#ilovedogs

[crazycollectortheorist]

All these innocent lives deserve love

[pulchramorationem]

Heheehehehheh my friend's dog made into a meme teehee :3

[bl4ckoutpvmnt]

dog

YESSSS I LOVE YOUR DOG HES SO CUTE MWAH MWAH MWAH 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[letstalkbeautyuk]

🐶 We have lots of cute dog themed badges & so many dog breed designs to pick from. These Labrador badges are heading out to a primary school

[petloverstories]

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Though I wish there were dog earplugs 🎧 so more dogs could enjoy watching fireworks without having to hear them, it's good to see a dog who likes them. 🥹❤️✨️

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[believe-in-me-25]

Bagulho 💙

Marley 💙

[bigdolldoeeyesgirl]

Guys can some1 give me cute dog/cat names plsss

[thedogladysden]

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Mom! When's dinner? I'm soooo hungryyyy. Arooo! 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 Follow Zoey on Instagram! 💖

[loncaslerbixby]

The Velvet Woofers in Concert

[oatsandeggs]

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[canineart]

Boxer Vigor | Athletic Dog Portrait Showcase the strength and loyalty of the Boxer with this dynamic portrait. Known for their athletic build and spirited nature, this artwork captures the essence of the breed with vivid detail. A powerful addition to any space, it's perfect for Boxer enthusiasts and dog lovers alike.

[needmytea]

A breathtaking moment

There was a point in my life where I felt that my breath was truly taken away. It was not by a particular relative or friend, nor was it a fiery sunset that captured my eye, but it was by my dog, one that I genuinely poured my heart and soul into taking care of for the past 10 years. She was the loveliest partner I knew and ever had, always at my side during the moments where I felt down, and was my guiding light in the darkest of times. Amongst the beautiful memories we shared, one particular brief moment of time stood out to me, and it truly stole my breath away. It was during her last and final year with me, in the simplest of moments.  “I’m home,” I declared, as I unlocked the heavy wooden door of my small apartment. Just like any other day, I was greeted by my pet dog Luffy, tucked beside the sofa, where her resting basket was, lazily lifting up one dog ear as I stepped into the house to greet her. Luffy, in her big 10-year-old Labrador manner, rose up from her bed and pattered towards me slowly. I leashed her gently and we stepped out of the house to go on a walk together. 

It was a particularly gloomy day. The ominous clouds loomed over the houses, threatening to spill anytime. We went to our nearby residential park, which was completely vacant and silent, except for the occasional noisy rustling of leaves due to the gusts of cold wind. As we went along the trail, I was starting to feel the fatigue from being in school all day. All of a sudden, I was forced out of my reverie, as Luffy suddenly stopped in her tracks, making me almost trip over her body.

“What’s going on, Luffy?” I asked, as I noticed that Luffy was staring at this particular large tree in the center of the park for quite a while. The tree stood in its glory, in the most famous and notable part of the park, its massive trunk reaching out with tiny branches, grasping onto the lush green leaves, creating a massive green shelter akin to the shape of an umbrella. I remember overhearing from old residents that this tree has been here for nearly 100 years, but other than its long history in this country, this tree was nothing special to me. I was left thoroughly confused with Luffy’s silence and unblinking stare at the old tree.

All of a sudden, she started running towards it, barking as maniacally as possible, like a hungry buffalo. Caught off guard, I let go of my hold on the leash, and a wave of shock immediately overcame me.

“Luffy, wait!” I shouted, instantly chasing after her. Luffy never did act this way. She was usually a calm dog; nothing ever fazed her in her 10 years of living. Even during our daily walks in the same park, she never paid special attention to the big tree. That is why, the fact that she was overly enthusiastic today piqued my curiosity. 

She kept on barking, her voice reverberating through the quiet park. Scratching at the bark of the tree while desperately trying to stand on her two feet to get up, her once-neat coat ruffled was now messed up by her frenzy. 

Finally I caught up to Luffy, panting for air as I crouched down next to her. 

‘What is it that you’re looking at, Luffy?” I tiredly asked, as I watched my dog slowly soften her barks while still insistently glaring up the tree. I sighed.

Curiosity was like a devil, urging me to just take a quick peek up the tree to satisfy the burning question of “What is going on?” 

So, naturally, I raised my head up, and the cat was out of the bag.

Woah. 

A wide crowd of small crisp white birds, perched on top of the branches of the trees, were looking down at me and Luffy with a sharpness in their eyes, standing tall on their branches, as if we were just lowly servants to the king’s throne. Their pearly white feathers were brought out by the green of the leaves, and their beaks and eyes were a murky black. 

I was absolutely shell-shocked for a moment. Never have I thought to see a whole flock of Duarian Starlings occupying the entire space of a tree, let alone even see a bird perched on a tree nowadays! To a measly teenager like me, we could only ever see such birds through our science textbooks or at the bird park. Moreover, his urban environment was unsuitable for wildlife with the heavy traffic in the mornings and late evenings, with frequent loud horns audible everyday, so to see birds, let alone countless of them, was just insane to me. That moment left my mouth gaping wide open, and all of my wandering thoughts about my bed and food instantly vanished. It was a truly breathtaking moment, where I just stared at the mother birds feeding their chicks, and the birds lightly chirping as if they were having a conversation. I felt so at peace, looking at them.

Soon, soft thunder rumbled through the skies as raindrops slowly started to pelt down the pathment. With no umbrella and Luffy not budging from her spot, I was left with no choice but to sit under the tree and wait out the rain.

So, for the next 30 minutes or so, Luffy and I sat next to each other, dry and right under the tree, staring out at the downpour gushing down on the park and raindrops illuminated by tiny glimpses of the sun, with the flock of white birds, sharing this quiet solace together for a while.  In the end, the breathtaking and unusual view of the birds still have a special place in my heart after so long. That was one of my most memorable and favourite memories I shared with Luffy. Now, everytime I enter the same park, I sit at our same spot, reminiscing about this particular memory with Luffy. 

- written by yoon

mwacks

[poetrythreesixfive]

Best Friend

What other than a dog is there

who will follow you bravely anywhere,

over hill and dale without fail,

and all the time wagging his tail?

I do not think I will ever see

a creature as loyal to only me,

who if I let him come to work

would do so, greeting every clerk.

Would sit by the desk at my feet

and join the company when we meet,

take the elevator or the stairs

while leaving behind telltale hairs.

Into stores and shopping malls

without the bribery of tennis balls,

just wanting to follow at my heels

and share my time, and all my meals.

Each day as I leave him behind

I feel that recurrent, guilty bind

of leaving my best friend at the door

when all he wants of me is more.

Was ever a thing more loyal and good

than a dog beside you in the wood?

there was never another that I know—

so off as one to the wood we go.

                   -GeorgeFilip

[letstalkbeautyuk]

🐶 Adorable Labrador dog badges

[petloverstories]

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Look at these two dogs playing – one tiny, one big. Those little paws vs big paws, too cute! 💖🐾

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[daimonaden]

Puppy! :D

Yesterday Andrew said he had a bone to pick with me and all I heard was "bone" and instinctively started barking... today I was checking his browser history and saw he ordered a collar...