A wonderful benefit to helping dogs thrive is you get inspiring stories like this one in Texas. Have you met Squish? He’s an adorable guy with a crooked jaw and one eye — in the body of a happy, bouncy pup!

Look at this face! Billy Zoom is a social butterfly, who is so happy to be at Muttville. I could have played with him all day! Instead we had a fun after-breakfast tickle session followed by some major cuddles.

Billy Zoom comes from Sonoma, and can’t wait for Muttville to help him find his new beginning!

This happy pup has the funniest little walk, as he prances around meeting everyone. He has an engaging disposition and loves meeting new people and pups.

This little guy has a lot of energy for a senior pup, and would do well in an active household. Could Billy Zoom become your new best friend?

We think Billy Zoom is 8 years young and weighs just under 14 pounds.

Fall in love with him at Muttville Senior Dog Rescue in San Francisco!

Time spent with older dogs can be the best antidote for whatever is ailing you. Each time I walk out of the Muttville doggy loft, I feel better about myself, healthier in mind and body.

Have you wondered what makes older dogs special, why I believe they rule? Read on for five great reasons why spending time with senior dogs can result in a healthier you!!

Rosalind is an adorable little Poodle girl from Solano County after being found as a stray along with her sister Viola. They are the cutest pair and will surely show you what makes senior dogs incredible love bugs!

These darling senior pups can’t wait to meet a family they can call their own, and will be forever grateful!

Rosalind and Viola may seem shy at first, but they warm up quickly to new people and love to sit in your lap and go for walks.

When you meet this bonded pair of miniature poodles you will fall in love!

Like most sisters they love hanging out together but also enjoy playing separately.

Happy 2018!! Here’s to a new wonderful year celebrating the many ways the human animal bond is demonstrated by dogs and those who love them.

Here are just a few ways we saw the power of the human-dog bond expressed last year:

• Spontaneous cuddles in the middle of a dog walk
• Compassionate responses to a dog who unexpectedly loses their person
• A tired person getting up in the middle of the night to take their dog outside to pee
• Keeping a second identical toy that is your dog’s favorite on the ready
• Making a special celebration of your dog’s Gotcha Day
• Happy conversations between dog and person in public

There are so many ways we see how dogs positively influence us, and these were just a sample. What’s so wonderful is that there are truly unlimited ways for us to experience the power of this bond.

We’d love to hear from readers below in the comments how the human dog bond influences you...