• 314_angela_henderson
    WINNER: ALL LIT UP Adopted in 2017, this dwarf rabbit endured a parasite and permanent head tilt, neither of which broke Stormy’s beautiful spirit.
  • 355_gregory_smith
    WINNER: TOP OF THE WORLD Although Welsh terrier Ziggy had a few physical challenges as a pup, he overcame those and grew into a wonderful, healthy friend who’s always down for a good scratch and is game for any opportunity to hike and play.
  • 39_karina_bernfeld
    WINNER: CUTE AND HAPPY A border collie who’s energetic, loving, intelligent, and very loyal, Lady May’s favorite activities are playing fetch with a ball or Frisbee and going to the beach.
  • 811_hanna_grossman
    WINNER: PLAY TIME Puppy the Pekin duck and Duck the yellow Labrador are content to share a happy spring afternoon together, because best friends come in different shapes and sizes.
  • 1010_jennifer_lawrence
    WINNER: PEEKABOO Tabby cat Ripley was named after Sigourney Weaver’s character in Alien. As a kitten, she was an “act now, think later” badass, but she’s settled into a cozy life of blankets and snuggles.
  • 774_erica_ramirez
    WINNER: ‘DO I HAVE TO?’ Puppy eyes couldn’t get Adonis the English bulldog pup out of bath time! He loves playing tug-of-war with his brother, Luke, and visiting his crew every week at Waller Park’s W.O.O.F. Pac Park.
  • 620_danna_dykstra-coy
    WINNER: LOUNGING PROFESSIONAL Adopted with the help of the Homeless Animal Rescue Team, Ocean the Maine Coon has a sweet disposition and became the “cat whisperer” of Danna Dykstra-Coy’s family, leading her to their most timid cat whenever she hid. “Such a beautiful and good boy!” Dystra-Coy said of Ocean.
  • 106_izzy_huls-hutton
    HON. MENTION: QUITE THE READER Winky the Maltese mix is easygoing, cuddly, and doesn’t mind having her picture taken.
  • 149_carly_kaiser
    HON. MENTION: JUNGLE CAT Uzi Nell Nell (which means I love you Willie Nelson) enjoys chasing sun spots.
  • 432_gini_ortiz
    HON. MENTION: RESCUED Daisy’s still got it. At 14 1/2, she still loves going for daily walks.
  • 999__jillian_parks
    HON. MENTION: FLOWER SHOWER Chocolate lab Ness is a sweet, special boy with a penchant for peeking through the dahlias.
  • 14_jessica_hanshew
    HON. MENTION: MIAMI VICE Shiba Inu pups Sam, 3, and Ted, 1, do more than play dress-up. They also enjoy long visits to the dog park, play wrestling, cuddle sessions, treats, and more treats.
  • 493_carly_penson
    HON. MENTION: HANGING AROUND Welly, a rescued domestic shorthair, has never met a person he didn’t love, including the vet.
  • 670_carter_downing
    HON. MENTION: WAITING FOR SNACKS Just a kitten when he joined the family from Woods Humane Society, Bailey the long-haired tabby enjoys long naps in the sun, morning cuddles, and hiding from the Dyson.
  • 862_kip_lorenzetti
    HON. MENTION: BIRD-CHASER German short-haired pointer Charli’s a lovable devil who makes chasing birds look cute.
  • 692_melissa_walker-scott
    HON. MENTION: BURRO BESTIES Willy, Dilly, Mamala, and Shayna are donkeys that belong to Robbie and Patti Robbins.
  • 823_cindy_frauenheim
    HON. MENTION: LAKE DOG This was Boone’s 16th annual camping trip at Shaver Lake. The 15-1/2-year-old lab loves riding on the paddle board and eating broccoli.
  • 705_jennifer_turner
    HON. MENTION: TAIL-WAGGER> At 2-going-on-3 years old, English creme golden retriever Murphy Tyrone Turner is into cuddling, sprinklers, chasing bubbles, and stealing socks.

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