Since you were little, running around the playground and racing scooters with your friends in your neighborhood, you’ve wanted to welcome a puppy into your life. You’ve wanted a friendly pug, a loyal German shepherd, or a playful Boston terrier who loves to go on adventures. So, when your roommate or SO texted you a message like, “Can we adopt a dog?” you were out-of-this-world excited. You instantly responded, “Um, yes!” Within a few days, you were on the road, going to pick up your fluff and bring them to their forever home.

You may love watching their little tail wag at the glimpse of a treat, or taking selfies with them during a wild afternoon of fetch and making friends with other dogs at the park. If you’re anything like me, you’ll fall head over heels for the moments when your new puppy learns a new trick or sits at your feet when you’re making dinner. You’ll climb into bed, open your camera roll, and realize you’ve taken thousands of pictures of your pet. That means you have plenty of #content for social media and welcoming home your fur baby on Instagram.