This post is sponsored by Woofpup. I have been compensated to help spread the word about their fun new website, but I only post things that I feel will be beneficial to my readers.

Meet Ruby, a Woofpup. What’s a Woofpup, you ask? It’s a collectible stuffed toy from Woofpup.com, a website that bills itself as “the ultimate online community for dog lovers.” Woofpup.com users can upload photos of their dogs, share stories, view other users’ pups, and enter the Woofpup of the Month contest. The winning dog has a limited edition stuffed toy made in his or her honor, and the lucky owner takes home $500!

Wish you could take home another live dog instead of a stuffed one? Not so fast! Here are five reasons why a Woofpup is better than a second dog: