Gallery: Readers' pet photos

Courtesy of Nick Gibbons Rusty is half Sharpi and Rottweiler. "I found him in a vacant building eight years ago. He was near death and about four days old. Could not find mother but did find other dead puppies. He is now our son and very spoiled. He has been in front of a camera before his eyes were even open. I have many many photos of him dressed in many outfits. from Army to police."

Courtesy of Kelli Wagner Shadow: Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!

Courtesy of Judy Smith Ginny T, an English Springer Spaniel, is 2 years old.

Courtesy of Mindy Slone-Breeden Bichon Poo Reggie Oliver shows off his snow beard.

Courtesy of L. Waggoner Miss Cleo listens to the pings and fizzes as a frozen can of Diet Rite thaws.

Courtesy of Amber Nichoelle Adkins Horses play in the snow. The black horse is Dakota, and the white one is Comanche.

Courtesy of Vivian Bell My Maltese Crissy, age 8. She rules.

Courtesy of Jenni Roberts Zoe is a 4-year-old Shih Tzu.

Courtesy of Sandy Feucht Shooter is a 1-year-old weiner dog.

Courtesy of Melissa M. Cole Piper is an 8-week-old Golden Retriever. "Piper loves to be held and is full of life. Her energy is endless only to be followed by a sudden and deep sleep wherever she happens to land. This is followed by yet another hilarious burst of energy. She is well loved."

Courtesy of Vickie Carver Fatcat is an orange-striped Tabby. He loves to get down under the covers and sleep, play the baby and fetch. He belongs to Derek Adkins of Ceredo and Vickie Carver.

Courtesy of Becky Burdick Holly is a 2-year-old Australian Shepherd/Cattle Dog who loves playing in the snow.

Courtesy of Jamie, Stephanie and Payne Wellman Our Labrador Marco.

Courtesy of Lynn Meadows Baby, an 11-month-old Netherland Dwarf Rabbit.

Courtesy of Peggy Shockley Rascall is double dapple Dachshund.

Courtesy of Fay Thacker Grandson Cade Cooper and dog Molly take a nap.