Celebrate 50 years since the first USPS Forever Love stamp was issued with two new Love stamps one featuring a kitten and the other a puppy with their front paws resting atop a big heart. The word Love is featured in all caps behind each animal. The stamp designs were painted with oils on wood panels then scanned and edited digitally. Art director Ethel Kessler designed the stamps with original art by Chris Buzelli. Cats and dogs are two of America s favorite pets and it is no surprise that connecting with pets has benefits. Pets provide companionship and love; interacting with a cuddly kitten or a playful puppy can reduce loneliness and raise spirits. Some studies have even shown that pets might also be responsible for lower blood pressure improved heart health and lowered stress. Evoking feelings of warmth and playfulness each stamp shows a cute and cuddly animal resting its front paws on a big red heart. Sure to add a bit of whimsy to your valentines these adorable stamps are also suitable for use on letters and cards throughout the year.