Sometimes, a person’s best friend is a furry animal companion. Pets are loveable and loyal, even when you dress them up in funny costumes or prop them up in hilarious poses for social media. From the time we first bring them home to the years we spend with our pets, our love for them radiates brightly in our eyes.

At Bright Side, we gathered 23 moments that showcase the undeniable love between an owner and their pet, which is clearly visible in their eyes.

1. “My parents live in LA and are fostering these kittens until their owners or other homes are found. Fostering because of the fire.”

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Your parents are heroes!

2. “Find someone that looks at you the way our kitten looks at my husband.”

The kitten he didn’t want and I quote, “I want nothing to do with it, I won’t pay any vet bills and definitely won’t give it any attention!”

3. “First time being carried after being rescued”

4. “She’ll grow up to be a loyal one, mark my words!”

© jela_03 / reddit

5. “The love in those eyes is palpable.”

© diggyrex / reddit

6. “That’s total trust, a rare and beautiful thing.”

© Mywifepeaks / reddit

7. “That’s an award-winning smile.”

© fllawyer / reddit

8. “We just adopted Bella and she really likes my fiancé.”

© bioticg*55 / reddit

9. “Brought this girl home from the shelter a week ago. Her smile says it all.”

© epckitks / reddit

10. “My pig’s selfie game is strong.”

© courtneyfootz / reddit

11. “This is what I look forward to every day.”

© H_amin / reddit

12. “Such a happy dog getting her piggyback ride!”

© dncrgal1323 / reddit

13. “This is sunshine in a picture.”

© inherentlydad / reddit

14. “I love the way she looks at me.”

© n4os3iqueus3rn4m3p0r / reddit

15. “This is how my dog sleeps with me every night.”

© mcut202 / reddit

16. “This picture felt like a hug.”

© Sheik-mon / reddit

17. “We just got her a week ago.”

© Justhere4funz / reddit

18. “These 2 are forever friends.”

© sshapz / reddit

19. “A happy dog with a smile of pure comfort”

© GabrielDL008 / reddit

20. “This is the smile I get during belly rubs.”

© trippyyy / reddit

21. “Dogs are wonderful, but with cats, you have to earn that love.”

© uzi_is_mid / reddit

22. “Rey is obviously in love. Look at that face.”

© javawong / reddit

23. “Mitus loving grandma. He is so gentle with her but crazy hyper with anyone else!”

© KotaCali / reddit

Does your pet give you loving stares of affection? Share your adorable photos with us in the comments!

Please note: This article was updated in January 2022 to correct source material and factual inaccuracies.