Getting a dog is one of the most emotional times in pet owners’ life. They are not just getting a pet dog; they are getting a devoted friend for life.

These dogs will never let their humans down or leave their side. We all need that in our lives, but we also need to give love and care to someone, and who would be more deserving than a dog? Dogs are man’s best friend.

People share photos of their first encounters with their new puppies and dogs, and we have selected some of the best. When the humans and dogs meet, they all show love at first sight. It's truly the beginning of a beautiful friendship between human and dog.

"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"

"This One Is Still My Favourite"

"Doc The Aussie Shepherd"

"My Son And Our Dog 20 Minutes After We Adopted Her"

"This Is Hope Meeting Her New Dad For The First Time. This Is Probably The Best Day Of Her Life So Far"

"After 6 Months Of Being Depression Free, I Adopted My New Best Friend! Everyone, Meet Gilly"

"Meet Luna, Our Shelter Rescue"

"Adopted This Girl From The Pound. She Rode Like This The Whole Way Home"

"Officer Montgomery Giving His New Potential Family Member Some Love"

"I Met My Best Friend Today"

"Vet Friend Brought Her By To Visit At Work. Then Said She's Looking For A Home"

"Marley Meeting Her Dada"

"First Trip, We Go Home!"

"Surprised My Dad With A New Puppy"

"Biggest Dream Come True"

"Meeting My Girl Rosie From Paws Chicago For The First Time. I Don't Know Who Was Happier, Her Or Me"

"Just Met This Baby Girl Today!! I Guess You Could Say It Was Love At First Sight"

"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"

"Got This Pup From A Rescue 2 Years Ago, I Blurred Myself So All The Attention Is On Him. Everyone Welcome Sir Benedict Blanco!"

"Kodi Coming Home To A New Family 13 Years Ago"

"Surprised My Wife With A Cute Birthday Present"

"Who Knew A Little Rescue Mutt Become My Best Buddy?"

"Straight From The SF SPCA To The Headlands To Capture The Beginning Of This Great Story"

"Went To Rescue A Dog... Got A Bear Instead"

"This Excited Family Just Moments After Adoption"

"Bringing My New Girl Home. I Think We Will Be Alright"

"My Shelter Holds An Annual Dog Adoption Day In A Public Park. Seeing This Lady With Her New Best Friend Made My Day"

"My Friend's Daughter And Her Valentine's Present"

"Grumpy Meets Happy For The First Time"

"Max And Me. Got Him 2 Weeks Ago, Love My Pupper!"

"My So Was So Excited When He Found Out What His Early Christmas Present Was"

"I Adopted An Old Girl. Meet Bellini"

"When I Met My Goldendoodle Pup, Boo"

"My Wife Just Texted Me This From The Shelter. Looks Like We're Adopting A Puppy"

"All 46lbs (21kg) Wanted To Sit On My Lap On The Way Home From Being Adopted. I Love My New Best Friend"

"Local Shelter Posted This Adoption Today"

"Adopted Toffee Today! She Seemed Extra Happy"

"Day 1"

"Husband Surprises His Wife With A Little Pup She Thought Had Already Been Adopted. She Was... By Husband"

"Went To The Shelter With The Intention Of Petting The Dogs... Left With A Dog"

."First Day Meeting My Best Friend"

"The Day I Met My Sweet Tata For The First Time"

"2 Minutes After We Asked To Hold Her, This Happened. Guess She Knew She Was Safe With Us"

"Adopted This Little Guy"

"Love At First Sight... I Think She Has My Genes! Same Head!"

"The Face Of A Newly Adopted Pupper"

"We Adopted This Pup! Think He's Happy"

"Love At First Sight!"

"Our 3 Month Old Newfoundland Puppy. He Was Going To Be Euthanized For Having A Heart Defect"

"I Rescued This Little Girl, Here She Is Today Going To Her Forever Home. Happy Pup"