This is a photo of my dog Pablo, and for the past three years he has filled my life with an unparalleled level of companionship and joy that no other animal has ever given me. Pablo has a contagious love for life, especially when it comes to running through the grass, his energy boundless and his spirit always playful. You can see the pure happiness in the way his voluminous fur flows as he bounces with excitement. It’s easy to take for granted just how much happiness a dog can bring to your heart, but when you pause to reflect on a moment like this, captured in a single photograph, you truly begin to appreciate it. Every pixel in this picture reflects his playful, carefree nature, a reminder of the joy he brings to the outdoors—and to my life.