When you think of the qualities of a good friend, what do you think of? Probably somewhere along the lines of loyal, honest, supportive, and energetic. Someone who listens to your struggles and helps you out when times are rough. A friend is someone you can count on no matter what, and know that they will always push you to be your best.

Maybe you said more than I did or maybe you said less — either way, I look at these attributes and I can only think of two people in my life who can fulfill all of those requirements and those people aren't even people at all. They're my dogs, and I can't wait to spend my summer with them by my side.

Summer is a time for relaxing and having fun with friends. While I definitely intend on having a ton of adventures with my human friends, the good times I know I'll have with my furry ones will be just as dear to me. There's only so much I can (or want) to do to get out of the house and socialize. That means that I'll be spending quite a bit of time at home with the two greatest friends I'll ever need.

I look forward to days spent lounging around, sun blazing overhead with my dogs laying around me. Tug of War fights and throwing a tennis ball around the yard sounds like a good day to me. I know I'll have two awesome dance partners to have a blast with as I blare some summery tunes. From playing with the hose on the hot days to watching a movie inside on the stormy ones, there will be two pals at my feet that I can be content with.

Sure, summer is the season for non-stop good times and a break away from the hassle of classes and school life. But when it comes to enjoying this season for me, all I really need are my pups and some sunshine.