Announced by the USPS on October 24, 2022.
Celebrate 50 years since the first 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 panel, then scanned and edited digitally. Art director Ethel Kessler designed the stamps with original art by Chris Buzelli.
New information will appear below the line, with the most recent at the top.
Updated March 7th:
Here are the Scott catalogue numbers for this issue:
5745 (60¢) Love – Kitten and Heart
a. Imperforate
5746 (60¢) Love – Puppy and Heart
a. Imperforate
b. Horiz. or vert. pair, #5745-5746
c. Imperforate horiz. or vert. pair, #5745a-5746a
Updated December 28th:
Here are the first-day postmarks for this issue:
The Digital Color Postmark measures 1.37″ x 1.49″
The Pictorial Postmark measures 2.71″ x 1.02″
Updated December 20th:
[press release] [click on any of the pictures for larger versions]
USPS Embraces America’s Furry Friends with New Love Forever Stamps
What: The U.S. Postal Service will honor America’s love affair with beloved canine and feline pets with the issuance of its new Love 2023 Forever stamps.
The first-day-of-issue event for the stamps is free and open to the public. News of the stamps is being shared with the hashtag #LoveStamps.
Who: Judy de Torok, corporate affairs vice president, U.S. Postal Service, will serve as dedicating official.
When: Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, at 11 a.m. CST
Where: Austin Pets Alive!
1156 West Cesar Chavez St.
Austin, TX 78703
RSVP: Dedication ceremony attendees are encouraged to RSVP at usps.com/lovestamps
Background: 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.
Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through the Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps, by calling 844-737-7826, by mail through USA Philatelic or at Post Office locations nationwide.
Updated December 15th from the Postal Bulletin:
On January 19, 2023, in Austin, TX, the United States Postal Service® will issue the Love 2023 stamps (Forever® priced at the First-Class Mail® rate) in two designs, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 stamps (Item 580800). These stamps will go on sale nationwide January 19, 2023, and must not be sold or canceled before the first-day-of-issue.
The Postal Service™ continues its popular Love series with two new stamps, one featuring a kitten and the other a puppy with the word “LOVE” in all caps behind each animal. Both kitten and puppy are shown with their front paws resting atop a big red heart. The stamp designs were painted with oils on wood panel, then scanned and edited digitally to create the final pieces of art. Art director Ethel Kessler designed the stamps with original art by Chris Buzelli.
