Bringing home a new dog is the start of a new and loving relationship. A dog becomes a part of your family and sometimes the biggest part! There is nothing more heartwarming than a puppy or dog coming home into the arms of a loving family. We have collected 75 photographs that captured the moment a new dog was introduced into their forever home. Take a look at the beginning of these amazing owner/dog relationships and see where the love began.
1. Best Day Ever
Coso is having the best day ever! Today is the day he is going home with his new family. We have never seen a more happier dog.
2. A Great Morning
Sara did not wake up to only a good morning, she woke up to a great morning. Sara was surprised by her husband, Rich, with their new French Bulldog, Piper! Her immediate cuddle says it all, Piper will be one loved Frenchie.
3. Got Your Nose
This Goldendoodle, Boo, already “nose” that he has his owner wrapped around his paws. With a cute little face like that, there was no way that it was not going to be love at first bite!
4. Napping Buddies
The excitement of their first meeting got to both of them! It only took 20 minutes into their union for both of these little buddies to knock out for their first nap. Perfect napping partners!
5. Hand Shake
This person went to the pet shelter with the intention of only petting the dogs. That went right out the window once this doggie went in for a hand shake. It only took the one paw, but he had found his new home!
6. New Hope
When Hope met her new dad, she knew she was in good hands! Hope’s smile tells it all, she is one happy dog. Welcome home Hope!
7. Wet Kisses
This puppy could not wait any longer, he had to give his new owner a big old wet one! His owner does not seem one bit grossed out over his new loving dog. These two buddies are in for a great ride together.
8. Is It Really True?
Toffee does not want to open his eyes and realize this was all a dream! Don’t worry Toffee, it is not a dream! You are really going home with your new family.
9. Happy Pup.
Meet Poops. This lucky girl is getting driven home by her new owner and could not be more excited! She is such a tiny thing. Cutie pie!
10. Best Friends
These two best friends are about to grow up together! Nothing is better than a kid and his dog. He already has so much love for his little buddy!
11. Sleepy Head
This little sleepy head felt right at home in her new owner’s arms.
“Two minutes after we asked to hold her, this happened. Guess she knew she was safe with us.”
12. Stare Down
These two can look into each other’s eyes all day long. It was definitely love at first for these two and second sight and third sight and …
13. Long Drive
She drove 12 hours to pick up her new dog, Phoenix. It was worth the drive to get a new friend and we have a feeling the drive home was a lot more fun than the ride there. 12 hours to introduce to become new best friends.
14. Long Journey
This perfect doggie had a long journey before meeting his new best friend! He was rescued in Mexico and was then driven up to British Columbia. From British Columbia he was flown to Toronto, where he finally met his new owner. Welcome home from the long journey!
15. Early Gift
These parents could not wait another moment before letting their son have his Christmas gift, a puppy. So, they gave it to him early! We do not blame them, what a perfect pair and amazing gift!
16. Roxy Girl
Roxy was a the Humane Society for one month before her perfect owner came along! While it was probably a long month for Roxy, it was worth all the months she will now get to spend with her new best friend.
17. Brothers
This owner could not even think of separating these two brothers, so she adopted both! What lucky boys! Kudos to this new doggie mom for keeping the brothers together.
18. Plus One
These siblings just added a new member to their growing brood, Juno. It just so happens that Juno is bigger than all of them already! That will be a good thing because with four munchkins jumping all over Juno to show their love, he will need his strength and size to handle it.
19. Watching Lilly
Lilly’s human mom had watched Lilly from afar from the moment she was born. She would watch the videos and pictures that were posted and slowly fell in love. She even drove 1oo kilometers to hold Lilly before the adoption. She says that ever since Lilly arrived at her forever home, Lilly “is the soul of the house.”
20. Growing Up
These two best friends are going to have the best time growing up with each other. This little man received his new best friend as a birthday present on his second birthday. He couldn’t have been any happier about it! Happy birthday buddy!
21. Puppy Love
This new owner and puppy cannot get enough of each other! This Husky is giving his owner all the puppy love he can give.
“Love at first lick.”
22. New Girl
It looks like this wife has a new girl in her husband’s life that she must compete with, Emma. On their way home from the shelter, Emma did not want to be anywhere but her new dad’s lap. We doubt that his wife had any complaints, Emma is right where she is supposed to be!
23. Nugget
When he set eyes on this little fella, there was no going back. Everyone meet Nugget, a labrador retriever mix, but it is unclear what he has been mixed with, probably cuteness! What a perfect pair they make.
24. Christmas Gifts
That is one happy daughter on Christmas morning! Santa has given her exactly what she wanted, a new best friend/puppy! Merry Christmas to those two.
25. Koti
Koti’s owner knows that she did not only save Koti’s life, when she rescued her. She knows that Koti saved her life too. These two best friends will always have each other.
26. Surprise Text
This husband knew it was game over once he received this picture of his wife. She went and visited a pet shelter, but fell in love with a puppy. In one picture to her husband, they both knew she was not coming home alone!
27. Precious
This doggie knew he had found his home once he was wrapped up in his arms. He felt completely safe and this guy knew he had found the dog he was looking for as well. They make the perfect pair.
28. Perfect Gift
Her husband surprised her with a puppy on her birthday! This husband lives by the saying, “a happy wife, a happy life” and nothing makes a wife happier than a perfect little puppy. Happy birthday!
29. Twinning
This owner and his new puppy, Doc, look like twins when the owner wears his sunglasses. Doc’s fur markings makes it look like he is wearing sunglasses all the time! What a cute boy!
30. Hello
This little guy cannot stop staring at his new human dad! This family is hoping for opposites to attract.
“Grumpy meets Happy for the first time.”
31. Sweet Tata
This was the first day that Sweet Tata had met her new mom! She looks like one happy dog, which was just the start to her new happy life. It makes sense why she was given the name Sweet Tata with a sweet smile like hers.
32. Perfect Face
This puppy has the most perfect face and smile, how could he not get adopted!
“Hi. You just adopted me and I’m going to make your days playful, happy and filled with love.”
33. Day 1
This picture only had one title, “Day 1.” That is all that needs to be said! Day 1 of a beautiful friendship between these two new buddies.
34. Age Does Not Matter
It does not matter what age you are, when you are surprised with a new puppy the emotions will come! This son was given a dog for an early Christmas gift and could not contain his excitement. Merry Christmas buddy!
35. Tongues Out
This newly adopted dog is so excited to go to his new home he cannot keep his tongue in! The dog and his owners have their eyes straight forward, to their new future together. Have some fun adventures you two!
36. Full Smile
Marley cannot contain her wide smile while meeting her new human dad! Marley is one happy girl and we are betting that her dad is just as happy. We cannot stop staring at that amazing smile!
37. Luna
All Luna’s new buddy wants to do is give her treats, but all Luna wants to do is cuddle up with her new buddy. We have a feeling that these two are going to be the best of friends and that this picture only shows the beginning of it. Happy dog, happy kid!
38. Matching Smiles
These two have almost identical little smiles!
“Bringing my new girl home. I think we will be alright.”
39. First Look
The innocence of puppies is just contagious! This look of pure love between these two is amazing. Their connection started from the first look and will only grow with every day!
40. Strangers
A local shelter hosts an annual adoption day and this stranger could not stop herself from taking a photo of a doggie with her new owner! This woman had just met her new best friend and the happiness was contagious.
41. Backseat
This child surprised their dad with a new puppy, by making him check the backseat. This was one speechless dad. He might have had no words but his reaction was priceless!
42. Best Friends
This guy wanted to tell everyone he met his best friend today, but the picture did not need that caption because it was quite evident enough! Those two seem like they will be joking together everyday! The trouble they will get into might be legendary!
43. Treat Yo’ Self
After staying depression free for six months this girl treated herself to a new best friend, Gilly. By the looks of it, it will be easy to keep the depression away with Gilly around. The happiness is just flowing between these two!
44. Uncle’s New Puppy
That is one happy uncle after a period of hard times.
“A few weeks ago my uncle’s dog died after 14 years with him and he’s been so depressed about it. My aunt surprised him by taking him to pick up their new puppy when he thought they were just going shopping. This is the first picture taken of them together when they got back in the car.”
45. Family Dog
They adopted a new dog and that dog cannot be anymore happier about it! Like one of the new dog’s dad’s said, “shelter dogs are the best dogs.” We couldn’t agree more!
46. Wet Kisses
This little puppy wants to show his new mom all the affection, by giving little wet kisses! She should take it in now before the puppy gets bigger and those kisses get way wetter, ha!
46. Picture Perfect
This owner knows that a great picture is worth it! Right after adopting his new buddy from the San Fransisco SPCA they went to go get a picture with a great view! What a picture! We have a feeling that these two have great pictures ahead of them
48. Working Buddy
A vet friend came in to “visit” with a puppy, but the truthfully this little guy needed a home. Once this man started petting the puppy, he knew he had to have him! Great trick by that vet friend.
49. She’s So Fluffy
This little fluff ball has her mom right where she wants her, right around her paw! This mom will stay a sucker for her Akita puppy for the rest of her life. Lucky girls!
50. Blurry
This new puppy mama blurred her own face so everyone would focus on her new cutie. Everyone meet Sir Benedict Blanco, on his first day with his new mama. Too cute!
51. All Smiles
This little girl is all smiles while petting her new puppy! Anytime her new doggie is around we have a feeling that, that smile will always be back. The puppy is too cute not to bring a smile.
52. Melting Hearts
Oliver knows how to melt any heart.
“My dad melted when he met his new puppy at the shelter a few weeks ago. Here’s him and Oliver– needless to say, they went home together.”
53. Big Old Puppy
This couple brought their new puppy home and boy, is he a big guy! He barely fits on his new mama’s lap. They have a big and cute dog in their future.
54. Belly Rubs
This little puppy knew exactly what she wanted from her first drive home, belly rubs. Her parents want everyone to know that nothing has changed. This little one still waits for her belly rubs!
55. First Moment
This is the exact moment that she met the love of her life, her new dog. It looks like this doggie took her very breathe away. Precious.
56. Big Boy
These two have been the best of friends since she adopted him. What a playful pair they are. Doggies can be the best of friends, even in comparison to your human friends.
57. Smile
These two have the exact same smiles, just like brothers do! This little boy was introduced to his new family member and is already on the same page as him. Two little cuties!
58. Dad?!
This doggie ran straight to his new dad before he even knew he would be his dad.
“Rescued this baby at a local shelter. He ran to me the moment I saw him. First.”
59. Cuddles
When this little girl met her new puppy, all she wanted was to cuddle him. How could anyone blame the little girl, that puppy is definitely one to cuddle! Hopefully this puppy will love the cuddles just as much.
60. Pocket Puppy
This little puppy is so tiny he could fit in a pocket, or at least in the palm of his owner’s hands. Cute little CJ will grow up with a owner who has loved him from the very beginning.
61. Surprise Landing
When this daughter got off her 8 hour flight, she was surprised with this little love bug! That is the best gift that any daughter could have asked for after a long flight. Cute little puppy!
62. Bella
Everyone meet Bella! Great Dane puppies are real big puppies but this owner still will not let him down! Can you blame him, with such a gorgeous new puppy!
63. Rescue Girl
This doggie was rescued by her new best friend!
“Two old ladies meeting for the first time. Best friends since that day.”
64. Saved A Life
This new dog owner saved the life of his new dog! This Newfoundland dog was going to be euthanized for a heart defect, but was saved by his new owner! What a blessing.
65. Mad Max
Everyone say hello to Max! This puppy was adopted two weeks before this picture and his owner falls in love with him more everyday. Who could blame her!
66. Territorial
This puppy is a bit territorial over his new owner. He has his paw right over her shoulder to make sure everyone knows that she is all his! He also has a great stare down just in case you still do not understand!
67. Kodi
Kodi did not want to be any further away than he had to be from his new owner. So, he made sure to cuddle up on his owner’s neck during the entire drive. Smart puppy.
68. Drive Home
This doggie loves his new owner!
“All 46lbs (21kg) wanted to sit on my lap on the way home from being adopted. I love my new best friend.”
69. Rosie Love
It is unclear who is happier to have met each other, Rosie or her mom? Either way, it is a great thing they were able to become a family because they will be a happy one!
70. Stay Close
This newly adopted dog stayed in that position the entire drive home. She could not stop cuddling up to her new mama. She knows it is just the beginning of a great journey together!
71. Real One
This little girl wanted a puppy so bad she cuddles with her stuffed animal. That is, until her new real dog was put right in her arms. What an amazing moment!
72. Bellini Dog
Bellini, this newly adopted dog, is about to spend a lifetime being loved by her new human dad! That look in her eye, as she stares into the camera, shows that she knows it too!
73. Officer Montgomery
Officer Montgomery cannot keep a straight face when it comes to his new puppy! He becomes all soft and cuddly, just like the puppy. Too cute!
74. Happy Valentine’s Day
This little girl has tough competition for the rest of her life, in terms of Valentine’s Day gifts. Her parents gave her a puppy for this Valentine’s Day and she could not be any happier about it!
75. Total Surprise
This is the face of total astonishment!
“My mom had always said no when my dad asked for a puppy. For years she said no and my dad never expected to get another puppy ever again.”
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