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In 2017, Cambridge researchers looked at the interactions of 12-year-olds and their pets in 77 British households. The children were asked about the quality of relationships with their family members, including pets. That quality was calculated across four different dimensions: satisfaction with the relationship, feelings of companionship, communication, and conflict.

Of those parameters, the kids reported not only less conflict with pets than their siblings, but also more satisfaction. That's a polite, academic way of saying they felt a stronger bond with their pet than with their brother or sister. Moreover, researchers noted that in the hierarchy of pets, kids were most bonded with dogs.

So consider this original Bored Panda list as the following argument: if you believe that your kids don't need a dog, you must be a cat. While we're at it, check out a compilation of photos we put together in the past to support this claim too.

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8 Months Ago, Our Son Got A Support Dog. Our Son Was Mostly Wheelchair Dependent. We Hoped His Dog Would Help Him Grow Stronger. I Think We Can Conclude That Together They Succeeded

8 Months Ago, Our Son Got A Support Dog. Our Son Was Mostly Wheelchair Dependent. We Hoped His Dog Would Help Him Grow Stronger. I Think We Can Conclude That Together They Succeeded

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Coming back to the eye-opening research we talked about at the beginning of this post, Matt Cassels, a Gates Cambridge Scholar at the Department of Psychiatry, who led the study, said that anyone who has loved a childhood pet knows that we turn to them for companionship and disclosure, just like relationships between people.  

"We wanted to know how strong these relationships are with pets relative to other close family ties. Ultimately this may enable us to understand how animals contribute to healthy child development," Cassels explained.

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A Baby And His Dog

A Baby And His Dog

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According to the academic, even though pets may not fully understand or respond verbally, the level of disclosure to pets was no less than to siblings. And the fact that pets cannot understand or talk back may even be a benefit! It means they are completely non-judgmental.

"While previous research has often found that boys report stronger relationships with their pets than girls do, we actually found the opposite. While boys and girls were equally satisfied with their pets, girls reported more disclosure, companionship, and conflict with their pet than did boys, perhaps indicating that girls may interact with their pets in more nuanced ways," Cassels said.

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Dr. Nancy Gee, Human-Animal Interaction Research Manager at WALTHAM and a co-author of the study, added that evidence continues to grow, showing that pets have positive benefits on human health and community cohesion.

"The social support that adolescents receive from pets may well support psychological well-being later in life but there is still more to learn about the long term impact of pets on children’s development."

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I Volunteer For A Dog Rescue, We Love Seeing Updates Of The Dogs In Their New Homes. This One Made Me Smile

I Volunteer For A Dog Rescue, We Love Seeing Updates Of The Dogs In Their New Homes. This One Made Me Smile

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#4

My Son Has Autism And One Of His Unique Trait, Is His Need For Physical Contact At All Times. Barb Came Into Our Lives And Elected Herself To The Position Of Weighted Blanket & Bodyguard

My Son Has Autism And One Of His Unique Trait, Is His Need For Physical Contact At All Times. Barb Came Into Our Lives And Elected Herself To The Position Of Weighted Blanket & Bodyguard

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Znaya
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Animals have that instinct and children with autism have super powers, never underestimate the combination

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#5

We Told Lincoln To Watch Some Youtube Videos On How To Train His Puppy

We Told Lincoln To Watch Some Youtube Videos On How To Train His Puppy

So here he is, showing them to the dog.

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#6

Two Street Children, With Barely Enough Money To Afford Slippers, Bandage An Injured Puppy

Two Street Children, With Barely Enough Money To Afford Slippers, Bandage An Injured Puppy

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#7

My Daughter Has A Huge Heart For Dogs And Begged For Months To Get Another Rescue. She Even Used All Her Money To Pitch In For The Fees. Here She Is With Our Third Rescue Pupper, Daisy

My Daughter Has A Huge Heart For Dogs And Begged For Months To Get Another Rescue. She Even Used All Her Money To Pitch In For The Fees. Here She Is With Our Third Rescue Pupper, Daisy

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#8

A Sleeping Baby, Dog, And Cat. I Think I Win The Internet High Score

A Sleeping Baby, Dog, And Cat. I Think I Win The Internet High Score

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#9

And I Never Thought That 17 Years Later, My Best Friend Would Live To Meet My First Child

And I Never Thought That 17 Years Later, My Best Friend Would Live To Meet My First Child

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#10

So, Cassidy (My Daughter) Was Snuggling Elsa (Our Rescue Pup) Under Her Hoodie. I Walked Into The Room And Asked "Where's Elsa?" Well, Elsa Tried To Get To Me

So, Cassidy (My Daughter) Was Snuggling Elsa (Our Rescue Pup) Under Her Hoodie. I Walked Into The Room And Asked "Where's Elsa?" Well, Elsa Tried To Get To Me

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#11

Our Neighbor Gives Treats Through The Fence. Recently He Has Been Giving My Daughter Treats Too. This Is Them Waiting Patiently Today

Our Neighbor Gives Treats Through The Fence. Recently He Has Been Giving My Daughter Treats Too. This Is Them Waiting Patiently Today

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#12

Their Dog Hasn’t Eaten Well Since They Brought Their Baby Home - Dog Kept Taking Food Into The Living Room And Leaving It There

Their Dog Hasn’t Eaten Well Since They Brought Their Baby Home - Dog Kept Taking Food Into The Living Room And Leaving It There

Someone suggested the dog might be worried the baby isn’t visibly eating, so is “feeding” the baby. They tried giving the baby a bowl of food at the same time. It worked!

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#14

My Moms Rescue Dog Rico Is Best Friends With My Baby. I Interrupted Them Watching Peppa Pig

My Moms Rescue Dog Rico Is Best Friends With My Baby. I Interrupted Them Watching Peppa Pig

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AzKhaleesi
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

omfg I want this dog, he reminds me of my ooshy bear (Lucius) he was a rescue pit, he was bred and raised as a bait dog and was an albino red nose. Looked a LOT like this guy but mine was all white. His ears were docked way to low so they looked evil (but they kept his tail I'm assuming to whip with) he had hot grease poured down his back at some point so was scarred. he was a beast. When I saw him I thought "he's gonna eat my face" but I gave him a treat and he laid his head in my head and just sighed all 5 years of stress away. I took him home and he was my best friend. He wouldn't let me go upstairs without checking it out first. 6 months later he passed away from seizures. I have never found a doggo like him and I miss him so bad. RIP my Ooshy Bear. Mama loves you.

Marlowe Fitzpatrik
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh god, that made me tear up. I'm still glad he got to live with you for 6 months. At least he got to know you. I feel your pain... there's a hole in my heart for my Lemmy, too. I miss him. And my girl Scully has already carved her own hole in my heart, where she will be missing whenever she passes (she's only 6, so there's time!). good thing there's endless place for dog-shaped holes in my heart.

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Jillio
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That baby is absolutely beautiful! Of course doggo is too!

Kathryn Baylis
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Rico is the modern day incarnation of Petey, the pit bull pal of the Little Rascals (Spanky, Alfalfa, and the rest of Our Gang, if you don’t know what I’m talking about).

Christy Smith
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even though I'm a mother, I don't get why ppl think babies are so cute (humans, I mean, all baby animals are adorable to me), but DAMN that baby is gorgeous little nut.

M.C.
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like some kind of Staffie mix! Fun fact; despite their "scary" appearance (I personally think they're adorable), Staffordshire Terriers have been nicknamed "Nanny Dogs" because of how good they usually are with children.

UNEXPLAINABLE
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The baby is like well u messed with us and now NIIIICCCCOOOOO will be realeased on YOUUUUUU

Leah Hutchings
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That baby is so beautiful, she looks so tiny against that pupper !

Ruth Dyke
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Traditionally pits where the babysitter. Look like this one is upholding tradition.

Simon T
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don’t mess with kids when they’re watching peppa pig... trust me I know from my little cousin

Robin Childers
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Worst thing that baby has to worry about from that dog is gas. Maybe vice versa. haha Adorable.

Nora
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly, I would never let that dog anywhere near my baby. I have heard far too many horror stories. Go on and hate me..

M. Brown
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wouldn't let that dog anywhere near my baby either and it has nothing to do with the breed. The parent said "interrupted" them which could imply the baby wasn't supervised with the dog. Even a small dog should not be left alone with a baby.

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Candy Rae
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stop posting pit bulls next to helpless infants for likes and karma. Havent you read statistics?? Most dogs ok, pit bulls nope.

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#15

I Knew My Senior Dog Loved Babies, But Seeing Him Love My Daughter Makes My Heart Burst

I Knew My Senior Dog Loved Babies, But Seeing Him Love My Daughter Makes My Heart Burst

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Peeking Buddies

Peeking Buddies

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#17

This Bulldog Squish Into Any Space As Along As He’s Close To His Human

This Bulldog Squish Into Any Space As Along As He’s Close To His Human

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#18

My Best Friend Has Four Paws. CJ (5 Years Old) And Chance (3 Months Old)

My Best Friend Has Four Paws. CJ (5 Years Old) And Chance (3 Months Old)

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#19

My Dog Thinks My Daughter Is His Baby. They Love Each Other So Much. This Is How They Fell Asleep Yesterday During Nap Time

My Dog Thinks My Daughter Is His Baby. They Love Each Other So Much. This Is How They Fell Asleep Yesterday During Nap Time

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#21

Had To Put My Dog Down A Few Months Ago. My Son Will Never Know How Much Griffin Loved Him

Had To Put My Dog Down A Few Months Ago. My Son Will Never Know How Much Griffin Loved Him

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#22

In Their Mind They Are Secret Service

In Their Mind They Are Secret Service

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Znaya
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And they have the serious faces for the serious job 😀

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#23

My Brother’s Daughter And New Puppy Are Already Best Buds, They Even Have Matching Outfits

My Brother’s Daughter And New Puppy Are Already Best Buds, They Even Have Matching Outfits

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#24

Took My Dog And Daughter Out For The First Time Together, In A Winter Wonderland

Took My Dog And Daughter Out For The First Time Together, In A Winter Wonderland

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#25

My Baby With My Dog’s Babies

My Baby With My Dog’s Babies

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#26

Our Dog Has Hardly Left My Wife’s Side Since Baby Arrived. He’s A Proud Older Brother

Our Dog Has Hardly Left My Wife’s Side Since Baby Arrived. He’s A Proud Older Brother

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#27

My Daughter Was Nervous Around Dogs, And Then She Met This Guy. He Let Her Love All Over Him For 20 Minutes And Afterwards, Her Fear Was Gone. Thank You, Sweet Boy, For Making Her Into The Dog Lover She Is

My Daughter Was Nervous Around Dogs, And Then She Met This Guy. He Let Her Love All Over Him For 20 Minutes And Afterwards, Her Fear Was Gone. Thank You, Sweet Boy, For Making Her Into The Dog Lover She Is

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#28

It’s My Dogs 4th Birthday, My Daughter Spent All Her Pocket Money Buying Her A Steak

It’s My Dogs 4th Birthday, My Daughter Spent All Her Pocket Money Buying Her A Steak

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#29

My Dog Is 18, Has Trouble Standing. Since Clare Was Born, He Stands For Hours Watching. Good Boy

My Dog Is 18, Has Trouble Standing. Since Clare Was Born, He Stands For Hours Watching. Good Boy

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#30

Our Son Had A Heart Transplant. My Wife Made Him A Tin Man Costume. Cowardly Lion Played By Murphy Jenkins

Our Son Had A Heart Transplant. My Wife Made Him A Tin Man Costume. Cowardly Lion Played By Murphy Jenkins

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#31

The 12-Week-Old Guarding The 1-Week-Old. Something Tells Me This Is The Start Of A Beautiful Friendship

The 12-Week-Old Guarding The 1-Week-Old. Something Tells Me This Is The Start Of A Beautiful Friendship

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#32

This Kid Walking His Dog In Full Astronaut Gear

This Kid Walking His Dog In Full Astronaut Gear

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SoozeeQ
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anyone else immediately think of the movie "Wonder"? It's a gorgeous movie, and so are these two.

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Our Daughter Was Visited By Maddie, A Therapy Dog, Before Her (Successful) Surgery At Phoenix Children’s Hospital ... This Dog Helped All Of Us More Than She Will Ever Know ... She’s Not A Good Girl, She’s A Great Girl

Our Daughter Was Visited By Maddie, A Therapy Dog, Before Her (Successful) Surgery At Phoenix Children’s Hospital ... This Dog Helped All Of Us More Than She Will Ever Know ... She’s Not A Good Girl, She’s A Great Girl

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#35

Our Good Girl, Stella. Picked Her Up A Year Ago At The Pound. The Best Farm Dog Ever

Our Good Girl, Stella. Picked Her Up A Year Ago At The Pound. The Best Farm Dog Ever

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Joeshar
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like an Anatolian Shepherd (Kangal). A giant gentle breed but able to deal with 2 wolves at a time

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#36

Step 1: Try To Take Cute Pic Of Dog And Baby. Step 2: Dog Sneezes During Pic. Step 3: Accidentally Capture My Dogs Inner Demon, And My Son Thinks It's Funny

Step 1: Try To Take Cute Pic Of Dog And Baby. Step 2: Dog Sneezes During Pic. Step 3: Accidentally Capture My Dogs Inner Demon, And My Son Thinks It's Funny

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#37

I Waited Over Ten Years For A Dog, Finally Have A Backyard. We Tried For Two Years To Get Pregnant, Finally Had A Daughter. Last Month My Heart Became Complete

I Waited Over Ten Years For A Dog, Finally Have A Backyard. We Tried For Two Years To Get Pregnant, Finally Had A Daughter. Last Month My Heart Became Complete

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#38

She’s Loyal, Protective, And Goofy. Meet My Daughter’s Best Friend

She’s Loyal, Protective, And Goofy. Meet My Daughter’s Best Friend

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#39

My Son And His Puppy - They Can’t Get Enough Of Each Other

My Son And His Puppy - They Can’t Get Enough Of Each Other

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#40

We Were So Nervous To Bring Our Newborn Son Home To Meet Our Beagle. Best Friends Right Away. Meet Oliver And His Doggo Sophie

We Were So Nervous To Bring Our Newborn Son Home To Meet Our Beagle. Best Friends Right Away. Meet Oliver And His Doggo Sophie

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#41

This Pretty Girl Came To Visit My Daughter

This Pretty Girl Came To Visit My Daughter

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Olivier Caissy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish hospitals had those when I passed my childhood in them, 30 years ago.

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#42

Gentle Giant

Gentle Giant

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manon M
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would like to know what dogs think in these situations (with a baby on lap) because we can see that they never/rarely seem to be at ease (eyes, ears etc)

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#43

They Bonded Before We Even Left The Parking Space

They Bonded Before We Even Left The Parking Space

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Flare
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me of the time I was holding this baby kangaroo in a pouch bag at North Georgia Zoo. She was chilling and lazy in my arms, and was appropriately named Diva.

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#44

Now This Is Just Perfect

Now This Is Just Perfect

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#45

I Just Finished This “Fort” For My Son So He Could Look At Trucks Out The Window. Now He Can Hang Out With His Best Friend

I Just Finished This “Fort” For My Son So He Could Look At Trucks Out The Window. Now He Can Hang Out With His Best Friend

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#46

My Oldest Has Been Battling A Cold. 95 Lbs Of Lap Puppy To The Rescue. Such A Good Boy

My Oldest Has Been Battling A Cold. 95 Lbs Of Lap Puppy To The Rescue. Such A Good Boy

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#47

My Son Broke His Arm And Ever Since He Came Home My Girlfriend's Dog Won't Leave His Side

My Son Broke His Arm And Ever Since He Came Home My Girlfriend's Dog Won't Leave His Side

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#48

Beginning Of A Great Friendship

Beginning Of A Great Friendship

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#49

My Nephew Meeting The Puppy

My Nephew Meeting The Puppy

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#50

My Wife And Her Pupper 30 Years Ago, And Our Daughter And Her Pupper

My Wife And Her Pupper 30 Years Ago, And Our Daughter And Her Pupper

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#51

My Nephew Tested On The Spectrum For Autism. This Is His New Best Friend And Therapy Dog

My Nephew Tested On The Spectrum For Autism. This Is His New Best Friend And Therapy Dog

In just one month, my nephew has gone from saying 3 words to 40 words, and even putting sentences together. A huge leap from where he was before pup came along.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is absolutely fabulous. Wonderful for all of you. Hugs.

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#52

My Niece Flanked By Security - My Rottie & Choc Lab. She Looks Like A Baby Crime-Boss

My Niece Flanked By Security - My Rottie & Choc Lab. She Looks Like A Baby Crime-Boss

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#53

My (At The Time) 2 Yo Son With Our 8 Week Old German Shepherd Dressed As Swat Members - 2017

My (At The Time) 2 Yo Son With Our 8 Week Old German Shepherd Dressed As Swat Members - 2017

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#54

I Took A Photo Of My Daughter And Her Dog

I Took A Photo Of My Daughter And Her Dog

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#55

My Nephew Recently Stayed Over For The First Time Since I Got My Puppy. This Is How They Spent Most Of Their Time

My Nephew Recently Stayed Over For The First Time Since I Got My Puppy. This Is How They Spent Most Of Their Time

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#56

My Daughter And Our Dog - 12 Years Later

My Daughter And Our Dog - 12 Years Later

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#57

My Son Has Been Asking For A Dog Since He Could Talk. He's 7 Now And On Friday We Made His Dreams Come True. True Love Right Here

My Son Has Been Asking For A Dog Since He Could Talk. He's 7 Now And On Friday We Made His Dreams Come True. True Love Right Here

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#58

When My Twins Were Born, Our Dog, Who Hated Pretty Much Everyone But Us, Followed Them Everywhere And Was Constantly Guarding Them

When My Twins Were Born, Our Dog, Who Hated Pretty Much Everyone But Us, Followed Them Everywhere And Was Constantly Guarding Them

He was also crying and whining when they were out of his sight.

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Hayley Rodgers
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What breed of dog is that? It looks like a full grown husky except it's too small, at least in comparison to what it looks like with the babies

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#59

My Pitbull Won't Let My Newborn Out Of Her Sight. She Is A Good Girl

My Pitbull Won't Let My Newborn Out Of Her Sight. She Is A Good Girl

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#60

I Took A Picture Of My Son Looking For My Dog

I Took A Picture Of My Son Looking For My Dog

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#61

My Daughter Was Born Premature And After 11 Days In The Hospital We Got To Take Her Home To This

My Daughter Was Born Premature And After 11 Days In The Hospital We Got To Take Her Home To This

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KiwiBubbles
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is SOOO precious! le gentle nose boop da baby 🐶💖👶

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#62

After 28 Years I Finally Got A Dog. Everyone Meet My 9-Week-Old Black Lab Archer, And His New Best Friend, My 7-Month-Old Nephew, Nash

After 28 Years I Finally Got A Dog. Everyone Meet My 9-Week-Old Black Lab Archer, And His New Best Friend, My 7-Month-Old Nephew, Nash

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Znaya
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These 2 are trouble in the making, just look at them 😀

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#63

The Instinctual Love Between Babies And Dogs Is A Thing Of Beauty

The Instinctual Love Between Babies And Dogs Is A Thing Of Beauty

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Tiredpossum
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

already bonding. Better than a lot of many human bonds.

#64

My 3-Year-Old Is Sick With The Flu, And All He Wants Is His Dog. He’s Been Sleeping Like That For Hours. Hammer Is The Best Boy

My 3-Year-Old Is Sick With The Flu, And All He Wants Is His Dog. He’s Been Sleeping Like That For Hours. Hammer Is The Best Boy

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I Recently Let My One-Year-Old Pit Bull Sleep With My Toddler. The First Night She Woke Up And He Cuddled Her Back To Sleep. Now They Sleep Together Every Night

 I Recently Let My One-Year-Old Pit Bull Sleep With My Toddler. The First Night She Woke Up And He Cuddled Her Back To Sleep. Now They Sleep Together Every Night

After I lay her down and I leave the room he never budges. He knows his place is by her side.

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#66

Sadie Baby Loves Our First Foster Puppy. Look At Those Puppy Eyes

Sadie Baby Loves Our First Foster Puppy. Look At Those Puppy Eyes

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#67

My Boy Meeting His New Pup For The First Time

My Boy Meeting His New Pup For The First Time

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#68

My Little Cousin And His Best Friend Sleep Together

My Little Cousin And His Best Friend Sleep Together

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#69

New Best Friends! My Boy's New Buddy, An 8 Week Old, Black-Tri Australian Shepherd. By The End Of Day 1, This Pup Was Attached To My Son Like Glue. Such An Amazing Pup

New Best Friends! My Boy's New Buddy, An 8 Week Old, Black-Tri Australian Shepherd. By The End Of Day 1, This Pup Was Attached To My Son Like Glue. Such An Amazing Pup

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Znaya
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Both of them look very happy with those big smiles 😀

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#70

My Niece Has Better Birthday Parties Than I Do

My Niece Has Better Birthday Parties Than I Do

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#72

My Corgi Likes To Lie Down Next To My 4 Month Old Daughter. It Looks Like He's Depressed And She's A Psychiatrist Counseling Him

My Corgi Likes To Lie Down Next To My 4 Month Old Daughter. It Looks Like He's Depressed And She's A Psychiatrist Counseling Him

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#75

She Already Loves Her New Brother. She Follows Whoever Is Holding Him Around, And Whimpers When He Cries

She Already Loves Her New Brother. She Follows Whoever Is Holding Him Around, And Whimpers When He Cries

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#76

Just Rescued This Boy And He Immediately Bonded With My Daughter

Just Rescued This Boy And He Immediately Bonded With My Daughter

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#77

Mulan The Therapy Dog Came To Visit My Daughter Today

Mulan The Therapy Dog Came To Visit My Daughter Today

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#78

Teddy And Little Leo Have Claimed The Baby As Their Puppy And Will Never Let Her Go

Teddy And Little Leo Have Claimed The Baby As Their Puppy And Will Never Let Her Go

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#79

My Son And His Dog. Waiting For The Bus

My Son And His Dog. Waiting For The Bus

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Znaya
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do you have to go, can't you stay with me just for today or can't I go to school with you 😀

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My Niece With Her Diabetes Alert Dog

My Niece With Her Diabetes Alert Dog

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#81

My Nephew Got His First Puppy Yesterday And Was So Excited

My Nephew Got His First Puppy Yesterday And Was So Excited

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Znaya
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He was so excited his hat fell and he didn't care 😀

#82

My Favorite Picture Ever Of My Son And Furry Daughter

My Favorite Picture Ever Of My Son And Furry Daughter

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#83

My Daughter Laughing At Franky Sitting Like A People

My Daughter Laughing At Franky Sitting Like A People

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My Newborn Son Lying On Top On My Grumpy Pug, Piglet

My Newborn Son Lying On Top On My Grumpy Pug, Piglet

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My Kids And A Spoiled Dog Waiting For Santa And Dreaming Of Sugar Plums

My Kids And A Spoiled Dog Waiting For Santa And Dreaming Of Sugar Plums

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#87

For My Cake Day, I Give You My 2-Year-Old Nephew Asleep On His Doggo Daphni's Bed. So. Much. Cute

For My Cake Day, I Give You My 2-Year-Old Nephew Asleep On His Doggo Daphni's Bed. So. Much. Cute

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#89

He Loves His New Baby Sister. Such A Good Boy

He Loves His New Baby Sister. Such A Good Boy

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#90

A Protective Dog Spooning His Human Baby

A Protective Dog Spooning His Human Baby

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#91

Pearl, My Aspergers Service Dog, Sniffing My Baby For The First Time

Pearl, My Aspergers Service Dog, Sniffing My Baby For The First Time

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My Daughter Has Been Asking Every Christmas And Birthday For 5 Years For Her Dream Dog. This Week We Adopted Her New Best Friend. So Far They’re Inseparable

My Daughter Has Been Asking Every Christmas And Birthday For 5 Years For Her Dream Dog. This Week We Adopted Her New Best Friend. So Far They’re Inseparable

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Kay blue
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The start of a wonderful friendship with many adventures along the way.

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At My Parents House After 3 Weeks Without Visiting. She Felt Asleep While My Daughter Was Watching TV

At My Parents House After 3 Weeks Without Visiting. She Felt Asleep While My Daughter Was Watching TV

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The Exact Moment My Pup And Son Became Best Friends

The Exact Moment My Pup And Son Became Best Friends

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#96

A Kid Needs A Dog, And A Dog Needs A Kid

A Kid Needs A Dog, And A Dog Needs A Kid

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#98

My Niece Is Reading To My Dog Right Now

My Niece Is Reading To My Dog Right Now

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#99

Got A Puppy And She And My Son Nap Together. A Boy And His Dog

Got A Puppy And She And My Son Nap Together. A Boy And His Dog

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A One-Year-Old Husky Cuddling With My Disabled Nephew

A One-Year-Old Husky Cuddling With My Disabled Nephew

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My Dog Being A Therapy Pillow For My Sick Son

My Dog Being A Therapy Pillow For My Sick Son

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My Son And His Dog

My Son And His Dog

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#104

Nephew Decided To Take A Nap On Me, Beau Decided To Join Him

Nephew Decided To Take A Nap On Me, Beau Decided To Join Him

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My Nephew's Favourite Chair

My Nephew's Favourite Chair

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My Grandson And His Best Buddy Lilly

My Grandson And His Best Buddy Lilly

The humane society said she was child aggressive. She is anything but that. I'm glad we took the chance. We love her so much!

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Kay blue
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A lot of shelters etc use a child sized doll to check a dog's temperament, it's no wonder some dogs freak out. The dolls will smell of thousands of other dogs.

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My Son And His New Rescue Puppy, An Instant Connection

My Son And His New Rescue Puppy, An Instant Connection

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#108

How Our 10 Week Old Puppy Likes To Sleep

How Our 10 Week Old Puppy Likes To Sleep

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Had To Leave My Dog With A Friend For The Week, Was Worried Because She Has Not Been Around Many Babies. Apparently Nothing To Worry About As He Sent Me This

Had To Leave My Dog With A Friend For The Week, Was Worried Because She Has Not Been Around Many Babies. Apparently Nothing To Worry About As He Sent Me This

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My Daughter’s Dog Always Knows When Her Blood Sugar Is Off And Stays By Her Side

My Daughter’s Dog Always Knows When Her Blood Sugar Is Off And Stays By Her Side

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#112

Everyday When My Daughter Practices Piano Her Yorkie Watches Her Back

Everyday When My Daughter Practices Piano Her Yorkie Watches Her Back

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#113

My Nephew Fell Asleep Holding A Puppy

My Nephew Fell Asleep Holding A Puppy

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The Dog Isn't Allowed On The Couch, So After The Babies Threw The Cushions On The Floor, She Seized Her Opportunity And Stared At Me Triumphantly

The Dog Isn't Allowed On The Couch, So After The Babies Threw The Cushions On The Floor, She Seized Her Opportunity And Stared At Me Triumphantly

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My Rottie Giving My Newborn Niece Some Kisses

My Rottie Giving My Newborn Niece Some Kisses

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My Daughter Marley And My Dog Bear Have A Special Bond. He's Still Only A Puppy And She Is Ten Years Old. He's Huge. They Are A Fantastic Breed Of Dog

My Daughter Marley And My Dog Bear Have A Special Bond. He's Still Only A Puppy And She Is Ten Years Old. He's Huge. They Are A Fantastic Breed Of Dog

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My Nephew And His Favorite Sleeping Buddy

My Nephew And His Favorite Sleeping Buddy

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He Won’t Leave His Side

He Won’t Leave His Side

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#119

Our New Puppy Has An Extra Special Bond With Our Son With ASD

Our New Puppy Has An Extra Special Bond With Our Son With ASD

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#120

Little Man Helped My Daughter Fall Asleep On The Trip

Little Man Helped My Daughter Fall Asleep On The Trip

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This Is My Favorite Friendship

This Is My Favorite Friendship

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My Dog Is Super Protective Of My First Child And Follows Me Around To Make Sure I Don't Screw Up (6 Days Old)

My Dog Is Super Protective Of My First Child And Follows Me Around To Make Sure I Don't Screw Up (6 Days Old)

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#123

Came Home From Work And Found My Brother Chilling With Our Neighbor’s Dog

Came Home From Work And Found My Brother Chilling With Our Neighbor’s Dog

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My 4-Month-Old Nephew Lounging With His Two Pals

My 4-Month-Old Nephew Lounging With His Two Pals

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My Niece Rarely Gets To Come By To See My 14-Year-Old Dog, Bernie

My Niece Rarely Gets To Come By To See My 14-Year-Old Dog, Bernie

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My Dog Looking Like A Proud Dad Next To My Newborn Nephew A Few Months Ago

My Dog Looking Like A Proud Dad Next To My Newborn Nephew A Few Months Ago

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#127

My Giant Malamute Is My Neighbor's Daughter's Best Friend. His Name Is Koda And He Loves Her Too

My Giant Malamute Is My Neighbor's Daughter's Best Friend. His Name Is Koda And He Loves Her Too

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#128

This Old Girl Is Not A Therapy Dog, But She Might As Well Be For My Son

This Old Girl Is Not A Therapy Dog, But She Might As Well Be For My Son

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#129

Sick Daughter And Her Dog Nurse

Sick Daughter And Her Dog Nurse

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My Son Has Wanted A Dog For Years, He Finally Got His Wish And Her Name Is Cinnamon

My Son Has Wanted A Dog For Years, He Finally Got His Wish And Her Name Is Cinnamon

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My Son Started Petting This Dog And When We Got Up To Leave The Dog Sat On His Feet And Rolled Over To Be Pet

My Son Started Petting This Dog And When We Got Up To Leave The Dog Sat On His Feet And Rolled Over To Be Pet

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My Daughter Utilizes Our Lab As A Chair. He Doesn't Mind

My Daughter Utilizes Our Lab As A Chair. He Doesn't Mind

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Just A Kid And Her Dog. No Big Deal

Just A Kid And Her Dog. No Big Deal

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#136

Found My Nephew Watching The Sunset With His Best Friend

Found My Nephew Watching The Sunset With His Best Friend

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#137

My Son And Dog

My Son And Dog

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#139

Took My Kid To Meet My Friend's Dog Today. They Got On Pretty Well

Took My Kid To Meet My Friend's Dog Today. They Got On Pretty Well

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#140

Niece Cuddled With Dog

Niece Cuddled With Dog

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#141

We Just Had A New Baby 2 Weeks Ago. My Dog Has Decided That She Is His And Stays As Close As He Can To Her At All Times

We Just Had A New Baby 2 Weeks Ago. My Dog Has Decided That She Is His And Stays As Close As He Can To Her At All Times

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My Neice And Her New Great Dane Puppy "Harley"

My Neice And Her New Great Dane Puppy "Harley"

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#143

Just Adopted This Beautiful Pocket Pitbull. Our Son Is In Love. Meet Daisy

Just Adopted This Beautiful Pocket Pitbull. Our Son Is In Love. Meet Daisy

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Jane Zimmerman
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love the flower on her collar - goes so well with her coloring! She is beautiful!

#144

My Dog Thinks He Is My Son’s Baby Sitter. They Are Very Interested In Each Other

My Dog Thinks He Is My Son’s Baby Sitter. They Are Very Interested In Each Other

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Enjoying The Sunshine Together

Enjoying The Sunshine Together

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#146

My Dog Being Protective Of My Nephew

My Dog Being Protective Of My Nephew

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#147

My Kid Now Wants To Hug All Dogs, Because My Dog Is So Patient With Her

My Kid Now Wants To Hug All Dogs, Because My Dog Is So Patient With Her

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#148

Concerned Puppy Tolerates Baby Hugs

Concerned Puppy Tolerates Baby Hugs

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My Son Tickling The Ear Of Our Dog While She Naps

My Son Tickling The Ear Of Our Dog While She Naps

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This Old Dog Has Always Been Protective Of The Babies

This Old Dog Has Always Been Protective Of The Babies

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