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<h2>At first you thought you wanted a human grandchild ... but you quickly realized that having a granddog is a lot of fun.</h2>

Reddit/bayloranon

<h2>Now you can't stop telling strangers about your furry grandchild.</h2>

Reddit/michaeldunworthsydne

<h2>You call your kids all the time to ask how the housebreaking is going.</h2>

Reddit/howcomeineedusername

<h2>You're getting used to holiday cards that look like this.</h2>

Reddit/NoBedtimeForBanditos

<h2>You get a little too excited when your kids ask you to babysit the granddog.</h2>

Facebook/DannyJoyceFields

<h2>And you might have gone a little over the top for your granddog's birthday ...</h2>

Reddit/koblkleekai

<h2>Even if your granddog isn't the most photogenic pup around, you're still always happy to see him.</h2>

Facebook/AngelaGreenDingman

<h2>You don't mind that family vacations are suddenly centered around the granddog.</h2>

Reddit/ZombieSaw

<h2>You're pretty sure that your granddog is the smartest puppy around.</h2>

Reddit/bananaofdoom425

<h2>But as cute as your granddog is ... you think she might need a little playmate.</h2>

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10 Things That Happen When Your Grandchild Is A Dog

At first you thought you wanted a human grandchild ... but you quickly realized that having a granddog is a lot of fun.

Recently, Saving Grace Animal Rescue (SGAR) director Lisa Reams heard that two German shepherds had been abandoned at a public dump site in the Yazoo, Mississippi area.

German Shepherd Family Refuses To Leave Dumpsters Where They Last Saw Their Humans

When Stray Rescue of St. Louis received a call about a dog sleeping on a residential street during a heat wave, they kindly asked the caller to send them pictures of the pup to better assess how to help.

Hopeless, Hungry Puppy Sleeps On Curb Until Kind Woman Offers To Help

Clyde didn’t mean for things to end up this way.

Cat Trapped 75 Feet In The Air For Two Weeks Is So Relieved To See Rescuers

Sometimes the cutest faces make the biggest messes.

Woman Finds Porch Ransacked By Culprit Hidden In Plain Sight

When Ribbles’ family placed her on a railway in Southern California, the 1-year-old puppy had two options: She could stay on the busy tracks where she last saw her people or wander off and try to find them.

Dog Waits On Train Tracks For Weeks After Family Left Her Behind

When Florida’s record-breaking Hurricane Ian made landfall in September, staying safe was a top priority for everyone — including animals.

Cat Trapped Outside During Hurricane Ian Begs For Someone To Save Him

When Rescue One got a call one evening about three adult huskies who’d been left in an abandoned house, they immediately agreed to help.

Rescue Gets Called To Help Three Huskies At Abandoned House And Finds A Huge Surprise

Leroy has lived at Dog Tales Rescue for over seven years.

Senior Shelter Dog Whisked Away On Weekend Getaway For The Sweetest Reason

Willow loves her family — especially her sibling Percy.

Huge Pittie Raised By Cats Thinks She's A Cat, Too

Just like his namesake, one of Loki’s favorite things in the world is causing mischief.

Dog Loves Leaving His Sheep Toy Right In Front Of The Doggy Camera

Tiny Rescue Otter Finds The Perfect Friend

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