On a more serious note, if you are a dog lover and invite others to your home who feel the same way
, please consider displaying an adopt-a-dog photo somewhere in the house where it will be seen. Humane societies and shelters publish these photos and they generally contain a powerful, often disturbing image of a dog in need of a family to take care of him. If you're buying dog pictures for gifts this year, make sure you get at least one of these for a friend or for your own home.