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It is often talked about how pets are a lot of work - you do so much for them and all you get in return is love, right? Wrong. Pets give back so much more than just love. For some people, they're their stability and support, for others, pets are one of the reasons they keep fighting day by day. 

Then, there are dogs who have made it their actual jobs to help people, and seeing everything that they do each and every day truly makes us think that we're the ones not doing enough for them. So, today, we're saying thank you to all of our doggo helpers and doggo heroes. And we're saying thank you to r/dogswithjobs, the subreddit that gives these amazing doggos love every single day!

Most people, when going to adopt a pet, tend to go for the little ones- the baby kittens and puppies who they'll get to raise into their families. And of course, while every adoption and every rescue is to be celebrated, it's important to remember to adopt senior and sick pets too. And sometimes, it happens that this understanding comes to you as you're already in the shelter, about to pick up your tiny new baby, and then an older one-eyes cat looks at you, and finds its way right into your soul.

A tweet sharing a story like that went viral, and other twitter users with similar stories chimed in, sharing their own stories of last minute changes to adoption plans- ones that ended with them picking up the less fortunate animals and giving them a warm home too. 

So, bring in the tissues and let your heart warm with joy. 

Everyone knows the classic "cat stuck with its leg up" pose where your cat just sorta... stops working for a little while. But did you know that dogs have their stopped working moments too? Apparently, pets just forget how to pet sometimes and are in need of a reboot. No need to worry though, they're fine, just stuck for a couple seconds. 

Really, our pets' silly little moments are what make them all the more loveable. Life would be boring without our fluffy weirdos, so we're thankful for their occasional moments of madness just as much as we're thankful for their affectionate and calm moments. 

"Our Deputies are out there to keep the public safe. That also includes our furry family as well," tells sheriff Bartlett to NEWS 10 after rescuing a dog that feel through thin ice into the water, and we are so, so thankful that they came to rescue the pooch as fast as they did.

This could have ended up as any pet owner's worst nightmare, but luckily, this story has a happy ending. In the recent weeks, officials in the area have been warning the residents about the dangers of thin ice, and sadly, we found out that it's not just us humans who are at risk of falling through it. Shortly before noon on Friday, in Ancram, N.Y., the police got a call about a dog who fell through the ice. 

As NEWS 10 reports, Sergeant Heath Benansky, who is also a dog handler, was the first officer on the scene and successfully managed to get to the scared pup using a paddle board. He along with Deputy Torchia rescued the dog.  

"I am very happy to have such a well trained ice rescue team that was able to deploy so quickly. Had they not gotten there so fast, there could have been a much sadder outcome," said sheriff Bartlett.

The pooch was later identified as "Andy" and was returned safely to shore, and after finding Andy's owner through social media, she was returned to her owner as well. 

This is a lesson for all of us to learn to be more careful with our precious little pets, and thankfully, this lesson was learned with no permanent harm caused. It's the kind of happy ending story that we love to read about, and for more of those, read about an owl with three gunshot wounds getting released back into the wild. 

Let's be honest, all dogs are loveable goofballs, but huskies... are extra goofball-y. 

They are so beautiful, and they're the silliest dumb dumbs that we love more than anything in the world and would do anything for. Endless energy and shenanigans to no end, there's no way anyone could ever not love huskies. And if they really don't love them: first of all, they're wrong, and second of all, we're about to prove to them exactly why they should.

Have a barktastic day, dog lovers, and for more doggo joy, check ouy some pawfectly howlarious doggo memes. 

The magic that is dogs! It's something we can't quite put into words. Dogs are sparks of energy, life, and happiness. And they bring those same qualities out in the people that see or meet them. They're special. That's all there is to it. Dogs are the ultimate happiness train that we all wish to be on forever. 

Once a week, we try to bring that doggo magic and deliver it here to you, in the form of memes or snaps. Sometimes both! The joy and love for doggos is endless and we're just here to help spread that joy and love even further. Give ready to have a big goofy smile plastered all over your lovely face! 

It's time for your weekly dog meme treat, and this time it is full of the naughtiest, silliest doggos that seem to just want to get into trouble. Of course, that doesn't change how much we love those dogs, because we love dogs naughty or not. And, quite frankly, sometimes dogs' naughtier moments make them even more dang loveable. 

I mean, who doesn't love it when their dog eats their toilet paper? And the couch? And bites holes into all of their pants? It's only out of love anyway, right? ...Right? Eh, whatever, check out these naughty boy doggo memes, then go smooch your pooch on the head. 

Question to all pet owners out there: have you ever desperately wanted to understand what your pet is saying when they're talking to you? If your answer is yes, moderngargoyle on tumblr is about to explain why that's a really, really bad idea. 

This poor tumblr user has made the mistake of giving their dog buttons with recorded words to press on whenever it wants something, and it turns out... that the dog really liked food. Shocker. And though it may have been somewhat disappointing to moderngargoyle, not having gotten precisely what they wanted, for us, their mental breakdown over being woken up a million times in the middle of the night by the dog asking for food is heckin' hilarious. 

For anyone looking for a dose of positivity, you have come to the right place. Here, you will find nothing but tweets about dogs full of positivity and sunshine and wholesomeness. Cute puppers with hearts of gold await you!

We hope these positive tweets will help you have a better day and better week, friends. You're almost halfway through to the weekend, and these doggos will push you through the rest of the way there. So, settle down for a moment, take a breath, bask in the positivity, and when you're finally home and able to take a break, don't forget to pet your dog and thank it for being the best.

Remember, no matter what they broke this time- you still love them. Even if it was your window, you still love them. Even if they're the world's biggest delinquents, you still love them. No matter how bad the cat-astrophe... you know you will give them snuggles and kisses later. 

Because it doesn't matter how many things your little delinquent destroys, they're still your little delinquent. And yes, you may cry a bit about that vase that cost you too much money and that you'll never get back, but... at least looking at other people's pets destroying their things is funny. So, laugh at the pain of others in these pictures that purrfectly encompass the true struggle of pet ownership.

Good boys and girls are always bringing us some good luck and we oughta share some of that luck with all of you! They say one look at a doggos smiles and your wish will come true. OK, no one says that... but they should. People should definitely start wishing upon a doggos smile instead of stars. Just feels right. 

Anyway, back to the memes. We've gathered here today to show you our gathered memes for some gathered fun. All these good boys and girls all in one place for your viewing pleasure! Wouldn't you say that this collection of goodness, all in one place, makes you feel rather lucky? We think so, too. 

Buckle those seatbelts, folks! We're in for a tame and happy-go-lucky ride but it's always good to be on the safe side! 

Not all BFFs look the same, nor do they need to, but for these three BFFs, looking the same is the main thing they have in common. That, and their love for each other. 

An Appaloosa stallion, a Shetland pony and a Dalmatian dog are all different sizes, different species, and have different habits, but they are best buds and love hanging out together, as reported by Metro. Their mom and horse trainer, Greetje Arends-Hakvoort, "regularly catches them running, training, and having fun." Her daughter, Jolie Lune Arends, also loves the gorgeous-looking animals, and together, all five of them make the most amazing family. The mom rides the horse, the daughter is on the pony, and the dog is accompanying them everywhere. 

"Appaloosa horse Nevada, 10, Napoleon, six, and Dalmatian Jack Sparrow, two, regularly stun strangers with their unique matching spots," and we are totally not surprised. If we had seen these three hanging out together, we would probably do a double take too. 

"Napoleon was actually born at the same time as Jolie so they grew up together and now they are the best of friends," says Greetje. "People always smile when they see the three together; often people refer to the 101 Dalmatians film and it brings up nice childhood memories for them... When Jack was younger, he saw himself as one of the horses and he fits in perfectly."

She adds: "Trust is the key word here; horses thrive when trust exists and they need to feel comfortable and self assured and Jack does exactly that. 'There's a lot of horse and dog love there between them."

Check out more amazing pictures of their amazing friendship below! For more heartwarming interspecies friendships, read about a fox who's brother was run over getting adopted and befriending two dogs. 

The story of Dobby the doggo is one that'll really make you feel like the year started off the right way. It showcases how every animal, no matter where and in what condition, deserves care and love and how important working as a team is. It took a lot of people to help Dobby, but it was more than worth it in the end. 

From being malnourished and sick into a forever home with an amazing NASA pilot dad who we know will do anything for her, Dobby is now a a happy pupper, and we are happy for her as well as incredibly thankful to everyone who helped her along the way.

Read her story and go through the rollercoaster that it is, and for more heartwarming dog stories, read about a dog who was mistreated for barking learning to bork again.