15 Animals That Make Us Feel Better About Getting Older

15 Animals That Make Us Feel Better About Getting Older
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There comes a time in everyone's life when the comfort of a couch trumps a wild night, naps replace happy hours, and the highlight of a weekend is binge-watching a new show on Netflix. Whether you're hitting your quarter life crisis or reaching an age you refuse to admit, we all have to grow up (a little bit) at some point -- and there's nothing wrong with that.

So what if that means the crazy days of your youth are now few and far between? These animals are right there with you, and, we must say, they're more than accepting of this new stage of their lives.

1. This bunny, who is SO over wearing toe-pinching, sky-high heels.via thundee/Imgur

2.This sloth, who needs naps to get through the work day just like you do.

3. This bulldog, who truly embraces his wrinkles.via mecheg/Imgur

4. This hamster on his wheel, who also wonders where he's going in life -- and what it all means.

5. This chimp, who also gave up his startup for a corporate job.

6. This pup, who has intentions to go out but never quite makes it out the door.via Imgur

7. This mommy cat, who gives up all her free time to be with her kids ... and loves every minute of it.via Imgur

8. This retriever, who knows glasses make you look wise.

9. This monkey, who can't work his iPhone either.

10. This horse, who might be going gray but knows he's still the mane man.

11. This pup, who will keep you company at the early bird special.

12. This kitty, who just can't take the club scene anymore.

13. This ape, who proves bald is beautiful -- and is surely werking it.

14. This cat, who's developed some extra padding and can't fit through the door.via bords/Imgur

15. This owl, who doesn't understand Miley Cyrus, either.via kuu owl/YouTube

Correction: An earlier version of this post referred to apes as monkeys.

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Animals Who Are Deep In Thought
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Don't interrupt his train of thought.(Image via Flickr)
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This problem is a tough one.(Image via Flickr)
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She prefers not to be disturbed during her bedtime reading.(Image via Imgur)
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His best ideas come to him when he's sprawled out on the deck.(Image via Flickr)
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It's an odd place to sit and think, but it boasts a great view.(Image via Imgur)
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Cat: "Now where did I hide that ball of string?"(Image via Flickr)
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A very pensive polar bear...(Image via Flickr)
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He's obviously hard at work and can't be disturbed.(Image via Imgur)
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He has some intense thoughts about that hammock.(Image via Flickr)
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The perfect thinking spot...(Image via Imgur)
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Even gibbons have problems.(Image via Flickr)
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This cat always gets lost in her own thoughts after partaking in a little hookah.(Image via Imgur)
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No matter what this adorable puppy is thinking about, one thing is for sure -- we just want to give him a hug.(Image via Flickr)
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This cat actually prefers to read sideways.(Image via Imgur)
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This orangutan obviously has something on his mind.(Image via Flickr)
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This thought is a real head-scratcher.(Image via Flickr)
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We have a pretty good idea what this cat is thinking about. (Image via Imgur)
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Don't interrupt him right now -- this gorilla has many thoughts to ponder.(Image via Flickr)
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Introducing the most recent addition to the book club...(Image via Imgur)
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They call this the thinking spot.(Image via Flickr)
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Stare all you want, this dog will not be bothered.(Image via Flickr)
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This is where he goes to mull over his problems.(Image via Flickr)
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Is this chimpanzee praying or is he just deep in thought?(Image via Flickr)
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Cat: "Where did I leave that toy, again?"(Image via Flickr)
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He likes to call this his thinking log.(Image via Flickr)
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This pug puppy does his best thinking outdoors.(Image via Imgur)
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Orangutan: "What should I have for lunch?"(Image via Flickr)