Happy National Puppy Day!
National Puppy Day was created in 2006 by celebrity pet author Colleen Paige as an annual observance to recognize the “magic and unconditional love” puppies give while spreading awareness about pet adoption.
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All puppies are adorable no matter their breed. To celebrate this furry occasion, we’ve collected some really cute puppy photos and touching dog quotes!
“Dogs are better than human beings because they know but do not tell.” — Emily Dickinson
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“You can usually tell that a man is good if he has a dog who loves him.” — W. Bruce Cameron
“I’m not alone, said the boy. I’ve got a puppy.” — Jane Thayer
“If there are no dogs in heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.” — Will Rogers
“The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.” — Andy Rooney
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“The world would be a nicer place if everyone had the ability to love as unconditionally as a dog.” — M.K. Clinton
“The greatest pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too.” — Samuel Butler
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“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” — Josh Billings
“There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.” — Bernard Williams
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“Did you know that there are over 300 words for love in canine?” — Gabrielle Zevin
“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” — Roger A. Caras
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“My little dog — a heartbeat at my feet.” — Edith Wharton
“Buy a pup, and your money will buy love unflinching.” — Rudyard Kipling
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