Dogs are undeniably disgusting. They smell each other's butts, enjoy eating poop, drink water out of toilets, kill rodents, urinate in inconvenient places, and smell bad. They steal food and run away and bark at anything that moves. They are gross.
But, they are also the best companions possible--especially rescue dogs. Not only is adopting a dog from a humane shelter good for the dog itself, but it also helps prevent unethical breeders from capitalizing on their cruelty. Here are just a few amazing reasons why you need to adopt a dog:
1. They are too cute!
LOOK AT THAT FACE! What a sweet angel baby.
2. They are endlessly entertaining.
3. They look great in costumes.
Who would not want their pugs to be crime-fighting superheroes?
4. They are the best cuddlers.
5. They are the best wing-men.
Not that Darren Criss needs any help with that...
6. They make great reaction gifs.
"She said WHAT!?"
7. They are fun to tease.
8. They inspire us.
If this dog will not be stopped, we cannot be stopped.
9. They make the best teachers.
10. They love us unconditionally.
No matter how we act toward them.
11. We do not deserve dogs.
This article is not just an excuse to look at cute gifs of dogs--although that is definitely a perk. I hope this has, in some way, made you consider adopting a furry friend. There are so many stray dogs in the world, and they all deserve a warm, happy home.