Dogs: Better company than people

Maybe we already knew this, but it's good to know science is on our side. [Maybe we already knew this, but it's good to know science is on our side.] [Images looking wonky? Click here to read BarkPost in your browser.] [daily doodle] Hey there Beagles & Bassets, We’re ready to dive into 2017 like... [extreeeme][Unknown via Imgur] If only it were a leap year. Ugh, I’m laughing way too hard. Sorry.     Anyhoo, we have one last round of pawsome stuff to share with with you before 2016 comes to a close. Very important news Study finally confirms that dogs are simply better company than people It’s like in Psych 101 when you learned that people can have different personalities. Sometimes you just need science to prove what you knew all along. [these dorks][BarkPost via Instagram] In [a survey of hundreds of pet owners], it became clear that there is not a whole lot that can get between a dog and her human: - More than half of the participants would trust their dog’s judgement before their mother’s. My mother still wears shoulder pads so that makes sense. - Over 1/4 of pet parents have brought their dogs on a date. Additionally, 61% of people said that they would to end a relationship because their significant other didn't like their pet. Ending a relationship for a pet? Heck, I would end a life for my pet, if I had to. Just kidding! Maybe… 😬 🔪 - 45% of pet parents spend more money on their pet than their partner every month. Okay, it’s not the burp itself – it’s the act of snuggling up right after dinner time. Because your dog’s safest, happiest place to sleep off a food coma is right there, in your arms. - 95% of dog owners would rather spend the night at home cuddling with their dog than going on a blind date. This one’s not too surprising. I mean, I’d rather gouge my eyes out with a soup spoon than go on a blind date. Which ironically enough would make every date a blind date. 👀 All of this is to say that it is 100% okay for you to stay home with your pup this New Year’s Eve. You’ll be guaranteed a kiss! Read the rest of the results [here]. Can't argue with data.     Cool 💩 we picked up at the dog park Cowboy puppet takes a ride on a bucking Boxer [yeehaw][SlimJones123 via Imgur] Strap up pardner! The rodeo’s in town, and we’re not clowning around. This lawn ain’t big enough for the two of us! "Tiny cowboy found chewed. More at 11."     This week in “There’s not a specific reason to share this but SERIOUSLY this is the best” [daww][Luc4g via Imgur] GAH! So cute! They’ve learned the fine art of photo booth posing. Pose 1: “Aren’t we just so doggone cute as a couple?” Pose 2: “Let’s pretend like we’re supermodels!” Pose 3: “Fake fight” Pose 4: “Psychhhh, we were just kiddin’ about that fight. It was all a joke, guys!” (**Send us a pic of your pup’s magnificent mug and it may be featured in the next Pick of the Litter!) Nailed it. [Image:    [Image: What have you accomplished in 2016? [almost. there.][BarkPost Humor via Facebook] To be fair, what is life if not a series of scuttles across a wood floor? WE ARE ALL DOING OUR BEST, OKAY? And it’s not our fault if our best is just looking real cute. That should still count for something, right? RIGHT?! You let us know. Share with someone you admire. [Image:    [Image: The life of a shelter dog Spoiler alert: there's a happy ending Not all dogs are adopted as puppies and live wonderful lives in homes that care for them. Sometimes, dogs take the long way round. In this illustrated webcomic, written by Benjamin Moore and drawn by the [very talented Barbara Mazzi], a dog is born into a puppy mill, purchased in a pet shop, given as a gift for Christmas, and then surrendered to a shelter when he becomes too “difficult.” But that isn’t where his story ends. In fact, that’s only the beginning. Read the full illustrated webcomic [here]. See ya! [barkpost] Tazz: Editor, Just married, takes couple photos with Benji anyway Lori: Writer, 99% chance of smooching Cosmo today Will: Contributor, From Texas; prefers dogs to horses P.S. Did you know we wrote a book? [barkpost] P.P.S. Did you like this email? Click yes or no below or hit reply to send us feedback! [Image: [Link: [Link: [Image: [Link: Was this email forwarded to you and now you want more? [Click here to sign up for the BarkPost newsletter]. BarkBox, Inc. All Rights Reserved 221 Canal Street, Floor 6, New York, NY 10013 [Link: {{unsubscribe_link}}]