People should understand how important it is for kids to have pets around to teach them compassion, how to care for living creatures and overall because furry friends never let you down. Of course this only applies to responsible parents who don't see pets as a Christmas/birthday present that will end up in a shelter after leaving a puddle on the carpet or when the family wants to go on holidays. But people like that shouldn't have kids either, IMHO. I grew up with cats and dogs (they've already been there before I was born) and would never want to miss all the wonderful and sad moments I experienced with them <3

...Some damn ninja cutting onions again. *sniff

The bonds we get with our dear four legged friends hasnt got any words. We never exchanged words. Only actions. And feelings. Resting besides your doggo friend, is always the most soothing thing in the world.

My companion dog of 11 years passed away 7 months ago and I am still grieving. The sad part of having a dog is that they have a short life span and I am terrified of having another!!!

I'm in tears, this is just lovely!

This is so beautiful. Unconditional love in its purest form. To see a child give and receive love this way is a parent's greatest reward.

Their friendship is beautiful. :)

Cute!

true love ,,,

It's Family 😁

this only happen to dog and owner that really have a great connection. I really envy them because they have the chance to spent 10 years, while i only can spent 5 years with my dog. he already passed away.. http://bcabet.com

Very cute! But from the last picture, I'd say that's a she dog, not a he!

Best friends!

Sweet <3

This how i was with my golden. When he pasted i was heart broken

OH MY GOSH!!! I CANNOT HANDLE THE DOG WINKING IN THE FIRST PICTURE!!!!!! AWWWWWWW!!!! This was one of the cutest things I've read all day :)

Aww has the dog died yet? This is the sweetest relationship ever.

aaw

Actually, my parents got their first dog - a very lively young Setter puppy - some five months before I was born. I do not know how they managed, but they loved him very much. He was very protective of me when I was a baby and toddler; though he insisted on distance between us as I grew older. My parents adored him and he lived until he was about 14...

This melts my heart. My dog just passed of old age last year. He was 14. My other dog passed away almost ten years at 12. Dog are amazing.

Very nice to see. But starting out is a lot of poop in a lot of difference directions.

Aww labs are the best <3

The parents should not allow the child to sit on the dog or dress it up in clothing. Have some respect for your 'best friend'.

the love and bond of a dog is beyond comprehension they are so loyal and would give their life for us I had a boy in a wheel chair one of my shephereds was always by his side wherever he was heaven help anyone who tried to touch him

When a relative or friend dies, we get time off and so much support. Same should be when our pets pass because it's devastating :(

Most people can't (and shouldn't) raise a dog like this. But when you can love a pet as if it's a person, you get something pretty special in return. My family adopted our first dog when I was 4 years old. She watched over me so well! She died when I was 16 :'( It was so heartbreaking. Not long after