There’s a nip in the air – somewhere, trust us. School’s back. The aisles of the stores are filled with pumpkins and ghostly goblin-themed treats. The leaves will be turning color very soon. Plus, the college football season has begun, and the NFL is on deck.
What better time to mark the return of our popular feature, Good Pets? This feature wags its tail every so often on Doing More Today, all in the hopes of bringing a smile to your face as you pore over precious pet pics.
With apologies to the late, great Kurt Cobain, this latest edition of Good Pets smells like team spirit. Because what is cuter than a furry family friend showing off their sports-loving sidekicks? We can’t think of much else.
We asked for new submissions and you delivered. So, take a few minutes and get your smile on.
You’ll meet Roxie, a Tennessee fan from the Florida Panhandle. There’s a Merle, a gorgeous creature who has gone to the Dawgs to root on Georgia. Noella loves the South Carolina Gamecocks, even though she lives and plays in East Tennessee.
In Mississippi, Cleo is such a dedicated New Orleans Saints fan that she wears the team colors permanently. In Birmingham, Bro Wrinkles is dedicated to the Auburn Tigers, and thinks his team will surprise everyone. And did we mention the biggest Cleveland Browns fans in all of Georgia? Linus, Kona and Riley are Dawg Pound loyalists.
And we’re just getting started.
Pet: Rose / Human: Emily Bolton / Titusville Florida / Rose is a 5-month-old Miniature Pinscher, a breed known for their never-give-up stubbornness and need to win -- much like the Florida Gators. Plus, her favorite grandma and great Aunts work for the university.
Pets: Loki and Joci / Human: Barrie Wood / Orlando, Florida / Loki and Joci are all set for the college football season. But will they be still be buds in November, when Florida and Florida State meet?
Pet: Hashi and Nashoba / Human: Gina Sian / Birmingham, Alabama / These adorable Siamese cats cheer on the DePaul Blue Demons -- mom's alma mater.
Pet: Zeus / Human: Veronica Zavala / Houston, Texas / Zeus is 4 years old and ready to watch Texans football with grandpa or play catch. In fact, he will watch a whole game in any sports if grandpa is next to him.
Pet: Spanky / Human: Tracy Oates / Spartanburg, South Carolina/ A 9-month-old Hairless Chinese Crested, Spanky loved watching the Clemson Tigers from his Snoozer. Unfortunately, we only have Spanky's memory now -- especially on college game days.
Pet: Afro Johnson / Human: Bridgette Johnson / The Woodlands Texas / Afro loves the Texans and believes one day they will win the Super Bowl. Do you believe?
Pet: Apollo / Human: : Catherine Stalker / Acworth, Georgia / Apollo loves to watch his Dawgs play -- at least when he’s not at the practice field watching his tiny human play football.
Pet: Blackjack / Human:Keri Payne / Birmingham, Alabama / Blackjack is a 5-year-old standard poodle. He loves going to Auburn for tailgating and cheering on the Tigers.
Pet: Bro Wrinkles / Human: Amanda Middleton / Birmingham, Alabama / Closing in on his 12th birthday, Bro Wrinkles is a hot mess 24/7. But he's had some huge wins in his life -- against the odds. Now he's rooting for the Auburn Tigers to overcome the odds this season, as well.
Pet: Cleo / Human: Danette Tiegland / D'Iberville, Mississippi / A rescued Tortie, Cleo loves the New Orleans Saints -- so much, her coat matches the team colors.
Pets: The Dawg Pound / Human: Danielle Lombardo / Dallas, Georgia / Linus, Kona and Riley proudly support the Cleveland Browns. Is that even allowed in Falcons country?
Pet: Hashbrown / Human: Doris Ayala / Winter Park, Florida / A 9-month Standard Poodle, Hashbrown is very playful. But when the Florida Gators play, he's all business.
Pet: Lola / Human: Jody Fisher / Charlotte, North Carolina / A youthful 11-year-old Tabby, Lola loves the UCF Knights -- mom's alma mater -- even while living in ACC country.
Pet: Noella / Human: Haylie Hall / Hixson, Tennessee / A Border Collie and German Shepherd mix. Noella is a very scrappy and fearless dog. And she looks pretty adorable repping her South Carolina Gamecocks.
Pet: Poodle / Human: Jill Nichols / Birmingham, Alabama / It's September. That means it's time for this cuddly cat to root on the Auburn Tigers.
Pet: Reggie / Human: Peyton Hansen / Knoxville, Tennessee / Reggie has been a diehard Tennessee fan since birth. When this 2-year-old is not sitting in boxes or running away from things that humans can’t see, he’s on the edge of his seat cheering on the Vols.
Pet: Toby / Human: Ethan Panek / Atlanta, Georgia / Toby’s a 12-pound mutt who loves watching the Buffalo Bills mostly because of the small bit of gameday food scraps he tries to scrounge. Like the Bills, he's stubborn, persistent, determined and scrappy.
Pet: Oakley / Human: Laura Sellers / Charleston, South Carolina / Oakley loves cheering on the Crimson Tide in his houndstooth bowtie! He’s only a cat but he thinks he’s a Bear!
Pet: Reno / Human: Peter Huang / Birmingham, Alabama / Reno is a 2-year-old Keeshond who enjoys long walks, snuggles and chicken jerky treats. Reno cheers on the Crimson Tide because he is the goodest of the good boys and keeps the family tradition strong.
Pet: Merle / Human: Natalie Meeks / Acworth, Georgia / This Catahoula Leopard Hound can't see due to a birth defect, but the other senses are keen -- including the good sense to root for the defending national champions. And to enjoy Dad's Gameday barbecue.
Pet: Mowgli / Human: Kim Bailey / Birmingham, Alabama / A Shih Tzu, Mowgli was adopted from a rescue in 2016 and has rolled with the Crimson Tide ever since.
Pet: Roxie / Human: Jan Soper / Panama City, Florida / Dad's favorite team was always the Tennessee Vols. When Jan moved to Florida, he asked her not to become a Gator. Then Roxie came along and instantly became a Vols fan, honoring dad's memory.
Pet: Sakuar / Human: Jody Fisher / Charlotte, North Carolina/ This 2-year-old Calico beauty loves to lay on the coffee table and watch the Knights play. She loves the custom-made UCF scarf made especially for her.
Pet: Sophie / Human: Dawn Clayton / Indianapolis, Indiana / Sophie is a lifelong Notre Dame fan. Her favorite toy is a mini football and she loves being chased down the field when she’s carrying the ball. Even at age 15, this Miniature Pinscher is the fastest runner on the team.