12 images of dogs that remind us why they’re man’s best friend

We’re not here to hate on cat lovers or anything, but dogs are their own kind of awesome.

Whether it’s the way they furiously wag their tail, dash excitedly to the door when you return home or curl up beside you at night, there’s just so much to love. In fact, we can’t actually do that kind of relationship justice in words alone. That’s why we’ve rounded up visual proof that dogs really are man’s best friend. Check it out:

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12 images of dogs that remind us why they’re man’s best friend

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  Man's best friend

  This is the face of a dog who hasn't seen her owner in a whole year. Need we say more? Imgur

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  "Sorry, were you trying to sleep?"Imgur

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  If you can find another pet that can do this, you win. Imgur

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  After this little girl learned to stand for the first time, her dog wanted to make sure they saw the same view together. Aww.Imgur

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  This is how one dog reacted after seeing her owner return from Afghanistan.Imgur

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  What other pet can smile for selfies right alongside you? Imgur

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  Or look just as excited about eating your birthday cake as you are? Imgur

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  The fact that the dog's eyes are closed in this shot makes this image 100x cuter. Imgur

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  Roadtrip, anyone? Imgur

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  According to this image's uploader, this grumpy old dog doesn't get along with anyone...except for this little guy. Imgur

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  This dog fell into an icy pond and had to be rescued by its owner. This is how they were both found the next morning. Imgur

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  Nothing quite captures the special bond between owner and dog quite like this image, which shows filmmaker Kevin Smith hugging his dying pet. Facebook/Kevin Smith