happiness

Oh boi, oh boi! These are some serious joyful expressions! You remember that feeling you used to get at the start of Autumn, and you come across a specially crunchy-looking leaf that you just need to step on? Maybe that's how dogs feel but with all leaves!

Ah, Autumn. Don't fight us on this but Autumn might be the best season of all. Hear me out on this, first:

1. It finally gets cooler but not too cold

2. Halloween

3. Cozy sweaters, warm drinks, overall sense of happiness

4. HALLOWEEN

Oh, and if you live in an area where the leaves change colors, that would be on the list too. But we don't, so it's not up there. 

We hope seeing these joyful dogs frolicking in the leaves gets you pumped up that Autumn is nearly here! Get excited people, these dogs sure are! 

"You are perfect just the way you are!"

That is the tagline in Monty Happiness's Instagram bio and it fully describes him. Perfect.

Monty Boy was adopted on August 30th, 2013, at the age of three by Mikala Klein. Monty's previous owner had too many cats and forced to place them for adoption, one of those cats was Monty. According to Mikala's blog, MontyMolly, "The first time we met Monty, there were no doubts in our minds that he was going to come live with us. His special appearance makes him look so incredibly cute, but his personality, which he showed from the very beginning, is rare as a diamond!"

Monty even had a unique personality, being in a room full of cats who few acted out on aggression, Monty would remain calm and collected. 

And while caring for a cat with innate chromosome abnormalities hasn't been the easiest, Monty's owners take such great care of him and don't mind the extra work. 

Regardless of his appearance, Monty is just like any regular cat. Mikala's wish is for Monty to be an "ambassador for special needs animals that may not look perfect in everyone's eyes!" She also added, "We also want to raise attention to the fact that looking different doesn't mean you can't be fantastic. And we believe that our sweet little Monty Boy is a perfect example to just that and in every way is FANTASTIC!"

Read up on last week's star on Instagram, traveling cats; Daikichi and Fuku-Chan!

Meet one of the happiest Shiba Inu's we've ever come across -- Lili! Lili lives in Japan with her owner and is living her absolute best life! 

Don't believe us? You should check out Lil's Instagram feed! So much color and fun to be had by Lili constantly. We can just see how happy this Shiba Inu really is and it makes us sport a big goofy grin ourselves. 

Let the happiness wash over you! 

Who can resist any sort of dog or puppy silliness? Not us, that's for sure! 

A little blend of doggo goodness for the soul is always a treat! And we've got pawistively the best line-up! So much cuteness and wholesomeness, we can't help but feel our hearts burst! 

Let's give these pups our love and undivided attention! 

Smiles. Smiles are the universal sign of happiness. 

Did you know that smiling is actually more contagious than the flu? And that studies have should that when you smile, a true smile, "it affects certain muscles that actually make you feel happy or joyful. You smile because you are happy and when certain muscles are hit, your brain sends even more happy signals or endorphins."

Smiling is the ultimate gift you can give yourself, and others will catch your smile, too. 

We hope the following smiling animals are contagious to you, too! Here's to a happy day! 

There's something quite special about the bond between animals, and we can argue that the bond between cats is especially special. 

Simply because a cats affection isn't usually won over quickly. It takes time to earn their trust and their love but once you do -- you still can't count on that! It's an ongoing process, but in the end... the love you take is equal to the love you make.

There's nothing quite like love. And love from animals just makes it even sweeter, it's a connection that goes beyond species.

It's hard to explain but you know it when you see it and you definitely know it when you feel it! We love our furry and non-furry friends and love the love the share amongst themselves and every so often.. with us. 

Love is so powerful. 

These poor animals had been abandoned, neglected, and the moment someone stepped in to give them a second chance -- they absolutely flourished. It's the best kind of glow-up there is. 

If you have the chance to give an animal a second chance at life and love -- please take it. 

"Oh. My. God. Look at the size of this toilet!" Cat, probably

Imgur user StillFunny took her adorable cat to the beach, for the very first time, and the cats reaction is just the sweetest and purest thing!

There may only be 7 images but they're 7 images guaranteed to punch you in the heart with happiness.

Happy weekend, everyone! Do you know what goes great with the weekend? 

Some ultra-wholesome dog gifs -- that's what! 

14 gifs loaded and ready to provide you with extra warmth. It'll feel like a fireplace blazing right in your heart. 

Guaranteed. 

If this isn't the definition of "Christmas Miracle" then don't know what is! Listen up Hollywood, THIS is the kind of movie we would love to see! 

This handsome Pit Bull, named Zeus, was stolen from his family a few months ago by a "supposed" friend.

Chelsea Staley, executive director of Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association, told WOWK 13 News, "Basically robbed her blind stole her wallet, a number of things while she was at work including her dog Zeus…the friend was apprehended in Nitro… and when he was arrested Zeus was still with him."

Thankfully, Zeus was microchipped and ended up at the West Virginia at the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association (which, by the way, is 2,000 miles away from home).

And since Pitbulls aren't allowed on commercial airlines, the group Many Paws Volunteer Transport set up a relay of volunteer drivers to get Zeus home for Christmas.

Fifteen drivers, nine states, four days. Zeus made it home in time for Christmas and the happy tears just keep coming! 

Thank you to all those who helped bring Zeus home! 

Story via WOWKTV