Here's an entirely new reason to love autumn that has absolutely nothing to do with pumpkin spice! In honor of the official start of fall, we found some outrageously cute shots of two of our favorite things: puppies and pumpkins! More specifically, pups sniffing, examining, chewing on, posing with, and sleeping next to pumpkins. Check out these nine day-brightening pictures and then go take a fall-inspired portrait of your pet!

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Fall is in the air.

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This one is definitely jack-o'-lantern material!

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Are those for me?!

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One jack-o'-lantern coming right up!

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Playing with pumpkins is a tiring job!

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Pumpkins also make useful stepping stools.

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Pumpkins Midday naps are definitely the best part of fall.

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I fit right in!

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Peek-a-boo!

Which is your favorite pumpkin-loving puppy?!

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