Young, big, old, small; either way your furry friends are forever in your hearts and we should appreciate all they do for us humans.

Constant Companionship & Loyalty

Dogs are descendants of wolves, who we all know travel in packs. But now that dogs are domesticated, their designated "human" is now their pack, so having a constant companion by your side is the norm. They didn't get the nickname "Mans' best friend," for nothing.

Unconditional Love

No matter how bad your day was, they'll always be there with their energetic and happy demeanors to cheer you up immediately with one wag of their tails.

Furry Therapists

Dogs aren't going to tell anyone your deepest, darkest secrets, so why not confide in these puppy dog eyes?

Keeps You Moving

Dogs keep you incredibly more active than cats (dogs for the win). From short walks around the neighborhood to playing fetch in the park, or even just tug-of-war in the living room, dogs constantly keep you on your toes and moving.

Reduces Stress

There's a reason people keep Emotional Support animals, it's because it's proven that in some circumstances animals (not just dogs) can reduce stress, anxiety, etc.

Protectiveness

Burglars are less likely to break into a home if they hear a dog barking. Plus, dogs have heightened senses of hearing and smelling, so they know when something could potentially happen before you do.

Socialism

Protip #1: If you're looking to find a human companion, take your furry companion out for a stroll around your neighborhood, school, park, or mainstreet and you'll find some potential parents for your furry friend too ;-) You'd be surprised how many more people you'll meet just because you're walking a friendly dog.

Responsibility

Having an animals teaches responsbility, time management, and prioritizing. Having a dog entails feeding it. You are responsible for making sure another living thing survives. They can't get their food on their own like we can, perks of having opposable thumbs I guess.

Boosts Your Mood

Please tell me one instance where you were either cuddling or petting a dog when you were upset, angry, or sad... *crickets* Yes, that's what I thought, even just seeing a dog can change your day.

If you're looking for any of these attributes from a cute, loving furry companion, I highly suggest you go to your nearest Humane Society or dog shelter to find yourself a furrever pal. #AdoptDontShop You never know who could rescue who.