They provide you with unconditional love (all they ask in return is the kindness and respect they deserve)!

They look at you with gorgeous, adoring, soulful eyes!

They worship the ground you walk on!

They greet you at the door after a long day with that ever-present, contagious, happy grin, and all the day’s cares simply drop away!

They forgive you your human-ness, endlessly!

They brighten each day with their beauty, intelligence and astounding athletic abilities!

They never interrupt when you need someone to listen!

They understand when you’re down, and instinctively comfort you with their endless, wet kisses and ever familiar, soothing presence!

They don’t try to change you, they think you're perfect just the way you are!

They re-pay you a thousand times over for each kindness!

They make you laugh, even if you don’t want to!

They don’t care what you look like, what kind of car you drive, how much money you have, your job position, they’re all about love!

They motivate you to exercise!

They teach you about patience, love, forgiveness!

They're a Therapy or Service Dog!

They’re adopted / a rescue .... an amazingly resilient, courageous survivor!

They’re a senior .... the sweetest, dearest of creatures!

They’re in foster care, the bravehearts who provide unconditional love no matter what, while waiting for their forever home!

They’re your best friend!

They're just plain AWESOME!