12 adorable images of dogs getting baths to brighten your day

Recent research conducted by the team at Mira Showers found that a whopping 822,000 dog owners shower with their pups, while 2.4 million said they would take a day off to care for their poorly pet. Whatever your pet owner habits may be, this highlights the special place dogs have in the hearts of their human.

"Nationwide, our survey found that an estimated 822,000 dog owners shower with their dog; talk about multitasking," Matt Herbert-Sandell, Digital Communications Manager at Mira Showers, says. "A dual shower is a perfect solution for dog owners who need some extra flexibility and multitasking power to help them groom their dogs at home."

As part of their research, the team uncovered some of the cutest bath time pics of pups around the country. Take a look at the adorable images below...