I didn't have a dog as a pet until around age 15, but honestly HOW DID I SURVIVE WITHOUT ONE? Not to be too dramatic or anything but they are the best thing to EVER grace the Earth. What did we do to deserve dogs? Nothing. Thank goodness we have them though because I don't know what I would do without mine.

1. You always have a shoulder (or stomach) to cry on.

No matter who makes you sad or upset, your dog is a perfect unbiased source to take all your feelings out on. They won't judge you, and they will always be there to cheer you up or listen to you cry.

2. They keep your bed warm during the night.

When you wake up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom or have a quick midnight snack, they will always keep laying in your bed and keep it warm for you until you come back.

3. They'll help cleaning up (the food you accidentally spill on the floor)

Yup, no explanation needed.

4. You can always look forward to seeing them when you get home.

No matter if you left for 2 hours or 10 minutes, they will be just as excited to see you.

5. The look on their face when you say 'treat' or 'walk' is unexplainably adorable.

Their face when you ask them to go for a walk can change your whole mood.

6. No matter what time of day, they will always nap with you.

There is no person in the world who is better at cuddling than your dog.

7. They always find new ways to make you laugh.

Sometimes, the littlest things they do can make you laugh the hardest.

8. Dogs are there to always protect you from strangers...

9. No matter how small they are.

10. They make car rides more fun.

Traveling long distances in the car may stink but FEAR NOT! If you travel with your dog you are guaranteed some fun!

11. They are an excuse to not do something.

Invited to a party or event you don't want to go to? "Sorry, I can't, gotta watch my dog!" Works every time.

12. They love you more than they love themselves.

13. You can always trust your dog with your secrets.

Dogs are guaranteed to not go to the first person they see and tell them all the secrets you just told them. Good thing they can't talk.

14. They give you a good reason to post selfies.

Having a good hair day but you just posted a selfie yesterday? Don't worry, just take a picture with your dog!

15. You can't help but love them just as much as they love you.

No matter if you just yelled at them for peeing on the carpet, or chewing up your favorite shoes, you can't help but love them anyways.