As told in Material Girls, “diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” Whoever agrees with this has obviously never owned a dog. I’ve owned dogs my entire life. From the moment I was born I lived with a beagle/basset hound mix named Copper. He was my best friend as a kid. After he passed away, my family and I adopted three more dogs. I can also say now that those dogs are my best friends. Here’s some of the top reasons why dogs are a girl’s best friend.
1. They make you smile when you cry
Whether you’re upset, sad, angry, or crying, your dog will come up to you and give you a bunch of big puppy kisses. Just a look into those big puppy eyes will make your heart melt and see the world as a better place.
2. You always have a cuddle buddy
Who says you need a significant other to have someone to cuddle with? No matter the size, dogs are always up for a good snuggle on the couch with you under the blanket. Whether the dog is a Great Dane or a Chihuahua, they can always be considered a lap dog.
3. Dogs are always loyal
If you’ve ever had someone cheat on you or break your trust, fear not! A dog will never leave you. They think of you as family, and according to Lilo and Stitch “Ohana means family, family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten”.
4. They keep you company
Don’t have any weekend plans with friends? No problem! A dog is always willing to spend the night in with you. You could be watching a movie, or just lying in bed sleeping. As long as they’re with you and you’re happy, they’re happy. I know most of my Friday nights call for movie nights with one of my puppies.
5. They teach you responsibility
Growing up I always had chores to do for the dogs. I either had to take them outside, feed them, give them baths, or take them for walks. Having dogs taught me what it was like to have to care for someone else.
6. You always have a conversation Partner
Even if you two don’t speak the same language, it’s so easy to have a conversation with your dog. If you’re excited about something, they get excited. If you’re sad about something, they’re sad. They can listen to what you have to say all day.
7. They're always happy to see you
Dogs are the only ones who will welcome you like you’ve been gone for 20 years. As soon as they hear the car pull up, they get excited. They run around the house, they wag their tail, and they make that happy barking sound. Then the second you come through the door, they come running to you to give you big puppy hugs and big puppy kisses.
8. You never have to worry about cleaning your plate.
Dogs are just like little vacuum cleaners. If you drop something on the floor, they are right there to clean it up. I know as a little kid, when I didn’t like something, I would just give it to the dog. It’s a win-win situation. They get food, and you get rid of something you don’t want.
9. They don’t judge you.
People are judged for many reasons. It might be for bad grades, not doing a job right, being with the wrong people, or just not acting a certain way. Dogs don’t really care what you do or how you act. They are happy with you just the way you are.
10. They love you unconditionally.
Dogs love you for who you are. They don’t care about your past or your mistakes. They love you no matter, even if you yell at them. A dog is a member of your family, and they treat it like so. They will protect at any cost. They will love you forever, and you will love them too.
