National Rescue Dog Day is this week so we wanted to celebrate the joy, loyalty and unconditional love a rescue dog can bring.
Many of you have opened your heart and home to a rescue dog, and here we have shared some of your beautiful dogs and why your pet is so special.
Here are some of your photos.
5. 'Teddy, our wee man'
"Teddy, our wee man. We got him from Friends of Rescue and we just love him," said Marian Bowerbank Photo: Marian Bowerbank
6. Dobby the dog
Dobby the dog belonging to Clíodhna O Coileáin Photo: Clíodhna O Coileáin
7. 'He just brightens up our day'
"Harvey .. our wee rescue. He just brightens up our day. The waggy tail so excited to see us," says Amy Fullerton. Photo: Amy Fullerton
8. 'Stole the hearts of everyone she met'
"Sadie from Mid Antrim Animal Sanctury 💜 She was just the sweetest little lady, stole the hearts of everyone she met," says Leanne Mossey. Photo: Leanne Mossey