We are not worthy of dogs.
They're loving, funny, loyal, and perfectly compatible with our desire to document and post everything on the Internet. In fact, one might argue that the Internet's surplus of dog and cat videos is one of the best things about living in our technologically overloaded 21st century. Their excesses of fluff and wide-eyed, unconditional love are salves for all our human faults.
In honor of #InternationalDogDay, here are seven of the best dog videos of all time.
Mishka
This YouTube classic features a husky named Mishka, who's exceptionally good at...speaking English. The dog truly sounds like she's expressing affection to her owners, and this video sparked tons of copycats from everyone who owns a Siberian.
▲Antoni
What's better than a corgi? A corgi who's attacking you. This video is dedicated to Antoni of Queer Eye and all the other corgi-worshipers of the world (Part 1/2)
▲Corgis ft. Tan France & Antoni Porowski | Netflix Universe
(Part 2/2)
▲Cutest Rescue Puppy and Kitten Are Best Friends
Is it just me, or do dogs and cats seem to be getting along better than ever before lately? We could all take a page from their book. These scruffy little pals are proof that differences can always be overcome with a little bit of love.
▲Golden Retriever meets his new puppy sister
Watching this Golden Retriever meet his newest family member is just like watching Marley & Me, but without any dogs dying! Instead, you can watch the older one light up with joy when he realizes that his mini-me has arrived and feel the wall around your heart slowly begin to crumble.
▲Cat meeting the puppies for the first time.
The cat steals the show in this classic clip, but these unspeakably tiny puppies are fuzzy enough to warm even the coldest of hearts. Floki the cat acts kind of like that old, disgruntled man in Up who actually loves the kid even though he pretends he doesn't; and just like that kid, this video will bring joy to any jaded or tired spirit.
▲The Cutest Puppy in The World
This puppy is essentially a sentient marshmallow, or an animate cloud, or a snowball with eyes. However you square it, this microscopic Yeti is a gift to this world, and none of us are worthy.
▲Dex The Dog on Instagram: “Secret Life of Pets 🐾🐶🙌”
Few things are more entertaining to humans than when dogs react to their own images on screen. This dog got really into a showing of Secret Life of Pets.
▲🔆 S U N N Y 🔆 on Instagram: “Monday Mood.
This dog's very existence is enough to toast one's heart to a perfect golden brown hue. Sunny is a Chowleigh from Australia with enough fur for seven dogs of his size, and in this video, he's tilting his head curiously, as if he's wondering what on earth is wrong with humans.
▲Elmo singing and playing Irish setter.
This Irish Setter named Elmo plays and sings with more verve than half of today's pop stars. When he's headlining Madison Square Garden, you can say you saw him here first.
▲Just Jumpy the dog
This dog could be one of the most well-trained (and cutest) good boys ever. Actually, he's better at sports than any of us will ever be.
▲Do you have any favorite dog videos? Do us all a favor and drop them in the comments below. And remember, adopt, don't shop!