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I can’t trust you if a dog don’t like you.

I've always had dogs around me for my whole life.

We always always had dogs. My first love was a mutt named Louie. Dogs weren’t leashed at this time and he used to take himself to the butcher shop. Even after he went blind he’d make it up there. What a swell guy. The butcher was cool too. My current dog is Beau. Love him like he loves us. ❤️

Much like you, I've always had dogs in my life. As an adult, I started fostering and, there have many foster failures in my life. When I moved to NM, I noticed that the community I was in is a mix of they're family & it's just a dog. I have rescued multiple dogs & spoiled them rotten in the 26yrs

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In short. They are awesome! They are adorable! They are silly! They are fun! They love, they care. They are there for me in both best and worse times of my life. I only grow to love them more. I'm never loved anything more than dogs

Indy, who I adore, loves her toys so much she takes them on her early morning walk. How can anyone resist?

We always had dogs in our home growing up. I have had many dogs as an adult. I have loved them all so much and they surpassed that love in return. I have a 5 year old boxer and recently took my ex husbands dog, a 10 year old English Setter in when he passed away. 😔

I'm a dog person because dogs are what most people aren't. They... Love unconditionally. Are always happy to see you. Are fiercely loyal. Never stop wanting to have fun. Bring joy when they're around. Are good judges of character. Will cheer you up if you need it. Will never tell your secrets. ❤️🐶

Love WeRateDogs. First thing I open from my in-box. Great way to start the day with a smile. Oh, I share them with my dog, Dash - he loves other dogs. I have the 'tell your dog i said hi' sticker in the back window of my car - everybody needs a smile!

My mother had severe asthma when I was growing up, so no pets. In 2003 her dear friend told her to get a Yorkie. For 20 years she and I had 4 Yorkies and 2 Silky Terriers. The joy, love, fun, laughter, and companionship in a life with #dogs are immeasurable. Dogs taught us how to be present.

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Love this story. We Rate Dogs is my favorite social media account!

I've loved dogs for as long as I can remember. Here's my current love Blue

a good idea and I would up with Buster. I've had him since he was a puppy (still is!). Like all dogs Buster gives unconditional love and no judgement or betrayal will ever come from him. He falls asleep cradled in my arms and having him makes each day easier to get through. During Covid lockdowns 4/

Pippa 💖

Wasn't allowed a dog as a kid. bought a house in "95 Neighbors knew I wanted a dog, & they knew about some MinPin puppies I couldn't separate the two boys so I jumped head first into the whole dog thing 2 10 week old puppies. Longest time without a dog since then 6 months & almost broke me

I can’t remember not being a dog person but it intensified when we rescued Ivan The Snuggable. His joy and affection has redefined unconditional love and he is very simply my heart.

It was Wags. She made me a dog person almost 60 years ago.

That face 🥰🥰🥰

I’m just a cat person who likes dogs. I’m just a supportive auntie to dogs I know.

I don't remember what made me a dog person. The first dog I remember was a greyhound named Doxie, then a dachshund named Chori (which I found out decades later was short for Chorizo), then others. I had a little pocket sized book of dog breeds as a young child. Now I have my greatest love, Tova.

This is a great story. I've never owned a dog but I follow you for the pictures and jokes.

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But Brent’s redemption arc was kinda sweet

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I was scared to death of dogs as a little girl. Then my mom's coworker got a Maltese puppy when I was about 12. I spent some time with my mom at her job over the summers and I got to know Anastasia and my heart opened up.

We couldn't believe it and showered her in kisses and pizza. Sadie became my best friend for 13 years I loved her more than anything, losing her was my I first foray into the death of someone so close. And it hurt bad. But I learned that there's nothing like the love of a dog. No comparison.

I can't imagine my life without dogs 💖

Well I think you have done very well being the dogfather

This is my bestest girl, Penny Lane. Loves me, my husband and kids unconditionally. Always greets us in the mornings like she won the lottery. Little does she know, we’re the lucky ones.

My heart dog Sam. I walked through many shelters. And I stopped at his enclosure and said “there you are” out loud. We were together for 11 years. I lost a part of me when he died. But realized that part was left for other doggos.

Does anyone know how Brent is doing?

" Where the Red Fern Gtows"

I’m supposed to do this essay in 140 characters?

And we are happy you are here spreading the good dog news😀😀😀😀

My pittie mix, Pumpkin, that I had as a kid. She was sweet and silly and wonderful and I've been a dog person since!

Adopting this guy really solidified it for me

Your Thoughts of Dog site gave me so much joy. Made me laugh & cry both. Thanks

I never had a dog until I was in my 50s. Marley was 11 when we got him from a shelter. He had issues but we loved him until he passed at age 15. Now we have Georgia, another rescue. Her whole world revolves around me. Dogs are unconditional love.

Great story and what a stunning looking dog!

We always had dogs growing up. But when I was a young teen growing up and away from conforming in that authoritarian household, our big Airedale girl started growling at my dad when he physically threatened me. Dogs know when things are wrong. That is one of the many reasons why I’m a dog person.

They're good dog people, Bront. 🤩

Honestly? It’s you. You gave voice to the sheer goodness and humanity of dogs. There’s been a lot of dark this past decade and your voice has been an incredible light. Love my two best pups, Luna and Zeke. But you made me a dog person.

My ex adopted a dog, and she was lovely. I've since had many dogs, both fosters and to keep. Currently I have the best dog in the world. The best thing my ex did for me was adopt that first dog.

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Mom tells our Bassett Hound, Wrinkles, “go find Cleve” (Dad). Dog bounds off. He was well trained. 2 ft of snow means Wrinkles has to jump up & forward, repeat. Like a fox in winter. Tells me, “follow the dog, tell your father we need the keys” 4/x

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This guy made me a dog person. Smart, beautiful, stubborn, strong and gentle. His name was Dexter, we lived together for over 14 years and I will love him until I meet him again when I cross the rainbow bridge.

I think I was born that way. Don’t understand or like people who don’t love dogs. My most fun adventures and most quiet moments are shared with my dogs. Don’t want a life without a dog. It’s one of the things that scares me about growing old.

My dog person journey began when my father went to a bachelor party. The host had a litter of airdale/lab puppies. They all found a home that night. He surprised us in the morning. There's only been a handful of years in my 67 years on this earth without a dog or two by my side

"They're good dogs, Bront"

Unsolicited praise: Thank YOU for doing what you do. All the long-time canine and feline companions that kept me company for so many years have all passed away.🌈🐈‍⬛🌈🐕💔💔💔💔💔💔💔 Your real world endeavors and online posts help so many animals, including the one's of the human variety like me.👏🙏🥹🙌👍

You are a wonderful AWESOME Human being. Love what you do for the dogs!

Thank you for your service! The weekly Top 5 Dogs is the highlight of my week. I deliberately seek it out if I don't see it. 🐶❤️

I honestly became a dog person when I saw my pitbull Gigi take care of her puppies. I was like 9 at the time I think. And I'd always had dogs in my life, but that was when I really became one. I may not have a dog right now(3 cats and 2 turtles) but I'll always love them.

It absolutely does! Thrilled for both of us. ❤️

I had cats all of my life. 15 years ago I had lost my mother, 2 businesses I worked for closed within 6 months of each other and I lost my dad. My life was pretty empty until this girl rescued me. I lost her 3 years ago and this sweet girl adopted me. I still have cats and now they are dog people.

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I found my old pup as I was biking and she was frightened and walking on a busy street. I luckily had a slip lead, so I got her out of the street and walked her home. She was Dog for two days, but after no collar, no chip, and a vet checkup + vaccines, she became Bailey. She was gentle and sweet 🩵

My first memory ad a human being is me peaking inside a big box on my tip toes and seeing our black lab as a puppy. Miss you Murphy!!!

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So. In my 20s, I learned that dogs aren’t just fun, cool companions. They’re magic.

Good dogs

Matt do not disrespect your twitter jokes

Here’s my first dog, Spike, & the current pups, Eloise & Abigail, AKA The Sisters McToot

My mom was a dog person, she groomed dogs! One of her grooms on a Springer named DJ won Westminster. She worked at show kennels when I was a kid. Mom brought home dogs for welping, I could birth, clean, and start the breath of some pups since I was 8 years old. Dogs are a part of my whole life

Thankful that your path crossed mine. 🐕🦮🐕‍🦺🐩🐾

Thank you for making dogs lives better and making this corner of the Internet nice, fuzzy & welcoming. For animals and people alike. ❤

Born a dog person. Dad’s Llewelyn was my first companion. Always had them, always girls. But my first soul dog was my golden boy Henry. He got me through so much. The golden bug bit and we’ve had them ever since. Added a black lab, too! 🐾

Without. Need to rent better fingers.

Absolutely love your posts! You're medicine for the heart on a bad day. Thank you.

... And, she was tiny. 💙💙💙💙💙🫂

Thank you. And yes she was. The most excellent of little dogs

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My family always had dogs for as long as I can remember. They've always been part of the family.

what made me a dog person? always wanted one as a kid, but mom said nope. she liked cats so we had cats. i got cats as an adult, then realized as an adult… I COULD GET MY OWN DOGS!!! so i graduated to dogs and haven’t looked back. (tho i do need to look under my shoes after playing in the park)

This gal, Cassie, made me a dog person. We took her in when she was 4. When I met her, she sat right on my foot and I was hooked! One of the hardest days of my life was having to say goodbye to her when she was too sick to keep going. That was 5 years ago, now we have the goober on the right!

I grew up with dogs for like the first 18-20 years of my life. So, I have been around them for a long time and grown very fond of them. Also, my Chinese zodiac being the dog helps too.

I love the content bit question the farmers dog reddit is full of horror stories about pancreatitis

They're good dog people, Brent. Hell, you're a good dog person, Bront.

I was born that way (true story). 🤗

Welcome to the family! Larry and Wilbur

"Best Doggo" is definitely a matter of proximity. Both, figuratively and literally. Yup. I meet a dog at the dog park and momentarily my best doggo gets bumped off. I can be like that. but I always go home.

My parent’s first dog came to all of us the fall after college graduation. He was smart, oh good golly, he was smart. He loved each of the family members for who we were. Dad. Mom. Me. Sister. Brother. Similar to the grinch, my heart grew 3 sizes. My heart broke when he died, but his love endures.🐶

Thanks for sharing your origin story!

Maggie did… she even made my parents into dog ppl too. She was the best!

The complete love, loyalty and trust dogs show their humans. When I felt unwelcomed by people my dog loved me.

This our late golden doodle Logan mentoring his young flandoodle (bouvier/poodle) protégé Iggy Pup. Both loving the snow. ❤️💔

I shared the many dogs who touched my life, but the dog who is fused to my soul, pictured below. 🌈

From age 2 to age 55, dogs have always been a part of me. One special pup isn't pictured bc of divorce and lost pics. Misty 🌈 Jon Pierre 🌈 Sabi 🌈 plus Skippy & Sophie both with me now -- all in my heart.

I’ve always been an animal person, doggos included. But these two made me a ride-or-🎲 dog person and i’ll never be able to thank them enough.