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15 Signs You Need A Dog NOW

| April 22, 2015

Chances are, if you are on our site, you already have a dog. But maybe you have a friend who says they don’t want one, but you know deep down, they really do. If that’s the case, have them read this article and then head to your local shelter to pick out their new best friend!

#1 – When your friends come over, you mention they should bring their dog, like seriously, BRING THE DOG!

Image source: @Wonderlane via Flickr
Image source: @Wonderlane via Flickr

#2 – You spend your lunch hour at work watching YouTube videos of dogs and you keep a box of tissues handy – those dog really get to you.

Image source: YouTube.com
Image source: YouTube.com

#3 – You spend your evenings cruising PetFinder, you claim just “for fun.”

Image source: Petfinder.com
Image source: Petfinder.com

#4 – You buy dog toys and clothes because you think they are “too cute.” You have even made your own clothes.

Image source: Etsy.com
Image source: Etsy.com

#5 – If you see someone with a dog, they better stop, because you are going to pet them.

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Image source: @TonyAlter via Flickr

#6 – You remember people’s dog’s names but not theirs.

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Image source: @jillcam10 via Flickr

#7 – You gush over your coworker’s new puppy pics. New baby pics? Meh, I’ll pass.

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Image source: @LisaLWiedmeier via Flickr

#8 – While everyone else cuddles your friend’s new baby, you cuddle their dog, whom you swear is starving for attention since the baby arrived.

Image source: @GunterHentschel via Flickr
Image source: @GunterHentschel via Flickr

#9 – Your morning isn’t complete without seeing what Tuna is up to on Instagram.

Image source: Tuna Melts My Heart
Image source: Tuna Melts My Heart

#10 – Your Facebook is full of dog-related groups, companies, and dog celebrity Facebook pages

Image source: The I Love Dogs Site
Image source: The I Love Dogs Site

#11 – All of your friend’s have dogs because it’s mandatory in order to be friends with you.

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Image source: @WagnerCezar via Flickr

#12 –You volunteer at a dog shelter so you can be around the dogs.

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Image source: @DaveParker via Flicker

#13 – You won’t date someone that doesn’t own a dog.

Image source: @Jeffrey via Flickr
Image source: @Jeffrey via Flickr

#14 – You beg your friends to go out of town so you can watch their dog.

Image source: @Germanny via Flickr
Image source: @Germanny via Flickr

#15 – You are on our site! After all, you wouldn’t be here if you didn’t love dogs as much as we do.

Image source: The I Love Dogs Site
Image source: The I Love Dogs Site

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