Maybe they sense the innocence or helplessness, but many dogs bond to a baby even before he or she is born. Though a new baby is a big adjustment for a pet, often, the baby can become their new best friend.
After all, babies are closer in size and at home more often, which can create a more natural bond. The family dog in this picture looks like he’s hanging out in his favorite place on earth, just being with his little human. This baby and his cuddly pug look like they will be close for years to come!
Comfy Couch
Big dogs can make the best family pets and are sometimes a perfect resting place for kids! When this toddler leaned back into her big, furry best friend, she knew he wouldn’t mind supporting her.
Dogs can sometimes be more patient with kids and willing to let them do things that they may not let other people do. This little girl knows that, no matter what, she will always have someone to lean on.
A Moment Among Friends
Mimicry is a big part of the family pet and child relationship. The same curiosity and playfulness that follows children also follow animals. Maybe that’s why they often get along so well and why there is so much affection between them. Having a pet not only teaches kids responsibility and how to care for another life, but pets also show them how to give and receive love unconditionally.
In fact, the unconditional love a child experiences from their pets can create some of the most meaningful childhood memories that can carry into adulthood. There is no doubt that pets make a valuable impact on our lives.
Those Little Nudges
Cats have their way of showing affection, and research claims that when cats nuzzle their owners, it means they are marking them to claim them as their own.
The presence of a pet offers us comfort, bring us joy, and reminds us even at a very young age that you don’t also have to be the same species to have a friend that’s there when you need them. What would our lives be without our pets?
The Best Kind of Bed
This furry, gentle giant lets his little friend take a nap right on his back! No blanket needed when she has her four-legged protector right next to her.
In fact, it’s often the biggest dogs in the family who are the most affectionate and protective of the smallest of family members. Big, small, or somewhere in between, there is no denying that dogs are simply the best!