When you’re doing work online, it can be easy to get overly fixated on the seriousness of business. After all, if you’re trying to earn a living, that in and of itself is pretty serious, right? However, it’s actually a really good idea to inject some levity into your workflow. And for many, this is best represented in their social media accounts. When running an online marketing campaign, showing some personality is a great idea. One way to do this is by using funny or uplifting photos in your social media posts and blog headers. With this in mind, we’ve put together a collection of funny animal photos that are guaranteed to lighten the mood of your online campaigns and to bring some joy to all who view them.
Cat Wearing Bow
This is a cat wearing a bow. That pretty much says it all, doesn’t it? The cat’s wide-eyed expression would no doubt be suitable for a number of funny situations.
Lemur Looking Up
Whether you’re promoting a positive outlook or want to drive viewer’s eyes to a title, this photo of a lemur will suffice.
Owl Close Up
Here’s an owl looking directly into the camera. He’s definitely not judging you or anything like that.
Pet Puppy Dog
This is another great photo option if you want to direct the viewer’s attention to something on the right hand side of the screen.
Cat Big Eyes
This image of a very sweet looking cat stares directly into the camera. This could be used a social media image or blog header, easily.
City Dog Chilling
This puppers is laying on some grating in the middle of a cityscape. This would be a great choice for emphasizing laziness, exhaustion, burnout, or other similar topics.
Cute Dog
This cute dog photo features a puppy’s nose right against the camera lens. It would be easy to overlay some title text along the bottom of the image with some simple editing.
Dog Yawning
This dog is making the biggest yawn face ever. Use this silly photo to emphasize boredom, nature, pets, or anything else you can creatively connect it with.
Seagull Bird
This seagull is caught here mid-squawk. And the way the image is framed, you can easily add title text to the right hand side. Even if that text is the bird’s inner-most thoughts.
Kitten Closeup
This image features a playful kitten stretching out in a sunbeam on the floor. Highlight levity or comfort by using this photo.
Ostrich
Here’s a photo of a disgruntled looking ostrich. Or maybe this is just how all ostriches look. I don’t know. But what I do know, is that you could easily use this image to convey confusion, discontent, exhaustion, and a variety of other emotions.
Dachshund Dog
This image of a dachshund with its tongue sticking out is, as the kids say, a whole mood. So, why not use this image as a silly aside in your next social campaign?
Dog Closeup
Here’s another image of a dog very close to the camera. This one lends itself well to featuring a title in the whitespace above.
Lion Cat
Here’s a lion laying down and licking its face. You could use this one to go along with a post about food, relaxation, or even hunting.
Cat Eyes
This silly kitty is captured here upside down. Its eyes are bright and vibrant and the image would serve well on campaigns about awareness, home life, or other similar topics.
Black & White Puppy Dog
This black and white photo of a dog squashing its face through a fence is adorable and could be used for a variety of campaigns.
Koala Bear
This koala looks like he’s had better days. I could see this image being used alongside any story about frustration or irritation.
Watching Cat
This cat laying on some fabric with its eyes peeking out above a fold. This is another case where the photo as-is provides ample space for added title text or a pullquote.
Bald Eagle
This image of a bald eagle could easily be used in a patriotic way but it could be used for a humorous angle as well. Just depends on how you look at it.
Retriever
Last on our list today is this image of a dog with its tongue lolling out. It’s sweet and cute but paired with the right text, could be a funny addition to your next social posts as well.
Add Some Fun with These Funny Animal Photos
Your online marketing efforts don’t have to be serious all the time. In fact, they shouldn’t be. Expressing emotion and conveying personality are essential aspects of an effective social media presence. These funny animal photos ought to make it easy to inject some fun and a sense of humor into your next slate of posts. Good luck!