A little girl and her faithful dog have become the best of friends and are now inseparable. This pic was taken on July 20, 2017. Four-year-old Erin and her canine companion, five-year-old English Bulldog Harvey, have been close since the day Erin was born. The dog allows the youngster to love and cuddle him as well as dress him up in matching outfits. As today is International Day of Friendship, let's have a look at the precious friendship between children and animals! [Photo: IC]"

Baby Austin, 10-months-old, is pictured with three-month-old bull dog puppies Hannah, Penny and Sophie in Pennsylvania, USA on May 21, 2013. As today is International Day of Friendship, let's have a look at the precious friendship between children and animals! [Photo: IC]"

Alia and her close friend Boomeroo are pictured here in Virginia, USA on May 5, 2017. As today is International Day of Friendship, let's have a look at the precious friendship between children and animals! [Photo: IC]"

Eight-year-old Matteo Walch and a marmot are seen at Hohe Tauern National Park in Austria on August 18, 2011. Walch has been friends with a group of marmots for the last 4 years. Matteo travels to Hohe Tauern National Park every year to see the group. As today is International Day of Friendship, let's have a look at the precious friendship between children and animals! [Photo: IC]"