People with their pets

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Getting a dog has gotta be up there with the most exciting and emotional times in your life. The first touch of a cold and wet nose, that first slobbery lick and over-enthusiastic jump onto your lap, these are things that stay in your memory forever.

I think both of my grandmas are the cutest women on the planet. They always make sure I’m well fed, support me in whatever crazy endeavors I choose to pursue, and they are both hilarious. As both of those amazing women have shown me, we can learn a lot from our elders, like how to make the world’s best lemon bars, how to be a great parent, how to play dominoes and apparently: how to be wholesome.

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Have you ever been walking down the street, only to find yourself fighting to restrain your laughter when you spy a lady who looks just like the pug she's ...

Meet the Golden girls. To no one’s surprise, Finch, Harper and Radley Wintour were naturals in front of the camera: fresh from a visit to their groomer (they have a standing weekly appointment), they were carefully coiffed, softly scented, and utterly professional—if occasionally a little chatty. At the link in our bio, their walker Olaseni Olukogbon answers Vogue’s #Dogue questionnaire—with a little help from Anna and Bee Carrozzini. Photographed by @ok__mccausland

🐶 Unleash the fun! Check out these happy pups having the time of their lives at a dog park, playing and making friends with dogs of all breeds. Which dog breed is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! 🌳#dogsofinstagram #dogs #dogstagram #doglover #puppylove #instadog #doglife #dogoftheday #puppiesofinstagram #ilovemydog #dogphotography

We all know that our pets love us. They snuggle up to us when we’re cold. They cheer us up when we’re feeling down. And the looks that they sometimes give us can make our hearts melt—sometimes it seems like they’re looking straight into our souls.

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