We’ve gathered some of the cutest and most hilarious examples of animal memes from across the internet. We also got in touch with Nina Thompson from the San Diego Humane Society to learn what we can do to help our furry friends in need. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your own thoughts in the comments section below.
Bored Panda got in touch with Nina Thompson from the San Diego Humane Society and she was kind enough to answer some questions. First and foremost, we wanted to hear more about their story.
“The San Diego Humane Society, an open-admission shelter, is creating a more humane world by inspiring compassion and advancing the welfare of animals and people. Our lifesaving safety net has helped San Diego become the largest city in the U.S. to keep healthy and treatable shelter animals from being euthanized. We are a private, independent, nonprofit organization that is not affiliated with any other humane society or society for the prevention of cruelty to animals.”
“With campuses in El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside, Ramona and San Diego, we provide animal services for 13 cities within San Diego County. We not only care for more than 40,000 animals in our communities annually, but also share the expertise we have gained through our innovative programs with shelters nationwide so they can save more lives in their communities."
"While our influence is expanding nationally, our top priority is meeting the needs of San Diego. We provide exceptional care for all animals through world-class veterinary medicine, shelter and most of all: love.”
Naturally, we wanted to know what an average person can do right now to help if they feel so inclined. “With record numbers of animals currently in shelters, San Diego Humane Society urges community members to “think adoption first” when considering adding an animal to their family. Adopting a shelter pet comes with considerable benefits for the adopter – but most importantly, it saves lives and directly ensures that San Diego County can Stay at zero euthanasia of healthy or treatable shelter pets.”
“Even though San Diego County is one of the safest communities for animals, our shelters are over capacity and filled with animals in need of new homes. Animal welfare organizations alone, no matter how dedicated, cannot ensure a future in which every shelter pet is safe. We need those who are looking to add pets to their families to choose adoption.”
“We recognize that many people are looking for animals with certain traits — and right now, animals of nearly every size, shape, age and breed can be found in shelters or rescues. No matter what type of pet you’re seeking — from puppies and kittens to senior pets, tortoises, rabbits, guinea pigs and more — you can find a great match at a shelter and be a hero for animals in the process.”
“The impact of adoption has a ripple effect: By giving one incredible pet a second chance, you open up space in the shelter for another life to be saved. Additionally, there are many practical reasons to consider adoption. Every pet adopted from a shelter or rescue has been microchipped, vaccinated and spayed or neutered — services that can easily cost a pet family over $1,000. Most shelters and rescues also offer an adoption guarantee, meaning they will welcome the animal back into their care at any time if it isn’t the right match.”
