Could you use a smile? A giggle? Maybe, possibly, even a little snort? We dare you not to crack up over one of these awesome stories from the past year. The world’s most popular dog comedians will give you the boost you need to get through your day.
We’ve rounded up the sweetest, funniest dog story of each month of 2015. You know, just in case you missed any of them the first time around!
January: Dog Rides Bus Alone to Park, Wins Hearts
Eclipse puts a smile on commuters’ faces when she gets tired of waiting for her human. She knows where and when to wait to be picked up and dropped off when Dad isn’t around. Get the full story at Huffington Post.
February: Lamb Who Thinks She’s a Collie
Pet is a bottle-fed lamb who grew up with a pack of collies. She goes on walks and snuggles in a dog bed with her brothers and sisters. Get the full story: Deadline News.
March: Fritz Just Can’t Catch
Is it that he can’t catch, or that he just can’t be bothered? Watch Fritz fail to catch in super-slow motion and decide for yourself. See more Fritz videos.
April: John Legend’s Dog Wedding
Equal parts sweet and hilarious, this video shows what happens when crooner John Legend throws a beautiful wedding for his bulldogs—including a romantic serenade! Read the full story at Hello Magazine.
May: Brody Can Whisper
This is one talented dog! His earnest expression as he emits the smallest possible bark on command will make your heart grow two sizes. At least.
June: Corgi Meets Moving Rock
Just when he thought he was safe, Turbo the Corgi realizes that pretty green rock is actually a prehistoric monster! Get the full story at Time.
July: Roux’s Epic Sneeze
Gesundheit! It’s no wonder this 10-second video has over 11 million views. The addictive sound of Roux’s audacious sneeze will have you hitting the replay button. Turn the sound on. It’s worth it. We promise. Follow Roux’s adventures on Instagram.
August: Rose Plays With a Balloon
She flips and flies with the greatest of ease and keeps the balloon up for over a minute! Read more at ABC 11.
September: Denied the Treat!
Yuka always gets the last bite of her human’s food—until the day everything changed. Her hamburger denial reaction is just iconic. Read more on Buzzfeed. Then follow Yuka on Instagram.
October: Tater Tot Thief
Chase would prefer not to share his tots. But he will in the end. Because he loves you.
November: Looking for Love (In All the Wrong Places)
@LFRSWestern slightly unusual animal rescue this morning. Dog now released from cat flap & happy #woof #notjustfires pic.twitter.com/Iw4ZkTyJYj
— Western Fire Station (@LFRSWestern) November 16, 2015
What’s a girl to do? A lovesick American bulldog got her head stuck in the cat flap while wooing a neighborhood dog. The fire department came to her rescue and all was well again! Get the full story here: Daily Mail.
December: You Stop When I Say You Can Stop
Pupper insists that you are NOT through petting the belly. Too sweet to be denied, he gets what he wants.