If you want to know how dogs got the nickname of ‘man’s best friend’, just take a look at this photo. It’s so wholesome and inspiring to see a child and their pup locked in a loving hug.

This adorable Husky was photographed peeking through the fence to see what was on the other side. He looks so happy!

This 7-month-old baby was sitting on the floor and playing alone when this handsome big dog walked up and sat down beside him, watching over him and keeping him company. Dogs seem to have such a natural and powerful parental instinct, they’ll even look after kids that aren’t the same species as them.

For Halloween, this little girl could have dressed up as anything from a vampire to a skeleton to a witch. Instead, she decided to dress up just like the family dog.

These adorable puppers are all pooped out. It’s clearly been a big day for all three of them, and now it’s time for a long and much-needed nap.

Dogs are such caring and compassionate creatures, they’ll make friends with pretty much anything! They don’t care about differences; they’re just happy to meet new creatures and say hello to them.

Spot the dog! This all-white pup is doing an incredible job of blending in with the snow. If he closed his eyes and hid his nose with a paw, we wouldn’t be able to see him at all.

Can we get some ice or something? Because this picture is making us melt! It’s all kinds of cute, with this sleepy little pupper using a banana as a pillow.

This is what dogs are all about. They’ll put their lives on the line for their owners, their friends, and even other animals they barely even know. They’re simply wonderful in every possible way.

When the family adopted this dog, named Reba, she was clearly very overweight. They helped her lose a lot of weight over the course of two years, and she’s looking a lot better in the ‘after’ shot on the right.

While we might find fat dogs cute or funny, they suffer from very real health issues. They can have diabetes, high blood pressure, and mobility issues, so it’s never a good thing to overfeed a dog (or any other pet).

Whenever this little girl has a bad day at school or feels down, she knows that her best bud will be ready and waiting to cuddle up and make her feel better.

Yes, dogs can be capable of growling or biting if they feel threatened or scared, but if you treat them with love and care, they’re some of the most docile and gentle creatures on Earth. They wouldn’t even hurt a butterfly!

When his kids asked for a dog, this dad spent four whole years saying “No”. But eventually, he caved, and now he’s having the time of his life, snuggled up with his new furry friend.

This lucky dog is getting some major cuddles from her adoring fans. She and her owner live above a punk rock bar, and the fluffy pup gets a lot of attention from the bar’s regular customers.

This little dog was quite scared and upset to have a cone around his neck. Luckily, his little friend was ready to help him feel better about it all.

This dog has been sleeping in the same bed with his owner for nearly a decade, but he still asks permission to jump up each and every night by putting his head on the edge of the bed like this.

What is it with dogs and mud? Just like little children, they love to splash around and really don’t seem to mind getting dirty at all. It’s definitely time for a bath for this muddy pup.

They say that dogs and their owners tend to look alike, and we’re inclined to agree after seeing this photo! This guy, with his big furry beard, adopted a dog that definitely has a few things in common with him.

You might have to look around for quite a while to find the right dog for you, but when you meet the perfect match, you just know you found a friend for life! This family spent weeks searching for the right dog to bring into their home, eventually settling on this happy guy.

Losing a dog hurts like nothing else. Each and every day, you hope that maybe, somehow, your pup will find their way home. Sadly, many of them don’t, but a few do! These photos show the emotional moment when a boy was reunited with his lost dog.

Is there any sweeter sight in this world than a mom, a dad, and their beautiful baby? These fluffy family members all look so relaxed and peaceful together.

The owner of this dog adopted him because they wanted a big, strong pup to guard their house while they were away. But the dog is such a softie, he says hi to everyone who walks past and asks them for belly rubs too.

What a story! Sometimes, a dog comes into your life when you least expect it, and in that moment, you forge a friendship that can never be broken.

What’s amazing about dogs is their ability to bond with animals of many different species. They don’t really seem to judge other creatures based on appearance or anything like that. They’re endlessly loving and caring. So, when these Great Dane pups met the family tortoise, they treated him like one of their own!

This young police pup is meeting an officer he’ll be working with for many years to come. As well as being our best friends and loyal companions, dogs can also work beside us and even save our lives!

This adorable Corgi must feel very loved after she got a huge hedge trimmed to look just like her! It’s so cute how she’s posing proudly beside it.

This is the power of dogs! Even when you’re having a bad day or going through a tough time, a dog can always brighten your mood, lift your spirits, and make the world feel like a better place.

This guy adopted a rescue greyhound. She was really nervous to begin with, as she’d clearly had a tough life up to that point and found it hard to trust people. But on the night this photo was taken, she finally started to feel at home and snuggled up with her owner.

This adorable dog has been fitted with a special harness that lets her carry her cute pup on her back! This is too adorable for words.

We found the most wholesome dog photo ever taken. This sweet old lady is snuggling up to a big strong pup, who seems to be smiling happily at the camera. Many tough-looking breeds like these tend to scare people, but they can be just as loving and loyal as Pugs and Poodles.

It’s always so lovely and inspiring to see photos like this that really capture the friendship and love between a dog and its owner. It’s a truly special bond and there’s nothing else quite like it.

This dog, named Gus, was born with a facial deformity that split his nose in half. His owners were able to help him out by organizing reconstructive surgery, and he looks a whole lot better after the operation!

This fluffy little girl looks so peaceful and relaxed, stretching out on the bed and dreaming of happy times.

This puppy was photographed spending the first night in his new home. The 4-year-old son of the family was the one to put him to bed, giving him a little Batman toy to cuddle up with and a cozy blanket too.

This dog has learned a very clever trick. If he pretends to be super sad any time he hears the word ‘No’, he can pretty much get away with anything!

Dogs can be sentimental, just like humans. This pup has always enjoyed sitting in his favorite spot. And even as he got older and much, much bigger, he still crams himself in there to feel cozy and comfortable.

This is so lovely. This cute dog waits at the gate every single week to meet his buddies. Look at the way he just sits there!

This guy went to adopt a dog. Originally, he only wanted one, but he fell in love with two beautiful pups and couldn’t choose between them. So he got both! We’d say he might the right decision.

Clearly, this little guy understands the importance of buckling up. If a pup can do it, we can all do it!

This dog was born with a rare condition called cerebral hypoplasia. It affects his movement and prevents him from walking properly. So his owner decided to improvise! He found a huge hiking bag that the dog can fit in, so they can still go out on walks and adventures together.

One of the only bad things about having a dog is that you start to miss them so much whenever you’re not together! It can make working days, vacations, and classes at school feel so much longer when you just can’t wait to get home and see your furry friend.

This dog is blind and deaf, but that doesn’t stop him being full of love! His owners like to foster other animals while they’re waiting for forever homes, and the pup always greets them with friendly kisses and cuddles.

These hens all want to sleep in the same house, even though there really isn’t enough space for them to be totally comfortable. One night, the farm dog decided to join in the fun.

This little boy got put in time out for bad behavior, but his best bud decided to serve the sentence with him and keep him company. This is what true friendship looks like.

This hungry dog is just begging for a little piece of all that tasty meat! You can see the desire in his eyes as he gazes at his owner. Who could say no to a face like that?

This fluffy Pomeranian just gave birth to two super cute puppies! She looks so happy with herself and was even captured winking at the camera as she posed beside her little ones.

Wow. These side by side images really make you think about the passage of time. Once, that pup was gently saying hello to the family’s new baby. Years later, the baby was all grown up into a boy.

This dog was spotted all wrapped up in a coat while waiting outside for her owner. The owner needed to rush into the post office to send a letter, but she didn’t want her pup getting cold, so she took off her own coat and wrapped it around the dog. Too cute!

Wow! What a huge family! These proud parents have a whopping total of 13 pups! We have to respect the mama for giving birth to so many little ones and looking after them so well.

When he was just a pup, this dog was just the right size to sit in that big boot. But now he’s all grown up, it’s barely even big enough for one of his paws!

It’s always amazing when a dog you don’t even own still wants to be your best friend! We’re pretty jealous of the person who took this photo.

This dog found just the right spot in the backyard for her afternoon nap. She’s lying right beside a hole in the fence so the neighbors can reach throuh and pet her as she soaks up the sun.

We don’t know about you guys, but we just can’t handle the cuteness in this picture! This happy pup looks more like a teddy than a real dog.

Many homeless people have dogs and develop strong bonds with their canine companions. In fact, there are many stories of homeless folks actually using money they get from people on the street to pay for dog food and blankets, rather than buying things for themselves. One homeless guy had to go to hospital, and all of his dog friends were photographed waiting patiently at the door for him to come back out.

This is so inspiring! True animal lovers will really do anything for their pets and go above and beyond to help as many animals in need as they possibly can.

15 years have passed between these two photos, but the dog and its owner are still the best of friends. Anyone who has ever owned a dog for a long time can definitely relate to this image.

As people get older, looking after dogs can become a little more difficult. Fortunately, good neighbors can help out, taking dogs for walks and ensuring that they don’t get ill, overweight, or bored. Just like this.

Say hi to Jasper! Whenever he sees one of his neighbors, he rushes into the house and brings out one of his favorite toys for a little play session! What a sweet little guy.

When he’s a little bigger and stronger, this pup will be ready to tackle crime with his police pals. For now, he’s learning the job from the safety of his partner’s pocket.

When this dog had to have surgery, his best bud was ready and waiting with lots of cuddles to help him recover.

This is so cute! It’s always a little hard for dog owners to watch their pups getting older and not quite being as agile as they once were, but there are many ways you can adapt and help your dog make the most of their latter years.

Just look at the difference between these two photos! This poor dog was sad and lonely, cooped up in a rescue shelter cage. But as soon as got adopted and was on the way to his forever home, he couldn’t stop smiling. This is why it’s so important to visit your local shelters and adopt dogs if you can, rather than buying them from shops.

Little pups love to play-fight and nibble each other’s ears. It’s always super cute to watch, but we have to feel a little sorry for the pup on the receiving end of the bite in this image! It looks like he’s saying “Mom, make him stop!”

This photo is giving us a whole lot of feels, and we’re not sure how to deal with it. These two dogs don’t even know each other, but they both put their heads out of the window to say hello while stuck in traffic. The Pit Bull even decided to show the other dog his favorite toy!

As if dogs weren’t impressive enough, they also save lives! Stanley here is a true hero, and he’s just one of many dogs that work on a daily basis to protect their owners and the general public too.

We often forget that dogs can suffer from many of the same diseases and disorders that affect humans, including cancer. Fortunately, treatment options are getting better and more and more dogs are beating cancer, just like this one.

This adorable dog looks extra specially cute in his dino outfit with his BFF.

Wow! What a story! This dog helped to save his owner by alerting her after smelling smoke in the building.

It’s always nice when you move into a new home or get a new neighbor and discover that they have a super friendly doggo!

While many dogs have happy family homes, there are still many more out on the streets, struggling to survive. This amazing cafe opens up in winter to give the strays a warm place to stay. It’s an amazing act of kindness, and we hope it inspires other people to do the same.

A stray dog was often spotted walking around down by the docks of this town. It seems that a local pelican took pity on the pup and decided to befriend him! The dog was later adopted, but he still visits the shore each day to meet up with his pelican pal.

Is this dog for real? He’s way too cute to actually exist! Look at that face. We just want to find him and snuggle him for hours on end.

This is just wonderful! Many dogs get stressed when they have to visit the vet, but this practice came up with a super smart way to help them feel a little more at ease.

Amazing! This pup was nearly killed in a fire but was saved. Later on, he trained to become an official fire dog with the local fire department, helping to save people and pups just like him.

With big, floppy ears like that, this adorable pup might even be able to fly! She’s so cute, we just can’t stand it.