Animals·Posted on Aug 26, 201432 Reasons Every Day Should Be National Dog DayAug. 26 is National Dog Day, but let's be real: EVERY day should be dog day.by Chelsea MarshallBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. It's just fact: Dogs are the best thing this world has to offer. 2. They are just the most adorable creatures... 3. ...and they are ALWAYS excited to see you. 4. They can be very helpful. 5. And they show us just how cute it is to snuggle up with your best friend. 6. They know how to make the best out of every situation. 7. They're not afraid to make you laugh. 8. They are resourceful when it comes to carpooling. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. They have the most adorably awkward smiles. View this vine on Vine vine.co 10. And they're ALWAYS up for a goofy photo session. 11. They're cool with cuddling up and staying in... 12. ...and will totally help you out at the store. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 13. They show what real commitment to exercise is like. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 14. Their love simply sees no bounds. 15. They're excellent friends to each other... Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 16. ...and are always up for cosplay. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 17. They make the absolute BEST older sibling. 18. Or twin. 19. They are also weirdly excellent drivers. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 20. They ALWAYS give much-deserved welcome-homes. View this video on YouTube youtube.com 21. They are the cause of roughly 65% of smiles around the world. 22. They are the BEST moms. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 23. (Seriously, the best.) 24. And they are ready to protect from day one. 25. This is basically the cutest thing to ever happen so I'll just leave this here, thank you. 26. They understand how you feel when everyone sings "Happy Birthday." 27. And grace the world with their beautiful, inspiring tummies. View this photo on Instagram 28. They can be just as lazy as you. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 29. They know you need love even if you don't know it yet. 30. They're not afraid to look silly to have a good time. View this photo on Instagram 31. Basically, dogs are ALWAYS the best ever, not just today... 32. And they deserve all the hugs in the world! Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF