Three-year-old Peyton and her dog, Dash, became popular after the boy’s mother posted a photo on January 27 of their pet keeping a young child company during a break at their home in Sandusky, Ohio.
All images used with the express permission of Jillian Marie Smith
Peyton and Dash are inseparable. When Peyton dressed up as Spiderman, Dash was by her side. After all, every superhero should have a trusted friend.
Dash doesn’t just love Peyton – this furry favorite loves the whole family, including other dogs. Dash regularly spends his time hanging out in the living room with his multi-species family
Dash is a loyal friend through good times and bad. When Peyton had to spend some quiet time in a corner to be punished, Dash refused to leave him. Dash is spending time with her friend Peyton.
Peyton’s mother, Jillian Marie Smith, thought the two were so cute that she took a quick photo of them during time out.
She later posted the photo to Facebook with the caption, “When time is up but your best friend won’t let you have your time alone.” The message made it clear how irresistible Dash was and found his human mate.
Social media viewers couldn’t help but hang out with Peyton either. Many readers responded with comments expressing their admiration for the pair. One such comment conveyed the pain in Dash’s eyes and dubbed him Peyton’s “partner in crime.”
Other articles focused on the love readers felt for their canine companions. Apparently seeing these two friends together brought back memories.
A reader wrote about a special relationship between her dog and a four-year-old grandson.
Dogs are lovable and loyal companions. What do you think of Dash’s strong loyalty to his friend of three years?
