Pets on Parade

WARNING! PUPPY DOG EYES AHEAD!

Get ready for cuteness overload thanks to this year’s reader-submitted pet showcase. From rescue pets to purebred trouble, these animals have stolen their owners’ hearts.

Seven loves playing ball and is so eager to please. Submitted by Brandi.

Kismet the German Shepherd is a goofy, attention hogging pup. Kismet is the perfect name for her (it was her given name at the rescue) as we feel fate put her in our lives. Submitted by Elizabeth.

Piglet is a 2-year-old pocket pit mix. Piglet loves to snuggle, sleep in late, and do zoomies with his partner in crime, Kitsune. Submitted by Trisha.

Shorty, pictured left, is an almost 15-year-old Yorkie. He was once a Canine Good Citizen and therapy dog, but now he spends his days napping. He is deaf, mostly blind, and has dementia, but he’s the best snuggler and connoisseur of treats. Submitted by Brittany.

Kitsune is a pomsky rescued by ROARNC. She loves to play with foster dogs, and she demands human affection. Submitted by Trisha.

Gidget is a rescued kitty from a friend’s garage. She is a cuddly potato cat with pretty much nothing going on between her ears, but she’s adorable and loving. She puts up with her dad’s silliness and doesn’t even fight when it’s time to clip her nails. Submitted by Dan.

We foster failed Fabio, the tabby kitten, because of moments like these — learning the joys of a new box from his big brother, Courage. Fabio went from a grumpy kitten left in our shed by a feral mom to a lovebug who fits perfectly into our herd of other cats. Courage wakes me up every morning by laying across my chest and purring so hard his whole body rumbles. Submitted by Tara.

Our six youngest chickens when they were babies: Mrs. Buttersworth, Pebble, Etta, Miss Cleo, Xena, and Minerva. They’re all grown up now and earn their keep eating bugs, turning our compost, and giving us beautiful eggs. They have distinct personalities and are a joy to watch. Their favorite things are sunbathing, trying to eat our garden, and mealworms. Submitted by Tara.

Lyla is a bright, obedient, and loving mixed-breed rescue girl adopted from ROAR NC. Lyla gives the most amazing hugs by putting her head down and resting it against your chest. Lyla lives for evening cuddle time with her people. Submitted by Jennifer.

Luther is a smart and handsome mixed-breed boy adopted from ROAR NC. His loves are snacks, treats, dinner, and breakfast. Luther loves his people. He loves patrolling his back yard and running out his energy. Submitted by Jennifer.

Nani is a wild little kitten. She loves to lay on you but will take 10 minutes to actually get comfortable. She loves to roughhouse with her sister Lilo and her brother Stitch, and she will sit or lay down in anything that she can fit in.

Submitted by Kyla.

Sweetie is our 13-year-old special girl. She is gorgeous in her markings and “odd eyes,” and provides so much love to our family. She loves human food, especially chicken, laying in the sunlight, and being near us while we work from home. Submitted by Allison.

Cooper is the lovely and adored neighbor cat. He gives love to all the kids and is beyond friendly. We love watching him make our neighborhood smile. Submitted by Allison.

Delilah was adopted three months ago and came to her new home extremely scared. Now, she loves to show off her tricks, play tug-ofwar, and chase dogs around the dog park! Submitted by Shayla.