Our all-time favorite series is back with a vengeance. But, before you proceed, please be aware of this warning:
The following is good for your mental health.
Now, prepare to be transported away from the chaos of the world for a few hours. Because these Good Pets deliver a state of transcendent goodness you won’t find anywhere else.
We’ve got Buffy, a Labradoodle from Wisconsin, whose eyes will melt your heart.
Then there’s a Laurent, whose Texas two-step smile will take your breath away.
In fact, from Utah to Florida, and all parts in between, we’ve got you covered.
And the best news of all? We’re just getting started. We asked and you responded in record fashion, so getting to all of this four-legged goodness is going to take a while.
But this is a great first start. Just don’t start looking at these galleries until you’re ready to commit. Good Pets isn’t for multi-taskers. No, it’s a full-immersion experience.
What are you waiting for?
Ziggy / Human: Chris Goldschmidt / Birmingham, Alabama / Here’s our Ziggy. She’s especially festive around the holidays.
Indy / Human: Shannon Rodgers / Birmingham Alabama / Indy, our 2-year-old Mini American Shepard, loves being outdoors & enjoyed his first time in the snow this past January.
Gorgo, Luna and Teeni / Human: Jessica Gumz / Indianapolis, Indiana / Gorgo (left) kicks out both his back legs when you rub his inner thigh. He’s done this since he was a puppy. Luna (middle) will walk backwards to sit her bottom on a rug or mat without looking. We call her “dump truck.” Teeni yawns every time she picks up a toy .
Nicko / Human: : Randy Wallace / Iron Station, North Carolina / Nicko is a Great Pyrenees German Shepard/Husky Mix. He is special because he is a great outdoors companion and loves going on hikes and backpacking with my family. This is him hiking on the Appalachian Trail near Mt. Rogers, Virginia, on a winter camping trip.
Ralph, Oakley, Bella and Chewie / Human: Kristi Parker / Nashville, Tennessee / Our sweet security detail – one guard and three pushovers.
Theodore Bear / Human: Autumn Massey-Sims / Birmingham, Alabama / Theodore (Teddy) Bear is very confused at his first snow day this year and does not understand why mom and dad have placed him on the fluffy white stuff. Beary is incredibly loyal, intelligent and friendly. He never meets a stranger and everyone who meets him falls in love.
Riley / Human: Jill McKenna / Indianapolis, Indiana / Meet Riley! (but we should have named her Mischief!). Riley is a great cuddler, when she’s not running around the house at full speed with a toy, a ball or one of my shoes! There is a lot of energy packed into her little 8-pound body.
Samson / Human: Alan Harper / Fairview Heights, Illinois / This is my buddy Samson. He will play outside in any weather. Swimming is probably his favorite thing, along with hiking.
Gabbie / Human: Alicia Porter / Panama City Beach, Florida / Gabbie was one of the original Good Pets and now, at 17, she still has what it takes to be a Doing More Today Good Pet! And she’s still cheering on the Auburn Tigers!
Koda / Human: Lauren Wilson / Texas / We rescued him in September of 2022. He is a purebred Akita and is the most loyal dog we have ever had. He’s very sweet and while he can look intimidating, at his core he’s a big softy! He can also be a bit of a mama’s boy. He doesn’t bark much (unless it’s at the dog next door), but he “talks” all the time! He’s the best dog and we are lucky to have him!
Penny / Human: Gregory Beaver / Hot Springs, Arkansas / It doesn’t snow much in Arkansas, but when it did Penny certainly enjoyed it.
Scooby / Human: Devin Henson / Maumelle, Arkansas / Scooby is about to be 10 years old and has always loved the snow, even though he usually drags his long ears. The best part about snow days is when he comes inside to warm up in front of “his” fireplace.
Frida Catlo / Human: Michelle Hale / Birmingham Alabama / This is Frida Catlo, a free spirit who is constantly skeptical about the angles we use to capture her brilliance in photographs. Whenever I’m remote, she wakes from her restitutive slumber to provide her input in the form of tail swishes in front of the camera, and of course, the occasional emphatic meow.
Billy and Scooter / Human: Leslie Crowe / Louisiana / Billy and Scooter are rescues, and we were told they were a German Shepard Mix and German Shepard. Turns out, they are both 50 percent husky, and absolutely LOVED running around in the Louisiana show in January!
Atticus and Scout / Michael Kuehn / Peoria, Illinois / They became best friends in foster care – so we decided to adopt both!
Bear and Mya / Human: Kimberly Crisman / Dickson, Tennessee / Bear looks just like a Teddy bear and loves the snow. He is just the sweetest dog with the best personality and gentle soul. He also likes to do tricks and snuggle with his little sister Mya, the little blondie, who follows bear around all over the place and is always by his side.
Betty and Roxie / Human: Lenzy Tipton / Birmingham, Alabama / Betty (named after Betty White) and Roxie (who our son officially named “Rockjaw” before fortunately agreeing to a nickname) are our 3-year-old forever puppies who became the little rays of sunshine we needed after losing our two older dogs. They love to compete to see who can get the most attention and they’re a wonderful security system, even if they’re just alerting you to the wind blowing.
Blessing / Human: Tiffany Watson / Louisiana / She is 7 years old and doesn’t mind letting you know it’s her world. And we should be glad to be living in it.
Buzz, Bear and Salami / Human: Heid Leonard / Indianapolis, Indiana / Buzz is in the background; he is tolerant of our furry kitty, but Bear and Salami the kitten are best friends - when it’s cold outside this is how they spend their afternoons. You can also find them every morning and evening wrestling and playing chase on our first floor.
Boudreaux / Human: Gabby Murphy / Covington, Tennessee / Boudreaux is a pit who loves food, love and running! This is a picture of him rolling on his back, begging for pets!
Buffy / Human: I’m Laura Sumiejski / Wisconsin / This is our 10-month-old labradoodle Buffy, who loves going for walks and being outside. Buffy loves to play with leaves and has enjoyed running in the snow. She is always ready for a car ride!
Callie, Ellie, and Sidda Lee / Human: Philip Williams / Trussville, Alabama / These pampered pups are always looking for a lap to cuddle in.
Charlie and Lucy / Human: Heather Rowlen; Birmingham, Alabama / Meet Charlie and Lucy! We adopted this brother-sister pair when they were just under 2 years old. They are complete opposites: Lucy always peers out the window, patrolling squirrels in the yard and chasing them into holes. And Charlie is just happy to be following around Lucy trying to get her to play with him. The one thing they have in common is their love of cuddling and being near people.
Chop / Human: Caryn Battiste / Birmingham, Alabama / Chop, aka Chopstick, is the newest addition to our family. He is a 4-month-old puppy Rottweiler who is very playful, active and curious. Chop is supper friendly and loving and his little face will always bring a smile to your face. Bath time is his favorite time. We love the joy he brings to our lives and I am happy to share him with all of you!
Bennie Roux / Human: Shannon Lewis / New Orleans, Louisiana / Bennie Roux is a 1-year-old Basset Hound. He is a goofy boy who loves eating pig ears, watching football with his daddy, and licking the dirty dishes whilst his mommy is trying to load the dishwasher. He is also a lover of all things Mardi Gras. WHO DAT?!?
Houdini / Human: Flo Procino / Crestview, Florida / Houdini found his way to us three days before New Year’s Day. He had a reputation for escaping his old owner. When we found him roaming around the neighborhood, I carried him in my arms for two hours going door to door to find his home. When we found his previous owner, he said he had been trying to rehome him and had no luck. All he wants is cuddles and walks. We knew immediately that he belonged with us, and he hasn’t left us since!
JAXX Roh / Human: Karen Roh / Mobile, Alabama / Snow along the Gulf is rare, but when it comes JAXX is ready to play.
Misaki / Human: Lindsay Haste / Indianapolis, Indiana / Misaki, the Shiba Inu, enjoys the aftermath of the winter storm.
Penny / Human: Cheryl Howell / Fort Smith, Arkansas / A rescue from a hoarding situation, Penny broke free of that situation and lived on the street fighting for food until she was seized by animal control and taken to a shelter, where she was very afraid of having her food taken away. We have given her a home where she can thrive, and she has become a very sweet and loving friend to our family.
Punkin / Human: Michelle Woodall / Calhoun, Georgia / Punkin can be seen trying to be good in hopes Santa will leave him something. Mission accomplished.
River / Human: Bethany Lewis / Jacksonville, Alabama /River is a 5-year-old yellow Lab who loves the outdoors. He got to experience his first snow this year and was a bit worn out afterwards from all the playing and running with my two boys! We live on 40 acres of mountainous land, so he has a lot to explore with us!
Azul / Human: Tiana Camarillo / Kilgore, Texas / He LOVES going outside and sneaks out as much as he can. He never runs away, he just plays in the yard, but mom is WAY too scared to let him out!
Bambi / Human: Patricia Burrows / Texas / Both Bambi and housemate Romeo are rescue dogs that have an appreciation for life and love the outdoors.
Bay / Lisa Kuykendall / Clinton, Arkansas / Bay is an 18-month-old Labrador retriever that has lots of energy. She loves duck hunting and splashing in water!
Baylor / Human: Tiana Camarillo / Kilgore, Texas / Baylor loves to ride the motorcycle with dad and feel the wind in his hair, but mom only lets them ride down the street and around the block.
Bright and Luz / Human: Marcela Chaparro / Elberton, Georgia / Bright and Luz are almost 2-year-old Tuxedo sisters. The funny thing is that Luz has been like a mother to Bright since she was a baby, Luz is aware of whether Bright is going to her box or if she is eating or if she is playing. And at the same time, they enjoy playing and sleeping together. They are vocal cats and love to talk to us.
Brisket / Human: Benjamin Nelson / Houston, Texas / Brisket is a10-year-old black Labrador who is always the coolest guy in the house!
Buddy / Human: Jamie Woodard / Lewisburg, Tennessee / Buddy walks the greenway with his family every evening. His favorite thing in the whole world (other than my people, of course) is playing ball – he plays catch and chase the entire walk. He also loves to play rope and fight for my Milk Bone!!! He is the BEST DOG EVER (at least Mom thinks so)!
Charlee Reese / Human: Lauren Kimball / Zachary, Louisiana / Cali and sister Charlee are both Australian Labradoodles. They are sweet girls who love chasing each other around the backyard! Cali is older and calmer, she is the best cuddle buddy.
Clyde / Human: Katherine Edwards / Hampton Cove, Alabama / Clyde is my old man. He is 11 years old and loves to play ball.
Driver / Human: Karen Wint / Birmingham, Alabama / Driver is a sealed brindle boxer who will turn 12 in June. This lovable dog enjoys cuddles, treats and prancing around. He is so spoiled due to his geriatric age.
Gigi / Human: Malou Swindall / Birmingham, Alabama / Meet Gigi, our 5-month-old German Shorthaired Pointer. She’s a natural hunting dog – loves to point and chase at birds and squirrels. Funny enough, little kids often think she's a Dalmatian because of her black spots.
Gunner and Nala / Human: Rachel Scheg / Chelsea, Alabama / Gunner (left) and Nala are two of our four French Bulldogs. They love to snore away at my feet while I work, but the second I move they are following me every step of the way! They are very much velcro-bat, pig-clown dogs who bring so much love and job into our home.
Hank and Bailee / Human: Katherine Edwards / Hampton Cove, Alabama / Bailee is only 3 months old. She loves loving she will lay on your face when you sleep. Hank is a 2-year-old Boxer he thinks he’s the size of a chihuahua when he gets in your lap to cuddle.
Iris Von Lou / Human: Christy Barlow / Birmingham / Alabama / Ivy loves the sun! She takes advantage of every opportunity to sunbathe in the warm grass.
Jinx / Human: Kaylynn Boehm / Yazoo City, Mississippi / I got Jinx for my birthday back in August, and he is the most lovable kitten. The second I walk in the door from work, he’s under my feet or in my lap.
Judy and Tillie / Human: Sara Long / Fort Worth, Texas / Judy is a 4-year-old Black Labrador and is the most kind-hearted pup you’ll ever meet. When she’s not engrossed in a game of tug of war with her little pup-sister, Tillie, you may find her playing with her favorite bear, Snuggles.
Kash / Human: Brandy McComic / Shreveport, Louisiana / Kash is an American Bully and only 2 ½-months-old. He is the recent new addition to our family and has absolutely stolen our hearts!
Layla / Human: Tiana Camarillo / Kilgore, Texas / Layla, Shih Tzu, loves sunbathing and being in charge, but hates touching grass.
Daisy and Lily / Human: Beth Huggins / Bradenton, Florida / Lily (in the back) is Daisy’s mom and they are both rescues; they are so sweet together and are always excited to see us when we get home. They provide so much love, attention, and a TON of kisses.
Boone / Human: Devin Henson / Maumelle, Arkansas / Boone enjoyed his first snow! He loved catching snowballs and running through the powder.
Archie / Human: Ann Christopher, Indianapolis, Indiana / Archie is always happy and playful, brings joy to everyone he meets, loves to snuggle while watching TV and is always up to any adventure.
Cane and Augie / Human: Andrea King / Oxford, Mississippi / A 13-year-old German Shepherd, Cane (top photo) is still playful and young at heart despite only having one eye. Augie, 4, is his best friend.
Beerus José / Human: Ana Behel / Florence, Alabama / Beerus José is my gray tabby cat. He is 6 years old and he has always been the sweetest since we rescued him at 7 months. He acts like our 4-year-old daughter’s sibling. Since she was a baby, he always stayed near her and if she cries, he rushes in to make sure she is OK (imagine with the toddler tantrums, he was awake a lot!).
Biscuit / Human: David Johnson / Nashville, Tennessee / Biscuit is an 11-year-old polydactyl calico. She came into my life 4 years ago when her owner transitioned to an assisted living facility, forcing her caregivers to surrender Biscuit to the local animal shelter. Biscuit never meets a stranger and enjoys going on car rides.
Brodie / Human: Danielle Zagrev / Louisiana / Our 11-year-old English Shepherd, Brodie, playing in his second snowstorm. And he loved it!
Cash / Human: Tracy Russell / Clarksville, Tennessee / This is our boxer, Cash. It was his first time in the snow and he loved it!
Cornelius Cornholio / Human: Ariana Perez / Texas / Our little boy is a 6-month-old Maine Coon. He has 6 toe beans on one paw and 7 on the other. It was his first time in the snow and I never thought he would see the day and be able to use those snow paws (especially here in Texas).
Daisy / Human: Anita Hansen / St. Louis, Missouri / She is a 9-week year old Newfoundland puppy. She loves to play, play, play all day – especially in her water dish and out in the snow.
Edi / Human: Brian Harbin / Birmingham, Alabama / Edi (short for Special Edition)
is the life of the party and has never met a stranger. At doggy daycare, they openly say she’s the sweetest and their favorite ever. I keep telling them that they’re going to make the other dogs jealous, but they don’t listen.
Pita / Human: Brian Harbin / Birmingham, Alabama / Pita is just a snuggle buddy. Pita chose us as his owners. We were visiting the vet one day when we came across kittens. We weren’t looking to get one, but my wife saw one she wanted to play with. Pita (who was the tiniest one) swatted that other kitten, jumped into my wife’s arms, and started purring and snuggling. Well, the rest is history.
Schnutz / Human: Jaymi Ray / Columbia Tennessee / This is the 3-year-old Giant Schnauzer. He LOVES the Cold, loves to roll around and make puppy snow angels, even if his beard gets full of snow and ice. He loves his 13-year-old boy, but he’s really a Mommy’s boy that loves long walks and evening cuddles on the couch with me
Scottie / Human: Tammy Payne / Lakeland, Florida / My 5-year-old Mixed Terrier. Do not let those short legs fool you, he is really fast on the go, and was ready to be one of Santa’s helpers this year.
Spencer / Human: Jessica Acton / Birmingham, Alabama / Even though Spencer does not think it’s time to ditch the jackets, you can catch him in his special bowtie supporting his aunt in the navy! Makes it feel like summer already!
Tiamat / Human: Sarah Sikes / Roanoke, Texas / She is a rescue Australian Sheperd Black Lab mix and she is named after a dragon goddess from ancient Mesopotamian mythology. And she is an absolute goober.
Zoey Faye / Human: Kirk Hicks / Jonesboro, Arkansas / This is Zoey Faye, and she is a 6-year-old Goldendoodle. Zoey loves to be outside just watching the neighborhood. She is very social and loves to see friends at daycare.
Abbie / Human: Carolyn McNulty / Memphis, Tennessee / This is Abbie. She is one of four siblings that their mother brought to my house as babies during the beginning of the pandemic. They love to play, watch TV with me and stand in line to be brushed. They can be a handful to take care of but, in return, they bring love, joy and happiness into my life.
AJ / Human: Kenyona Myers / Panama City Beach, Florida / This is my fur baby, and he is such a happy good boy. What makes him special is his smile and all the snuggles he gives.
Apache / Human: Kristi Parker / Nashville, Tennessee / Our oldest child. Sweet, snuggly, safe and loving to all children and personality for days. He thinks he's fancy.
Averie Sophia / Human: Haley Schwab / Lake St Louis, Missouri / Averie is 1.5-year-old Purebred French Bulldog. Averie fell into my lap last July when her previous owners could not give her the life she deserved. We immediately connected. She loves car rides and snoring louder than mom and dad!
Nola / Human: Stephanie Guidry / Ridgeland, Mississippi / Nola loves to strike a pose for the camera.
Berry / Human: Tammy Payne / Lakeland, Florida / My 16-year-old Chihuahua, Berry is the leader of the pack and loves to supervise his younger brother and sister.
Bingo and Gypsy / Human: Colleen Stein / Indianapolis, Indiana / Adopted one month apart, these two have been fast friends and co-conspirators from the very moment they met.
Bingo is a Bassett-Pointer mix, and his sister Gypsy is a Blue Heeler mix. They love the long walks, playing outside, and demanding treats.
Blue / Human: Tiana Camarillo / Kilgore, Texas / Our Great Dane treats this ball as if it's his therapy ball! He does everything with this ball: fetch, lie down, run and potty. It goes everywhere with him.
Brinda / Human: Julie Mason / Birmingham, Alabama / This is my girl Brinda and she’s an avid cuddler and expert ball fetcher.
Buddy Bear / Human: Oper Cooper / Birmingham Alabama / Meet Buddy, the 12-pound Shih Tzu with the attitude of a Great Dane and the speed of a caffeinated squirrel. A gift from my best friend, he's spent the last eight years acting like he owns the place. The way he watches the door we often call him BIG BUDDY MAN!
Buddy / Human: Diane Greifzu / Olney, Illinois / Buddy is our 11-year-old Chocolate Lab. He is anxiously waiting for someone to catch and share a fish with him or to throw a stick he can go get.
Cali Reese/ Human: Lauren Kimball / Zachary, Louisiana / Cali is older than sibling Charlee and is the best cuddle buddy.
Canela / Human: Diana Echeverry / Brandon, Florida / Canela is a 2-year-old American Bully, who is glad the weather is warming up and no longer snowing in Florida.
Chai Latte / Human: Maritza Bolanos / Houston, Texas / Chai is a 3-year-old Mini Schnauzer. We recently adopted him on Christmas Eve as I couldn’t say no to this cutie! He is a very loving and cuddly boy, but he is also a very fierce little dog. He makes his presence known around strangers and is always on guard when he is with mom.
Charlie / Human: Jeran Tenpenny / McMinnville, Tennessee / After an exhilarating hike, Charlie loves to get some sun on the dock.
Daisy / Human: Sondra King / Shreveport, Louisiana / Daisy, our fun-loving regal beagle, enjoys spending time defending our home against squirrels. I am not sure what she would do if she were to ever catch one!
Diva / Human: Rebecca Wood / Mt Olive, Mississippi / Diva is our kitty. We found her on a backroad severely malnourished and doctored her back to health. Her name is a full description of her! She is a DIVA! Full of energy and sass!
Duke / Human: Natia Sanchez / Houston, Texas / He was the runt of his litter but now he’s the only one left. Even though he’s a big boy, he remains sweet and lovable. Duke is our girls’ protector, loves playing fetch and going for walks. He will be 9 this year.
Edith and Eddie / Human: Erin Campbell / Birmingham, Alabama / Eddie and Edith are 10-month-old bottle-fed siblings. They both have big personalities and are extremely loving. We adopted them at separate times – we only planned for one, but the universe had other plans and we are so thankful to have such a great little pair!
Felix / Human: Cinda York / Birmingham, Alabama / Felix is not an outdoor cat, but I thought I would pass this along. I like to think that he's perplexed by the recent Windows 11 update. Just like me …
Fury / Human: Hailey Fusillo / St. Petersburg, Florida / He is the youngest and newest of three kitties in our home. Fury loves to wear hoodies and cuddle with his big brothers, when he’s not singing us the song of his people.
Goose/ Human: Lisa Benudiz / Salt Lake City, Utah / This is my bff “Goose,” full name- GooseFrabba. This guy is just a few months away from his 16th birthday, he’s been with me through it all, lived in 3 states and is just the best guy ever! One of the funniest things about him are all his nicknames. Everyone who encounters him usually calls him something else. Let’s just call him what he is, and that’s a good boy.
Burton Guster (Gus) / Human: Scott Gulledge / Alabama / He enjoys family time, particularly when we are playing games after having spaghetti. That is when he is on his absolute BEST behavior. The collar is a sign of prestige. Only those are likely to run away for a quick cameo in neighboring garages or yards have the privilege of wearing such a collar.
Hunter / Human: Rhonda Harris / Huntsville, Alabama / Hunter is part terrier and is very loving. He loves attention and is very loyal. He is always waiting in my chair for me when I come home from work every day.
Jam / Human: Turner Kennedy / Little Rock, Arkansas / He’s the first cat I’ve ever owned, I adopted him when he was 12 from a bad living situation, and he has enhanced and helped my life in ways that I cannot fully express. He’s mostly blind, and he loves belly rubs.
Juno / Human: Marisela Beltran / Pierson, Florida / Approaching his first birthday, Juno is an outgoing and loving Australian Sheppard. Everything about him is special but his playfulness is the most special.
Kemper James / Human: Wryn Morgan / Hattiesburg, Mississippi / Meet my extremely rotten goldendoodle, Kemper James. My kiddos say I love Kemp – more than them. They might be right!
Kino / Human: Autumn Harper / Birmingham, Alabama / Kino is my loveable little menace and enjoys playing with yarn and terrorizing the dogs.
Kit / Human: Deanna Smith / Madison, Illinois / This is Kit, she is 2 years old. Kit loves the outdoors, claiming this tree. She is super sweet and loves to cuddle by your feet at night to stay warm. She is more than just a pet to us. She a loving companion and addition to my family.
Laurent / Human: Tiana Camarillo / Kilgore, Texas / Our Lab/Bulldog loves rolling around in the grass and getting the zoomies around the yard.
Lil Bit / Human: Trudy Blair / Hattiesburg, Mississippi / This is Lil Bit, aka Princess Fluffy Butt. She is an Australian Shepherd that we rescued from owners who could not care for her properly. She herds cows and goats and is fearless. We already love her dearly. She is quite the character.
Cat-ching Up with Cash:
Lucky feline now living the best of his nine lives. Fire departments are known for rescuing cats out of trees. Liberating them from inside an automated teller machine (ATM)? Not so much.
But that’s precisely what happened in July 2022 when a kitten was pulled from the ATM at Regions Bank’s Fort Smith Main branch in Arkansas. Weighing in at less than a pound, “Cash” soon became the cat’s meow around town as he was fostered by Fort Smith Animal Haven board member Brenda Altman.
Tipping the scales at 9 pounds today, Cash was adopted by his fur-ever family soon after he was rescued.
“Cash is a lovable and shy fellow,” said Altman. “And he is very loved.”
–Kim Borges