Dogs are the best. They are the most loyal friends and steadfast companions. Plus, they're pretty darn cute. 

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I asked you to show off your furbabies and while I knew New Jersey had some heartbreakers, I had no idea there were so many.

While all of the submissions and all of the dogs were adorable in their own ways, there were an elite 50 that stood out.

And now, in no particular order, the 50 most adorable dogs in New Jersey.

ADORABLE DOGS OF NEW JERSEY

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To prepare yourself for a potential incident, always keep your vet's phone number handy, along with an after-hours clinic you can call in an emergency. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center also has a hotline you can call at (888) 426-4435 for advice.

Even with all of these resources, however, the best cure for food poisoning is preventing it in the first place. To give you an idea of what human foods can be dangerous, Stacker has put together a slideshow of 30 common foods to avoid. Take a look to see if there are any that surprise you.

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