Believe it or not, but science says that puppy dog eyes make us happier. As a gal who loves animals more than humans, this doesn’t come as a huge surprise to me. All it takes is a dog to wiggle it’s tail at me and I’m mush, but the power of puppy dog eyes goes so beyond a tug at the heart.

According to a few studies conducted by researchers at three different Japanese Universities, keeping eye contact with your Fido boosts the production of the hormone Oxytocin. You can thank Oxytocin for all the warm, pleasant, and good feelings you get.

And if you want to go “Aww” once more, just know that dogs produce the same Oxytocin when they look at their humans.

So, if you’re anything like me and can’t have your own animal at this point in you life – avoid pet stores and pounds at all costs. The dogs will hypnotize you into taking them home!

Now, look into my eyes…