With Valentine's Day just a few days away, most couples are probably thinking about the special things they have planned for each other. But have they stopped to think about that other special someone, namely their dog?

Here's what the results of a survey that was sent to me by Cody Pittman of Big Heart Pet Brands had to say:

"Minnesota has been ranked the #32 most "Puppy Loving" U.S. state, according to the Milk-Bone Doggy Love Index.

To create the Valentine's Day ranking, Big Heart Pet Brands -- the makers of Milk-Bone, Pup-Peroni, Canine Carry Outs and Milo's Kitchen brand dog treats -- surveyed 3,000 dog parents to determine how regularly they engage in loving behaviors with their dogs (like doggy kisses and regular cuddle time).

Shown below are the Top 25 U.S. states that love their dogs the most.

*** THE MILK-BONE DOGGY LOVE INDEX ***

>> TOP 25 U.S. STATES THAT LOVE DOGS MOST

1. California
2. New York
3. Washington
4. Tennessee
5. Florida
6. Massachusetts
7. Texas
8. Missouri
9. Ohio
10. Arizona
11. Pennsylvania
12. Michigan
13. New Hampshire
14. Kentucky
15. Montana
16. Colorado
17. Louisiana
18. North Dakota
19. Illinois
20. Delaware
21. Kansas
22. Wisconsin
23. Alabama
24. Virginia
25. Arkansas

Milk-Bone also asked state residents how they view dog parents as potential romantic partners, how dogs help enhance their daily lives, and how they plan to show love to their dog on Valentine's Day. Here's what they found:

>> DOGGY GIFTS

  • 73 percent of dog parents buy their dog a gift at least once a month
  •  The No. 1 most popular way to show love is by giving your dog a special treat

>> DOGS + ROMANCE

  • 39 percent of unmarried women prefer their dog to a date on Valentine's Day
  •  18 percent of single men say that having a dog helps them get more dates
  •  Both women (79 percent) and men (67 percent) find dog-loving people more attractive

I was a little bummed that Minnesota didn't make the cut on the "Top 25 States That Love Dogs Most." I know my wife and I always bought our dog a treat for Valentine's Day ... also Christmas and his birthday. I'm surprised she doesn't have some of his birthday party pics on her Facebook page; we all look pretty silly with our party hats on gathered around the cake waiting for him to blow out the candles ... OK, I had to do that for him.

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