So with that in mind, I see Abby’s pictures of cats and books, and I answer it with a list of dogs and books. You’re welcome. Oh, can your cats pose like models with books? Probably not.

A post shared by Allie & Sadie (@speakingof_books) on Oct 2, 2019 at 2:16pm PDT Can your cat politely visit your local indie bookstore? I doubt it.

A post shared by Esme Flynn 🇺🇸 Boston, MA (@dogearedtails) on Oct 14, 2019 at 10:47am PDT Will your cat wear silly outfits for the ‘gram? Didn’t think so.

A post shared by 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨 𝐢’𝐦 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐞! (@helloimchewie) on Sep 9, 2019 at 7:37pm PDT Not to mention THERAPY DOGS that let you READ TO THEM. I mean, come on. They’re human’s best friend for a reason.

A post shared by Reagan (@goldenboy_reagan) on Oct 12, 2019 at 10:55am PDT Okay, enough with the cat shade. Let’s just get to the cute dogs, shall we?

A post shared by Kati | shelfmadewoman (@shelfmadewoman) on Oct 10, 2019 at 5:13am PDT Tall dogs demand tall book stacks!

A post shared by Frostbeard Studio (@frostbeardmpls) on Sep 23, 2019 at 3:31pm PDT Looks at these outdoorsy, bookish doggos. So good! https://www.instagram.com/p/BzLUM_vgmpf/ Life hack: Use your dog as a bookmark. A barkmark? Maybe.

A post shared by Charley (@charleysbookclub) on Oct 12, 2019 at 11:39am PDT Big dogs need big books. That’s a fact.

A post shared by Miss Dolly & Mom Jessi (@love_my_dane_dolly_) on Oct 12, 2019 at 8:17am PDT Book stacks make excellent pillows.

A post shared by 𝐃𝐄𝐄 (@afoxnamedhare) on Oct 12, 2019 at 6:25am PDT That knowing gaze. I can’t.

A post shared by Britt (@brittlovesbooks) on Oct 11, 2019 at 4:57pm PDT Have you ever seen a good boi more excited to hear about your latest read?

A post shared by Die zwei Lesezeichen (@die2lesezeichen) on Oct 9, 2019 at 11:12am PDT Gotta learn to read and scratch bellies at the same time. https://www.instagram.com/p/B3MyTYLAynA/ Okay, so maybe sometimes they can be difficult reading partners. But still cute!

A post shared by Barbara (@the.tattooed.reader) on Oct 3, 2019 at 8:14am PDT This doggo is ready to get spooky.

A post shared by Maximus (@maximuswithamohawk) on Oct 1, 2019 at 10:49am PDT Always down for a seasonal photo shoot.

A post shared by Dexter aka Dex🐕 (@myfrienddex) on Sep 30, 2019 at 6:51am PDT The cutest smile I’ve ever seen!

A post shared by Bonnie & Heidi (@booksandbikerides) on Jul 15, 2019 at 7:18am PDT This dog is having an existential crisis about never finishing his TBR.

A post shared by Delaney (@delaneyreads) on Oct 11, 2019 at 12:10pm PDT “These books is too scary! Just pet my belly!”

A post shared by Johann 💀 (@jobis89) on Oct 3, 2019 at 9:08am PDT A furry Queer Eye fan. https://www.instagram.com/p/B3bsd6sBHR9/ Lil sleepy reading companion.

A post shared by Teresa | Romance Bookstagram (@reads_romance) on Oct 13, 2019 at 5:25pm PDT File under “photos you can hear.”

A post shared by Mallory (@books.and.beagles) on Oct 11, 2019 at 2:29pm PDT That’s the face of a dog ready for a nap.

A post shared by Diana Giovinazzo (@dianagauthor) on Oct 14, 2019 at 12:09pm PDT “What happens next? The suspense is killing me!”

A post shared by Julia (@curiosityboughtthebook) on Oct 12, 2019 at 4:05pm PDT That underbite. I’m crying.

A post shared by Emilie of EAHCreative {Shop} (@createexploreread) on Oct 12, 2019 at 1:53pm PDT “Holiday romance is my favorite!”

A post shared by Rachel, 🐶 Amelia & 🐶 Watson (@barkingaboutbooks) on Oct 1, 2019 at 8:58am PDT Nothing better than a dog matching a book cover.

A post shared by Geordi’s Corgi Quests (@geordi.iamcorgi) on Sep 27, 2019 at 6:54am PDT THOSE EARS.

A post shared by Jasmine (@bokugglor) on Sep 19, 2019 at 9:15am PDT The fancy paws!

A post shared by Bog Witch (@swamphagreads) on Sep 18, 2019 at 11:42am PDT Official library book inspector. https://www.instagram.com/p/B2enLXDgs7j/ And last, my very own good dog/reading companion, Waffles.

A post shared by susiedoom (@susiedoom) on May 14, 2019 at 5:50am PDT They’re all good dogs. I give 12/10 to the lot of them. You may also enjoy: 15 Tail-Waggingly Great Children’s Books About Dogs The 18 Best Dog Poems for Every Wag-Worthy Occasion 11 of the Best Pets in Comics