ALT a slate gray staffordshire bull terrier puppy is lying down in some grass. behind him, flowering hedges fill the horizon, and two empty chairs sit in a little nook off a path. the pup’s paws are crossed delicately, one on top of the other, and his deep blue eyes are looking up and to the right. his tail curls out in a little lowercase “r” from his body.

ALT a tiny blond dachshund puppy stands on speckled concrete and looks up at you with two big, round, brown eyes. she’s wearing a matching magenta collar and leash, and a subtle smile that you can’t help but feel encouraged by. her chin tips upward, and she’s confident you can do anything.