Gallery: Readers' pet photos

Courtesy of Sara Stone Oliver is a 3-year-old English Setter. "He is deaf, but it doesn't seem to bother him or us. He has doggy friends in our neighborhood. He is always good about staying near our home and runs through the woods nearby. Oliver loves to play ball 24/7. He catches it from all angles. The best thing is he brings it back to you to throw every time. He is so sweet, and we love him dearly."

Courtesy of Gina Browning Chloe is a 1-year-old Bagle Hound (beagle/basset hybrid). "She is ringing in the 2009 New Year, like the princess she is!"

Courtesy of Tamara Myers-White Major B Chance and his "Mr. Banky." He is a 4-year-old Labrador Retriever that loves to travel, swim and play with his toys. "Give him a box, and he is in Heaven. He tears out pieces and then spits them out. He pouts just like a little child when his mommy leaves and doesn't take him with her. He won't take treats from his dad or play. He just sits on the porch, if it's nice, and stares down the street of the sub-division lane he lives on. If you say, 'Mom's home,' he comes alive!"

Courtesy of Deanna Sydenstricker Cotton is a white poodle, age 2 1/2 months. "A live wire, busy playing with her white teddy bear, which she loves."

Courtesy of Sherrill l Withrow Jr. Snuggles is a 9-week-old teacup poodle. "As of now, she likes to bite, chew and tear up anything as any pup will do. I tell everyone she is just teething and will soon grow out of it. Strange thing, though, is I also have a very large 15-year-old wolfdog that she chases everywhere -- even out of the wolf's food bowl."

Courtesy of Danny Hughes Tommy and Cuca. Tommy is a short-haired American and is now 15 years old. He is spoiled rotten and is treated like a king. Cuca was a mix Turkish Angora and Siamese. She passed away Oct. 23, 2008, at the age of 15 1/2. She was a beautiful girl and was loved very much. She is missed greatly by her little brother Tommy.

Courtesy of Kathy Stapf This is Mavis Ann at about six months old. "She is a long haired tortie point, possibly Himalayan. She has much longer fur now -- a walking rug! Winter weather doesn't bother her at at all. She was born in my bedroom on April 21, 2008. Loves to 'help' me eat my breakfast in the morning."

Courtesy of Matt and Katie White BB is a 8.5-year-old mixed breed.

Courtesy of Cindy Riner-Ballengee Otis Ray with Allie in the back.

Courtesy of Katrina Bolin Shasha (female, black and white) and Little Man (male, light brown) take a nap.

Courtesy of Joan Spears Miss Buttons plays with string.

Courtesy of Shannon Perry Kirby, a 5-month-old Corgi, belongs to Shannon and Kayla Perry.

Courtesy of Matt and Katie White Ava is a German Shepherd.

Courtesy of Beth Cline Doodlebug is a 15-pound Maine Coon who is "Daddy's Girl." She is very talkative and opinionated.