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How to remake a meme with your dog or cat as the star

Updated · Reviewed by The Rift team

Short answer

Share the meme video into Rift, add a clear photo of your dog or cat, and tell Spark who plays which part. Spark keeps the staging, camera and timing, swaps in your pet and sets up a Draft. Tap Make and you get a video of up to 15 seconds. Rift does not add text yet, so write the caption when you post.

Share the meme video and a clear photo of your pet, and Spark puts your pet in the role. Memes built on a look, such as a raised eyebrow or a slow turn, suit pets best. For any clip, see how to remake any trend with you in it.

What you need

Step by step

  1. Share the meme. Tap Share on the clip and pick Rift. Or add it from your camera roll.
  2. Add your pet. Pick the photo.
  3. Say the parts. One line: who replaces whom.
  4. Check the Draft. Spark shows what it keeps. Reply to change anything.
  5. Make. Tap Make. The video is in your Library.

Lines to try with Spark

Tips for a meme remake that works

More memes

For friends instead of pets, see how to remake a classic meme with your friends. For the full share-and-remake flow, see how to put yourself in a TikTok trend.

Questions people ask

Can I use a meme with a person in it?

Yes. Spark swaps the person for your pet or puts your pet beside them.

Do I need the original clip?

It helps. Share the clip from TikTok, Reels or Shorts, or add it from your camera roll.

Can two pets star?

Yes. Add a photo of each and say who takes which role.

Can I add the meme's text?

Rift does not add text over video yet. Add it in the app you post to.

What kind of meme works best with a pet?

Memes built on a look, such as a stare, a slow turn or a raised eyebrow, with one clear subject.