Patriotic Pets You Need to See This 4th of July

Happy Fourth of July! Today isn’t just about the spectacular fireworks or the mouth-watering barbecues and fashionable blue, red, and white outfits. Today is Independence Day, the day we celebrate America’s freedom and honor those who fought for our liberty. Here are 17 pets that are guaranteed to make you feel more patriotic.

1. Mako the Bull Terrier

A photo posted by Mako Shark (@mako_the_bullterrier) on Jul 2, 2016 at 6:45pm PDT

2. Lucy and Emily

A photo posted by Lucy & Emily (@pupsonpar) on Jul 4, 2016 at 5:20am PDT

3. Norman

A photo posted by Brooke Arnold (@brookesphynx) on Jul 4, 2015 at 1:55pm PDT

4. Symba

A photo posted by ѕумвα (@meow_its_symba) on Jul 3, 2016 at 10:23pm PDT

5. Ellie the Australian Shepard

A photo posted by Ellie (@ellietheaussieshepard) on Jul 3, 2016 at 9:57am PDT

6. Bentley

A photo posted by Bentley (@bentleybeardog) on Jul 4, 2016 at 7:22am PDT

7. Runner

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8. Copper

A photo posted by Copper + Dozer (@copper_thebasset) on Jul 3, 2016 at 11:14am PDT

9. Cocoa

A photo posted by ⓒⓞⓒⓞⓐ & ⓝⓞⓡⓜ (@cocoapuff13) on Jul 4, 2016 at 9:00am PDT

10. Bentley

A photo posted by Bentley (@bentley_the_poodle) on Jul 4, 2016 at 8:03am PDT

11. Luna and Zelda

A photo posted by Luna & Zelda (@lunaandzelda) on Jul 4, 2016 at 8:01am PDT

12. Ellie Lou

A photo posted by Ellie Lou (@elliedoodledog) on Jul 2, 2016 at 7:07am PDT

13. Maya

A photo posted by Fog City Bulldogs (@fogcitybulldogs) on May 30, 2016 at 4:40pm PDT

14. Popcorn and Kobe

A photo posted by Popcorn-Kobe Comeau (@spudsandstuff) on Jun 28, 2016 at 3:11pm PDT

15. Cali

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16. Hal

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17. Taya

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