Good Pets: It’s the Final Countdown

All good things must come to an end. Yes, even Good Pets.

So welcome to our final run of this current edition, which began with wintery submissions in February and now concludes – fittingly – during the dog days of summer.

Just remember, we’ll be back soon. So, utilize these moments to stock up on your “ahs,” “ohs,” “and OMG, so cute!” until our next round.

Once again, we’ve scoured the nation for the best content. Most of it comes from our incredible Regions Bank associates. We asked for great submissions, and you responded – with more than 800 in total. Wow, just wow.

We wanted cuteness and diversity. Consider our good friend A.L. Lie, the cutest bearded dragon there ever was. He’s from Arkansas.

From Alabama, we have Bert and Gert who made their Good Pets debut a year ago. Now they are back – with a litter of five adorable puppies.

And in Illinois, Fiona charms us with her carefree attitude. Some dogs fetch sticks. Fiona fetches limbs from a tree with little effort.

Again, thank you. We asked for good photos, and you delivered with digital greatness – and in record numbers. We are deeply appreciative.

Now, take a few minutes to explore. Let the smiles begin.

Bert and Gert Horne’s Babies / Gadsden, Alabama
Meet Kurt, Squirt, Logan, Ivalee and Evelyn. Gert and Bert appeared in last year’s Good Pets and now they have sweet little ones. They are all so very special and loved! We cannot wait for all the adventures we will have with our Chiweenies!
Benji and Cheddar Nguyen/ Birmingham, Alabama
Benji, our dog, allowed Cheddar to do whatever he wants. Benji is a very protective dog. He is my watch dog. For some reason he can smell someone a mile away and start barking non-stop. I feel really safe at home with him. Cheddar was part of a litter, and we adopted him when he was a kitten. Cheddar loves being outside and every chance he gets he will try to sneak out and yes, he knows how to open the door and push the door open to get out.
Bjorn Gunn / Springfield, Tennessee
Bjorn is the third child I didn’t know I needed. Since the day he joined our family, he has been our protector. He loves to play in the yard with his two-legged brother and sister. He is also known to take things outside to play with … like the TV remote.
A.L. Lie Iglesias / Conway, Arkansas
Interesting fact: she is the meanest but cutest Bearded Dragon ever. Full name is “Angry Lizard (A.L.) Lie”. Her name used to be just A.L. (Angry Lizard) before I found out A.L. lied to me and was actually a female, hence the name).
Chiru Jurado / Birmingham, Alabama
Chiru loves to snuggle up with his humans and always enjoys a cozy nap.
Chloe Campbell / Dacula, Georgia
Chloe has taught us that, even without words, we can make our love and presence be felt in the most amazing ways.
Chloe Tolley / Paris, Tennessee
Chloe is a 3-year-old Pembroke Welsh Corgi. She loves to bring you her favorite tennis ball to throw, going on walks, and going to doggie daycare!
Cleo Beaulieu / Ormand Beach Trails, Florida
My pet is special because every morning I get woken up with a big smile on their face. Cleo and Cindy are my babies. They are always happy to see me when I walk into the door and they know when I am pulling in my driveway. They are so much fun to play with and be around. They are my world
Daisy Fore / Hoover, Alabama
This is my 13-year-old Yorkie Daisy, who is living the good life! Here she is watching every move I make to see if she can help.
Daisy Mae Pirowski / Chelsea, Alabama
This is my dachshund fur baby, and she is the sweetest companion you could ever want. Loves to give snuggles and kisses. She loved our snowy day!!
Dusty Rose Meador / Hudson, Florida
She loves everyone and is a bundle of joy to all who meet her.
Ellie Turner / Tyler, Texas
Ellie is full of life and loves playing with her toys, and what makes her special is that she is an easygoing cat that loves belly rubs and being held.
Fenway Bove / Charlotte, North Carolina
Fenway is an outgoing 8-year-old Labradoodle who loves her two human brothers – really,
any human she comes in contact with – and any chance she gets to spend time in the outdoors.
Fiona Quiros / Smithton, Illinois
Fiona is her name. She’s a goofy little girl that makes us laugh every day!
Foxy Whiteman / Delphi, Indiana
Her name is Foxy. she is a 7-months-old crazy kitten that was a runt farm kitten and needed a home. My co-workers live vicariously through her.
Hank Pullam / Summerville, Georgia
This is Hank, who is coming up on 7 years old. Hank is a German Shepard and Lab mix who LOVES the cold weather but ESPECIALLY the snow. This picture is Hank enjoying our only SNOW DAY we have had this year. He played so hard he had to take a dip in our creek.
Indy McAnarney / Houston Texas
This is Indy after getting spayed with her festive donut!!!
Kojak Alvarez / Diamondhead, Mississippi
Kojak is a rescue from the local Humane Society. He loves everyone but has no concept of personal space. He loves sunbathing and will stay outside for hours if you let him, just lounging in the sun.
Lainey and Bruno Johnson / McKenzie, Tennessee
Meet Lainey and Bruno. Lainey, our silver Lab, is new to the house and her and Bruno are finally getting acquainted and becoming the best of friends!! They love to play together (constantly) and spend their days chasing each other around the house with more toys then you could ever imagine. In fact my house has become a mini circus at this point!
Leo Hogan / Memphis, Tennessee
Leo is an almost 2-year-old Maine Coon and he is definitely a gentle giant at 19 pounds and still growing.
Lily Bulseco / Salt Lake City, Utah
What makes Lily special is her fun and loving personality!
Maebel Ray Roden / Lillian, Alabama
Maebel Ray is a 6-year-old German Shepherd and saw her first snow last January. Maebel Ray lives near the beach in south Alabama, where we received an unprecedented 8 inches of snow. She was not a fan of the snow and was super happy when it melted.
Maggie Smoot / Paducah, Kentucky
She is a 10-year-old Cavapoo, and is so sweet and a good cuddler.
Max Borgeson / Lynn Haven, Florida
My Good Pet’s name is Max, and he is so special to me because I adopted him at a time where I really needed someone. He smiles, is great with kids and is just the sweetest boy.
Mike Krause / Augusta, Georgia
Mike is 18 months old. He loves belly scratches! He came to my home with his brother and 2 sisters as a foster. Of course you can see he has a forever home with me.
Miss Laurel Lee Duvall / Pelham, Alabama
My pet is my “assistant” – throughout the day she stays right here like in the picture with me next to my desk while I work. She is so loving and caring and the perfect pet for me. I could not have asked for a better little girl than Miss Laurel Lee.
Otis Dennis / Orange Beach, Alabama
Otis loves to do all things outside. This was his first snow at the beach and he loved it!
Otis Spunkmeyer Ladnier / Birmingham, Alabama
He is a delightfully playful 2-year-old American shorthair who suffers from a condition called Cerebellar Hypoplasia. His CH isn’t painful or contagious, but it causes him to wobble when he walks and to frequently fall over. However, he has no clue that he’s different from other cats and, with his outsized personality, he thinks he runs the house.
Pancho Smith / Birmingham, Alabama
This is Pancho enjoying his favorite treat after protecting his street from arch enemy, UPS Man. Pancho was supposed to be a 2-week foster. Eight years later, he’s still here.
Puzzle Willingham / Oxford, Mississippi
I rescued Puzzle in 2014. My favorite thing about her is that she knows that she is cute and will really turn on the cuddles when she wants something.
Rudy Meanor / Wetumpka, Alabama
Rudy is the ultimate blanket-burrowing couch potato when the temps dip below 70 degrees. He even tolerates his mom dressing him in neckerchiefs and sweaters while waiting for spring blue skies.
Rukia Durden / Ruston, Louisiana
Rukia is Petra's neice. She was given away, then taken back when she got a massive eye infection and lost an eye. Despite all that, she still guards the bathroom for us.
Sadie Osborn / Birmingham, Alabama
We recently got our new puppy after the loss of our beloved dog of 14 years. Our new puppy, Sadie has brought so much joy to our family over the last few months! She loves to be outside and meeting new people! Here is a fun picture that was captured during Thanksgiving 2024! She loves to play in huge leaf piles!
Sandy LeBlanc / Dauphin Island, Alabama
I have a now 4-month-old kitten named Sandy. Sandy was actually found outside my work in December when he was around 3 weeks old. We kept him inside until closing time and I took him home with me. Not long after I found him, he started to decline in health, not moving very much and not eating. It was at that point that we took him to the vet and discovered his kidneys were in very bad condition. We were worried that he might not make it, but we left him at the vet for the weekend to undergo a more aggressive treatment. Thank goodness, it worked! He is now super energetic and loves to play and climb everything in my apartment.
Skidmark Schaumann / Salt Lake City, Utah
Skidmark knows how to unlock and open doors, even exterior ones. He loves to be held, and he has learned how to jump up into my arms for hugs!
Sparkles Rogers / Birmingham, Alabama
Sparkles is an 8-year-old Dalmatian. She is an AKC Champion and has multiple Obedience and Performance titles. Most importantly, Sparkles is my Therapy dog. Sparkles loves posing for photos and has also been in several magazines. I love sharing photos of my silly girl.
Tank Stumpo / Plantation, Florida
Meet Tank! He is an English Bulldog puppy (3 months old in the photo) and the newest addition to the Stumpo family. He is already so smart, he can fetch, sit and give you his paw! He is quite the character as he likes to play hide and seek and do “zoomies” all around the house and yard. We just LOVE him!
Tilly Geiszler / Vail, Arizona
She loves kids and is willing to play anything with them.
Tipper and Gizmo Holt / Memphis, Tennessee
Meet Tipper and Gizmo. These babies were dumped on the side of the road early October of 2023. Tipper, the black-and-white one, weighed 14 ounces, and Gizmo weighed 1 pound. We took them in with no intention of keeping them. Well, that did not last long. They both stole our hearts and are part of our family. While Gizmo is chill, Tipper is always into things. There is never a dull moment at our home now.
Toffey Swartz / Belleville, Illinois
Toffey always brought us joy.
Trixie Lawrence-Jones / Hoover, Alabama
Trixie Cat is my WFH officemate, and she always clocks in early and stays late on her heating pad next to my desk. When I am in the office, she enjoys Cat TV on YouTube!
Tucker Koerbel / Newport, Arkansas
Tucker is a 60-pound baby that loves the snow.
Wink Mitchell / Nashville, Tennessee
Wink is our precious blonde rescue pittie who has 1 eye – hence the name ‘Wink’! Fun Fact about Wink: he lost his eye after putting his nose into a rattlesnake hole years ago and his right eye didn’t make it! It doesn’t slow him down a bit and he is the most happy, energetic big baby who loves his toys, food, cuddles and chasing squirrels.
Wrigley Waller / Mandeville, Louisiana
Wrigley's first experience in the snow!
Wylie Foster / Cleveland, Georgia
Wylie, an Australian Shepard, is the “napper.” Wylie’s picture was taken after the Christmas party. He is a happy-go-lucky boy that loves everyone, and played chase and ball with all the kids for over an hour.

Meet Kurt, Squirt, Logan, Ivalee and Evelyn. Gert and Bert appeared in last year’s Good Pets and now they have sweet little ones. They are all so very special and loved! We cannot wait for all the adventures we will have with our Chiweenies!

Benji and Cheddar Nguyen/ Birmingham, Alabama Benji, our dog, allowed Cheddar to do whatever he wants. Benji is a very protective dog. He is my watched dog. For some reason he can smell someone a mile away and start barking non-stop. I feel really safe at home with him. Cheddar was part of a litter, and we adopted him when he was a kitten. Cheddar loves being outside and every chance he gets he will try to sneak out and yes, he knows how to open the door and push the door open to get out.

Bjorn sits on his bed in front of a Christmas tree. Bjorn is the third child I didn’t know I needed. Since the day he joined our family, he has been our protector. He loves to play in the yard with his two-legged brother and sister. He is also known to take things outside to play with … like the TV remote.

Interesting fact: she is the meanest but cutest Bearded Dragon ever. Full name is “Angry Lizard (A.L.) Lie”. Her name used to be just A.L. (Angry Lizard) before I found out A.L. lied to me and was actually a female, hence the name). Here she is catching a few warm sun rays.

With adorable orange markings, Chiru the cat cuddles up in a pillow.

Ever alert, with a dog tag almost as big as her heart, Chloe has taught us that, even without words, we can make our love and presence be felt in the most amazing ways.

On guard in the backyard, Chloe is a 3-year-old Pembroke Welsh Corgi. She loves to bring you her favorite tennis ball to throw, going on walks, and going to doggie daycare!

Cleo catches a few winks. Fitting, because My pet every morning I get woken up with a big smile on their face.

This is my 13-year-old Yorkie Daisy, who is living the good life! Here she is watching every move I make to see if she can help.

This is my dachshund fur baby, and she is the sweetest companion you could ever want. Loves to give snuggles and kisses. She loved our snowy day!!

Dusty Rose loves everyone and is a bundle of joy to all who meet her.

Dressed for the day, Ellie is full of life and loves playing with her toys, and what makes her special is that she is an easygoing cat that loves belly rubs and being held.

Fenway is an outgoing 8-year-old Labradoodle who loves her two human brothers – really, any human she comes in contact with – and any chance she gets to spend time in the outdoors.

Some dogs fetch sticks. But Fiona has a grip on a tree limb. She's goofy and makes us laugh every day.

Wrapped with a stuffed sloth toy, Foxy is a 7-months-old crazy kitten that was a runt farm kitten and needed a home. My co-workers live vicariously through her.

Hank is a German Shepard and Lab mix who LOVES the cold weather but ESPECIALLY the snow. This picture is Hank enjoying our only SNOW DAY we have had this year. He played so hard he had to take a dip in our creek.

Indy wears a festive pink donut cushion with sprinkles.

The snoozing Kojak is a rescue from the local Humane Society. He loves everyone but has no concept of personal space. He loves sunbathing and will stay outside for hours if you let him, just lounging in the sun.

Meet Lainey and Bruno. Lainey, our silver Lab, is new to the house and her and Bruno are finally getting acquainted and becoming the best of friends!! They love to play together (constantly) and spend their days chasing each other around the house with more toys then you could ever imagine. In fact my house has become a mini circus at this point!

Leo is an almost 2-year-old Maine Coon and he is definitely a gentle giant at 19 pounds and still growing.

Wearing a red headband and a ribbon, what makes Lily special is her fun and loving personality.

Maebel Ray is a 6-year-old German Shepherd. Here, she frolics in her first snow last January. Maebel Ray lives near the beach in south Alabama, where we received an unprecedented 8 inches of snow. She was not a fan of the snow and was super happy when it melted.

Maggie is a 10-year-old Cavapoo, and is so sweet and a good cuddler.

My Good Pet’s name is Max, and he is so special to me because I adopted him at a time where I really needed someone. He smiles, is great with kids and is just the sweetest boy.

Enjoying a luxurious stretch on the floor, Mike is 18 months old. He loves belly scratches! He came to my home with his brother and 2 sisters as a foster. Of course you can see he has a forever home with me.

My pet is my “assistant” – throughout the day she stays right here like in the picture with me next to my desk while I work. She is so loving and caring and the perfect pet for me. I could not have asked for a better little girl than Miss Laurel Lee.

Otis loves to do all things outside. In this photo, he enjoys his first snow at the beach, and he loved it!

Hanging atop a dining room chair, Otis Spunkmeyer is a delightfully playful 2-year-old American shorthair who suffers from a condition called Cerebellar Hypoplasia. His CH isn’t painful or contagious, but it causes him to wobble when he walks and to frequently fall over. However, he has no clue that he’s different from other cats and, with his outsized personality, he thinks he runs the house.

This is Pancho enjoying his favorite treat after protecting his street from arch enemy, UPS Man. Pancho was supposed to be a 2-week foster. Eight years later, he’s still here.

I rescued Puzzle, an adorable Calico cat, in 2014. My favorite thing about her is that she knows that she is cute and will really turn on the cuddles when she wants something.

Rudy is the ultimate blanket-burrowing couch potato when the temps dip below 70 degrees. He even tolerates his mom dressing him in neckerchiefs and sweaters while waiting for spring blue skies.

Rukia is Petra's neice. She was given away, then taken back when she got a massive eye infection and lost an eye. Despite all that, she still guards the bathroom for us.

We recently got our new puppy after the loss of our beloved dog of 14 years. Our new puppy, Sadie has brought so much joy to our family over the last few months! She loves to be outside and meeting new people! Here is a fun picture that was captured during Thanksgiving 2024! She loves to play in huge leaf piles!

Looking into your soul with beautiful green eyes, Sandy was actually found outside my work in December when he was around 3 weeks old. We kept him inside until closing time and I took him home with me. Not long after I found him, he started to decline in health, not moving very much and not eating. It was at that point that we took him to the vet and discovered his kidneys were in very bad condition. We were worried that he might not make it, but we left him at the vet for the weekend to undergo a more aggressive treatment. Thank goodness, it worked! He is now super energetic and loves to play and climb everything in my apartment.

With a rich dark coat that lives up to its name, Skidmark knows how to unlock and open doors, even exterior ones. He loves to be held, and he has learned how to jump up into my arms for hugs!

Wearing a Santa hat and clutching a candy cane in her mouth while sitting in front of a Christmas tree, Sparkles is an 8-year-old Dalmatian. She is an AKC Champion and has multiple Obedience and Performance titles. Most importantly, Sparkles is my Therapy dog. Sparkles loves posing for photos and has also been in several magazines. I love sharing photos of my silly girl.

Meet the aptly named Tank! He is an English Bulldog puppy (3 months old in the photo) and the newest addition to the Stumpo family. He is already so smart, he can fetch, sit and give you his paw! He is quite the character as he likes to play hide and seek and do “zoomies” all around the house and yard. We just LOVE him!

Tilly loves kids and is willing to play anything with them. When not playing, she loves to take a breather in a comfy, cushioned chair.

Meet Tipper and Gizmo. These babies were dumped on the side of the road early October of 2023. Tipper, the black-and-white one, weighed 14 ounces, and Gizmo weighed 1 pound. We took them in with no intention of keeping them. Well, that did not last long. They both stole our hearts and are part of our family. While Gizmo is chill, Tipper is always into things. There is never a dull moment at our home now.

Perched atop a couch and bathed in warm sunlight, Toffey always brought us joy.

Ready to use the mouse - for the computer, not to chase - Trixie Cat is my WFH officemate, and she always clocks in early and stays late on her heating pad next to my desk. When I am in the office, she enjoys Cat TV on YouTube!

Tucker is a 60-pound baby that loves the snow. As you see her, even a heavy snowfall can't slow her down.

Catching some rays from the seat of the car, Wink is our precious blonde rescue pittie who has 1 eye – hence the name ‘Wink’! Fun Fact about Wink: he lost his eye after putting his nose into a rattlesnake hole years ago and his right eye didn’t make it! It doesn’t slow him down a bit and he is the most happy, energetic big baby who loves his toys, food, cuddles and chasing squirrels.

Wearing an American flag bandana, Wrigley enjoys their first experience in the snow.

Wylie, an Australian Shepard, is the “napper.” Wylie’s picture was taken after the Christmas party. He is a happy-go-lucky boy that loves everyone, and played chase and ball with all the kids for over an hour.

Eleanor Doyle / Birmingham, Alabama
Eleanor is a natural-born land surveyor with special expertise in complex terrain known as the “backyard.”
Ace Hatfield / Blountsville, Alabama
Ace is an Australian Cattle Dog, which is a herding breed, but the only one he herds is me.
The reason Ace is special is because he was rescued and granted a new life here on our farm.
Allister and Indya Abrams
The giant one is Allister, our Golden doodle weighing 80 lbs. The little one is a Indya. She was my birthday present, and she is a mini golden doodle.
Baby McFarland / Salt Lake City, Utah
Baby is our derpy ball of energy that loves having attention given to her. She takes a second to warm up to people but will get in their faces when she does.
Barry Schaumann / Salt Lake City, Utah
Barry was part of a feral cat colony for 8 years before I adopted him, and now he’s a pro cuddler. He only has 6 teeth, but he still loves dry food and treats!
Bella Hollis / Bradenton, Florida
This is my sidekick and work dog, Bella. I love the reflection ... don't you?
She is a sassy 16 years young. We are two peas in a pod, facing what life throws at us. On this day she was channeling her inner princess, a little upset with me that I didn't put her rubber ducks in the pool so she could take them out and play keep away with me.
Benny Veschak / Carmel, Indiana
This is Benny, my 1-year-old Saint Bernard mix who just loves to play in the snow. Here he is enjoying it with his new friend Carter. Benny has been helping Carter, a feral dog that was rescued. Carter was not comfortable around people, but he is learning to trust them now because he has been watching Benny do it. Benny is an influencer!
Biscuit Smith / St. Augustine, Florida
Biscuit enjoys long walks, playing with his friends and sleeping right on top of you!
Buck Williams / Dothan, Alabama
Buck is a sweet-tempered boy, very handsome, loves his mom and dad, goofy personality, loves to play, and is a great protector. He loves food, treats, and swimming in lakes and ponds.
Bunny Hoang / Atlanta, Georgia
Bunny is an 8-year-old Yorkie mix. Her favorite hobbies include eating, sleeping, begging for treats and sunbathing. Here she is enjoying a little bit of sun.
Captain Jack Sparrow Brown / Tupelo, Mississippi
This is Captain Jack Sparrow, a.k.a. Jackson Brown, a.k.a. Jack. He is a rescue from Little Rock, Arkansas, with his current port of call, Tupelo. He has a pirate spirit but he’s a lover, not a fighter.
Chewie Young / Union City, Tennessee
Chewbacca Otis Young is a very smart dog. He can play Rook but sometimes doesn’t count all the trump cards.
Cinderella Bellande / Birmingham, Alabama
Cinderella the Golden Doodle is always up for fun.
Coewetzel Valerie / Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Coewetzel loves to play in the snow.
Colonel Sanders Garcia / Benton, Arkansas
Colonel Sanders is just the best boy ever.
Cooper Vanlue / Inverness, Florida
Milo the cat and Cooper, our dog, have been the best big fur siblings to our newborn (now toddler). They love to snuggle him and keep him safe
Daisy Hone / Merritt Island, Florida
She’s not only pretty but she’s very stubborn and sweet. This picture was taken last year, and we thought the angle was funny! We rescued each other about 8 years ago and it was the best decision we’ve made in a very long time! Daisy likes to howl at breakfast and dinner time, loves when people visit (she will always bring a toy to you upon arrival) and likes to run around the backyard to bark at her four dog friends across the canal.
Daisey Lewin / Winter Park, Florida
They say that a rescue dog works both ways, and I honestly believe that this dog also rescued me. She’s always trying to care about me and tries to match my moods (for better or worse). She always knows when it’s time for me to get up and run around, or when it’s time to just lay down and snuggle. She’s the reason I donate when I can to rescue organizations in Florida, and volunteer my time when I can at the shelters.
Dixie Martin / Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Dixie, my Labradoodle, is very intelligent and follows many commands, such as “sit,” “speak” and “shake.”
Dolly Gongora / Cumming, Georgia
Dolly is a Havanese that came to us during the pandemic with a bad hind leg that required surgery when she was a puppy. We truly believe she was brought to us so we could help her, and she has brought us so much joy. Once she healed, she was pain free and became the loud, sassy diva she is named after.
Duke and Bo Edge / Pell City, Alabama
Duke, the Black Lab, is 6 years old and Bo, our Dachshund, is 6 months old. Bo loves to follow Duke everywhere he goes. They love to go outside and to chase one another through the house (constantly). They also enjoy taking naps. Duke and Bo love their humans very much and enjoy getting lots of hugs and kisses.
Ella Scanlon / Meridian, Mississippi
When Ella was around 2 weeks old, her and two other kittens were found abandoned in a CVS parking lot. My mother and I had to care for them around the clock until they were able to eat on their own. We found great families to adopt the two other kittens, and I discovered that I could not part with Ella. Ella is now almost 3 years old and loves cuddles and being outdoors!
Ellie Parrish / Minden, Louisiana
When it comes to adorable dogs, the eyes have it.
Finnegan Martin / Gardendale, Alabama
Finnegan is a 1-year-old Corgi. He spends most of his days napping, with the occasional game of fetch. He loves cuddles and treats and despises car rides, especially to the vet.
Fluffy Patel-Ankuda / Nashville, Tennessee
Fluffy is almost 5 years old and was just a few weeks old when my daughter decided to bring her in. She was homeless and needed to go to a good family. Fluffy is a very gentle soul and is fearless. She will go around anyone and not run. She is an indoor cat, and she is the most attentive cat every. She does not eat human food but loves her Indian snacks from time to time. Fluffy makes life better with her personality.
Gizmo Betancourt / Texas
Gizzy is a “rescue” kitten - took him in when he had nowhere to go. Since then, he has been with us and our family. He is very loving and super lazy, but overall our only house pet.
Godiva Fisher / Montgomery, Alabama
Godiva is a Chocolate Labrador / Doberman mix, named after the tasty chocolate brand of course! She could not care any less about the snow. She just wants to know why it means she can’t go to doggie daycare. Godiva will be 12 in May, and she has brought so much joy and laughter into our family. She loves playing with children, chasing tennis balls, and swimming in any body of water she can find: swimming pool or a murky pond!
Gracie Story / Meridianville, Alabama
Gracie is an Australian Shepherd who turns 7 this year. She has been deaf since birth and her favorite thing to do is cuddle her cat sister, Harper.
Gwen Earnest / Cullman, Alabama
Gwen was found by a customer in the bushes by one of our ATMs. After bringing Gwen inside the branch, we all immediately fell in love! I took her home and got her cleaned and fed and she has been with me since. The cat distribution system did its job!
Hadley Mitchell / Nashville, Tennessee
Hadley is the sweetest baby girl you’ll ever meet. She loves to get the zoomies and run with her human sister, taking long naps with mom, and snacking on leftovers with dad. She was our first rescue dog who we have had for 9 years now and can’t imagine life without!! She has changed our entire outlook on adopting vs shopping, and we are now pittie lovers for life!
Jimmy Abrams
Jimmy is a bonified mutt but is well loved.
Josie Green / Ashville, Alabama
My sweet furbaby’s name is Josie. We adopted her from the animal shelter a little over a year ago. She has been such a great addition to our family. She’s very loving – a huge lapdog, really. She is so good with kids and other animals. She knows she gets a special treat every day, so she will go to the kitchen cabinet and stand there until someone gets her treat for her.
King Coleman / Birmingham, Alabama
Nothing beats a good stretch. Right, King?
Leiah Jordan / Memphis, Tennessee
Leiah loves playing “Ball” Here, she’s waiting for me to throw the ball.

Seen in her natural habitat, Eleanor is a natural-born land surveyor with special expertise in complex terrain known as the “backyard.”

Ace is an Australian Cattle Dog, which is a herding breed, but the only one he herds is me. The reason Ace is special is because he was rescued and granted a new life here on our farm.

The giant one is Allister, our Golden doodle weighing 80 lbs. The little one is a Indya. She was my birthday present, and she is a mini golden doodle.

Baby is our derpy ball of energy that loves having attention given to her. She takes a second to warm up to people but will get in their faces when she does.

Dressed in plaid, complete with a hat, Barry was part of a feral cat colony for 8 years before I adopted him, and now he’s a pro cuddler. He only has 6 teeth, but he still loves dry food and treats!

This is my sidekick and work dog, Bella. I love the reflection ... don't you? She is a sassy 16 years young. We are two peas in a pod, facing what life throws at us. On this day she was channeling her inner princess, a little upset with me that I didn't put her rubber ducks in the pool so she could take them out and play keep away with me.

This is Benny, my 1-year-old Saint Bernard mix who just loves to play in the snow. Here he is enjoying it with his new friend Carter. Benny has been helping Carter, a feral dog that was rescued. Carter (the one not buried to his neck) was not comfortable around people, but he is learning to trust them now because he has been watching Benny do it. Benny is an influencer!

Rising up to the railing, Biscuit enjoys long walks, playing with his friends and sleeping right on top of you!

Buck is a sweet-tempered boy, very handsome, loves his mom and dad, goofy personality, loves to play, and is a great protector. He loves food, treats, and swimming in lakes and ponds.

Bunny is an 8-year-old Yorkie mix. Her favorite hobbies include eating, sleeping, begging for treats and sunbathing. Here she is enjoying a little bit of sun.

Why does this adorable dog look perplexed? It's all about his many aliases. This is Captain Jack Sparrow, a.k.a. Jackson Brown, a.k.a. Jack. He is a rescue from Little Rock, Arkansas, with his current port of call, Tupelo. He has a pirate spirit but he’s a lover, not a fighter.

Chewbacca Otis Young is a very smart dog. He can play Rook but sometimes doesn’t count all the trump cards.

Cinderella the Golden Doodle is always up for fun.

Colonel Sanders is just the best boy ever. Here, he's just been snout-deep in the snow.

Milo the cat and Cooper, our dog (shown here), have been the best big fur siblings to our newborn (now toddler). They love to snuggle him and keep him safe

She’s not only pretty but she’s very stubborn and sweet. This picture was taken last year, and we thought the angle was funny! We rescued each other about 8 years ago and it was the best decision we’ve made in a very long time! Daisy likes to howl at breakfast and dinner time, loves when people visit (she will always bring a toy to you upon arrival) and likes to run around the backyard to bark at her four dog friends across the canal.

They say that a rescue dog works both ways, and I honestly believe that this dog also rescued me. She’s always trying to care about me and tries to match my moods (for better or worse). She always knows when it’s time for me to get up and run around, or when it’s time to just lay down and snuggle. She’s the reason I donate when I can to rescue organizations in Florida, and volunteer my time when I can at the shelters.

Dixie, my Labradoodle, is very intelligent and follows many commands, such as “sit,” “speak” and “shake.”

Dolly is a Havanese that came to us during the pandemic with a bad hind leg that required surgery when she was a puppy. We truly believe she was brought to us so we could help her, and she has brought us so much joy. Once she healed, she was pain free and became the loud, sassy diva she is named after.

Duke, the Black Lab, is 6 years old and Bo, our Dachshund, is 6 months old. Bo loves to follow Duke everywhere he goes. They love to go outside and to chase one another through the house (constantly). They also enjoy taking naps. Duke and Bo love their humans very much and enjoy getting lots of hugs and kisses.

When Ella was around 2 weeks old, her and two other kittens were found abandoned in a CVS parking lot. My mother and I had to care for them around the clock until they were able to eat on their own. We found great families to adopt the two other kittens, and I discovered that I could not part with Ella. Ella is now almost 3 years old and loves cuddles and being outdoors!

When it comes to adorable dogs, Ellie'seyes have it.

Dressed in red T-shirt and patterned hat, Finnegan is a 1-year-old Corgi. He spends most of his days napping, with the occasional game of fetch. He loves cuddles and treats and despises car rides, especially to the vet.

Fluffy is almost 5 years old and was just a few weeks old when my daughter decided to bring her in. She was homeless and needed to go to a good family. Fluffy is a very gentle soul and is fearless. She will go around anyone and not run. She is an indoor cat, and she is the most attentive cat every. She does not eat human food but loves her Indian snacks from time to time. Fluffy makes life better with her personality.

Gizzy is a “rescue” kitten - took him in when he had nowhere to go. Since then, he has been with us and our family. He is very loving and super lazy, but overall our only house pet.

Gracie is an Australian Shepherd who turns 7 this year. She has been deaf since birth and her favorite thing to do is cuddle her cat sister, Harper.

Gwen was found by a customer in the bushes by one of our ATMs. After bringing Gwen inside the branch, we all immediately fell in love! I took her home and got her cleaned and fed and she has been with me since. The cat distribution system did its job!

Hadley is the sweetest baby girl you’ll ever meet. She loves to get the zoomies and run with her human sister, taking long naps with mom, and snacking on leftovers with dad. She was our first rescue dog who we have had for 9 years now and can’t imagine life without!! She has changed our entire outlook on adopting vs shopping, and we are now pittie lovers for life!

Jimmy is a bonified mutt but is well loved.

My sweet furbaby’s name is Josie. We adopted her from the animal shelter a little over a year ago. She has been such a great addition to our family. She’s very loving – a huge lapdog, really. She is so good with kids and other animals. She knows she gets a special treat every day, so she will go to the kitchen cabinet and stand there until someone gets her treat for her.

Nothing beats a good stretch. Right, King?

Leiah loves playing “Ball” Here, she’s waiting for me to throw the ball.

Piper Esan / Paris, Tennessee
Piper couldn’t wait for the cold weather to be gone! Her favorite thing to do is lounge on the pool float or swim. When she isn’t out swimming Piper loves going on car rides, playing tug-o-war and fetch! The sweetest girl!
Logan Townsend / Birmingham, Alabama
This is Logan, my 2-year-old Shih Tzu. Logan loves “Lake Life.”
Loki Miller / Linton, Indiana
Idol: Bob Knight; Dislikes: Purdue.
Lucy Rivera Ruiz / Tuscawilla Florida
Lucy is a 3-year-old Welsh Terrier, and she makes everyone happy. She loves hugs and food!
Luna Lawley / Auburn, Alabama
Luna is 3 ½ years old and has a zest for life. Her favorite things are sweet potato treats, friends at doggy daycare, belly rubs and walks around the neighborhood and local trails.
Maple Fleeman / Springfield, Tennessee
Maple is mixed breed. She was adopted from a shelter. Her personality never meets a stranger, and she has a passion to travel! And her tongue is extremely long.
Marley Noon / Houston, Texas
Marley enjoying her new Christmas gift. Marley is a sweet Doodle who loves everyone she meets.
Max Payant / Birmingham, Alabama
Max is a rescue mixed-breed dog. He had a traumatic puppyhood before he joined our family. He is such a fun, sweet, loving companion. He is always happy and ready to play. He is especially attached to my son. They are best friends and act really silly together. He has the kindest, loving heart and disposition.
Milo Vanlue / Inverness, Florida
Milo the cat and Cooper, our dog, have been the best big fur siblings to our newborn (now toddler). They love to snuggle him and keep him safe
Molly Council / Shelbyville, Tennessee
Molly is a very sweet dog. She loves people and her favorite pastime is begging for treats!
Molly English / Indianapolis, Indiana
Molly – aka MoMo, Miss Molly, MoMo Bajojo and Molly Moo – is our 7-year-old Lab. Our daughter got her for my husband after the death of our dear old Nala to help heal his broken heart. Molly is an avid ballplayer, accomplished beggar, professional napper and always wants to be the center of attention!
Nellie Martin / Murfreesboro, Tennessee
My Brown Labradoodle is loyal and always wants to be by my side.
Nik Iglesias / Conway, Arkansas
Nik enjoys chasing rabbits (although he can never catch them). He knows how to say “Yes,” using a fake sneeze, when I ask if he wants a snack. He turned 5 on January 23.
Otis and Lulu Wautlet / Shreveport, Louisiana
Otis, left, is 15 but acts like he is 2. He is shy but good natured. His mission in life is to protect me from the mail. He attacks it anytime it comes through the slot. Occasionally he chews up a check, and then we have to talk about why that is not good. LuLu is 8 and is the head of the household. I’m not allowed any privacy and when we go for a walk she feels it is her duty to protect me from any and everything even though I’m 6’2” and weigh 245 pounds. The house and yard are hers and she allows Otis and I to live here with her.
Otis Wilson / Pineville, Louisiana
Otis is 3 months old and loves to chew on things! His favorite toy is a big stuffed bear that he loves to drag around wherever he goes. He also loves his brother, our cat Bobby. He chases Bobby all day, just wanting him to play.
Owen Valdez / Hoover, Alabama
Checking out a rare snow day in Alabama, Owen is a Black Lab / Pitbull mix whose favorite pastime is cuddling, followed closely by eating. He is extremely loyal, smart and sensitive. Owen and his mama are soulmates (just don’t tell his papa)!
Penelope Dixon Coleman / Mississippi
Penelope is my 4-year-old fur-baby. She is a 4-pound Yorkie that loves playing dress up and being pampered. Penelope is the bossiest person in our home.
Pepper Tutor / Covington, Tennessee
Pepper is special because she loves snuggles with me on the recliner during my lunch break. She looks out the window and waits for me to come home each day. She is the most lovable sweet girl!
Petra Durden / Ruston, Louisiana
Petra was a stray we found barely hanging on in our backyard, we nursed her back and only had the money to keep her because I got the call saying I was hired with Regions while we were trying to find her a permanent home.
Piper McKnight / Lakeland, Tennessee
She is actually quite sassy, despite her looks in this picture! Despite her sass, we call her Sweet Girl.
Pippin Brown / Cullman, Alabama
My kitten’s name is Pippin. She’s a little crazy, but the absolute SWEETEST when she gets sleepy and wears herself out. She loves her cat toys and scaling any surface she can get her paws on.
Radar Foster / Cleveland, Georgia
Radar is our high-energy Australian Cattle Dog and was eager to get the party started while I was cooking. She decided to find a seat for dinner. Surprising, since she had never jumped on the chair before.
River McKnight / Lakeland, Tennessee
River is an angel. He acts more like a dog than a cat.
Rosie Middleton/ Huntsville, Alabama
Rosie loves going on outings with her humans, especially when no actual exercise is involved!
Saban Taylor / Springville, Alabama
Saban is a boxer/German shepherd mix and is a 100 pounds of scaredy cat! He is the sweetest baby, and gets bullied by our 12-pound cat Smudge! They are both super spoiled, and I would not trade them for anything!
Sammy Woodley / Birmingham, Alabama
Sammy enjoys looking for rabbits in the backyard, stealing shoes, and playing with anyone and everyone he can.
Simba Vandiver / Cleveland, Georgia
This is Simba and he is very special to us. We found him after he was thrown from a car on a major highway as a kitten. I jumped out and saved him from being run over, then we took him home, where he became the best part of our lives. He is kind and sweet spirited and just loves to cuddle with us. Simba is not your typical cat – he acts more like a dog – and is loyal and always wants to be with his people( and begs for food).
Smokey and Pickle Benedict / Pelham, Alabama
Smokey and Pickle were kittens when they were abandoned, and we adopted them to give them a home. They are the sweetest brothers and love being snuggled.
Sully Boy Cook / Birmingham, Alabama
Sully is a 6-year-old German Shephard who loves playing frisbee, car rides, and chasing squirrels!
Tucker Collins / Indianapolis, Indiana
Tucker is 3-year-old Husky/German shepherd mix. Tucker loves going on hikes, chasing birds and taking long afternoon naps on the couch.
Xena and Bowser Lopez / Fort Lauderdale, Florida
This adorable pair is aways ready for the next great adventure.
Maggie Mayhem Denham / Gardendale, Alabama
This is Maggie Mayhem, our 1-year-old pit/chow/husky mix – or as I call her, a Pichowsky. She is very playful and keeping us on our toes. Picture is of her enjoying the outdoors at daycare.
Richard Sprague / Charlotte, North Carolina
Richard is a year old and was rescued by an organization in Pittsburgh – after being abandoned at a gas station in Kentucky with his entire litter! He is the best work from home “coworker,” and can often be found in the background of Teams calls.

Perched on a float in the middle of the pool, Piper couldn’t wait for the cold weather to be gone! Her favorite thing to do is lounge on the pool float or swim. When she isn’t out swimming Piper loves going on car rides, playing tug-o-war and fetch! The sweetest girl!

This is Logan, my 2-year-old Shih Tzu. Logan loves “Lake Life.”

Dressed in Hoosier colors, Loki keeps it simple. Idol: Bob Knight; Dislikes: Purdue.

Lucy is a 3-year-old Welsh Terrier, and she makes everyone happy. She loves hugs and food!

With her favorite ball at her paws, Luna is 3 ½ years old and has a zest for life. Her favorite things are sweet potato treats, friends at doggy daycare, belly rubs and walks around the neighborhood and local trails.

Maple is mixed breed. She was adopted from a shelter. Her personality never meets a stranger, and she has a passion to travel! And her tongue is extremely long.

Marley enjoying her new Christmas gift, a mouth-sized rubber football. Marley is a sweet Doodle who loves everyone she meets.

Seen here at the beach, Max is a rescue mixed-breed dog. He had a traumatic puppyhood before he joined our family. He is such a fun, sweet, loving companion. He is always happy and ready to play. He is especially attached to my son. They are best friends and act really silly together. He has the kindest, loving heart and disposition.

Peeking out from a cardboard box, Milo the cat and Cooper, our dog, have been the best big fur siblings to our newborn (now toddler). They love to snuggle him and keep him safe

Molly is a very sweet dog. She loves people and her favorite pastime is begging for treats!

Wearing a birthday hat with balloons attached, Molly – aka MoMo, Miss Molly, MoMo Bajojo and Molly Moo – is our 7-year-old Lab. Our daughter got her for my husband after the death of our dear old Nala to help heal his broken heart. Molly is an avid ballplayer, accomplished beggar, professional napper and always wants to be the center of attention!

Nellie, my brown Labradoodle, is loyal and always wants to be by my side.

Nik enjoys chasing rabbits (although he can never catch them). He knows how to say “Yes,” using a fake sneeze, when I ask if he wants a snack. He turned 5 on January 23.

Otis, left, is 15 but acts like he is 2. He is shy but good natured. His mission in life is to protect me from the mail. He attacks it anytime it comes through the slot. Occasionally he chews up a check, and then we have to talk about why that is not good. LuLu is 8 and is the head of the household. I’m not allowed any privacy and when we go for a walk she feels it is her duty to protect me from any and everything even though I’m 6’2” and weigh 245 pounds. The house and yard are hers and she allows Otis and I to live here with her.

Otis is 3 months old and loves to chew on things! His favorite toy is a big stuffed bear that he loves to drag around wherever he goes. He also loves his brother, our cat Bobby. He chases Bobby all day, just wanting him to play.

Checking out a rare snow day in Alabama, Owen is a Black Lab / Pitbull mix whose favorite pastime is cuddling, followed closely by eating. He is extremely loyal, smart and sensitive. Owen and his mama are soulmates (just don’t tell his papa)!

Penelope is my 4-year-old fur-baby. She is a 4-pound Yorkie that loves playing dress up and being pampered. Penelope is the bossiest person in our home.

Pepper is special because she loves snuggles with me on the recliner during my lunch break. She looks out the window and waits for me to come home each day. She is the most lovable sweet girl!

Petra was a stray we found barely hanging on in our backyard, we nursed her back and only had the money to keep her because I got the call saying I was hired with Regions while we were trying to find her a permanent home.

She is actually quite sassy, despite her looks in this picture! Despite her sass, we call her Sweet Girl.

My kitten’s name is Pippin. She’s a little crazy, but the absolute SWEETEST when she gets sleepy and wears herself out. She loves her cat toys and scaling any surface she can get her paws on.

Radar is our high-energy Australian Cattle Dog and was eager to get the party started while I was cooking. She decided to find a seat for dinner. Surprising, since she had never jumped on the chair before.

Perched on a table, surrounded by plants, River is an angel. He acts more like a dog than a cat.

Taking the world in from the seat of a puppy stroller, Rosie loves going on outings with her humans, especially when no actual exercise is involved!

Saban is a boxer/German shepherd mix and is a 100 pounds of scaredy cat! He is the sweetest baby, and gets bullied by our 12-pound cat Smudge! They are both super spoiled, and I would not trade them for anything!

Sammy enjoys looking for rabbits in the backyard, stealing shoes, and playing with anyone and everyone he can.

This is Simba and he is very special to us. We found him after he was thrown from a car on a major highway as a kitten. I jumped out and saved him from being run over, then we took him home, where he became the best part of our lives. He is kind and sweet spirited and just loves to cuddle with us. Simba is not your typical cat – he acts more like a dog – and is loyal and always wants to be with his people( and begs for food).

Smokey and Pickle were kittens when they were abandoned, and we adopted them to give them a home. They are the sweetest brothers and love being snuggled.

Sully is a 6-year-old German Shephard who loves playing frisbee, car rides, and chasing squirrels!

Tucker is 3-year-old Husky/German shepherd mix. Tucker loves going on hikes, chasing birds and taking long afternoon naps on the couch.

This adorable pair is aways ready for the next great adventure.

This is Maggie Mayhem, our 1-year-old pit/chow/husky mix – or as I call her, a Pichowsky. She is very playful and keeping us on our toes. Picture is of her enjoying the outdoors at daycare.

Richard is a year old and was rescued by an organization in Pittsburgh – after being abandoned at a gas station in Kentucky with his entire litter! He is the best work from home “coworker,” and can often be found in the background of Teams calls.

Smudge Taylor / Springville, Alabama
Smudge rules the roost, even with our 100-pound dog, Saban, around.
Charlie Younger / Austin, Texas
Charlie is the best dog ever! Because of Charlie I go on four walks a day, hike as often as possible and spend all summer cooling off at his favorite spot, the San Marcos River. Charlie’s favorite thing in the world is to be near me, to an obsessive degree. We are very lucky indeed!
Cooper and Daisy Fields / Cullman, Alabama
Best buddies Copper and Daisy, ages 13 and 8, love relaxing on game days!
Darla and Chloe Prothro / Washington, D.C.
These bulldogs weren’t built for the outdoors! They’d prefer to be under a blanket by a warm fire.
Diesel Vest / Birmingham, Alabama
Diesel is a lab/pit mix that loves to go on long walks and eat. He also loves spending time lounging with his family.
Elektra Balderamos / Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Elektra is a 3-year-old German Shepherd who loves to play outdoors and socialize with other puppies. She loves people and is very energetic and “sometimes” loves being the center of attention. Her fur allows her to be outdoorsy in any weather conditions and she loves to sunbathe!
Indie Harris / Sylacauga, Alabama
Indie thinks she’s freezing to death, so she snuggles the vents anxiously awaiting the return of warm air.
June Mowery / Granite City, Illinois
June started as a foster, but we knew right away she had found her “fur-ever” home with us. She spent more than 2 years in a shelter before we found her. Since bringing June home in January 2024, she has proven to be the sweetest and most obedient dog. She is my best friend, and I am so honored to spoil her for the rest of her life!
Koda Bear Mceachern / Austin, Texas
Koda Bear is a great Pyrenees mix who needs to be always cuddled and is enjoying his new backyard. Koda was found on the side of the road as a puppy and has been spoiled ever since.
Lucy Hogan / Memphis, Tennessee
Lucy is a 1-year-old Maine Coon and she is a delicate sweetheart at only 9.8 pounds.
Macey Rowe
Macey is a wonderful dog, is always wanting to please and always a ball of fun. I found her on the side of a highway when she was a year old, and she has always repaid me with love and loyalty.
Miss Foxy Whiteman / Delphi, Indiana
Miss Foxy is her name. In the photo, she is an 8-month-old rescued farm cat, and my co-workers live vicariously through her.
Remy and Sccy Harrell / Lincoln, Alabama
Remy is a brown pit and Sccy is a blue bully. Remy turned 4 on February 11 and Sccy turned 4 on April 17. Sccy loves to chase anything she can. Remy loves to play tug of war. Both of them love to snuggle and love attention. They both have such a great temperament and do not meet a stranger. Sccy will even smile at you. They are the sweetest babies ever. They definitely love their mama and daddy.
Tucker and Pepper Valerie / Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Tucker is the eldest of my three dogs. He is very protective of Pepper. Pepper is the puppy of all 3 dogs.
Zoey Allison / Birmingham, Alabama
This is Zoey. She loves warmer days and keeping watch over Logan Martin. She may be tiny, but she patrols the lake with ferocity.
Ghibli Cannavino / Orlando, Florida
This is my dog, Ghibli. We rescued him a few years ago, and when we first brought him home, he was scared of everything and everyone- we’re sure that he was abused. Now, he’s a very happy, loving and active dog! He loves to chase squirrels in our backyard, and threaten them by thrashing the birthday bone in this picture - it’s his favorite toy