You might have had a tough week or even a difficult month. Now, it’s time to kick back, relax, and immerse yourself in some uplifting dog posts. You deserve it.
We know how much you love dogs, dear Readers, so Bored Panda has collected the newest most wholesome photos of our canine friends for you to pet virtually. Upvote the pics of your fave best boys and girls, and share photos of your own dogs in the comments! And in case you need some serious cheering up, we’ve got you covered with our earlier blessed dog lists here and here.
As if you needed more evidence that doggos are wonderful (no offense to any cattos, we love you, too), science has shown that owning pets does wonders for your physical and mental health. Having a dog at home reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, and even decreases the risk of kids developing asthma. Bored Panda wanted to learn more about the positive effects of having a dog in your life, so we reached out to the Arizona Humane Society. Scroll down for our insightful chat with them.
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He Loves All Animals
I Promised To Try To Love Her As Much As Our Golden Does
My Dog Is 18, Has Trouble Standing. Since Clare Was Born, He Stands For Hours Watching. Good Boy
AHS Media Relations Specialist Kelsey Dickerson told Bored Panda all about how our physical and mental health improve when we get a dog. "There are so many incredible benefits of owning a pet that go beyond the joy they bring to us each and every day, studies prove that having a furry friend greatly improves our mental and physical health as well, especially during these times when quarantine and social distancing has led people to staying at home and decreased in-person interaction," she said.
"A few physical benefits of owning a pet include lowered stress levels, increased heart health (i.e. lower blood pressure, cholesterol levels, heart rate, etc.), helping you and your family stay in shape with increased opportunities for exercise and outdoor activities with your pets, as well as increased socialization opportunities with other people and pet owners," Kelsey went through some of the benefits.
Four Borzoi Dogs Adorably Peek Their Big Noses Out Of Curtained Window One At A Time
Sacrifice
Stray Dog Looking After Stray Kittens
"Pets also help improve our mental health by offering us unconditional love and companionship, especially for those who live by themselves or are unable to socialize with others on a regular basis. It has also been proven that pets help decrease our anxiety levels, increase our compassion for others, and also help children’s cognitive stimulation and understanding of appropriately interacting with other beings."
Just how much more active are dog owners? In general, they tend to walk and much much more. One study found that older dog owners took an average of 2,760 more steps each day compared to non-owner seniors. That’s more or less an extra 23 minutes of daily exercise.
I Heard A Light Knock On My Door And Went To Answer It And It Was My Landlords’ Dog Bringing Me A Stick
'they Hired A Photographer Just For Me!'
12/10 Good Boye
Time also writes that another study showed how dog owners were much more active during the winter months, spending around half an hour less being sedentary each day. So having a dog is wonderful for your physical health because they help you stay in shape while you’re helping them stay in shape. It’s the perfect quid pro quo situation, don’t you think?
Some of us might wish that we could understand what dogs are saying. However, canine experts already have a pretty good idea of what they’re trying to communicate with their body language.
Charlie! He Was My Sober Gift To Myself. 130 Days Alcohol Free Today
Growing Old Together!
Beautiful
Awwwwwwww so cute and a bit sad he/she was left there. If he/she was mine i would have made extra sure it was taken care of
For example, when a dog maintains eye contact with you, that’s usually its way of saying that it trusts and loves you. When your doggo bows before you, that means that it wants you to take a break from working or studying and play with it for a bit.
Meanwhile, when your pet brings you an object, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it wants to play fetch! Sometimes, these items are meant as gifts. Lucky you!
A Family Portrait
My Dog Lexi Is Turning 10 Soon. Through College, 3 Cities, 2 Apartments, And Our First Real House - Anywhere We Go, We Go Together
Taught Chloe To Stand On My Wheelchair’s Feet Rests, Now All She Wants To Do Is Give Me Kisses
This Is "Frida", She Has Saved 60 People So Far In Her Career
Father And Son
I Got You, Fren
A Good Smiley Boi
We Tested Smoke Detectors Yesterday. She Heard The Alarms And Ran Up The Stairs, Made It Past The Dog Gate, And Frantically Searched Every Room Looking For All Of Us. She Would Not Calm Down Until She Could Check Every Room. She Has Never Been Trained To Do This, But She Still Tried To Rescue Us
Like Father, Like Son !
When Ravioli Saw His Pups For The First Time!
My Grandma Had A 10th Birthday Party For Her Dog
In Mexico, This Girl Who Was Celebrating Her 15 Years Was Posing On The Floor When A Stray Dog approached And Snuggled Over Her. Instead Of Getting Angry, She Asked To Take Pictures Together
Chewbacca Cosplay
He Guarded A Bird With Broken Wing Under My Truck For Four Days Before It Could Fly Off. Had To Bring Them Both Food And Water Because He Refused To Leave Its Side Day And Night, Very Proud Of Him
When The Ac Hits Just Right
Today Is Extra Special Because This Old Man, Who I Was Once Told Had A Life Expectancy Of 8 Years, Turns 16 Today! Happy Birthday Baxter Bear!
Just A Raccoon Hugging A Chihuahua
My Dog Diesel Passed Away Last Month. I Had Him Cremated And His Ashes Spun In This Orb
Purest Pup Ever
This just hit me with a bittersweet memory of my old GS, Patsy. One day she was accidentally left inside way longer than expected while we were out and we came home to a steaming pile of poo and a VERY apologetic girl. She had even tried to cover it with bits of loose paper, bless her. I made sure she understood that the fault lay with us hoomans and that she was a clever doggo.
Four Friends Taking A Nap
Rare Beauty
True Love Knows No Fences
My Dog Rolo Has Always Been A Messy Drinker, My Girlfriend Turned His Water Bowl Into A Moss Garden To Keep The Place Tidy
It’s Important For Everyone To See This
My Foster Mama Ellie Had Her Babies Yesterday - Apparently She Came With A Whole Lab Sampler Pack!
Took My Uncles Guide Dog For An "Off Work" Walk
If You’ve Had A Rough Week Check Out Little Man Snoozing With His Very Good Boy
Sir Patrick Stewart Playing A Very Serious Game Of Chess With His Foster Pup
I Made This
Perfect Fit
I’m Currently 40 Weeks Pregnant And His Favourite Spot Is On The Bump
One time there was a reddit post where a ladies pit bull suddenly started getting aggressive towards strangers in the house and on walks. She was worried about his sudden change in temperament. Someone said to get a pregnancy test because pregnancy would explain the dogs protective behavior. She was pregnant.
Somehow, I’ve Ended Up With Three Different Animals With The Same Color Scheme
This Dog Donated His Blood
Doggy Has Asthma And Requires Multiple Nebulizations. But As Long As He Has His Ducky With Him, He Know He Is Gonna Be Ok
Meet Charly, The Heart-Eyed Beauty ?? Isn't He Gorgeous?
Teddy Has Been Working On His Quarantine Beard. What Do You Guys Think?
I agree with Dorothy Parker. Too handsome to shave.
Load More Replies...are those salt lamps don't let your cat or dog lick them if they are
When You Walk Past Someone You Know But Not Enough For You To Say Hello
My Mom Puts Their Puppy In Her Apron Pocket When She Preps Dinner And I’m Not Sure Who Enjoys It More
Just Because They Grow To Be Twice Your Size Doesn’t Mean You Should Stop Giving Them Hugs
Here Is A Great Picture Of Jerry Hanging Out On The Porch In His Prosthesis. Jerry Was A Rescue Dog Who Had His Device Made In 2011, He Now Enjoys Spending Quality Time With His Family In NY
High Paw!
Beware Of The Dog !
My Anxious Dog After Making Her First Doggy Friend
Update - Not Sure What To Do With These Two As They Won't Maintain Appropriate Social Distancing
My Neighbour's Dog Peaking Through The Fence To Say Hello
Do Ya Like Dags?
My 90 Year Old Grandpa Is Sewing The Holes My Dog Made In Her Favorite Toy
Lady Marmalade And Her Fancy Paws
Partners In Crime
Here Is A Heart For You
The Weather Man Dog Had A Small Dog Couch
He’s Given Me 19 Years Of Love
You've given each other 19 years and a lifetime of love. I hope there's more to come.
If He Likes You, He'll Show You His Leaf. You Can't Touch It, But You Can Look At It
One Of Our Neighbouring Dogs Passed Away, So His Owners Left A Box Full Of Treats For Other Dogs As A Tribute In The Local Park
My Best Friend For 14 Yrs. I Lost Him 8 Years Ago, He Came Back To Me In A Tie-Dye I Just Made
Surprise Boy To Brighten Your Day
Bruce Wayne Is A Big Snuggly Cane Corso
My Dpt (Deep Pressure Therapy) Service Dog Pearl Is Doing Her Job Right Here. I Was In A Full Aspergers Meltdown And She Helped Me Come Out Of It Pretty Quickly. The Goodest Girl
Keeping Her Babies Safe
About A Month Ago I Introduced My New Dog To My Cat. Here's How Their Relationship Is Progressing
The Groom Getting His Best Man Ready For The Wedding
This dog is like "Bro, there's still time to get away from this..."
Moved His Bed So I Could Vacuum And Came Back To This
I'd Help You Watch
Made Me Smile During A Traffic Back Up
No Half Measures. Go For A Full Hug
Smell The Flowers
First Day At School
I Made Friends With A Small Hooman Today. He’s Like Basically Me-Sized. I Bet I Can Get Him To Give Me More Treats Than My Hoomans
She'd Do The Same For Me
Every Time He Gets A Haircut People Ask “How Old Is Your Puppy?” He’s 14 And Adorable
My Parents Sold Their Camper Recently. The New Owners Sent This Picture To My Mom Of Their Girls Picking Out Their Beds
Get A Puppy They Said. You Won’t Be So Alone During Quarantine They Said. They Were Right...
This Gentleman At Target Who Reversed His Hooded Sweatshirt To Make A Puppy Pocket
Cuddle Buddies
Just Saw This Dog On Twitter And You Need To See It Too
She’s Happy And She Knows It
My Old Girl Is Still Up And Running At 15 Years Old - I Give Her The Biggest Hugs And Tell Her She's Loved Every Single Day Because I Will Never Know When She Decides It's Time
Important News
Our Herding Dog Spent The Day Guarding Bambi Until The Mom Came! Wilson Is A Dang Good Boy
Found A "Lost" Dog At The Beach And Called The Number On The Tag. Owner: "Oh No, That's Alright, I Live Up The Road And Charlie Likes To Go For A Swim And Play With People. He'll Come Home When He's Tired!"
My Dog Just Had Surgery And Is Scared Of Her Cone, This Is My Moms Solution
First Time At The Vet, She Was Such A Good Girl!
A Dog Named Jasmine Was A ‘Surrogate Mother’ To Over 50 Rescued Animals; Including Puppies, Foxes, 4 Badger Cubs, 15 Chicks, 8 Guinea Pigs, 15 Rabbits, A Deer And A Goose. She Nursed Each With Affection, Taking Care Of Them As Soon As They Arrived
My Girlfriend And I Have Been Fostering Donna, A Stray Dog With Severe Mange, For The Last Four Months
Such A Good Boy
Old Habits Die Hard
We Have Four Kittens And He Only Lets This One Sit On Him... Guess We Know Which One We Gotta Keep
My Mom Told Me Her Doggy Was Just Like Mine, Today She Proved It
My Border Collie Puppy Likes To Jump Up On And Sit On Random Things. This Is My Favorite So Far
This Rad, Super Friendly Stray Dog
Our Old Man. He’ll Be 14 In September. He Was So Happy Snugged Up In The Blanket
They Fight All Day But Sleep Together At Night
Woke Up To Find My Boyfriend And Our Dog Sound Asleep Like This
Kinda Like My New Scarf
My 15 Year Old Senior Lab Has Taken Upon Teaching Our New 8 Week Old Pup The Art Of Life And Their Relationship Is The Cutest
These Are My Dogs
The Look My Dog Gives My Grandpa
Old Timey Pug Quartet.
Our Dog Has Hardly Left My Wife’s Side Since Baby Arrived. He’s A Proud Older Brother
She Is Old. She Is Incontinent. But She Is My Baby
Dogs (cats and other pets too) are for life... in their 'old days' we owe them all the love (plus care for their needs) and dedication they have showered upon us.
This Big Baby Is Only 3 Months Old. She’s Scared Of Thunderstorms
My Good Boy Protecting/Comforting My Tired Wife. We Just Found Out Wife Is Pregnant And Has Been Very Tired Recently
Pup probably knew before you and your beautiful wife. Congratulations!
The Eyes I Get When Put My Shoes On For Work
Someone In India Bought A Billboard To Celebrate His Dog's Birthday
Translation,Lots of birthday wishes to our dear, honest, and loyal Bhoora Bhaiya,,“Bhoora Bhaiya, which is the doggo’s name, is Hindi for ‘Brown Bro’.
My Dog Gets Really Anxious In The Car, So My Grandma Asked To Sit In The Back With Him. The Whole Car Ride All I Heard Was “It’s Okay, We’re Almost There Brave Boy”
This Is Mocha She Will Be 13 Next Month
Something Never Change
Morning Self-Affurmations. “I Am Floofy. I Am Beautiful. I Am Deserving Of Treats.”
Rosie Grins When She Gets Excited, And This Is What I Come Home To Every Day
What I Wake Up To Every Morning
I Walk Here Everyday And Every Time This Cute Doggo Is There Staring At The Ocean
Their Favorite Time Of Day, And I’m Sure They Postman’s Too
Branch Manager
Stray Dog Keeps Visiting A Hyundai Dealership, They Give Him A Job And His Own Badge
This Beautiful Girl Is Almost 14. She's Missing A Lot Of Teeth So Her Tongue Sticks Out A Lot
9 Years Spent With This Perfect Doggo! Hopefully Many More To Come!
This Dog Made A New Friend Even During Quarantine
My Big Dumb Golden Just Absorbing The Pet Energy
After 6 Years Of Living In Apartments That Don’t Accept Animals, My Wife And I Finally Moved And Were Able To Get A Dog. Reddit, Meet Gus
Dreaming Of Their Next Adventure
My Best Mates Hound (Bella). Hadn’t Seen Her In About 6 Months. She Was Napping In The Car, Realised Who It Was And Looked Me In The Eyes Then Just Flopped Onto My Arm Like That. Easily One Of My Loveliest Doggo Moments
A School's Therapy Dog, Miss Peanut, Got Included In Their Yearbook!
First Birthday
Rapunzel
Anyone translate this for me? I get the photo but idk what the writing says
So's Grandma Got A New French Bulldog Puppy. This Is How He Sits
Box Of Licks
Puppy Inception
This Quarantine Pup, Buddy, Has Grown A Lot In 8 Weeks!
My Girl Is 11 Years Old But Will Always Be My Puppy!
Nessie Is Having A Happy Morning And Thinks You Should Too
Dog Visits The Fence Every Day To Get A Massage From The Neighbor Pup
6 Weeks And 6 Months
I Used To Drag Around A Stuffed Husky Toy. As Soon As I Graduated And Got A Job I Got A Dog. Now I Get Dragged Around By A Real Husky
My Mom's Little Ankle Biter
My Dog Is Obsessed With My Cat And Likes To Hang Out Wherever The Cat Hangs Out
This Is Love
Leo Find Most Comfy Place For Sleeping
Floofy Kisses For Mama
Puppy Found In Combat- Before And After
Making New Friends
Am I Good Boii?really?
You Cant Tell Her She’s Not Beautiful
Rakhi Is A Festival In India Where Sisters Tie A Sacred Thread Around Their Brother's Wrists As A Symbol Of Their Love And The Brothers Promise To Protect Them And Always Have Their Backs. Since I Have No Siblings, I Celebrated It With My Pup Coz He's Always There For Me
A Small Piece Of Heaven I Took Walking Through Washington Square Park, NYC
My Best Friend Savannah Turned 17 Today. She Helped Raise Two Boys And Has Been The Best Of Good Girls ❤️
Timber- 7 Weeks Later. She Sure Has Come Along Way
Niko Has Become A Proud (Surrogate) Father
"She Will Grow Into Them" They Said
This Is My 17 Year Old Girl And I Just Wanted You To See Her
Pitbull Puppy 😍
Check Out That Smile
8 Weeks Old To 6 Months Old!
Here Are Hunter And Oliver. They Are Brothers (7 Months Old) And Very Good Boys.
Despite My Pleading, My Parents Never Let Me Have A Dog. At 26 Years Old I Finally Get To Share My Life With A Furry Friend. Welcome Home Rocky.
So happy for you and Rocky. Please take classes with Rocky.