17 Dogs Helping Us Survive 2023

By  Mila Ringo

It's a fact no one can argue with: a bad day can be turned around by seeing a dog. It stands to reason, then, that multiple dogs can turn a whole year around — and the pups on this list are here to do just that.

1. These dogs enjoying a rainbow (ok, they can't really see the rainbow, they're just happy you're here)

Two senior dogs standing in a field. One dog is close to the camera, the other can be seen in the background. The dogs are standing under a rainbow. diamonddogwalkinghb via Instagram

2. This iconic best friend duo

Two dogs, one big and one small, outdoors in warm golden light. The little dog is sitting on a log staring at the camera while the big dog stands behind them. two.happy.dogss via Instagram

3. Kitty Baloo and his puppy

A dog and a cat laying side by side with their faces pressed together. A person's hands are on either side of the pets and there is a sunset in the background. henrythecoloradodog via Instagram

4. The Gherk, who is our sworn protector forever and always

A small, grumpy looking dog with its nose covered in sand standing on a beach the.gherk via Instagram

5. This pup showing off his perfect smile

A fluffy dog with its eyes closed, mouth wide open, and tongue hanging out. The picture is taken in a sunny backyard in front of a leafy tree. thedoghousebayarea via Instagram

6. This dog, who would love to help you with your spring garden

A golden retriever dog sitting with its mouth open and tongue hanging out in front of a field of colorful flowers. nashythegolden via Instagram

7. These dogs, who are definitely in a really cool band but are super humble and approachable

Five dogs of various sizes sitting in a field of flowers against a cloudy sky. diamonddogwalkinghb via Instagram

8. This group of friends having the absolute best day

Five dogs playing in a grassy field with a beautiful green country hillside in the background. darkpeakdogwalks via Instagram

9. Peach, who doesn't even need two eyes to live her best life

A Staffordshire dog with cropped ears and one eye, wearing a harness, sitting in the backseat of a car with its mouth open and tongue hanging out. pocket_peach_pit via Instagram

10. This dog's perfectly endearing face

A mixed-breed dog laying in a leather chair, looking up at the camera, its two front legs draped over the seat of the chair. forestdogrescueinsta via Instagram

11. This tiny giraffe sniffing out a wild-foraged salad

A whippet-type dog wearing a coat, standing in the grass and delicately sniffing a plant. herbythewhippy via Instagram

12. This dog showing off her green thumb, er, paw

A fluffy dog sitting in a field of flowers, looking at the camera, with one front paw raised in front of its face. loke_dogs via Instagram

13. These dogs who invite you to join their picnic

Five small dogs sitting in patio furniture on a grassy lawn. In front of the dogs is a wooden table with baked goods and a small cake. frenchie.toffee via Instagram

14. This dog who brings sunshine wherever they go

A Corgi dog laying in a grassy field with its mouth open in a smile, looking at the camera. In the background are rows of colorful trees. corgiclesofarchie via Instagram

15. This talented a capella group

Four fluffy white dogs standing and facing each other in a kitchen, all of their heads thrown back in a howl samoyedclouds via Instagram

16. This dog, who is so excited to show you all her favorite flowers

A golden retriever dog standing in a field of colorful flowers. phoebe_the_golden20 via Instagram

17. This cartoon character who is not fooling anyone with his dog disguise

A long-haired dog wearing a sweater with long sleeves and booties on its paws. The dog is standing on a snowy trail and the picture is taken while the dog is shaking, so its long fur is everywhere. willettthewheaten via Instagram

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