Whether or not you agree that dogs are man's best friend, I hope we can at least agree that they're an endless source of wholesome and heartwarming moments.
These loyal and loving creatures bring joy not only to their owners but also everyone they pass as well. All it takes is a single enthusiastic tail wag or a quirky head tilt, and we're smiling like fools.
The fact that these precious animals can do that even on the toughest days — when negativity is at the forefront — is tough to beat.
So we at Bored Panda compiled a new list of pictures that capture dogs in all of their glory. Continue scrolling to check them out and when you're done, catch up on the series with our earlier publications here and here.
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If I Ever Took A Good Photo It's This One 😍
It's not just us at Bored Panda talking up dogs. The therapeutic value of our relationship with our pets, particularly K9s, is increasingly recognized by scientists too.
Cats can be wonderful as well – but dogs have been domesticated by humans for much longer, and, as even the most devoted cat lover will admit, dogs are far easier to train for companionship.
My Foster Dog Had Never Been Indoors Before. This Is Her First Nap, On A Bed, In A Home. ♥️
Sir Patrick Stewart And A One Week Old Puppy ❤️
It Ain't Much
Marion Janner, a mental health campaigner and all-around animal lover, thinks that dogs teach us a whole range of lessons.
"Dogs love us unconditionally," she told The Guardian. "They’re the ultimate in equal opportunities – entirely indifferent to race, gender, star sign, CV, clothes size, or ability to throw cool moves on the dance floor."
"The simplicity and depth of this love is a continuous joy, along with the health benefits of daily walks and the social delights of chats with other dog walkers. They teach kids to be responsible, altruistic, and compassionate and, valuably but sadly, how to cope when someone you love dies."
He Protect
Grandma Looking Cute
Not All Heroes Wear Capes; Many Wear Collars
On some level, the bond that forms between owner and pet is, it seems, similar to the bond that a mother forms with her baby.
According to academic and psychologist June McNicholas, pets can be a lifeline for socially isolated people. "Pet care and self-care are linked. When you take a dog out for a walk, people talk to you and that may be the only social contact an isolated person has the whole day ... People with disabilities often find that able-bodied people are socially awkward with them [but] if they have a dog it breaks down barriers and allows a more comfortable and natural interaction."
Old Man Is Deaf. Waking Him Up Using My Scent So I Don’t Spook Him By Touching Him When He’s Asleep. Here’s The Moment He Knows It Me By My Scent. Good Old Boi.
Some Images Require No Title, Just A Smile.
Jax Is 13 Years Young, He Can’t Walk Very Far Nowadays But Would Be Heart Broken If We Didn’t Take Him For A Walk. So We Pull Him In His Wagon!
Greyhound Rescue Group Posted This Picture With The Caption "Athletes In Retirement"
I love this so much. The expressions of total relaxation and contentment.
Author and researcher Meg Daley Olmert believes that when we call our dog, "our baby" it is because we recognize it on a neural level as such. And this recognition triggers the same maternal bonding brain networks that allow a mother to look at her red, slimy newborn and say, "mine!"
Keeping My Promise To Take Her To The Beach After Having To Cancel Last Year Due To Covid
Darn dust in the air too!! I hate spring *sniff*
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I think we need a group hug, we’re all crying, add in some puppies too, we need the fluffiest hugs rn. :.(
well that triggered waterworks. so sadly sweet.
I agree.....she will always be there, as will her love!
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I'm always up for dog posts, but I really don't know if I can continue this one.
I have the paw prong too. Seemed a bit silly at the time but I treasure it. Still has done hair stuck in it
I didn't think the onion ninjas worked on Sundays, in the daylight. Sniff.
Damn, my heart just dropped in my stomach. There really are no words....
It is so heart warming to see an owner who loves ALMOST.... as much as the pupper loves them....you are a super hero for being true to your young lady...sniff...sorry...well done
I-I'm not crying. It's just allergies . . . I'm sure the dog had a wonderful life.
that';s great that you have done this. Thank you so much. A Big Heart !!
We did this with our Irish Setter. He was such a beautiful dog! We carried him to the beach so he could see the birds one last time.
I lost my baby boy during the lockdown too. I couldn't even be with him when they put him down.
That honestly warmed my heart. Too bad that she wasn’t able to run on the beach before she left it😢
Damn, I'm sorry for your loss... I'm glad you kept your promise. It looks like it was a beautiful day❤️
We did similar. Spread his ashes at a beautiful dog friendly beach.
This UPS Man Taking Selfies With Every Dog He Comes Across On His Delivery Route!
My Niece Got A Puppy!
Seems Like The Dog Is Concerned
Interestingly, there was a small study of functional MRI brain scans that looked into 18 women and showed similar responses in regions involved in reward, emotion, and affiliation when the women looked at images of their child and pet dog.
Homeless Man Throws Birthday Party For Dogs
I Saw One Of The Debreed Pugs That Can Breathe Properly
I Just Found Out That My Neighbors Tell Their Dog I'm Outside When They Want Him To Hurry Up And Get Out The Door. This Is Him Waiting For A Treat From Me.
The Proudest Mom I've Ever Seen
However, there were important differences too. Dogs caused activity in the fusiform gyrus (involved in facial recognition) and babies in the tegmentum (centers of reward and affiliation). To put it simply, while we love our pets, in a fire we'd try to save the baby first.
This Is Kabosu, She's 17 Years Old And Was The Original Face Of The Doge Meme In 2013
His First Day At Work
That Look When You Meet Your Best Friend
Can I See
These creatures can find a way into everyone's heart. When the Centre for Mental Health ran an evaluation on therapy dogs in prisons, the feedback was off the scale. “I don't know what it is, but even when I am running around with [the dog] I just feel better inside, calmer, more peaceful," said one prisoner
Another told the interviewer that "Dogs have a magic effect on you, you can feel their love and that just makes you feel better inside you."
My 11yr Old Dog Is Blind But Still Loves Hiking So I Got Her Doggles To Protect Her Eyes From Sticks
Random Girl At Farmer’s Market Seduces My Partner In Front Of My Very Eyes
She Destroyed All The Stuffed Animals Except For This One
Sat Next To These Ladies Who Insisted Our Dog Facetime With Theirs
Sweet Support Dog Who Gives Comfort To Children At The Dentist, Priceless
An Elderly Neighbor Of Mine Is Throwing A Birthday Party For His Dog
My Cat Passed Away A Couple Weeks Ago And My Dog Now Sleeps Next To His Bed And Stares At His Tower… Sometimes She Whines While Staring At It… Does She Miss Him? Or Am I Just Crazy? They Were Really Really Close
Banks In Georgia (Country) Allow Dogs To Take Shelter In A Freezing Cold
I Found This Picture A While Ago. Idk Why But It Just Fills Me Up With Joy. The Dog Is So Happy
A Husky Next To A Wolf
Before And After Of Rescuing A Fought Dog (Mods Delete If Not Allowed). 2020 To 2023
Wholesome
(Oc) Today His Intrusive Thoughts Won After 2 Years Of Fighting The Urge To Jump In
Please Take Care Of My Baby!!!
🎶Take good care of my baby / Please don't ever make her blue / Just tell her that you love her / Make sure you're thinking of her / In everything you say and do🎶
My Golden Brings Me This Old Rug Every Time I Come Home To Wish Me A Warm Welcome
Meg Would Like To Offer You A Leaf During These Trying Times
The Finnish President And His Dog Lennu
When You Tell Her A Story That She Doesn't Understand, But She Loves You Anyway
Best Date Ever
Still The Cute Face 😊
Wholesome
Miller Believes In You
Wife And I Got A Bus For Our Dog Business!
Adopted Our First Family Puppy Today. Found My 2 Year Old And Puppy Like This Day 1 - I Think We Found A Winner ☺️
Double Vision! What Perfect Pictures Of These Pups
The Vet Is Very Familiar With My Boxer. They Know He's Good Natured, So They Decided To Put A Cap On Him. They Sent Me This Picture
Teen's Service Dog Get Photo In Yearbook
I’m 6 Days Past My Due Date And She Gathered All Her Favorite Toys And Gave Me These Puppy Dog Eyes
King Of The Tripods 🤣 (And This Household)
I once had a male tripod collie. Took the poor baby a while to learn that he could no longer hike his leg to pee without falling over. He adjusted and lived many happy years after losing his leg.
Proton Celebrated Her Sweet Sixteen Today!
When One Human’s Upstairs And The Other’s Downstairs
"I'll Protect You, Little One" ❤️❤️❤️
That looks like a Great Dane <3 my parents had a Dane when I was born. I am told that she was my guardian and protector. I apparently rode her like a pony often, would toddle around the yard while gripping her tail, etc. and she put up with all my shenanigans patiently. My parents told me that one day I escaped the house and went right over to the pool. I stepped into the water on the first step, and Chashu was there in a flash and pulled me out of the water before I could fall in/get in over my head. Danes are the best!
Same Dog: 2 Months vs. 2 Years
Police Dog Recruit
10 Years Old Today!
I want to write, aww, on all these posts. But bored panda gives me a warning if I comment too much.
Got A Job At A Doggy Daycare And It’s Going Pretty Much As Expected
After 30 Years Of Begging My Parents For A Dog, We Compromised And I Moved Out, Got A GF And Got A Dog. Reddit, Meet Zeus! (Border Collie/Australian Shepard)
Double Vision
Our 22 Year Old Little Mutt. Can’t See, Can Hardly Hear But That Nose Can Pick Up A Dropped French Fry From 50 Feet Away
This Is Hank. He A Stray I’m Caring For. He Slept Where My Husky Used To Sleep And Gave Me The Same Look My Husky Had, And I Think He’s Gonna Be Mine Now.
The King....
If It Rains, She Won't Go Out Without It
Mum's sausage won't go outside in the rain without her raincoat either, she haaaates rain!
Retired But Still Adventuring
My Baby Will Be 18 Years Old In 2 Days. I’m So Proud Of This Girl
Of Course His Bed Is Two Feet To The Right...
He Looks Very Happy With His New House With A Terrace
Forgot To Give Him His ”go” Command For Food. Poor Wee Pudding Sat There For About Ten Minutes And Didn’t Make A Peep.
I accidentally dud this to my lab once. Gave him his favorite- salmon skin- in his bowl after dinner and didn't say "okay"- his release word. Started cleaning up the kitchen, looked over, and my poor boy had shoestrings of drool almost to the floor but he had not eaten. I felt like an a*s, but I was also so d@mn proud of him!
Volunteered At A Shelter And Left With A Pup. He’s Very Happy To Be Home!
Woof Irl
My Wife Made Our Dog A “Barkuterie Board” For His Birthday
My Brother’s Puppy Protecting Her Sister At The Vet.
Buster, My Retirement Puppy
My Parents Are Getting Married And We're Allowed To Bring Our Dog. An Excuse To Buy This
Barney's First Visit To Bunnings (A Hardware Store In Australia). Dogs Are Allowed To Visit If They Stay In The Trolley
I took my dog, Alfie, to Bunnings. He piddled on one of the plants in the (outdoor, phew) nursery so I haven't been game to take him again. 😒
Reluctantly Agreed To Get A Dog After Years Of Pressure From The Wife And Kids..... This Is My Life Now
My Work Installed A Wide Angle Security Camera
The Neighbor’s Fence Slat Fell Down A Few Months Ago But We’ve Never Cared To Fix It. Now We Get To See This Guys Smiling Face Every Day. He Never Tries To Come Over Just Watches Us When We Play
Poor dog having his ears mutilated like that. Completely unnecessary and only for looks.
She Was Scared Of The Thunder So I Made Her A Fort
This Little Guy Welcomed Himself Into My House The Other Day, I Took Him Back Over To The Neighbors. Well, This Morning He Came Back And I Asked If I Could Buy Him And They Just Gave Him To Me Lol. If Anyone Has An Idea Of The Breed Please Let Me Know.
I think it’s an adorable fluff ear. Not sure of the actual breed.
My Mum vs. 7 Springer Spaniel Puppies
My Puppy Penny Meeting My Grandparents For The First Time
Took My 13 Year Old To The Grand Canyon. Figured I'd Post Her For My Cake Day.
Thanksgiving Dinner At The Shelter
Puppy Jail To Give Their Mom A Break
Meet Lilo, Rescued From The Envigo 4000 Hence The Ear Tattoo. We're Going To Give Her The Wonderful Life She Deserves
For anyone who needs to know - Envigo was a company that bred dogs for research. The faciliy was investigated and 4000 beagles rescued due to being kept in inhumane conditions. The parent company was never fined or prosecuted in exchange for the company being barred from engaging in any work that requires keeping or using animals.
One Year Difference… Some Things Never Change 🥰
My Little Lady’s 14th Birthday
Everything Is Better With A Good Hug
This Lady Showing Her Dog The Weather Report To Show Him That It’s Not Going To Rain Tomorrow
A Coworkers Relative Got This Pup Without Consulting The Wife And Couldn’t Keep It So I Swooped In To Take Him In. First Family Dog And My Wife And Daughter Are Ecstatic. Christmas Hero
Biden's Dog Major In The Oval Office
I was happy that a dog was back in the White House. Trump is a monster in so many ways but not liking dogs just really shows you what kind of person he is. Piece of s**t.
This Face Greets You At The Door. Wdyd?
Got My Dog A Puppy. This Is Them On The Second Day
He Comes To Work With Me Every Day
Woof_irl
Trusty Copilot
The Veterinarian Said He Needed To Lose Weight. I Present To You, Dechonkified Chester. He Didn't Like The Journey But Never Takes Food For Granted After The Diet He Had To Endure
I Adopted This Good Boy In March, And To Celebrate His First Birthday I Arranged A Playdate With His Littermate!
Update: This Is Samantha. She Turns 11 Today And Her Owners Threw Her A Party. She Is A Very Good Girl!
Woof Irl
Failed My Quarentine Promise...
"I have never had the chance to have a dog, but now I have space and time. I found a dog on the foster list and chose to bring without seeing him, and only knew he had some health conditions. I'm fine with fostering but I definitely did not want to commit to full dog ownership. He is absolutely perfect! He is so sweet and incredibly smart. He basically decided on me so now he's mine forever!"
I Can’t Believe My Mom Just Got Her Masters!
Meet Rhonda The Meatball Headed Pocket Pitty! She's At Champ At Getting Her Sq Fluids.
12 Freshly Baked Puppies
This was exactly the medicine the dogtor ordered after spending too much time on the "poor rich guy" list. Dogs make everything better!
Never had a dog,lost my old girl cat who was 23 yrs old,that was 6 months ago.and man I miss her.Im going through some intense treatment at the moment and miss her so kuch,her cuddles and purring ,she would sit on me and just love me .Seeing all these dogs I wonder if I might go to the dog pound and see if one wants to adopt hubby and I
I'm sorry Ziggyc. I'm glad this post gave you the warm feels. Take good care
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My son is high functioning Autistic, but he has major anger issues. He's only 11, but it can be scary how angry he gets. We got a service dog for him and when my son starts to lose control the dog will run over and nuzzle him and whine. It almost instantly brings him back to center. I am for ever grateful for that dog. It's been so good for him and us as a family.
Iit was all fun and games until I saw the picture of the dogs ashes on the beach. Then I cried through all the cuteness.
Dogs really are a gift. I love how they each have a personality that is different 🐶
This was exactly the medicine the dogtor ordered after spending too much time on the "poor rich guy" list. Dogs make everything better!
Never had a dog,lost my old girl cat who was 23 yrs old,that was 6 months ago.and man I miss her.Im going through some intense treatment at the moment and miss her so kuch,her cuddles and purring ,she would sit on me and just love me .Seeing all these dogs I wonder if I might go to the dog pound and see if one wants to adopt hubby and I
I'm sorry Ziggyc. I'm glad this post gave you the warm feels. Take good care
Load More Replies... My son is high functioning Autistic, but he has major anger issues. He's only 11, but it can be scary how angry he gets. We got a service dog for him and when my son starts to lose control the dog will run over and nuzzle him and whine. It almost instantly brings him back to center. I am for ever grateful for that dog. It's been so good for him and us as a family.
Iit was all fun and games until I saw the picture of the dogs ashes on the beach. Then I cried through all the cuteness.
Dogs really are a gift. I love how they each have a personality that is different 🐶
