It’s no secret — we absolutely love our dogs. They fill our lives with so much joy and happiness and are by our sides through it all. If you’re not a dog owner, you don’t understand. As dog lovers, we can’t properly measure how much our pets mean to us. There are many reasons we think so highly of dogs, and the 15 photos below show why we call them man’s best friend.

Sometimes they are too curious for their own good.

They may make messes, but their intentions are always good.

They don’t discriminate, they’ll be friends with anyone!

They always support us when we need it most.