August is national dog month. What is your favorite thing about dogs?

Photos by Gabrielle Reeder

Margo Dalgetty, Gulfport: “My favorite thing about Albie is that he brings me joy every day. Just something to smile about and he brings joy to a lot of people.”

Anthony Vieira, St. Petersburg: “My favorite thing about dogs is their unconditional love.” Frankie Culbertson, Gulfport: “My favorite thing about a dog is that it gives me another being to love.”

Frankie Culbertson, Gulfport: “My favorite thing about a dog is that it gives me another being to love.”

Margo Rose, Gulfport: “When you have a little old one that would not be adopted and would be thrown away and you can bring her home and make her days happy.”