Why are puppies so absurdly happy, beyond all reason

U r mad because I gave ur wife a puppy

My cat is happy with a folding chair on which I have put one of my sweatshirts, a clean litter box, grain free kibble, fresh water, and a can of tuna each week.

Also a couple $5 scratching pads from Target.

Cats can be happy without losing their dignity. Not puppies. They freak out and slobber on everyone.

Perhaps something to aspire to in life

Dignity is overrated

Puppies know what's up

Dogs are heavenly creatures that teach humans a lot if we take the time to watch/listen.

you are so right about how happy they get. Dogs in general. Imagine getting that type of natural brain hit. It must be wild.

They live to be loved...period. If a dog is getting love, attention, cuddles, toys, and food, then it has a great life and, most importantly, returns that love to its people.

Contrast that with humans and the answer becomes very clear.

We created them by selecting for those traits. Maybe what you are alluding to is eugenics among humans.

Because they realize they'll be able to lick their own genitals for their entire life.

This. My dog is 8, and he's still joyful. It's because I've given him those basics that you listed, plus daily exercise in the form of walks and play. It's really not that hard to keep a dog happy.

Ignorance is bliss and the dumber you are the more fun things are. Just think about things you did when you were a kid, there are a lot of things that you did that as a kid that were a blast but now aren’t fun because you aren’t that dumb anymore.

What's so great about that? Even if it's their own, it's still disgusting.

You may be on to something though. Dogs don't seem to be capable of disgust. They don't mind bad smells and will eat anything.

Because even as puppies they know when they get older, they will be taking for a walk twice a day and can poop wherever and whenever they want...and laugh and laugh as they watch you pick up their turds.