Having a dog is one of the greatest familial responsibilities a person can take on, aside from having an actual child. Canine companionship involves a heck of a lot more than owning animal that looks cute when you walk it in the park. There is also the whole rollercoaster ride that comes from training (or trying to), getting way to excited when the doorbell gets rung, and a lot of unexpected bodily fluids. It’s worth it, of course, but it certainly isn’t a commitment for everyone.

For those who don’t want to take the plunge of sharing their lives with a dog, a portion of dog memes should be enough to take the edge off not having a furry best friend. They’re also great for people who are so crazy about canines that they can’t walk two steps in their house without tripping over a chew toy. Dog memes are just a beautiful thing, and almost anybody can appreciate them.