Admittedly, we were hopeful. We were hopeful that our latest call for Good Pets would produce a dozen or so good submissions. After all, people love their furry friends.
But we weren’t expecting this: record submissions, off-the-chart cuteness and a need for not one but four different installments.
Today we bring you our third gallery of goodness, with one more to go. You know the drill by now, head on over to Doing More Today for the latest and watch the stress disappear faster the morning dew on a sultry day in July.
Pet: Zeus / Human: Alnita Baggett / Nashville, Tennessee / Zeus is a lovable teddy bear in public but will guard the house against everything. Here, he’s having a great time at the dog show in the park.
Pet: Winnie / Human: Hannah Martin / Atlanta, Georgia / Winnie knows all her toys by name and eats dinner at the table with the family in her own chair – although sometimes, she hops up on the table! Yikes!
Pet: Willie / Human: Nicole Holler / Northport, Alabama / A Pudelpointer, Willie loves all things birds (he is a bird dog, after all), water and Ella, his 5-year-old BFF.
Pet: Wellington / Human: Matthew Campbell / Birmingham, Alabama / Wellington is not only the family pet, she is also the brand ambassador and logo inspiration for a lifestyle golf brand that her humans run as a fun side project.
Pet: Tucker / Human: Jennifer Fitzgerald / A 16-month-old Labradoodle, Tucker is intelligent, full of energy and loves to play with humans and especially furry friends. He never has a bad day.
Pet: Tucker / Human: Tripp Durant / Birmingham, Alabama / A 2-year-old golden doodle, Tucker is a beloved member of the family who greets everyone by running to his toy box to grab a favorite chew toy. He was recently elected honorary mayor of Barking Zone at the local animal clinic.
Pet: Tiffany / Human: Chakyra Rondon Del Rio / Hollywood Florida / The love Tiffany provides is as constant as the sun rise.
Pet: Tab / Human: Helena Rudolph / Charlotte, North Carolina / Tab loves to sunbathe when the temps rise.
Pet: Stephan / Human: Serena Del Rey / Conway, South Carolina / Stephan is such a sweetheart. He was a rescue baby, and every day he lives his life to the absolute fullest, demanding kisses and cuddles at every turn.
Pet: Sophie / Human: Jennifer Frost / Knoxville Tennessee / Sophie enjoyed her first camping trip of the season. Sophie loves the outdoors but is a great indoor pet, as well.
Pet: Skip / Human: Debbie Folk / Barnwell, South Carolina / Rescued as a tiny puppy, when he’d been thrown out on the side of the road, Skip is now 14 years old and loved immeasurably. The front porch remains his favorite domain.
Pet: Sherlock / Human: Kimberli Barker / Rogers, Arkansas / Sherlock loves sunbathing on the sunporch. He will nap outside for hours until he hears the garage door open. Then he waits at the door meowing to welcome his human home.
Pet: Shadow / Human: Libby Wagner / Hoover, Alabama / Shadow is 25 years old. She loves meeting new people and has travelled extensively to 15 states. Her favorite destination is Key West, Florida, where the restaurants have outside seating and love animals.
Pet: Sage / Human: Maigan Ellegood / Sharon, Tennessee / Sage has never met anyone she doesn’t instantly love. And she even loves camping trips even more.
Pet: Ryder / Human: John Hobbs / Birmingham / After an unexpected loss about 3 years ago, Ryder helps his family to keep moving forward to a better tomorrow.
Pet: Rudy / Human: Kristy Meanor / Wetumpka, Alabama / In this hopping river town known for its artistic splendor, Rudy is the second-biggest thing going – at least since the folks from HGTV’s Hometown Takeover came to town.
Pet: Ruby / Human: Carrie Williams / Birmingham, Alabama / Rescued from a bad situation, Ruby has blossomed since arriving at her new home. She’s truly enjoying her new life.
Pet: Roy / Human: Zachary Moore / Metairie, Louisiana / Roy is deaf, yet he’s the smartest cat that ever lived. Truly, one of a kind.
Pet: Riley-Joe / Human: Cayla Chapman / Helena, Alabama / A 14-year-old peek-a-poo, Riley enjoys his spring walks and car rides with his momma and his two sisters!
Pets: Reese and Kanan / Human: Terry Carr / Memphis, Tennessee / This dynamic duo have helped a family member with seizures, knowing what to do when it hits. First, they howl, getting attention, then they surround and stabilize to protect.
Pet: Poncho and Stormy / Human: Maigan Ellegood / Sharon, Tennessee / These two are excellent trail-riding partners, and love to finish with a treat.
Pet: Pearl / Human: Kristen Logan / Sheridan, Arkansas / A 3-year-old Schnauzer, Pearl has a loud voice but loves making new friends.
Pet: Otis / Human: Annie Henderson / The Woodlands, Texas / Otis is only 6 months old but already rules the backyard. His favorite pastime is eating sticks!
Pet: Osa Bear / Human: Ann Lury / Katy, Texas / A 10-year-old fully blind Malti-Poo, Osa Bear’s best friend is Peanut, a 4-year-old male Sulcata Tortoise. They are loved.
Pet: Norman / Human: Audrey McFadden / St. Louis, Missouri / An 18-month-old Frenchie, Norman enjoys the sunshine and beautiful spring temperatures, and is a terrific companion.
Pet: Noella / Human: Haylie Morris / Chattanooga, Tennessee / She loves springtime, which brings warmer temps and doggie ice cream and waffles.
Pet: Nelli and Remi / Human: Sara Sport / Hoover, Alabama / Sisters Nelli (the chocolate Lab) and Remi enjoy a good turkey hunt or just a play day on the Cahaba River.
Pet: Miss Skye / Human: Hollie Finnerty / Scottsboro, Alabama / Skye loves the beach and will brighten your day with her hyper personality. She is as loyal as they come!
Pet: Maya / Human: Rita Geller / Charlotte North Carolina / Maya loves to walk and show off her historic Charlotte neighborhood.
Just in case you missed our two previous submissions, our first article introduced you to Ajax, a 4-pound Morkie pup from Cleveland, Ohio, that loves to be the life of the party – and make new pals along the way. We also met Beesly, a pretty kitty who resides in Lakeland, Florida, and is a 6-month-old rescue named for Pam on “The Office.” There’s also the very dapper doggie Princeton, who lives in Houston, loves to explore Texas and quietly and obediently travels everywhere his family goes.
Our second article was just as much a gem. It includes native Arizonan Bernie, who has it made in the St. Louis shade. There’s Bowser, who loves his daily walks in his South Florida neighborhood. And over in Chattanooga, Cooper is game for anything outdoors- from chasing frisbees to riding in a kayak.
The fun doesn’t stop there. We’ve also got Ecards for all occasions. From Spring to Summer to celebrations and more. Be sure to check out our full library of festive and free outreach!
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