It’s been said before that a house without a pet is like a garden without flowers. While that cannot be confirmed or denied, one thing is for sure: ‘tis the season to enjoy some pets.
Even if they belong to someone else.
Because, Spring is here, and the signs are everywhere.
Warmer days. Blue skies. Pop-up showers. Kids starting to get out of school. And a lot of achoo! thanks to pollen in the air. Though we’re sure you’ve noticed it – everywhere.
Pet: Ajax / Human: Breahna Ramos / Cleveland, Ohio / A 14-pound Morkie, Ajax loves to be the life of the party – and make new pals along the way.
Pet: Baxter / Human: Kimberly Moore / Memphis, Tennessee / Baxter is an amazing rescue pup who loves the outdoors!
Pet: Beesly / Human: Jenise Mcgaughy / Lakeland, Florida / A 6-month-old rescue named for Pam on “The Office,” Beesly is a big fan of the show. Well, except for Dwight.
Pet: Oreo / Human: Brittany Chambers / Jackson, Mississippi / Oreo was in an abusive home until rescued about 2 years ago. Now this 3-year-old Chiweenie (chihuahua and dachshund) is spoiled with love.
Pet: Chloe / Humans: Brittany and Cade Tolley / McKenzie, Tennessee / Chloe absolutely loves sunny weather at doggie daycare, where she gets to play outside all day with her furrends!
Pet: Dallas / Human: Paula Bradley / Baton Rouge, Louisiana / A tri-colored papillon who is nearing his 18th birthday, Dallas’ favorite pastime is sleeping and eating homemade banana and peanut butter treats.
Pet: Gongzhu / Human: Nana Li / Destin, Florida / Gongzhu means “Princess.” Despite her small size, Gongzhu has a big personality that shines through in her body language and little ears.
Pet: Harper / Human: Maigan Ellegood / Sharon, Tennessee / This adorable bundle of joy loves to play fetch.
Pet: Jawz / Human: Heidi Coombs / Aledo, Texas / What makes Jawz special? He’s a hot mess.
Pet: Kennedy / Human: Charlotte Morphis / Tyler, Texas / Kennedy loves to sit on the patio loveseat and enjoy the beautiful sunshine time.
Pet: Lady / Human: Suzanne Edwards / Lady is a rescue dog, and her Veterinarian estimates she is at least 15 years old. Yet the old gal still has it.
Pet: Lily / Human: Joshua Bulseco / Orlando, Florida / Quite simply, Lily’s personality is magical!
Pet: Lilo / Human: Laura Figueroa / Kissimmee, Florida / Lilo is known for being a very calm and loving dog, who enjoys his time soaking in the sun and taking naps.
Pet: Louis Vuitton / Human: Alnita Baggett / Nashville, Tennessee / Even with a royal name, Louis Vuitton retains down-home charm with a sweet countenance.
Pet: Lucy / Human: Suzanne Ball / Austin Texas / This sweet, affectionate 2-year-old rescue loves to go shopping. She’ll do so, without making a peep, in her human’s purse.
Pet: Lutz / Human: Angela Whisenant / Lincoln, Alabama / The eccentric Lutz pictured in his happy place. He loves to sit by the “big watering hole” in the backyard and watch mom swim.
Pet: Max / Human: Chad Gentry / Rome, Georgia / A sweet rescue dog, Max loves sunshine and the outdoors – and a good blanket to snuggle up in.
Pet: Paisley / Human: Maigan Ellegood / Sharon, Tennessee / According to its human, Paisley may be the laziest dog ever.
Pet: Penny Poodle / Human: Joel Magadan / Dyersburg, Tennessee / Penny Poodle loves to take naps on days his humans do yard work.
Pet: Princeton / Human: Aimee Chester / Houston / Princeton quietly and obediently travels everywhere with his family. He loves to explore Texas.
Pet: Raleigh / Human: Kimberly Moore / Memphis, Tennessee / Raleigh was adopted from Streetdog Foundation and has been the best pup! He loves tagging along on any adventure and is enjoying his new life!
Pet: Reno / Human: Peter Huang / Birmingham, Alabama / Reno just turned 3 a few weeks ago and this is him looking super happy on his big day!
Pets: Scotia and Nova / Human: Andrew Boudreau, / Saint Johns, Florida / Found on the side of the road on the island of Aruba, Nova made a remarkable recovery. Meanwhile, Scotia is a two-time cancer survivor – and a constant reminder to live in the moment.
Pet: Sully / Human: Kristen Logan / Sheridan, Arkansas / An English mastiff/Great Dane mix, Sully, 7 is a gentle giant and loves to cuddle.
Pet: Tilly / Human: Joel Magadan / Dyersburg, Tennessee / When spring has sprung, Tilly loves to go out and play.
Pets: Tiny, Fred, Flip and Koda / Human: Alyssa Ryan / Birmingham, Alabama / Tiny, Fred, Flip and Koda know how to give some puppy dog eyes when they want to play.
Pets: Wompy and Poe / Human: Sydney Henry /Birmingham, Alabama / These two sisters (and their brother) were found as strays, but they are each so unique from one another and the best of friends.
But the best sign that spring has sprung is the return of one of Doing More Today’s most popular features, Good Pets. For years, this feature has been a fan favorite, and for good reason.
Once again, we asked for submissions and our readers responded in record numbers. In fact, there are so many great photos that we are going to have multiple editions.
So, stay tuned.
You won’t want to miss all of the furry friends we’ll feature. From four-legged to two-legged to winged, and more, our upcoming Good Pets stories will highlight them all.
Pet: Adler / Human: Kim Barker / Rogers, Arkansas / Adler loves nature and sitting on the sunporch to soak in the spring rays.
Pet: Alice / Human: Cathy Claxton / Brentwood, Tennessee / A Jack Russell Terrier mix rescued as a puppy, Alice is a protector, hiking buddy and best friend.
Pets: Amy and Emmy / Human: Andrea Carpenter / Birmingham, Alabama / These feline ragdolls are a joy. Amy plays fetch and prefers the outdoors while Emmy would rather hang with the human.
Pet: Buddy Lee / Human: Debra Upton / Jacksonville Alabama / Buddy Lee is sweet, loving and a big cuddly baby. He loves to “talk” to you and follow you wherever you go.
Pet: Chewbacca / Human: Lance Young / Union City, Tennessee / Chewbacca is an Auburn fan, and those who know him best say he’s the best dog in the world.
Pet: Chippi / Human: Katherine Weakley / Birmingham, Alabama / a 10-year-old Chiweenie, Chippi loves to travel, be outside, take naps and hang with the humanoids.
Pets: Izzy and Toby / Human: Kimberly Cobb / Jefferson, Georgia / Izzy and Toby love lounging on the deck in comfort. They are the best of friends and give the best snuggles.
Pet: Jack Rutledge / Human: Cecilia Bailey / Atlanta, Georgia / Jack’s human inherited him when her father passed away in 2020. Brought together by grief, they’ve become inseparable.
Pet: Loki / Human: Selina Deglandon / Morgan City, Louisiana / Loki relaxes before taking on spring.
Pet: Lolli / Human: Melissa Wichmann / St. Louis, Missouri / A Beagle, Pug and Dachshund mix, Lolli uses all the good genes while doing undercover work in the yard.
Pet: Lucy / Human: Anna Satterfield / Chatsworth, Georgia / Lucy is always looking for new places to hike and swim.
Pet: Max / Human: Angel Jones / Canton, Georgia / A therapy dog, this 31/2-year-old Schnauzer thinks he’s human.
Pets: Oreo, Cookie, Jolene, Cinnamon, Blue and Belle / Human: Brandi Gideon / New Iberia, Louisiana / These new hens are just about ready to join the rest of the flock. In total, the gang produces three dozen eggs a week, which go to local shelters and food banks.
Pet: Prince / Human: Jimmy Pava / Trinity, Florida / Prince is special in many ways, but one of his fun facts is that he loves going shopping in a stroller.
Pet: ROC and Daisy / Human: Sarah Gray / Rome, Georgia / These two know the perfect vantage point for soaking in some sun.
Pet: Sadie Mae / Human: Lisa McCormack / Cumming, Georgia / Sadie is a super sweet puppy with a fun mischievous personality. She loves spending time on the back porch – and sometimes a little down time on the sofa.
Pets: Sophie and Theo / Human: Wendy Hall / Ridgeland Mississippi / Sophie, a Boston Terrier, and Theo, a Miniature Dachsund, love to play with their orange ball, shown in photo.
Pet: Stevie / Human: Selina Deglandon / Morgan City, Louisiana / Rescued at a week old, Stevie is a part of the family now!
Pet: Teak / Human: Breanne Rappa / Winter Springs, Florida / His bright orange color makes him extra special because most bearded dragons are tan or brown. Teak is currently 3 years old. His favorite treats are horn worms and blueberries.
Pets: Tobey and Toffey / Human: Diane Swartz / Fairview Heights, Illinois / Unfortunately, Tobey (on the left) passed away in 2020. Toffey just turned 19 and she’s a special girl because she always puts a smile on your face! She’s your typical orangie and she can be a bit of a diva sometimes!
Pet: Zoey / Human: Sara Fee-Mango / Orlando, Florida / A rescue from Orange County Animal Shelter, Zoey is about 7 months old and full of love. A Chihuahua/dachshund/terrier mix, she loves to be outside and socialize with anyone around.
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