Gallery: Readers' pet photos

Courtesy of Valerie James Peter and Paul, 8 months old.

Courtesy of Madison Chadwell Dutchess

Courtesy of Pam Chapman George the dachshund

Courtesy of Claudia Alyse Chapman Lucky Chapman, a 5-year-old male Maltese puppy.

Courtesy of Joan Spears Miss Buttons reaches for a lizard on the house.

Courtesy of Kaymee Kelly Harley, a Beagle, loves to splash in her water bowl on hot summer days.

Courtesy of A. Dane'e Maynard Lucky is a 2-year-old Miniature Schnauzer that was rescued from an animal shelter in South Dakota after finding him on petfinder.com. As a 4 month-old puppy he was totally black, but had turned silver by the time he was 18 months. Lucky's favorite toy is an empty water bottle, and he loves to play soccer.

Courtesy of Mary Smith Beau poses with his two daughters, Jazzy Jasmine and Cherri. It was rather difficult to get them to stop playing long enough to get this still shot.

Courtesy of....: Claudia Alyse Chapman Buckle Chapman, a 4-year-old Maltese puppy. "Buckle is an inside dog, so whenever he got outside in this picture he went wild! I was so happy that I could catch his expression!"

Courtesy of Katie Cremeans-White Ava White. "My husband and I adopted Ava on April 1, 2006. She's our big baby. Her and our other baby BB are bestfriends. She doesn't bark, she howls. She's the most obedient, well behaved dog. She loves to play in the water, muddy water of course, and sunbathe."

Courtesy of Karen J. Dillon Rocky was found 3 years ago in a church parking lot.

Courtesy of Tiffany Hussell Carter, a 1-year-old White Pomeranian. "This is what I found as I walked in the door from working all day! I think he is showing me he wants an allowance!"

Courtesy of Sara Spangler Sugar, a 6-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, wants to know if it's time for a car ride yet.

Courtesy of Lisa Sisler Lilly, 8 months, and Macy, 3 years, both Sphynx, love to play together.

Courtesy of Carrie Spangler Rhianna, a 5-week-old St. Weiler.

Courtesy of Linda Mahaffey Turtle

Courtesy of Angela Stanley Sydney Star Stanley is 2 years old and a Chocolate Labrador. She loves to jump and swim in all kinds of water, she loves to chase butterflies, and she loves her family (pack) and they love her.

Courtesy of Manford L. Bauer Butch and Rosie Bauer's grandchildren Eathan and Jason with their 5-month-old Great Dane.

Courtesy of Carrie Spangler Speedi, 4 years old

Courtesy of Judy Leffingwell Roxie Baby, 9 months old English Bulldog, with her "doggles" on.

Courtesy of Sara Spangler Moto is a 6 month old Yorkie. Moto is short for Motocross, a sport my 13-year-old son Cole enjoys. He named the puppy.

Courtesy of Carrie Spangler Hercules, 2001-2008.

Courtesy of Katie Cremeans-White BB White. "This boy has my heart. He is like a kid to me. He will be 11 on May 19, 2011. He loves to swim, fetch, chew on socks and sunbathe."

Courtesy of Dee McComas Millie the Bulldog

Courtesy of Kelly Holland These little peek-a-poos are Tonka, Littleman and Eli.

Courtesy of Carrie Spangler Ranger "Boo-Boo," 2 1/2 years old St. Weiler. Don't let his size intimidate you, he's a big baby!

Courtesy of Teresa Bloss Ruger, 9, and Zoe, 6, awaiting someone to come see them.