A new puppy is on the list of many Santa letters around the country and in the run up to Christmas the demand to find the perfect member to expand the family is high.
These adorable images were posted by the
Chicago Animal Care and Control and each picture capture dogs who are finally on their way home after spending time at dog rescue.
One Tail at a Time finds helpless animals a place to bark home.
So this year why not make both a dog and a child's Christmas and visit your local animal shelter.
We'll not lie, these absolutely melted our hearts.
Hat-tip: Buzzfeed. 
