23 Dogs That Are The Happiest They Could Ever Be

As fictional author Kozma Prutkov once said, “If you want to be happy, be so.”

Dogs are living proof that this philosophy is more fact than fiction. For dogs, happiness can come in many forms. Something as simple as playing fetch with their owner or chowing down on a bone can bring a big ol’ doggy smile to any pooch’s face. Happiness is just a state of being for our favorite four-legged friends.

These 23 pups are living their best lives, and they’re not afraid to show it!

1. “My own personal ball pit. THIS IS THE BEST DAY EVER.”

2. “Ermahgerd, it’s belly-rub time.”

3. “Driver, another spin around the block, please.”

4. “A little more to the left.”

5. I’ve never seen a dog so excited about the rain.

Happy dog is really excited about puddles left from latest rain

6. “HOOMAN, five more minutes. I’m not done playing yet.”

7. “I’m happy when I don’t have to walk.” Same.

8. Now that’s a face filled with pure joy.

9. There’s nothing these athletic pups love more than playing fetch.

10. “I could hear you coming from a mile away.”

Shiba is happy to see you

11. Tickle fight!

12. Cuddle buddies for life.

13. This dog is so happy because his owner’s doing all the work.

14. Forget the food. He just wants the box.

15. “You missed a spot.”

16. When in doubt, hug it out.

17. Even dogs enjoy a good birthday party.

18. This pooch was more than happy to be her prom date.

19. “I’m about to max out my owner’s credit cards.”

20. “WEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!”

21. Nothing beats cuddling up with your favorite two-legged companion.

22. “YOU CAME BACK!”

23. Sometimes, you just need to smile.

Who else is melting? Anyone? Just me?