. But they know the genetic error responsible combines 1 of 3 ways during breeding: the kittens will 1) have short legs, 2) have normal legs or 3) die in utero. To date these cats have only been studied genetically so scientists can figure out how to AVOID dwarfism in humans. If these cats were bred by scientists instead of some stupid woman from Louisiana in the 1980s, we'd all join PETA to burn down the labs. Just because humans think it's cute, is that enough to intentionally deprive a cat of its natural movement?

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My ex mother in law taught her dogs to play dead when she pointed at them and said 'bang'

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nominate him for an Academy Award! His performance is flawless!

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Big dogs are nearly always in one of two camps, I'm huge, how can you do this? Or I am a lap dog, carry me.

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    If a person looking for a pet has specific needs, like being fine around children, she suggests adopting from a rescue that tests dogs in different situations or fosters. “This is often the best way to know what dog would fit best in your family. Adopting from a rescue frees up a spot for a shelter dog to take.”

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    For anyone looking to adopt, she further recommends going into it with an open mind and curiosity. “These creatures, just like us, will have idiosyncrasies, struggles, and phases of life. See it as adding a family member that will bring their own special flavor to your unit. Whether you adopt or buy, I would always recommend going to a professional dog trainer to help you start off well. Time and patience and not pushing your own expectations on them can do so much!”

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "i SWEAR I don't know how those got in there!"

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Arrived for his evening snack. A pair of Nikes and the camera was what they found the next day 😲

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah but he's HER orange and she won't have anyone disrespect her bit of jaffa

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I personally would not be able to resist this, whatever it is made of.

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only as adults. The survival rate of cheetah cubs is shockingly low.

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This has to be one of the original role models for Puss in Boots. What you wouldn't do to make those eyes happy.

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many animals mothers are alone with their kids. But to heal your soul a little bit: Look up about seahorse fathers 🙂

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of the few Australian creatures that won't end you for looking at them funny.

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had to buy another vacuum for my car after my lil old man Siamese claimed the first one 😂 He comes running when I turn it on lol

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