Las mejores fotos de animales 2012: las mascotas más monas del año (FOTOS)
Está a punto de acabar 2012 y en breve se multiplicarán las listas de "lo mejor de 2012". Aquí va una en la que todos podrían ser el número 1: las mejores mascotas del año.
Nuestros compañeros de The Huffington Postrecogen cada año las imágenes de los bichinos de los lectores. Tú también puedes participar subiendo tu foto a esta hipnotizante galería, hecha para el disfrute de todos los amantes de los animales.
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BetsyNZ:Just for a few seconds the kittens all sat still and looked up at my hand
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RobOnMV:Moosh is an English bull dog, and this was taken a few months ago when he was about three months old. Lots of love for this guy - loves the camera!
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While not technically my dog (she belongs to my aunt and uncle), I have known Billie for many years. Intelligent yet strong-willed, Billie is very fond of her twice-daily dog-bone chewing sessions and presenting worthy visitors with her fake stu...
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magnoliadrive:World famous for cleverly putting 3 balls in his mouth (by himself) and for also being the worlds BEST frisbee catcher! We LOVE him.
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Keel Wilcox:Ryleigh joined our family when she was around 6 months old. She was found as a puppy in upstate NY wandering near the highway. She had a rough, abusive life as a pup, but now loves to be cuddled, wear cute sweaters around Christmas t...
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magnoliadrive:A little girl who was rescued from an animal kill (un)shelter. She is the happiest little doggie to be around and loves life!
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Blaablaablaa:Someone left this little bundle of love in a cardboard box at a bus shelter!
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HuffPost Blogger Joanna Zelman:We rescued our pitbull mix 3 years ago. She loves snuggling under blankets.
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Meg Joseph:These are our "boyz", Dylan the Shih Tzu and Cubby, the Havanese. They love playing in the park, chasing stuffed animals around the house and snoozing together in the afternoon. They are best buddies and we think they are pretty cute.
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OhDark30:Max is a two year old Mastador. We rescued he and his 4 siblings when they were puppies. We couldn't resist keeping him. He's just a big cuddly baby.
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Daniel Gonzales:This is Porkchop, our 5 year old tea cup Chihuahua with his friend.
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Ashley Heller:Our 11 month old boxer mix pup enjoys sleeping in our bed when were are not looking. Still not sure how he manages to wiggle under the blankets! but hey he looks mighty comfy.
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glitterari:This is Griffon, who was 17.5 years when we put him to sleep last year. He was a dachshund/scottie mix and was the best little traveler ever. RIP, our good boy!
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glitterari: My totally crazy, funny, and best guard dog ever, Blue, the Australian Cattle Dog, whom i rescued 5 years ago when he was just 2.
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glitterari:We rescued this little street dog after he'd been hit by a car. He was just skin and bone but now look at him! Living the good life in Costa Rica!
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Roxys Pappa:Roxy must have envisioned herself to be a beautiful frilly princess for Halloween. But this was the only costume left available in the store when we went shopping the day before Halloween.
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wamartin729:Christmas 2012. I have to describe how cute she is? It just shows naturally.
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topflo23:This is our beautiful rescued cat. She came to our door sick and so thin that she was just empty matted fur. She would bite, scratch and did not like touching. Now she loves to be brushed, climbs onto your lap for love but it is stil...
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OhDark30:Max is a 2 yr old rescued Mastador (Mastiff and Labrador) We found he and his 4 siblings under a vacant house two years ago. The other four have great homes and Max is our baby. He is awesome!
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roxie2251944:Here is my boy Ricky with his stuffed animal Lucy, I thought it was cute
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bjorntzenh:This is SMOKEY. She was 13 years old when I had to put her to sleep July 2012 for Cancer. I miss her so much. I hope she's enjoying her favorite chewing bone in Heaven.
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KayMayvz:This man was about to throw me into a river when these people took me in! Love my new loving family!
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W Scott C:After scrapping with a raccoon, Bergie now has a tattoo of a raccoon's paw
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eaelrick:Molly is the perfect beagle with an adorable face and personality to match!!
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FlyFishingChef:Kodiak chilling out in a field of Montana wild flowers.
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Lissa Deminie:Considered "unadoptable" at the local Animal Rescue League, Frank and Sammy were both adopted for $1 each and immediately fell in love.
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Marty Townsend:When my Dad was in and out of the hospital, he has since passed, Rocco would sit for hours waiting for him to come home.
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musicmasterno1:"Chunk" is a rescued Lab/Pit mix and an absolute sweetheart!
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Adrian J Anchondo:Lilo was found under a porch 10 years ago and has given us so much love ever since. Everyone that meets her says she is the sweetest cat the have ever seen. As soon as she sees someone, she rolls on the floor and exposes her b...
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snootfull:The only thing that would make Barkley look *more* thoughtful is a pair of horn-rimmed glasses.
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JacquelineAnne:Best friends! Colby, the yellow lab and Stella, the yorkie.
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redrobin1:Buddy loves people and any kind of water. We adopted him one month ago.
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Bee Wax:my cat mia. i adopted her and her sister paula from corfu, greece. don't want to think what could have happened to them if they stayed there ...
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HuffPost Blogger Jessica Samakow:Simon is a 16-year-old puppy who loves tennis balls, watermelon and watching Law and Order.
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jengeman:We leave the undecorated tree up all year and he sleeps in it!
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GCurry:After eating (too little), Bibi brings a bowl to food god, asking for more. The little black apprentice learns from sensei.
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James N Rhodes:I wrapped Pinenut, our purebred chihuahua, in two towels after giving him a bath. While drying him off he poked his head out and my wife snapped this pic of him with her iPhone. :)
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David Christensen:Don't be fooled by the cuteness. She's a terror when she gets excited.
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fairietales:Ana, the Siberian Husky, with Frederico, foster kitten. Ana would have other ideas, but she knew the rules.
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Tiffany Russell:Why work on your laptop when you can pet your lap-top puppy?
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Robin Reger Rodgers:Jill just loves sitting pretty for everyone. She does it at a drop of a hat. She doesn't even need a treat to do it.
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aproff:My daughter recently adopted (saved) Taylor, a beautiful Himalayan who had been seriously neglected. Taylor is so loved by her new family.
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rikitan89:Pandora was an Australian Shepard who always made me smile. She loved walks and playing with plastic bottles. I miss my boo-boo everyday
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Chloe Dykstra:Daughter Chloe rescued him from downtown L.A, made us name him after a Dr. Who character.
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WendyWorriesBoutU:Our puppy Leo at the Oregon coast resting up for another round of fetch at the beach.
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jimmiejr04:Fisher, the best dog ever! We were blessed to have him for 12 years and 6 months to the day. Sadly we lost our sweet boy on October 8, 2012 to cancer. Rest in peace Fishie.
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novelbud:For thirteen Christmas seasons, Roxanne made my home more joyous. I miss you big girl.
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jimmiejr04:Abby our Mastiff Boxer mix, when we got her almost 3 years ago she was only 6 weeks old & weighed 5 pounds. She seems to think she is still that tiny lap dog, we love our Abby girl.
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TARDIS75:You never know what happens when you introduce a young dog and a young donkey together!
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KimberlyJoanne:Inspired by a funny cat photo I saw on the internet :)
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busyliving:Our two year old Kloe is a rescue that now has a better life. Is she the cutest...you decide.
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mrsmic:This squirrel has hanging around outside my window for a while now. Pretty chubby....my be with child or has stuffed it's self with pecans from my tree. Anyway....we have become friends and I look forward to our little visits.
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GiGi Gueorguieva:November in New York is cold and this munchkin likes to warm up under the blanket!
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raeesam:This is will be a purrr-fect shot for my modeling portfolio!
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TheBlargg:Our cat family grew to three in 2012 with the addition of Kitten Mercury SmudgeChest.
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cfahooligan:Miss Chicken Von Waffles and Miss Pork-Chops Applesauce.
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Jessee Egan:This is my German Shorthaired Pointer Max. He loves to cuddle, jump, run and follow everyone around the house. He also enjoys drooling, eating cheese, smearing his nose all over the windows, brawling it out with birds and jumping on ...
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JaL3 SD:Our rescue Weimaraners Charlie and Hope show some sibling love
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dndelyne:I rescued Baby (left) from a high-traffic area, when he was 6wks old and no mommy or siblings in sight. Now at 5+ months his big brother Milo (the Beast) loves him as much as I do.
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HarleyDeby:She takes the lady a dollar and then gets her own cup of vanilla ice cream..
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LizKentucky:Max on the left seems to be laughing at his older brother Jack!! The look on Jack's faces says -- "I am NOT impressed with the new Chiweenie in the house."
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Gerald Gammone:My 3 Year old Pembroke Welsh Corgi Henson,just checking out the garden from a great vantage point.
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Species5618:This is Rocco. The little kids next door call him RoccoBama
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sydthekid:When we adopted her 13 years ago she was skin and bones. She was the happiest most loving animal and our best friend. This is going to be our first Christmas without her. We lost her in March 2012 to cancer. We miss her so very much bu...
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schme909:These are my Thoroughbreds Johnny and Z. Johnny is the chestnut and Z is the dark bay
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wallygirl8:I think Bear's coat is actually velcro -- everything sticks to him! He loves camping, hiking, fly fishing, sleeping, and eating.
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someonesmomanddaughter:Our new kitten Joey being checked our by his new best friend Flash
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peachydeva:Yuri is our snow prince rescued from a snow blizzard... paws in prayer pose.
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MsCpride:Rahj, is a Turkish Kangal and Boerboel mix. He weighs in at 159lbs but he thinks he only weighs 20! Hover any treat above him and you will always get his charming smile!
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Nicole Hyland:Emma and Knightley knocked a shoe box off a shelf and climbed into it. This is how I found them when I went to get something from my closet.
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sydthekid:Before our dog Honey passed she found us someone to help us get through the hard times ahead. She found LuLu and what a blessing she has been! When we look at her we know that Honey was thinking about us as much as we were thinking abo...
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allwell:Sammy was diagnosed with bone cancer and this photo was taken on the day he left this earth, I know we will meet again.
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Swan Rescue:Napoleon was rescued from a Rancho Mirage, CA lake community. He is full of personality, and like traditional pets, provides many heart warming moments.
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justmy2cintz:Bubba the French Bulldog keeps a very close eye on the neighbors.
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Bee Wax:that's paula, adopted from greece. she's would have preferred to take part in the "cutest riot cat" contest, but since there is none ... we faked this photo. rrrrr ...
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HonDoll:Gracie is a rescue cat. She had been in a foster home for months because she was afraid of other animals and children so she needed a special home. Over the past nine months she has become more adventurous and trusting. She is my suns...
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rotideqmr:No hats, no coats, no idiotic, over-the-top accoutrements. Just me -- being a cat.
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Jeannie Morton:Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree,how lovely are your BRANCHES!!!!
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Cynthia Kulp:Napping after a wrestle match. Russian Wolfhound buddies.
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texicat:Homey walked up on my deck one evening while I was entertaining. He never left. Tried to find him a good home and my sister said...he's already home. Hence the name Homey. He loves to dress up but as far a finding someplace else for h...
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Dairose:It's photo time but as hubby clicked I came in eating a cookie so all eyes turned to me instead of him.
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Jenny Swofford:Zoey rescued me 13 years ago! Loves belly rubs and early morning cuddles!
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teva:Lying on top of the pillow that is supposed to stop her from lying on this chair altogether. As if!
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AngieCat:Angie is "not impressed" with the santa get up because she's a girl and Santa is a man!
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Adam Shrager:This dog is preparing for a great Haunted House before Halloween
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Trent Jackson:Bluenose American Bully Pup Pluna she's the cutest, make her famous!
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jnettigert:Ok, I DID NOT agree to this when I said I would come and live with you!
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Trent Jackson:Day at the river with Kali and Mowgli, she loves to swim.
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LeftoftheLeft:This is the little girl we rescued this past summer. Unfortunately, we had to find her a different home - but we get to visit her and she is happy there and spoiled rotten. (We sent the cat tree with her 'cause she loved it so.)
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HouseofMayhem:Neo's auditioning for a Humane Society commercial with her best "In the arms of the angels" look
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lilrockdiva:Wake up in the morning feeling like big Fibby, Hey, what up girl?
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Mllefuchs:Golden Hearted Standard Poodle. Joyous creature, loved all beings. Passed October 2012, age 16 3/4. Forever my love bug, my best girl.
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corseeman:Flapjack our beagle loves food - all food - especially baked goods!
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KarenT:Our 14 year old Brigitta was diagnosed with cancer but that didn't stop her from her still kitten like ways. This was her way of telling us it was time for a walk.
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KarenT:Satie is a long cat so doesn't fit on his perch very well, but that doesn't stop him.
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Sheeeeeit:I took this after I had been gone for 10 days. Kitten was beside herself with happiness!
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peachydeva:Our sweet, beautiful princess, Sweet Peaches resting on her Daddy's feet.
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gmarkway13:Larry the Bichon Frise snuck onto the guest bed and climbed on top of the pillows.
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ClevelandLib:We named Jack after Captain Jack Harkness from Torchwood - a bit naughty, a bit rowdy, a shameless flirt (he loves everyone and everything) and devastatingly handsome. He was a heartworm positive stray we adopted from our county ke...
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Anjushri:Our beloved Sajan was adopted by us at age 12. He was in a dire situation and was destined to be killed. I'm vegan. I value all other animals because no sentient being is property or a resource :-)
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Helgardh:My cat omen, at the time she was 1.5 years old. Allll black cat, born on Halloween :D
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Diana Kretzschmar:I had to cut some of those snowballs off because they'd gotten so hard, I couldn't just break them by squeezing and the Puppy started to get cold
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Paul Hazzard:Willy enjoying the sun while sitting inside of a shopping bag.
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Iam Wong:They are aways wondering what I'm doing. Bast (front) is the prim & proper princess & Mihos is the treasure hunter if it's shiny he's taking it.
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myabigail:Rescued litter mates pose for the camera. "We eat cute for breakfast."
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JoeLosFeliz:We gave this puppy to my parents. My mom named him Ringo for reasons that are too complicated to go into. He's so cute, even my dad likes him!
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Diane Purcell:A typical ginger tabby, Yellowdawg has quite the attitude...unless she wants to put on her 'babyface" and get some loving.
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Diane Purcell:After a near-fatal Brown Recluse bite, she has proven herself to be the strongest dog with the biggest heart :)
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Wile E:Everywhere we go, people are always taking her picture. She loves to ride!
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PDXTransplant:My daughter Monica's two Chihuahuas that are best friends. They are her sweet boys!
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mxwing:Our formerly-feral rescue cat has decided it's cool to be a house cat after all.
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cricketdog08:Adopted at one year old, Ceasar is now eleven and still loves everyone.
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Kelly Gartner:My Bichon, Coco, and her lookalike Christmas ornament.
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cricketdog08:Shayde, a senior adoption, and Zuri, adopted after her nine puppies were weaned. Zuri is therapy dog and volunteers at Children's Hospital.
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Nomy Spring:Otis has taken 4 cross country trips with me. On this one, we also did a fair amount of camping. Isn't he fabulous?
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Carol Guidry:We found Wilbur at 6 mo. wandering a busy street. When it became clear he didn't belong to anybody we hunkered down on the sidewalk with him wondering what we should do. Once Wilbur sat in my boyfriend's lap it was decided, he was...
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lowercase b:Our loveable American Bulldog will stand in front of us and not move until we play with him!
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ruby76:At 3 years old, Jack was on death row at the local pound, no idea why. At 7 he is perfectly well-behaved and even lets the cats sleep on top of him.
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ruby76:His pregnant mother came to me from a horrible shelter. She and most of her kittens were adopted, but this boy is still here at 4 years old! Sometimes I call him "Jazz Hands".
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ruby76:She is not named for the sausage, but for her cinnamon color, but she is definitely a little piggie. Dumped at a rural shelter 11 months old having recently given birth. Puppies weren't with her. She is a pampered couch potato now!
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jkinnaman:rosco p coltrane - exhausted after a long day of yorkshire terrier-ing.
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LIBERALandProudOfIt:We adopted these two stray cats after feeding them outside for a month. We would watch them and they were closer and more loving to each other than we had ever seen in cats. After awhile we figured out that Little Girl (the t...
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Bethadone:Marty was picked up as a stray in San Bernadino, CA and now lives in Edmonton, Alberta and loves the snow!
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quasimodo2:The sweetest Pomeranian puppy ever - She'd been in a shelter unadopted for 8 months - but after just a short while in our home we have realized that maybe she was just waiting for the time to come to rescue us from the hole that we ha...
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BettyLoo:Betty Bunz, the most precious bunny ever. November 20, 2003- September 13, 2012. Rest in peace, my little love.
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Axekick:Rescue dog who loves life and every single minute of every single day. Jack has no enemies, loves everyone, also loves rawhide, toys, other dogs, long walks, sleeping with humans, loves waking each morning, stretching and going for his m...
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Darin Chambers:Miss Zoe at 9 years old wearing Reindeer hat, she looks like Max the poor dog that the Grinch made pull all the stolen toys, trees and food.
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karen lyons kalmenson:you ain't seen nothing yet. this little pteribird is the world's cutest pet :-D
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choupa:J'ai demandé à ma p'tite chérie de venir poser, elle a pas voulu descendre !!!.....
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Janelle Jackson:My little love-bug... Passed away Oct 2012. Missing him every day.
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searlait727:Zeke was on his last few days at the pound. I brought him home much to my husband's ire. Now Zeke is his dog!
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peachydeva:Our princess kitty, Miss Sweet Peaches resting on her Daddy's feet.
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Scoop from the Coop:People let me tell you about my best friend.....
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NYCraigTurpin:He's a Snowshoe Siamese breed with a huge personality and a lot to say. He can be found tweeting sometimes at @TheCatBentley
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AlwaysARedhead:Cocoa, our Beagle has never loved another dog until he met middle child's Bear. Bear can't do anything wrong, unless he tries to take Cocoa's bone.
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Tillie Morse:Duke is our big, lovable, handsome ferret lad. He loves everyone and is a gentle giant.
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Debi Winter-Blood:With a face like that, he can get away with anything.
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KimKimberlyKim:I adopted Hermione from a local shelter after she was abandoned there with 10 other cats. She loves to sit in laps, and to watch the birds out the window.
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Laura Prow:Our little lady, Ernie (who weighs about 40 pounds) let us put her in a ten gallon pot. She seemed to pose for the picture doing her silly smile.
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farmette:We foster dogs for a local animal shelter. Every one of them gets their photo taken in a silly purple chair while they live here. DotCom is awaiting her forever home.
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Dian Austin:A rescued happy boy, Riley appears to be some kind of lab/corgi/bassett mix. He's eternally curious and oh so cute when he sleeps with his tongue sticking out.
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jcos:Our Maltese Tico, loves to go for bike rides in his basket. This was the first time trying it out.
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DragonKwean:In his dreams, Jack cruises the byways and highways on his Harley.
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pinkyboo:Scruffy is no longer with us, he brought so much joy to my life. Best dog ever!
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trikkegirl:Our apricot Yorkie-Poo after a hard day playing with his favorite toy.
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annamryan:Not actually a pet but here's my service dog in training with a thoroughbred
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OhDark30:Rescued from a State Park before the ranger could shoot he and his litter mates. They were starving and covered with ticks. Meet Larry the hound.
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eclloyd:Osiris (toy poodle), he was the top dog in the house while dad was deployed to Iraq. He commanded with a hairy paw and lots of licks.
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John Alexander Parker:Rescue puggle Gretchen of Baltimore/DC is modelling her favourite hoodie.
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wackySD:She had to join the creatures who had invaded her favorite high place.
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Growup2290:Sweet Mugi was adopted with his sister Eve. I had him less than a year before I lost him to feline leukemia, despite having tested negative when he was rescued. I still miss my sweet Tuxedo boy
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Andria R Karshner:"This is how it's going to be Big Guy! We run this joint!"
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Andria R Karshner:If you just keep an eye on me while I nap here, and I will have your back for the rest of the day.
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Andria R Karshner:Did you just say "Bad dog!"? But I thought I did a GOOD job on this hole.
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gusandleo:My two boys, who came with me from Syracuse NY to London UK. They always curl up together to sleep.
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Nita Costello:My Chihuahua, Lacey, rescued me! I adopted her from a rescue group who rescued her from a high-kill shelter. With her under bite, from the right angle, she looks like she is smiling at me! Luv you, my chunky monkey!!
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Nita Costello:My Chihuahua, Bacardi, rescued me! I adopted him from a local rescue group who rescued him from a high-kill shelter. Someone else's loss is my wonderful, amazing gain!!
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La Marianne du Post:Elle est comme ça ma Ferdi, elle adore dormir dans un pot à plantes vertes. (sinon, pour ceux du fond, on a cru qu'elle était un garçon. Et 5 mois après, Oops...)
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Alexandra Marciales:Elsa the Chug, adopted from a shelter back in June. Took her months to allow us to approach her without her scampering off but every animal deserves a chance.
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QI340:Mon cien, un beauceron, d'une intelligence et d'une gentillesse incroyable.
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Constance-wren Burden:Beagle on the left is Cocoa my parents dog, on the right is my mutt Bear. They always following me everywhere when i am home
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Charleen Borchers:My Peke pug is the love of my life. She is 8, adn this is one of her fav. places in her bed watching t.v.
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Susan Shar Pei Williams:Sleeping however, looks can be deceiving the noise she makes due to her snoring is extremely loud.
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LaNuitJeMens:JFK, mon beagle américain, le jour de notre première rencontre.
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annamryan:He's not actually a pet, but a service dog, but here he is with a thoroughbred.
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kook514:Teddy the Akita and Rosie Lou the Leonberger hold hands, as all good siblings do.
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Katie Louise Sandberg:Our pack's 7 year old Chocolate Labrador Retriever named "Booger".
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Katie Louise Sandberg:Miss Lady Cluck Cluck in her younger days 2012.
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PersephonesKey:Sammy (black) and Sinatra (tuxedo) having their nap interrupted by Mom
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Katie Louise Sandberg:"I don't always pose for photos, but when I do I make them look good." -Waylon
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thesilentcrow:This jolly beast brightened our lives after the loss of our Golden Retriever. He's been a friend and constant companion since August 2011. Even though he's now an adult Saint Bernard, he's still full of beans and keeps us laughing :)
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thesilentcrow:Willy at 9 weeks. He was roughly 25lbs then, now he's huge weighing in at about 180lbs at age 1 and 1/2.
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Katie Louise Sandberg:Our little Bocephus, one of the two lovey kitties rescued this year.
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Germaris:Wonderful Blue Point Siamese, aged three and a half. Brings everyday Peace and Tenderness in our home...
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ItsBeenSurreal:I always wanted a grey kitty or a black kitty, now I have both and they love each other as much as I love them. Balam (means "jaguar" in Mayan) likes to oppress his little sister at times, but she's cool with it.
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aaawyeah:i like to take our cute dog Brando into work with me on occasion. this is his little perch where he sits while i work.
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Amanda Michelle Young:He loves to chew on soda bottles and happened to find a comfortable seat on my legs...
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Marti91257:Shiloh at 3years old, learning to be saddled and bridled in the first steps towards learning how to carry a person on his back… he was less than enthusiastic!
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Katie Louise Sandberg:Our adopted senior bun, Miss Pooh Bunny has such a kind disposition & loving heart!
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BlueKansas:Rescued at 18 months, lost to us 10-30-12 at age 13. Hallie was the most loyal, funny, loving, perfect dog I have ever known.
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happygranola:The first night home from the shelter he hopped right up on my bed, laid down next to me, and with his paw held onto my hand all night. We were instant friends who cuddle.
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Dawn Hutcheson:My Teddy Bear is taking a nap in her electric blanket.
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Sue Hansen:Porsche,a standard party poodle, has the most awesome marking!
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Rotobabe:Our cat Susie, a rescue Siamese, after she fought off an almost deadly bout of feline distemper.
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Michael Frederick Spratt:Sharing the sofa in their new home in New Zealand, Kiwi and Tui take an afternoon snooze.
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crhenning:Balthazar, our Husky and Romeo, our Siamese...brothers and best friends!
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Michael Frederick Spratt:RIP Tui - a loyal pet, sister to Kiwi and vineyard bird dog
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Cassandra Schaffa:This is my buddy Zoolander. Sadly he had to be put down this year after battling cancer. I miss him dearly, but having been really, really ridiculously good-looking means I have plenty of photos to keep his memory going strong.
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Michael Frederick Spratt:Faithful companion of Tui and protector of the vineyard.
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ibwilliamsi:Our Black Lab Mandy thought Oscar was THE best toy we had ever gotten for her.
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Denice Brown:Haku is an outstanding buddy. 18lbs of love. It was Love at first site at the Shelter.
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cwachs12:Tooga is the sweetest, funniest little pup. He's crazy hyper one minute and a total cuddle bug the next. He's almsot three months old and his name is short for the pirate island of Tortuga:)
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cwachs12:Tooga is almost 3 months old and he's the sweetest little pup who's crazy hyper half the time and a complete snuggle bug the rest of the time. He's named after the pirate island of Tortuga and he's got the skull and cross bone collar to...
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lnathal:la crise du logement, partout, en encore là il en manque un !
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cletusandronicus:"Bear" a rescue puppy found on the street, from Angels of Assissi in Roanoke, Va.
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Tina Skulima:luna, showing off outstanding gymnastic skills. after over 2 years in a shelter, luna really was a shy little piece of fluff. It's great fun to watch her feel more comfortable in her new home day after day. it wasn't easy to choose ...
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Tina Skulima:Anton is a black tomcat gentleman I abducted from Greece ten years ago. He's the sweetest soul you could ever imagine. After his greek lady friend died last year, he was single. To end his loneliness, I paired him off with luna, an ...
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Aliasmoony:Moon is a really cute cat. He has two years and I love him ! Please like this picture :)
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HuffPost Blogger Jane Devin:My rescued mixed breed was very sick and on death row when I got her. I had no idea what her personality was. Turns out she's the best dog I've ever had, and patient too!
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chrisel0:This is WIlson. He was ten weeks old when I got him (Nov.'12). I named him after the volleyball in the Tom Hanks movie "Cast Away".
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Whatyou gonnado:These guys are blind and deaf...but... they are very adoptable and make great pets.
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Jennifer Finnell:Uncle and Sweet Pea were adopted from Happy Angels Dog Rescue from South Korea in May!
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serenavonk:Usually mortal enemies, Twiggy and Yoda share a tight embrace to survive a long, cold night
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serenavonk:An inside cat dons her best in attempt to gain access to the real world
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Joanne Won:I adopted Butch who is a senior Scottish Fold. He is very affectionate and playful and really more than I could ask for from a pet. I hope more folks are open to adopting a senior cat as they make just as great of a companion as kittens.
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Lauren Burrell:My beautiful puppy, Sperry. The greatest addition to my new family in 2012
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sliqrik:Louise is an incredibly energetic girl who will cover you with kisses while she wiggles her little butt uncontrollably!
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IOwnACat:Ms. Jeremy is 18 years old and enjoys lounging in her bed all day
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sliqrik:Oliver is an adorable three legged pitt bull/lab mix. His smiling face and boundless energy have saved me from countless grey days. He's my boy and I couldn't possibly love him more.
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CDUB34C:Roxie. Our 2.5 month old Brindle French Bulldog. She is the sweetest puppy ever!
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Mikereyes:My puppy Yukihime (Snow Princess) from Japan. She is a snuggler and loves to be kissed!
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Alexa Pizzi:Ellie Bellie, a 3-year-old Peekapoo, poses as a flower fairy on Halloween.
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Linda Pricci:Luna is not so much cute as she is egotistical. She has a habit of only resting in good lighting, so as to remain "photo-ready" at all times.
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Muppet Rat:Harley Quinn age 8 weeks old, the day we got her and her 2 sisters from the rescue. Their litter was abandoned in a cardboard box, under a bush in a park.
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cn71578:My one year old stray cat who has the most fun loving personality
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Elaine Harris PomRescue:Quackers the Pomeanian rescued dogs says that blind dogs can be cool too!
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tas1260:Ella chased Charlie up on the cat pole. Now poor baby girl doesn't know how to get down!
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pantherchild:Calypso Cream meeting the new puppies--her nieces and nephews!
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hidee00:Sophie, my 1.5 year old Brussels Griffon. She just keeps getting cuter!
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Claudine Dufour:Charlie a toujours eu cette habitude un peu cocasse de prendre Vanille pour un ... tapis!
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Linnaya Olson:Felix, Aurora and baby Dexter have a snuggle in their bed. Nowadays, they don't all fit in one bed because Dexter is so huge!
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Donna Lannesrobuck:Our Jack russell mix Karma...loves the water..this is great picture ride the tube down the river. She is smart and loyal and good Karma! Vote for our baby!
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Irene Malone:Pumpkin loves nothing more than curling up with Dan in the afternoon
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amberwood:Ripper, my German Shepherd puppy, chews on some grass, what you don't know is he is eying my mastiff with the intent to attack him.
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jackie5841:I call her Susie Q. Her name that she had when I first saw her in the newspaper was moo-cow. I though her black white colors reminded me of a cow.
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Targetdog:When rounding the corner Pepe instinctively puts his hand up on the sill to steady himself! He loves riding in the car.
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Trudy Bristol Marchant:My Birthday present one year...she's very sweet....
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Trudy Bristol Marchant:He is a clown...we laugh at his antics everyday
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Ashley Purcell Brownlee:Can you find what is not supposed to be there?
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Melanie Trubey:Clyde is a 10 year old squirrel that we rescued and loves to get the first run in the Christmas tree each year when we set it up!
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Daphne Segalas Sampson:This is Princess Fiona, my 3 year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. She ready for the winter season!
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jg 28:Maisy, a five-year-old orange tabby, gets into the holiday spirit!
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DarrenStehle:Buster and me at a work photo shoot and he totally hammed it up!
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Lydia Gifford:the sweetest little pit bull pup ever! just look at those ears!
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Andrea Hardy Ihara:This was the day we rescued Max. He certainly seemed happy to have us. We don't know who was luckier, Max or us?
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Zombie Goddess:My cat Tigerlily actually holding still for the camera.
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Claudia Castelo Branco:Being a princess is a full-time job, but someone has to do it.
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limikimi:this photo taken when she was 2 months old at 2009, and now she has gone, but the memories of her will always remain.
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vonfandom:Hannibal (Hannie for short), was very proud of himself for taking a bath and not stinking anymore!
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Shannon Kritz:Charlie is all ready for Michigan hunting season in his new orange vest!
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Mallory Newbern:Friendliest, most loving dog ever. Still thinks he's a puppy even though he weights close to 70 lbs, loves going on walks and playing with his "cousin" Charlotte.
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tinarex:My bridesmaid caught this amazing shot of Desmond (the best pup) looking up at me in my wedding dress before the ceremony. He looked so handsome in his tux and just made the day that much more special
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RecruitingBiker:This is the Amazing Miss Brown the boss of all of us....
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NadirMC:Cora and Lobito together, Lobito died from FIP a few months ago, Cora misses him lots!
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Blaze Powers:The Fluffz are super cute cuz they all love one another so much! They play together, eat together and sleep together. Sometimes they all put their heads together, because three heads are better than one!
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mlam79:Ninja is a 6 month old french bulldog. His right ear didn't stand up until about a month ago and now we wait anxiously to see if the left one will stand up as well. For more pics see @ninjathefrenchie on instagram!
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jg 28:Dasher, a two-year-old beagle-chihuahua mix, falls asleep watching Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer while holding his Rudolph toy!
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sassypants81:My scottish fold cat, Mortimer, loves to bask in the sun!
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silverparadise:Elevage Silver paradise MAINE COON www.silverparadise.fr
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Jessie Gilbert:Quincy is an 11 year old Pom who is often referred to as a little curmudgeon because he enjoys his quiet lifestyle and gets sassy with anyone who interferes or causes a commotion. He goes to work with his Dad every day, where he ...
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Sheena Thomas:Cubby is 6 years old. His ears were frost bit and fell off when he was a stray kitten.
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Fay Musson-Moyer:This was my brother's 5 month old Black Lab/Redbone Coonhound Mix. She such a high-energy and silly puppy... but she's just relaxing and enjoying life in this picture!
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Tom Lesh:Pip likes to play a game where he tries to catch a toy thrown between two people at opposite sides of a bed. He has quite a vertical leap for a 9 lb. Maltillon.
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nfmgirl:This is my favorite picture of my dog Zook (short for Zucchini). He's silly, sweet, eager to please, and my best friend.
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keresH:I think the bucket won. Lily, a Great Pyrenees, loves playing with water, and then wonders why she can't come in the house.
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Greg Skinner:Cooper is our rescue puppy who LOVES riding in the car!!
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keresH:I think the bucket won. Great Pyrenees puppy Lily likes to play in the water, and then wonders why she can't come in the house.
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Fungi2bwith:Nico and Lily going absolutely crazy over this Popsicle.
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Jennifer C Schmennifer:Mushu loves spending time with his family, rawhide, and a good Lakers game.
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drewsky57:Everone loves a good pair of pajamas...they make me smile!
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Alexandra Bengoa:I love dashies, here is one of mine. Cutest long haired dashchund ever!
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Dianne HanlonDruyff:Our all-black kitty has turned about 1/2 white, and she is very proud of how unique her coat is!
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Candace Junkin:At 3 years old and just 3 pounds.. Kya the Chihuahua, with her sassy attitude, lets the world know, that regardless of her size, that she is in control of her castle!
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Jamie Zalot:Sandi the Poodle listening to her Daddy play the Accordian
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damnfinecoffee:My boyfriend Sam, and our son Roger, during an early spring morning in Savannah, Georgia.
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ecoducky:One of my two feather-children, Hercules, trying his best to distract me from assignment work
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HelenZ883:Stella the brilliant Cattle Dog smiles with every activity!
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ChickEpoo:The "angels of photos" were with me this day !!.... They stayed still.
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ChickEpoo:Don't let that sweet little face FOOL you....She's all "hellcat"...ALL 4 lb. 5 oz. of her.....LOL !!
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Maz Durbin:This photo says it all - cheeky, curious and full of personality.
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Garrett Goosman:My buddy, Rudy! Love this little guy! #mansbestfriend
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drummerisagrl:Rusty working the cuteness plea for a game of fetch...
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Larry Waters:If Earl was a Native American his name would be "Sleeps With Ear In Food Bowl" Earl is 92 bunny years old.
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SarahMcIver:Miss Betty was a very scared abused puppy when she was rescued about a year and a half ago. Now her biggest worry is trying to figure out what holiday mischief she can get into with her friends, canine and human!
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Rachel Patton:Charles is the cutest because, he really is a small romantic male with alot of fur. He purrs constantly, as soon as you say his name he turns to mush. He follows me around the house, he comes when I talk French to him, he is just t...
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Larissa Wilson:Want to know my secret? I was spayed, I have regular vet check-ups, I eat good food, and I am tremendously LOVED!
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Richard Bowyer:Dora was kept as a breeding bitch in ghastly kennels that were closed down by the RSPCA and the owner prosecuted for cruelty. She came to me as a foster-dog in January, terrified, overweight, not house-trained and in poor conditi...
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swolfie78:Our dog Tiger (on right) makes friends wherever he goes. Every time we start out for a walk, he's got this happy grin on his face and it's contagious. He's pictured here with a dog we met while traveling in Oregon - they could be twins...
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swolfie78:Our dog Tiger (right) was found as a stray near a highway, scared but friendly. Tiger has this happy grin every time he goes for a walk. He loves to make new friends and quickly wins over dogs and people alike. He is shown here with a ...
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noah2noaa:SHElby left us during 2012, she was the best friend I ever had.
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James Todd Seidler:This my son "FUNKIN". He is not like any other cat in the world and I could not love him more. He loves his daddy more than anything and we are never apart. :-)
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Karen Robb:He just enjoys sleeping in odd places and loves to get blow dried every morning when I dry my hair.
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Cathy Forsythe:saved from a high kill shelter in Florida, Smooch is the most loving dog I've ever had the pleasure of sharing my life with... Here she is in her 'den' that she dug with the help of my GSD, Isa, (also a death row survivor). She i...
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Zoe Nightingale:Boo's second favorite pair of Sunglasses, RVS by V's Orange Mirrored Palladiums
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Zoe Nightingale:Pom Eskimo mix Singa Nightingale loves vintage eyewear
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mzoller:Sunnie is the cutest pet because of his smirk! Always a happy dog...stopping to smell the flowers!
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cybermome1207:We adopted Gabbie from the local SPCA when she was about a year.She was left tied to the front door with a rope. She wasn't easy in the beginning but she turned into a great family dog and a great companion.I had to put her to slee...
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soonergirl8:These half English Pointer/half Labrador puppies are the cutest, craziest, most active dogs we've ever owned!
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westTrey:Named Atticus Finch because of his ability to learn new tricks at great speed. "If you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you'll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks." -Atticus Finch 'To Kill a Mockingbird'
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kweicher:Sadie and Cooper, two Australian Terriers from Chicago, are the best of friends, and love to cuddle as they relax after a hard day's work. Life is hard for a pup!
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Bobby Link:Emmy greets guests under the tree at our annual xmas party!
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Bobby Link:Emmy enjoying the afternoon sunshine on the kitchen floor.
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Bobby Link:Emmy in her halloween costume, awaiting Trick-or-Treaters!
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ultragrrl:My little man Puck. I said goodbye to him in September and I miss him very much.
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Alayna Davis:Mae can only sleep with my arm... and if she's holding my hand.
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Andrea Dawson Ryan:Luke, our one-eyed cat, indulged us by tolerating the Santa suit for ten minutes.
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helllodolly:Her name is Baby Girl, and she's definitely the baby of the family.
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ursaminor:Scout was scheduled to be euthanized in an over crowded shelter-then I adopted her! We celebrate her life every day!
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RA81:Messi the Min Pin taking a moment to think while relaxing at the salt marsh on Marine Park, Brooklyn, NY
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ConcettaAnna:This beautiful rescue kitty earned her name when she was 9 weeks old. Now, 7 years later, no mouse still comes near her house.
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ConcettaAnna:Walker gets his bravery from his Schnauzer mom and goofiness from his Poodle dad. He's almost 10-years-old now and was the best wedding present ever!
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ConcettaAnna:Guido, our rescued scaredy-cat Italian Greyhound mix, needed a tough guy name so he could stand up to the neighborhood bullies.
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karen lyons kalmenson:i am pteribird and cute i be, there is nothing cuter or smarter than me...clucktweet
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Casey L Karns:My cat Sprinkles and her Heart marking on her side. So loveable.
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amosmoses:Here's Amosmoses at 10 months old, he's 5 now. Amos is an English/American Bulldog hybrid.
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stevieg77:She's my BFF. Almost too much personality. Best things about Batey: when she plops over in the grass to roll on her back she's a good cuddlier she's like the honey badger...she don't care. she gives real good hugs... I h...
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