To Lindsay Pollard-Post, roses, hearts, and chocolates are not the first things that come to mind when she thinks of Valentine’s Day. Instead, she remembers the day she met the canine love of her life and adopted Pete. Don’t miss this heartwarming tale.

Docked tails, cropped ears, flattened muzzles, unnaturally shaped skulls: Whatever dog shows want, breeders provide—even at the expense of dogs’ health and lives. What does this have to do with supremacy? Find out.