Dog Protects Kitten During Thunderstorm; Internet Insanity Ensues

An image of a dog protecting a kitten during a storm has gone viral. The kitten (named Toast) ducked for cover under the mixed-breed pup, Terra, who was putting on a ridiculous brave face for her feline friend.

The adorable duo may have been scared of a thunderstorm, but that’s nothing compared to the cyberspace-storm their picture has unleashed!

Here are some of the best memes the Almighty Internet has to offer so far…

1. Terra the gamer.

2. When memes meet.

3. Scientific Discovery Terra.

4. “Run, Forrest, Run …from Terra!”

5.Bayern Munich horny, soccer team Terras.

6. Russian Cosmonaut Terra.

7. Terra Duvall in The Shining.

8. Dogzilla!

9.Terra Dazeem needs an adult.

10. Hercules and Terraberus.

12. Chocolate Rain Terra

As unspoken Internet law dictates, a meme’s renown isn’t legitimized until a creepy photoshop including Nic Cage is somehow involved.

13. So, this.

Aaaaand we have a full-fledged meme, boys and squirrels.

Conwagulations, Terra aka “Overly Excited Dog”! Enjoy the glow of computer screen limelight!