21 Pictures That Will Make You Want To Hug Your Pet (As If You Needed A Reason)

"Sorry, I gotta leave work early today. I have a hug emergency."

1. It's National Pet Day, you guys! Time to grab your favorite pal and give 'em a hug.

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2. Whether they're furry...

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3. ...or covered in feathers...

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4. ...best friends are hard to come by.

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5. So, just take a minute and think about all the times your pal has been there for you.

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6. All those naps made better with their cuddles.

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7. And days working that didn't quite feel like work with them by your side.

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8. After all, they bring so much joy to your life!

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9. And make the BEST drinking buddies.

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10. Sure, sometimes they make faces only a parent could love...

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11. ...but they never fail to make you laugh.

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12. Even when you know they're up to no good, they're cute as hell.

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13. Sometimes they make it REALLY hard for you to go to work.

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I MEAN, LOOK AT THIS! How could you NOT go back and snuggle with this one?

14. And they always congratulate you on making it through another day.

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15. They show you just how powerful your love can be and vice versa.

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16. And they are proof we can all put aside our differences from time to time.

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17. Just look at their smiles!

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18. Who better to share a newspaper with?

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19. Or a quick snuggle?

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20. You know it, I know it, we all know it: Our pets are our best pals and they deserve more than just a day of recognition.

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21. Now go forth and hug your best friend right now!

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