Gallery: Readers' pet photos

Photo courtesy Yvonne Lemaster

Casey Ann is a 2 year old female Boxer who loves to play and is constanly entertaining. She also loves to keep the neighbors' cats out of the back yard and is always on squirrel guard. She was taking a rest during this picture and I happened to capture a big yawn.

Photo courtesy Wendy Fields

Tyson, a 10 1/2 year old Boxer, shows off his medal that he won at the local Freedom Festival for being picked the Voter's Choice.

Photo courtesy Linda Tomblin

Sly, a 14-year-old Siberian Husky, takes a nap on the porch. A baby bird took up residence on his fur...and even moved with him when he relocated.

Photo courtesy Kristina Adkins

Kaylee Jo, a Chihuahua, weighs about 1 pound and is 4 months old. She lives in Proctoville, Ohio, with Kristina Adkins.

Photo courtesy Yvette Hicks

Pet Capuchin Monkey Roxy, 5, picks her nose. She can also clap her hands, suck her thumb, give a high 5, catch a twirling baton, give kisses and scratch her head.

Photo courtesy Paiton Dean

Paiton and Dustee Dean. Dustee is a 6-year-old Golden Retriever.

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Alegra Kay VonSnoop, owned by Catherine Kinsey of Wayne, placed third in the costume contest at the W.Va. Hot Dog Festival at Pullman Square. This is her second year for the costume contest as well as the race. She is 8 years old.

Photo courtesy Andrew Spreadbury

Squealer was rescued from a dumpster when one of the children heard his squealing. Squealer is thought to be about four weeks.

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Molly lives with Anita Kay of Huntington.