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Photographer Ricki Beason puts out an annual "Heartthrobs and Hound Dogs" calendar that features some of Texas' finest men and adoptable pups. It's pretty easy to see why the calendar is so popular.

Between the dark circumstances surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's death and the general state of the world, it's safe to say that most of us could use a little lightness in our lives. We put these happy memes, tweets, and pictures together to help you get just that. 

Here are 16 relatively new rates from one of our favorite Twitter accounts, WeRateDogs! For more doggo goodness, go check 'em out! 

It's always difficult coming back to work after a long weekend, and a full week at that. Luckily for you, you have us, and we have endless wholesome memes to help cheer you up! Wholesome memes in general do a lot of brightening for those gloomy, dark days. However, when you add animals to that wholesome meme mix, it's simply perfection. 

When you scroll through these wholesome memes, first thing in the morning, we hope it brings you not only happiness but a sense of calm and a great start to a wholesome week! If you need more a boost to get rid of those Monday blues, last week's leftovers were marvelous and deserve another taste! 

"Sweet Charlie is this bride's beloved dog. He has a brain tumor and is on his last few days on this planet. He used up all of his energy before the wedding and didn't have the strength to make it back up the aisle - so the maid of honor scooped him up and carried him. She's 5'3". He's 80 pounds. There isn't enough mascara in the world for these moments." -JenDz