23 Photos Of People With Their Pets That Will Melt Your Heart

Studies that link pet ownership with better health aren't new. Not only do pets decrease blood pressure and feelings of loneliness, they also increase your opportunities for exercise and socialization. And that's especially true for older people.

With that in mind, Huff/Post50 asked readers of all ages to share the photos that prove pets hold a special place in people's hearts. Check out just some of the images below and be prepared to gush over the cuteness.

Courtesy Andre Tirenin

Teddy (as a puppy) helping my hubby (Paul Morin) work from home.

Aisling Cohn

Husband and our toy poodle, Pinky.

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Lisa Henley and Pooh, selfie taken by Pooh.

Danielle Walker

This is me and Frank, poster girl for rescue dogs

Kate Schimpf

Sloan and Duke (Sloan had been traveling in Alaska and Duke is welcoming him home, at the PHL airport, in this photo)

Katherine Norley

Kate, Sloan & Duke

Vicki Meholick

Me and my boy, Casey.

Mike Craig

This is a selfie of BearBear and his parents Mike & Susie. We used this as our Christmas card. Bear is an eight-year-old old Cockpoo and the love of our life!!

Collette Bakko

John McClement

Here's a picture of me and Benny. He's nearsighted.

Lesia McNamee

Me and the best pet ever, Abby.

Lori Austen

Shawnee, 14-years-old.

Ruth Krieger

This is me (Ruth) and our cat, Murphy.

Eddie

Eddie and Lola Fernandez!!

Peggy Donnellan

Peg & Taffy

Cecile Caldarise

Selfie of me and Tommy.

Erin Taylor

This is me (Erin) and my sweet bloodhound Parsons :) He is the best dog ever!

Deanna Roy

Deanna Roy & Dora

Gemma

Sarah Daniels with Bubba

Merrit Malloy

Me (Merrit Malloy) and my 'Yellow Boy."

Merrit Malloy

Peter Malloy with his boy, Murphy.

Mallery Turner

Count Rugen in my lap and his sister Panthra in the box behind us.

B. Gooding

French Bulldogs, Pippa and Petite, split their time between San Francisco and Paris.

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