Many of us are animal lovers, but some of us are truly dog lovers. I know I'm a dog lover. Almost any dog I see I have to pet it or talk to it or something of that nature. I've been surrounded by dogs as long as I can remember. I grew up with Duke, a German Shepherd and Rottweiler mix, and Luke, a Chow Chow. After they passed on, I grew up with Jazmin. I got her in second grade, and I fell in love with her even though she chased me around the yard and house nonstop. Jazmin is Great Dane, German Shepherd, and Boxer, and I still have her to this day. Once I got to middle school, my friend Brooke Massey gave me Oliver who we named after Oliver Oken from Hannah Montana. Oliver is Shih Tzu mixed with Australian Shepherd, and he's basically my mom's dog now. My roommate has a dog too named Diamond who's a Chihuahua mixed with Pekinese. I know all of these dogs and I'm happy to be around them, but what makes dogs the best pet?

1. They cuddle with you when you have no cuddle buddy.

Your boo doesn't want to come over? Fine. You have your dog to cuddle with.

2. They will eat with you whenever.

They'll be your snack buddy after school or your late night meal partner. They're always down.

3. They'll be your workout partner.

Trying to stay in shape? Your dog's down to stay in shape with you.

4. They are super protective, no matter what size they are.

Big or small, let somebody mess with you. Your dog will tear them up, or attempt to anyways.

5. They love you when nobody else does.

Don't worry, your dog loves you no matter how ugly or cute you are.

6. They feel your emotions.

They know when you're sad, heartbroken, joyful, and tired. Dogs feel the same emotions as you.

7. They keep your deepest, darkest secrets.

I mean, they can't talk. Who are they going to tell your secrets to? Their dog friends?

8. They are always there for you when you think nobody else is.

If nobody has your back, know your dog is always down to ride for you.

9. There are different breeds to fit your living style.

If you're allergic to something or you want a small dog for a family or a big dog for outside, there's definitely a dog out there for you. There are literally tons of breeds to choose from.

10. They are adorable. You can't deny it.

No, seriously. You can't deny it. They are super cute.

I am so blessed to have Oliver and Jazmin, and my cute puppy niece Diamond in my life. They're beautiful animals with so much personality and they bring such joy to my day whenever I get a chance to see them. Dogs are amazing creatures that can love you more than any human can. If you treat them with respect, they will love you forever. If you have a dog or puppy or any type of animal, cherish and love them. I promise you they'll love you ten times more. If you want a dog, you can always check your local pet adoption centers or shelters. You could also foster puppies! There are tons of dogs out there waiting to be loved by you.