Selena Gomez and The Weeknd played with tiny puppies in NYC this weekend, and here’s photo evidence

If this isn’t a serious relationship milestone, we don’t know what is. Fan-fave couple Selena Gomez and The Weeknd were playing with puppies in NYC this past weekend, and the world is officially a better place. Okay, maybe that’s overselling it, but come on. This is exactly what we needed today; a light, easy reminder that cute people playing with cute dogs in cute clothes is a win-win for everyone. Take a break from whatever you’re doing and bask in these sweet shots the way Selena is basking in this brown and white floppy-eared pup. Or is it the puppy that’s basking in Selena? You be the judge.

Are Selena and The Weeknd adopting a dog together? Did they just need a mid-day snuggle with a puppy? We want answers!

Slouchy fall sweater, check. Ripped jeans and effortless bedhead? Double check. Selena is as sweet as can be kneeling down to meet a pup and gazing up at The Weeknd with a smile that says “we are not leaving here without this new friend.” It seems like they did pass on the puppy this time around, but who knows if they’ll be able to resist taking home a little doggo sooner or later if casual pet store visits become a habit.

Selena made headlines last weekend when she skipped the VMAs (she was nominated for two awards), and opted to stay in New York City where she’s filming the new Woody Allen film alongside Elle Fanning and Timothée Chalamet. We get it, girl. We’d personally prefer a dog over a Moon Person any day. Just saying.