What they’re saying: Athletes share photos for National Puppy Day

Need a reason to smile? Well, March 23, 2017 is National Puppy Day and athletes from all across the board can't help but show off their companions.

Here are some of the best posts from the day.

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(📷 corygearrin // madditravels // minibullizzy // Instagram)#NationalPuppyDay #SFGiants pic.twitter.com/VelfSW3KcR
— SFGiants (@SFGiants) March 23, 2017

Bark if today's your favorite howliday. Get your paws on a Pet Calendar April 21 & celebrate #NationalPuppyDay 365.🐾🐶https://t.co/ZPULZCyR0R pic.twitter.com/P2tVrcGV1X
— Athletics (@Athletics) March 23, 2017

Well since it's #NationalPuppyDay I gotta shout out the best pup around #PennyLane pic.twitter.com/5jXF9R7tya
— Zane Beadles (@zanebeadles) March 23, 2017

Rookie hockey player with a rookie doggo. Happy #NationalPuppyDay! 🐶 pic.twitter.com/U75eCvPFDE
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) March 23, 2017

We'll just leave this right here 😍 #NationalPuppyDay pic.twitter.com/a2kWWh6S5x
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) March 23, 2017

Happy #NationalPuppyDay from a few of our favorite K9ers. 🐶 pic.twitter.com/xRxtpBD9AC
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) March 23, 2017

Happy #NationalPuppyDay! 💙🐶 pic.twitter.com/cXhugFtXTK
— Team USA (@TeamUSA) March 23, 2017

That's one way to take down @JacobTrouba. #NationalPuppyDay pic.twitter.com/8JMTFFJv0e
— NHL (@NHL) March 23, 2017

Happy #NationalPuppyDay to this good pup who decided he wanted to be a part of the race! pic.twitter.com/zV0fwP4fKW
— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) March 23, 2017

Happy #NationalPuppyDay, Jay Beagle! 😂🐶 pic.twitter.com/QpP1RMDzdh
— NBC Sports Hockey (@NBCSportsHockey) March 23, 2017

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Not so much a puppy anymore... #walter #NationalPuppyDay pic.twitter.com/VbssFspLiV
— Ryan Sheckler (@RyanSheckler) March 23, 2017

🐶Happy #NationalPuppyDay!🐶

Be a good dog & give your pup an extra treat today. pic.twitter.com/YDFEsY7a6H
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) March 23, 2017

🐶 Retweet if #NationalPuppyDay is your favorite holiday! 🐶 pic.twitter.com/2iOArbd9GO
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) March 23, 2017

They're the best linemates around...

Happy #NationalPuppyDay! pic.twitter.com/PtCBkdWOWv
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) March 23, 2017

Your day made better by... Angels and puppies 😇🐶 #NationalPuppyDay pic.twitter.com/wy79BvDLGs
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) March 23, 2017

There are 12 games on tonig–– PUPPIES!!! #NationalPuppyDay pic.twitter.com/8abxE6iQvB
— NHL (@NHL) March 23, 2017

Hard time getting through the dog days of the offseason?

Our #NationalPuppyDay gallery is here to get you through.https://t.co/OvxzDKnrw9 pic.twitter.com/ALJtqlqDJp
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) March 23, 2017

Ruff morning? We got you. 🐶 #NationalPuppyDay #SFGiants pic.twitter.com/VkGsmGxENF
— SFGiants (@SFGiants) March 23, 2017

What they're saying: Athletes share photos for National Puppy Day

By NBC Sports Bay Area staff • Published March 23, 2017 • Updated on March 23, 2017 at 2:05 pm

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