Dogs, quite simply, are man’s best friend. The love they have for us is something pure and special. Nothing compares to their loyalty and obedience. But since dogs aren’t humans, they express this love in different kinds of ways. They may differ in the ways they show their affection, but their love is unconditional and it shows.

Follow along for twenty photos that prove just that!

1) Babysitter

Not only are dogs man’s best friend, they’re also best friends to children too. No matter what the day brings, this kid knows she’s got a loving companion to turn to.

2) Sick Day

Dogs can sense when you’re not feeling well and won’t hesitate to stay by your side through it all. Take this guy’s sick day for instance, everyone has shown to help make him feel better.

3) Lounging Around

While it’s true things may change for good once a baby comes, this dog is perfectly content fitting into the picture any way he can.

4) Couch Potato

Dogs truly shine with little children. In fact, they welcome their company even if it means treating them like furniture.

5) No Boundaries

A dog’s love knows no boundaries. It will follow you to the ends of the earth, right into the bathtub.

6) Unconditional Love

While the baby is certainly still adjusting to a new life on earth, this dog is here to make sure his love is evident.

7) The Virtue of Patience

Even after being left at home, this dog patiently awaits his human’s return. How long does he sit there? We may never know.

8) Inseparable

This dog loves his human and will hang out with him, any place, any time. The vibe is definitely high here with the lounge act and sunglasses.

9) Lending An Ear

Dogs are always there for you, no matter what kind of day you’re having. They also make excellent listeners because they don’t argue or judge you.

10) A Look of Concern

When this dog’s human fell ill, he was right there to lend a paw. Every time his human coughed he offered a look of concern, proving that the love of a dog isn’t going anywhere.

11) Your Eyes Are Green

This dog’s love veers a little on the jealous side. His owner fell asleep right next to him, and when her boyfriend tried to lean in to kiss her on the cheek this dog got possessive!

12) Out of Harm’s Way

This dog is doing a fantastic job of protecting the newborn baby. To keep the baby from getting startled, he’s offered a positively protective stance.

13) Special Delivery

Dogs make great friends and also wonderful nurses. When this human fell ill, his dog was right there to deliver fresh water.

14) Through Thick and Thin

Dogs do not discriminate. They don’t care if we’re rich or poor. They are after one thing and one thing only – our love.

15) Welcome Home

No matter what the day brings or how long it lasts, when we get home our dogs are always there to greet us with licks and wags.

16) In Times of Danger

This dog immediately sensed things were aloof when his human fell and became unconscious. Knowing his human had fallen into trouble, he refused to leave his side.

17) Until Next Time

As this woman was saying goodbye to her dog, he reached out to give her the biggest hug.

18) Pure Joy

Here’s a picture to prove the pure elation dogs feel when they are around us.

19) Kisses

Unconditional love is a beautiful benefit when we bond with our pets.

20) It’s a Dog Love Dog World

And let us not forget that a dog’s love isn’t just reserved for humans, it’s also extended to other dogs as well.

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Sources: Animal Channel