
We may dole out treats to our dogs, but they give us the biggest treat of all: health, happiness, and years of slobbery kisses.
Loyal, protective, and always happy to see you, dogs have been human companions for more than 18,000 years, making them one of the first domesticated animals in history.
As a dog lover myself, there is no doubt in my mind that having a dog brings many upsides to my life. I mean, how can I NOT live happily waking up to a smiley face and wagging tail?
It’s been often said that dogs are the only creatures on earth that love you more than they love themselves. Well, ain’t that the truth!
Here are some of my favorite dog quotes that reminds us all how wonderful our dogs are:
“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.”
“Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside of a dog it’s too dark to read.”
“Whoever said diamonds are a girl’s best friend never owned a dog.”
“What a beautiful world it would be if people had hearts like dogs.”
“In a perfect world, every dog would have a home and every home would have a dog.”
Sometimes, we take our furry friends and wonderful companions for granted.
If we want to pay back the favor and give them the best life possible, these 20 important reminders should serve you well as awesome dog owners. The last one (#20)
brought tears to my eyes…
Check out the 20 Things All Dog Owners Must Never Forget on the next page!
Donna Tibbs
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Love my baby shih tsu…she’s really a character!
Randy Baucom
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Aww Lea Ann Walker
Randy Baucom
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Sandra Baucom last one makes me feel even worse
Annette Boudreau
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Cute little dog ❤️❤️
Yvette Salazar Martin
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#20 is the hardest one. I have been with every pet that I had to let go.
Still miss them all.
Cynthia Lewis-Gore
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We just helped our 15 yr old Rat Terrier to his final journey, Jan 10th 2016. On Valentines Day we rescued a 4 yr old Husky. A week later the shelter called and said her sister went into depression. So, we adopted her too. Love my doggies…❤️
Bernadette Ridgeway
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I love my Shih Tzu too!
Sandra Califf
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beautiful
Mitch Hannan
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Cinnamon Tamara Knibb
Anne Marie Lukac-Diloreto
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This was beautiful! The last one made cry too!
Shane Harrington
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He’s my best friend!!
Terri Bowman Poythress
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Just rescued last week from local shelter. He hasn’t been groomed yet because he was neutered and has to heal.
Aaron Vanderent
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Rudi Vanderent Jannine Vanderent Heath Vanderent
Gabriel Nicklas
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Cute
Margaret Malone
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So cute. Would love this cutie.
Elisha Amie Gibbs
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Ashleigh Paige Robinson
Sandi Davis
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all my babies, corgi and kitties are forever and i love them with my whole heart
Patty Jensen VanHara
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I saw a post regarding #20 from a vet. It said that even if you think you can’t stay when they pass, to stay because they always look for you when you leave the room, uhh
JessCee Alicea
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Dalys Fajardo
Joan Cooper Pagan
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Awww cute!
Sarita Isabel Pineda
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Tammy Rose I did the same I gave them cuddles all night!
Pat O'Leary
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Oh, that face.
Randy Baucom
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Sandra Baucom last one makes me feel even worse
Lee Ryan
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Sophie Putland Trent Carroll
Chris Patete
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Never easy to lose a furry family member. Good for you that you rescued. We rescued 2$#%&!@*hounds about 10 yrs ago. They were siblings, we lost the female a few years ago. The male is still with us.
Larry Tusoni
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Yup #20 is tough. Did it 4 years ago and it still bothers me. Have a 12 year old Samoyed and he is doing well, but not looking forward to that day. The hardest thing I have ever done.
Evelyn Seay Brock
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I love both my dogs and my cat and always take care of them. They make life better.
Bitia Rodriguez
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Joshua Parrish
Miki Walsh
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Gazz Forsyth
Maya J. Menzies
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I have loved my dog every single day since we first came together almost seven years ago, and will continue to do so until his last day on earth. He is my best friend, and has made my life worth living when I felt nothing else did. He’s on my lap as I type now trying to give me kisses. Dogs are truly one of the best gifts on earth!
Samantha Good
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Jenny Lamb
Terry Piper
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Lisa Worth the read
Tyler Brandt
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Christi Coker Brandt Travis Brandt Ryan Coker Brandt Taylor Brandt
Amie Ellis Whorton
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Madison Whorton
Catherine Mei
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Weiwei Mei
Ally Nicole
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Alex Sanchez
Brenda Branigan
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I love my three babies, too and they come first…..
Abe Gonzales
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Nancy Morales
Diana Hutchins Daw
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So sweet & also sad on # 20. We’ve been there several times & it’s so hard!
Aaron Noakes
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Brought me to tears when we had to say goodbye to our friend. ..she gave me a lick on the face in the vets before they put her to sleep and it was like a kiss goodbye she knew still hurts 6 yrs ago
Glenda Johnson Zahradka
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You can get him any time you want him!!
Carole Mac
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So true
Corey Barrett
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Lisa High
Michelle Dimond
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We just did #20 a couple of months ago. We didn’t want our boy to go alone
Kaush Natarajan
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Every Dog that comes into our lives is a blessing to cherish
Jimmy Upton
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In tears !
Nick Palmer
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I just wish every dog owner understood this.
Lisa Marshall
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Nathan Goodman
Julia Balbosa
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Such a true article, I love my Dogs, number 20 was the hardest for me as I have just done that for my girl Sacha in February 2016, the hardest time, but we were together.
Alex Sanchez
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Rich Barrios