If you’re due for a dose of happiness, look below. Aya Sakai, a mother in Tokyo, does what most mothers do. She takes pictures of her son and posts them online. It’s just Sakai’s son is usually pictured with the family’s French Bulldog — and they’re usually doing something adorable. The pair are about the same size and clearly enjoy each other’s company.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — If you or someone you know is thinking about getting a pet, now is the time to do it.

The Kansas City Animal Shelter is at capacity. Dogs and cats of all ages and sizes are available for adoption, including purebreds and mixed breeds.

The KC Pet Project took over the Kansas City Animal Shelter a year ago, and they are working hard to maintain a no-kill status. But in just the past week, 177 new dogs and cats have been brought to the shelter, putting them at capacity. To make matters worse, their building on Raytown Road is more than 40 years old and the heating system in the dog holding area just went out.

They want to get the animals into new homes as soon as possible. They add that if you’ve recently lost your pet, call them to see if it’s there: 816-513-9821.

Getting out of bed can be tough — even for dogs. The owners of an English Mastiff say when it comes time to rise and shine, their giant pooch Lincoln whines, even covers his eyes in protest.

The video shows just how determined Lincoln is to stay in bed. Mastiffs aren’t lap dogs. You can’t just pick them up and put them on the floor. So, Lincoln, in that sense in lucky. His owners — not so much. They say it’s a daily battle to get him out of bed.