Sometimes I look at my pup sleeping next to me and I think

[Neema]

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my heart is going to burst. We adopted her from rescue this summer and we're just madly in love with her. I can't believe we got so lucky. Just feeling thankful tonight.

ETA...because of personal circumstances, I can't post of photo (as much as I'd love to share her adorableness). But I'd love to see photos of your pups and kitties, etc.!

[samplegirl]

1. Amazing no lack of goodness

that a fur buddy makes us feel! I’ve had my cat for 17 years and he lays right next to in bed every night. I too feel lucky to have him this long.

[Neema]

2. I hope you have him for years longer. I had my cats

for 19 years. Loved them to the moon and back.

[samplegirl]

12. Here is my 17 year old boy I love so much!

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[samplegirl]

13. When all else is wrong in the world

When I get in bed at night...I’m reminded of how much I’m loved and greatful I have him to hold!

[Neema]

15. That's lovely.

They really do make life so much better. And your boy is soooo handsome and cuddly looking. Does he purr when you cuddle?

[samplegirl]

21. Thank you

No he never really ever purred. He’s always been quiet. If he weds something he usually touches my face. He can’t jump up on the bed anymore so I pick him up.

[Ohiogal]

53. What a sweetheart, samplegirl!

I’ll bet he keeps you warm when he snuggles!

[Stonepounder]

3. We have 5 dogs.

Each one has a distinct personality and we love them all madly.

But our Bennie hears me sit up in bed in the morning and comes from wherever he was and hops up in bed next to me and wants his morning cuddle. Every. Single. Morning.

(And our newest who is 11 months old is beginning to copy him.)

[Neema]

4. Ooh! You're so lucky!

Our baby girl is incredibly affectionate and loves to be petted and give kisses, but for the first few months was VERY skittish about being held. I suspect she may have been restrained or caged a lot as a puppy before we got her (she was 16 months old when we adopted her). Possibly kept in a small crate even as she grew?

Anyway, just in the last few weeks she's come around big time. She cuddled on my lap for two hours as we watched a movie and now loves to be curled at my side while I watch TV or sleep. What a breakthrough!

I'm so glad for you the Bennie is teaching the little one to be a cuddle bug!

[smirkymonkey]

5. Awww! Do you have a pic of her?

Would love to see her!

[Neema]

6. Unfortunately because of real life circumstances I have to be careful what I post

and as a general rule I don't post photos. I'm sorry. I would love to show her off because I think she's the most adorable dog I've ever seen in my life.

[Neema]

7. But I'd love to see photos of your pet(s) if you have them

and don't mind posting photos.

[smirkymonkey]

8. I don't have my own dog, but I am madly in love with my sister's

Swiss Mountain Dog puppy (well, she's a year and a half now, but still acts like a puppy). Her name is Roxy. I just adore her!

[Neema]

9. Roxy is gorgeous! I love her too!

What a sweet and happy face.

[smirkymonkey]

10. She is a sweetie, isn't she?

Thanks!

[Neema]

11. She is!

Thanks for sharing a photo.

[Ohiogal]

19. What a sweet face!,

[MissMillie]

23. I love that face!!!

You can tell just by looking at her that she loves you

[Neema]

26. She really looks like a love.

[smirkymonkey]

38. Isn't she an angel?

She is such a sweet doggie!

[Laffy Kat]

30. That face is so kissable. nt

[smirkymonkey]

39. Thank you! She is such a loving dog!

Such a big, lovable baby.

[bluedigger]

14. I look at mine and think, "She will eat me if I die in the night."

We've been together 10 years now, so it's all good.

[Neema]

16. No! I bet she'll wait faithfully by your side

until help arrives.

[Ohiogal]

17. I've I posted this before

This is my couch cuddler.

Every morning my Sophie stands up on her back legs and puts her front legs around my waist, like a morning hug! She buries her head into my shirt and will stand there like that for at least 5 minutes.

They do make your heart burst with love and bring us out of our doldrums, don’t they?

[Neema]

18. Look at those eyes!

Sophie is beautiful and her daily hugs sound amazing. I’m so happy you have her.

[Ohiogal]

20. We are both very lucky to have these wonderful furry buddies!

[Neema]

27. We are very lucky indeed.

She's happily eating a chewy treat on the rug at my feet right now and I just want to scoop her up and cover her with kisses. But I'll let her enjoy her treat. LOL!

[MissMillie]

24. Sophie's a looker

She has beautiful eyes and an expressive face.

[Ohiogal]

42. Her eyes were blue as a puppy

And then after about 3 months they changed to that amber color.

[Laffy Kat]

29. What a sweet dog. nt

[Ohiogal]

43. She certainly is, thank you!

[backtoblue]

37. What a sweet fuzzy!

[Ohiogal]

48. Thank you!

[smirkymonkey]

40. Awww! What a cutie!

I just want to hug and kiss her!

[Ohiogal]

45. She has that effect on me, too!

[MissMillie]

22. I can't get to my photobucket account

But there's a picture of our Audry on our GoFundMe page

https://www.gofundme.com/audry039s-veterinary-bills&rcid=r01-15450697807-e08c794a5eb64ec9&pc=ot_co_campmgmt_w

[Neema]

25. Aww! I'm glad she's on the mend!

Little girl looks as sweet as can be!

[MissMillie]

33. we have 4 rat terriers

(and a cat)

Audry is the youngest, and of the 4 she comes closest to the breed standard (although when she was sick she lost some weight and is a bit under now, but she's starting to gain it back.

She's sweet, but full of mischief.

[smirkymonkey]

44. Awww! How adorable!

She is such a sweet little angel!

[Ohiogal]

46. Oh my, what a sweet girl!

[Laffy Kat]

28. They do add so much to our lives.

My latest rescue is six-months-old now and still challenging at times: barking, peeing in the house, (ate a shoe today, LOL) but at night she snuggles up as close to me as she can with her head right under my chin and any frustrations with her melt away. My heart has been stolen a second time. Her sister, my other rescue (11-years-old) stole it first. I just wish I had the lifestyle and yard to rescue more. They are such pure, noble creatures and we really don't deserve them.

[Neema]

31. Oh they are so good at making you forget how naughty they can be.

With their snuggles and their big expressive eyes. LOL!

It's true, we don't deserve the pure love they give. But I'm grateful they give it. If I had the money and space I'd have so many more rescues. One for now, but we may get her a sibling since she seems to love other dogs so much.

[Laffy Kat]

59. My experience with a second has been fabulous for my older girl.

She has well-controlled Addison's disease and is getting up there for a dog her size, so I really struggled over whether she should have a "sibling." I was afraid she'd feel left out or jealous. The result has been the opposite. She now runs and plays and looks and acts so frisky. I'm not sure it's added any time to her life, but it has made her life happier. They often sleep together with their legs around each other. Now I wish I had done it sooner. So worth it. That said, still all dogs and situations are different. I've dog-sat several dogs over the years and my older girl was just "meh" about another dog. I think the new one has to be the right one and you never know, it's hit or miss.

[get the red out]

32. I feel the same way with my two

They help me so much with their pure love.

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[Neema]

34. Look at those happy faces!

They sure do love you!

[get the red out]

35. The feeling is mutual

My boy, Shelby (right) can't get enough petting and cuddling. He is 2 and in training for a dog sport called Rally Obedience. My girl, Layla (left) competes in dog agility and still burns through courses at 8 1/2. She will get in bed with me and must spoon against my belly for quite a while, so warm. They can be little shits and are smart with their tricks, being herding dogs, but those eyes get them off the hook. If I scold Shelby for anything he runs over and gives me those pet me eyes.

[Ohiogal]

51. They know how to "work" us, don't they?

[smirkymonkey]

41. Such cute little babies!

[MissMillie]

50. Shelby and Layla are GREAT

It's always the smart dogs that get into mischief.

[Rhiannon12866]

36. I know how you feel. My pup is snoring next to me at the moment.

He was having some issues, so he had extensive dental surgery last month. I was awfully worried, but he is so much better! His appetite is back and he's a much happier dog.

My Jack

[smirkymonkey]

47. Awww! How sweet!

I hope he is feeling better and on the mend! Best of luck to you and your little Jack, Rhiannon!

[Rhiannon12866]

54. Awww! Thanks so much!

I was pretty anxious. In the past, I've adopted older dogs, but I still think of Jack as my puppy, he found me at 5 months. It's tough for me to accept that he turned 12 this year, but I've read that dental issues can be a problem with smaller dogs and he really is back to his former self.

[MissMillie]

49. What a LOVEY!!!!!

I'm so glad he's on the mend.

[Rhiannon12866]

55. Thank you!

Not that he was ever underweight, but he's back to his happy self and he's eating again - he's pretty messy, but he's eating!

[Ohiogal]

52. He's adorable!

I’m glad he’s getting better from his dental ordeal! Poor baby!

[Rhiannon12866]

56. Thanks!

He's a Brussels Griffon, pet shop rescue, and I've only seen two others in my life, my other dog who I lost back in 2007 and another that a lady was bringing to my same vet. We were leaving as they were coming in and we both stopped because neither of us had seen another one before, LOL. He has a big personality...

[Neema]

57. Jack! He's adorable and I'm

So glad he’s on the mend!

[Rhiannon12866]

58. Thanks so much!

The first week or two were rough, he was on a painkiller and I had to squeeze two droppers full of nasty tasting meds into his mouth, but now he's eating and acting better than he has for a long time - wish we'd done it sooner.

[get the red out]

66. He is a doll

Pets are our angels.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

60. So heartwarming to hear... lucky you!

[Neema]

63. Thank you! I feel extraordinarily lucky.

And every day I love her more.

[duforsure]

61. We're right there with you

After losing a long time little one, then 2 years ago got our little Bichon that's been pure love from the start, both ways. A day doesn't go by we don't pinch ourselves what a blessing she is to the family, and all the love she shows . Thanks for your post.

[Neema]

64. I've enjoyed reading others' responses and seeing their photos.

We are a lucky bunch!

[Guilded Lilly]

62. My fabulous felines save me daily. Unconditional love is a precious gift...

And they give it so effortlessly 😻

[Neema]

65. I had two kitties for 19 years.

They were littermates, as sweet as can be. You said it perfectly. Unconditional love is definitely a gift beyond compare. I would take it over diamonds.

[cemaphonic]

67. Felix in the ivy

He looks worried because he's terrified of garbage cans, and is hiding from them. This was also taken over 2 months ago - he's much bigger now.

[Neema]

68. OMG. So adorable and so worried.

What a sweet boy!