pet ownership

When the going gets tough, we turn to memes. And when the going gets really tough? Definitely turning to animal memes. Non-human critters are 100% more redeemable than our homo-sapien peers. And they make for some very good meme action.

Warning: Do not proceed to these excruciatingly sad and sappy posts if struggling with the effects of PMS. Most of these tearjerker images are comics about losing someone special, usually a dog. For some reason the concept of losing an animal is really all it takes to bring on our high-pressure waterworks. So make sure you're sitting down and somewhere safe when you scroll through these bittersweet and depressing memes.

Even if you're not a dog lover, it's hard to hate on these cute and comics from Off The Leash. The Facebook page was started back in 2013, but love for these amusing tidbits grew to the point where creator Rupert Fawcett was able to devote two books to these canine comics. They're a great imaginary look at the "secret life" of dogs. If you like what you see here, check out the Facebook page or give 'em a follow on Instagram. If you're really inspired, pick up the books on the site. Happy scrolling! 

Happy Caturday, people! To celebrate the most purrfect and feline day of the week, we've rounded up this big old batch of comics from the cat-obsessed folks behind Lingvistov. These comics are cute enough that anyone can appreciate them - even if they have a cat allergy. If you're into what you see here, check out some of the merchin their store. They deserve our support!

We've got your fix of cats right here, just in time for this beautiful Caturday!

Get it? Cat-holic? Okay, we'll stop now.